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Table Mountain in my opinion is a land mark , that marks Cape Town. Cape Town is situated at the base of the mountain as in my photo in my introductory page.
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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I guess there's 2 ways of doing it ---Hike up or ride the cable car. Since I am an old old man, I chose the latter. But either way, you have to go up this magnificent mountain!
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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The cable car on Table Mountain is such an obvious and popular attraction you might have difficulty convincing yourself that it’s worth the trouble and expense. It is. The views on the way up and from the top of Table Mountain are phenomenal, and there are some good easy walks on the summit.
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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Plan on taking 3-4 hours to get all the way up to the Table Mountain. It may vary, of course, depending on the route that you may take, but that's about the time frame for the route starting from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Leave a Comment
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When visiting Cape Town, one of the MUST MUST DO things is to go up table mountain. Whether you climb or go up via the cable car, I could not recommend this enough, do it do it do it. The views from the top are breathtaking, and on a clear day you can see for miles and miles. Leave 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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I decided to conquer the Table Mountain in a harder, but for me in a more exciting way - by hiking. There are several hikes that take you up to the Table Mountain - some a bit more demanding than others, but in general, you have to be in shape (at least to some extent) to do it. I chose the route that starts from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - in this case you can combine a day of hiking and looking around in those beautiful gardens, too! Leave a Comment
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When you hike up to the Table Mountain or take any other shorter hikes/walks (there are over 500 trails to choose from!!), you will come across many beautiful and interesting looking plants. Table Mountain has over 1,500 species of plants, which is, for example, more than in the whole United Kingdom! So, keep your eyes open at all times and you will come across some wonderful surprises. Leave a Comment
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You can reach up to Table Mountain by taking the cable car. The cable car was first openned as early as 1929 and in those days they were using gondolas that were carrying up 24 people at a time. Since 1997 there is a new cable car system, carrying up to 65 passangers at once. When you get up to the Table Mountain, you can take a little walk, visit the shops or a restaurant. And of course the best is to just sit for a while and enjoy the magnificent views. Leave a Comment
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A stupendous mountain, dominating the cityscape! You can hike up from either side and take the cable car down (or vise versa). Since we only got there at 5PM to take the last car up (and the last down at 6) we did the cable car both ways. It was a clear day and the views were really awesome! Leave a Comment
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You can't come to Cape Town and not go up the mountain!!! That's like going to London and not seeing Big Ben.
Table Mountain was so named because it is very flat on top and has steep sides.
The mountain is part of a range of mountains and hills that stretch from the city centre southwards to Cape Point, a distance of about 50 km.
There are over 550 walks on Table Mountain, from easy, flat walks to difficult rock climbs.
But if hiking is not for you, there is a cablecar.
It's not built for nothing you know...
If you are daring you may want to try paragliding, bungee jumping, rock climbing or mountain biking.
The mountain is covered in "fynbos", the type of plant found in small parts of the Cape area and nowhere else on earth. There are more species of plant on Table Mountain than there are in the whole of Sweden (which is an area over 1000 times larger!).
A fynbos plant which you might already know is "rooibos" which is used to make a delicious and healthy tea.
The cable cars depart every 10-15 minutes so you will never have to wait very long!!! Leave a Comment Address: On Table Mountain - believe me, You'll see it!!!Phone: (021) 701 8692Directions: Just drive towards the mountain, there are lots of signs.Website: http://www.tablemountain.net Other Contact: Fax: (021) 701 8773
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