Table Mountain Cable Car
Cape Town, South Africa
About This Activity
Table Mountain is Cape Town's most iconic landmark and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. The rotating cable car whisks you to the 1,086-metre flat-topped summit in under five minutes. At the top, a network of walking trails weaves through unique fynbos vegetation, with 360-degree views stretching from Robben Island to the Cape Peninsula. On clear days you can see for over 100 kilometres. Sunset visits, when the sky turns gold above the city bowl, are particularly magical. Book ahead — queues can be long in peak season.
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