No matter how many times you take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain it’s always an awesome thrill ride as you scale the 1 089 metres to the summit, writes JANE MAYNE.
With phenomenal 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, surrounding mountains and the rest of the Table Mountain National Park, this is truly a unique spot to experience the grandeur of nature.
Table Mountain is one of the New7Wonders of Nature, and the only one to be located in an urban area. Competing against international attractions, this landmark made it to the top seven after a campaign that attracted more than 100-million global votes.
What to do on Table Mountain?
Join a guided walk
30-minute guided tours happen on the hour from 9am to 3pm, departing from the Twelve Apostles Terrace (below the Café). These are free, family-friendly walks conducted by staff, who share the story of Table Mountain and the Cableway.
Head off for a hike
Hit one of three hiking trails that start at the Upper Cable Station and explore the summit. The mountain is part of a World Heritage Site, an important part of the Cape Floristic Region and the single richest floristic area in the world. There’s a lot of fynbos vegetation on the mountain, with over 1 460 different species of plants. There are also dassies, lizards, insects and bird life. Quick tips if you’re hiking.
Audio tours
Discover the legends of the mountain with two free audio tours. Download the free VoiceMap app to your mobile device using free Wi-Fi, plug in your earphones and begin your self-guided tour at the Lower or Upper Cable Station. The first audio tour is called Lower Cableway Station Audio Guide: In-Queue Entertainment, and the second is Upper Cableway Station Audio Guide: Tabletop Walking Tour. Download the guide for the VoiceMap app for your mobile here.
Self-service Cafe
If you haven’t brought supplies with you, there’s a self-service restaurant – Table Mountain Café, offering a range of food and drinks, snacks and wines.
Sunset Special half price tickets for locals from 6pm
From 1 November 2018 to 28 February 2019 (excluding 20 December 2018 – 2 January 2019) it’s half price for locals.
Return ticket prices are:
Adults R145
Children R72.50
General access tickets: online, or at the Ticket Office at the Lower Cableway Station. SA ID required for Sunset Specials. Call 021 424 0015.
What: Table Mountain Cableway Cape Town South Africa
Table Mountain tickets/prices: http://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/rates
Book Table Mountain Cableway Tickets: http://bit.ly/2chcD4M
Is Table Mountain Cableway wheelchair friendly?: The Cableway is wheelchair accessible, and some parts at the top too
Web: http://www.tablemountain.net/, #sunsetspecial
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