Table Mountain (Cape Town)

One of the world's most famous sights - table mountain towering over Cape Town and the surrounding area. After having travelled through South Africa for 3 months, finally arriving in Cape Town was exciting. In the car on our final leg of the journey, we played a game - "who can spot Table Mountain first?". Sadly, none of us could as it was shrouded in the famous "table cloth" - a misty haze of clouds that settles on the famous landmark. But sure enough, after being in the city a couple of days, the cloth lifted to reveal the most spectacular sight. We raced up to the cable car to make the most of the clear weather. It was our last day ...  Read the complete review

'Look at the table cloth which is covering the mountain now!' For a moment, I wondered what my cousin was saying. Then it strikes me that she was talking about the mystical white cloud covering the top of Table Mountain from a distance. Table Mountain is a symbolic landmark in Cape Town, South Africa. The level plateau, surrounded by steep cliffs and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, the city, sand dunes and silhouette of mountains in the distance. Table Mountain is a World Heritage site. The highest point on Table Mountain is towards the eastern end of the plateau which is 3,563 ft above sea level. The flat top of the mountain is sometimes ...  Read the complete review

Every great city in the world, has its own unique landmark. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, Rio de Janeiro has Christ the Redeemer, but Cape Town has Table Mountain. Cape Town for me is one of the greatest cities in the world. It has everything! Sea, sun, sand, beauty, people, style, wine....name it, and it is there. And over all of that, Table Mountain keeps guard. It towers above the city, and from every corner it greets you with its beauty and splendour. Spread over the world, at least 18 other mountains are named Table mountain, but none has captured the imagination as much as the most spectacular one located right here in ...  Read the complete review

Well Table Mountain is definately a must see in Cape Town. As you descend into CapeTown the views of the mountain can be seen. The weather can be difficult to perceive as it changes very quickly and the mountain tends to be surrounded by a lot of low cloud. Fortunately the day that I was ascending the mountain was perfectly clear. Costs:- CABLEWAY RATES 2004/2005 1st Oct 2004 - 30th Sept 2005 RETURN ONE WAY Adults R110.00 R57.00 Students with valid student card R80.00 R40.00 SA Pensioners R58.00 R30.00 Children Under 18 yrs R58.00 R30.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children U 18) ...  Read the complete review