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 How do you go up Table
Mountain, Cape Town, SA by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
The cable car I took to go up Table Mountain is called The Table Mountain Cableway. When you first get in, you think of where to stand so that you can get the best views.
BUT, DON'T WORRY! Just stand anywhere because the amazing thing is that this is a ROTATING cablecar --- it rotates through 360 degrees during the ascent or descent, giving a panoramic view over the city. So, no matter you stand, you get your fair share of the view!
The cablecar was built starting 1926 (opened 1929) and currently takes passengers from the lower cable station on Tafelberg Road, about 302 m above sea level, to the plateau at the top of the mountain. The unique features added in 1997 were the new capacity of 65 passengers (instead of the original of only 25) and the ability to rotate (as mentioned).
But if you want to hike up, you will need about 2-3 hours of strenuous walking through the Platteklip Gorge. The walk up starts just east of the lower cable station.
BUT REMEMBER THAT MUGGINGS/RAPE have been reported in going up Table Mountain --- and unless you are a Kung Fu Black Belt, you might have to reconsider walking...
Another route is more scenic but steeper through the Skeleton Gorge which starts at Kirstenboasch Botanical Gardens...Then when going down, take the Nursery Ravine. Be sure you bring WATER!!! And maybe a cellphone...
It seems to be too much trouble to hike, so just enjoy the cablecar -- it was fast and gives you more time to see other great places in Cape Town!
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 On one of the Hiking
trails up Table Mountain by cokes,
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Well there is 2 ways up the mountain , you can either hike up well marked trails or you can go by cable car. Either way you just have to go ontop of that mountain. When up there you`ll know why I say you gotta get up there. The view is absolutely beautiful.
There is various restaurants ontop of the mountain and in my opinion , have breakfast or lunch before you go to the top because I found it very expensive to go and have to eat in those restaurants.
Never the less you just gotta make this one of your stops.
Rates are as follows:
Adults = R110.00 (return)
R57.00 (one way)
Students with valid student card
R80.00 (return) , R40.00 (one way)
SA Pensioners = R58.00 (return) ,
R30.00 (one way)
Children Under 18 yrs
R58.00 (return) , R30.00 (single)
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children U 18) R280.00 (return) Leave a Comment Address: http://www.tablemountain.net/main/info.aspPhone: (021) 424-0015Directions: Cape Town , http://www.tablemountain.net/main/info.asp use this Address to find a well defined map of how to get to the cable car section or the hicking trails of Table Mountain.Website: http://www.tablemountain.net Other Contact: PAIA@sahrc.org.za
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 CABLE CAR. by PEE-WEE
There’s a small self-service restaurant and shop at the top, where you van also post letters and send faxes. For an adrenaline rush like no other consider doing the abseil.
The cable cars don’t operate when it’s dangerously windy, and there’s obviously not much point going up if you are simply going to be wrapped in the cloud known as ‘the tablecloth’. Call in advance to see if they’re operating. Weather conditions permitting, they operate every 10 minutes in high season and every 20 minutes in low season. The last car down the mountain leaves at 10pm. The best visibility and conditions are likely to be first thing in the morning or in the evening.
It’s also possible to ascend (and descend) the mountain from the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens side or the City Bowl side.
Climbing Table Mountain looks deceptively easy. Over 300 routes up and down the mountain have been identified, perhaps giving you a clue as to how easy it is to get lost. Bear in mind that the mountain is over 1000m high and conditions can become treacherous quickly. Thick mists can make the paths invisible, and you’ll just have to wait until they lift. Leave a Comment
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 View of Table Mountain from
the V&A Waterfront by dejavu2gb, 2 more photosLeave a Comment Directions: There are signs showing you how to get to the cable car station all over the city. If you cannot see them, just drive in the direction of the moutain you cannot miss it!!Website: http://www.tablemountain.net
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Going up Table Mountain is a definite must-do while in Cape Town. You can either walk up, which is said to be not too easy or take the cablecar for 120 Rand return. Me being lazy took the cablecar of course :), but on top of the mountain there are some easy walks to do aswell.
The vistas are just spectacular, so make sure you go there on a clear day. My luck did not last too long, a nasty cloud creeped in after a while and the temperature dropped considerately.
You'll find a restaurant and a souvenir shop on the mountain. Leave a Comment
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 Kirstenbosh National Botanical
Garden by TravelchiliLeave a Comment
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 The city "bowl" stretches out
at your feet by RadiomomLeave a Comment
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