Table MountainCape Town's most popular tourist attraction is also its most
famous physical feature is the flat-topped mountain that stands
sentinel over the city. Table Mountain has been proclaimed a nature
reserve, protecting its diverse floral species, some unique to its
slopes. The views from the top of the mountain are quite
spectacular. A Swiss-built rotating cable car carries visitors
smoothly up the mountain and back. The mountaintop is equipped with
a restaurant and small gift shop, as well as numerous pathways and
vantage points. It is possible to climb the mountain via different
routes, but inexperienced hikers should take care because Cape Town
is prone to sudden weather changes. The walk up can take anything
between one and four hours depending on the route and level of
fitness. Route maps can be bought at the cable-car station. It is
always best to check the website or call the weatherline to see if
the cable car is in operation. Hikers should travel in groups, as
there have been re
Address: Tafelberg Road
Website: www.tablemountain.net
Telephone: 021 424 8181 (w
Transportation: Bus to Kloof Nek from Adderley Street and a 1.5km walk
up the hill; minibus taxi from the Parade; Riki taxi; or as part of
the Cape Explorer Topless bus tour
Opening Time: Cable car operates daily (weather permitting) every
10-15 minutes from 8am to 8pm (November); 8am to 10pm (December to
January); 8am to 8.30pm (February); 8am to 7.30pm (March); 8am to
6.30pm (April); 8.30am to 6pm (May to mid-September); 8.30am to 7pm
(1
Admission: Cable car: R180 return, R95 one way (adults); R90
return, R45 one way (children under 18). Other concessions
available. Bookings are not available due to changeable weather
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