With over one million visitors per year, Table Mountain is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Africa.
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A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.
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Table Mountain stands tall and proud as an iconic natural wonder in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. With its breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna and historical significance, it has captured the hearts of millions of visitors from around the world.
Table Mountain is the best vantage point from which to take in a gorgeous view of a gorgeous city: ocean and beaches on one side; Lion's Head and skyscrapers on the other; Robben Island in the distance.
A lot of hikers start their hike in the morning, which offers a number of advantages. The mountain isn't as crowded later in the day, though, making this the best time to hike Table Mountain for some. Then again, it's just as quiet in the very early hours.
Pleasant weather conditions at the top can easily turn unpleasant. The wind speed increases drastically and the weather is generally 5- 6 degrees colder at the top of Table Mountain, this varies on the routes that you are hiking at.
The ride is a gentle one, the rotating state-of-the-art cable car taking visitors from the lower station to the top in around 5 minutes. It operates seven days a week and trips occur within 10 to 15 minutes of each other. The time of the day's last excursion varies throughout the year.
Always bring something warm even on summer days, just in case, as weather can quickly change and it can get cold and windy at the top of the mountain. Even if the forecast is good. Shorts are preferred in summer, but loose-fitting pants are also fine.It's always best to wear something light.
A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.
Two main table Mountain hiking routes: Platteklip Gorge and the rest. Platteklip Gorge is the quickest and easiest route to the summit, but also the least scenic and exciting.
The day is divided into two parts, Table Mountain in the morning and Robben Island in the afternoon. It is a great choice and one of our most popular day tours!
WATER - at least one litre per person on a half day hike; two litres for a full day,CLOTHING - a warm top & a rain-proof jacket. Even hot days can turn cold fast, SUN PROTECTION - like a hat, and high UV-factor sunscreen cream.
Table Mountain has an incredibly diverse range of plant and animal life, most of which are endemic. This means they are not found anywhere else. In the national park, there are 8,200 plant species. The most common animal found on the mountain is the rock hyrax, also called the dassie.
Planning a visit to Table Mountain. If you've got just one day in Cape Town to see the highlights, you could take a guided tour to see the penguins, visit the city's colorful Bo Kaap, take a cable car up Table Mountain and enjoy scenic Chapman's Peak Drive; that's all very doable in a day.