How often does the Table Mountain cable car run?

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.



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They are waiting in the queue. One hour, two hours or even three hours waiting time is possible.

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Leave plenty of time to complete the hike if you want to cable car down, as it stops running in the evenings and with strong winds. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. To conclude, mornings are the best time to hike Table Mountain, in my opinion, but hiking later in the day may suit some individuals.

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This gives Table Mountain hikers the opportunity to comfortably hike the shady eastern slopes in the afternoons. Problem is, the air temperature is still high, so mornings remain the best time to hike Table Mountain on these slopes. Direct sunlight can make hiking Table Mountain challenging.

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Not surprisingly, it is a long slog to the top, and you should allow yourself plenty of time to get up and back down again - anything up to 6 hours if you also want to spend some time at the top. It is also possible to arrange to do a guided half day or full day hike up the mountain if you prefer.

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Cape Town's famous Table Mountain Cable Car will close this year July 24, 2023 through August 6, 2023 for annual maintenance. It will reopen on August, 7, 2023.

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Cable cars are a historic symbol recognized around the globe and offer real working transportation up the steep hills of San Francisco. You can download our printable cable car map, with all of the stops and top areas or a full San Francisco map. The (very popular) cable cars generally run about every 10 minutes.

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Table Mountain is a must-see for all first-time visitors to Cape Town. Without skip-the-line access, be prepared to wait in line for as long as an hour for a cableway ticket in peak season (December to April).

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Basic Rules of the Ride Tickets/Receipts are not valid as transfers and are NOT round trip. You can get on the Cable Car at any stop along the way where you see the Cable Car stop pole. The Conductors will stop at each stop pole to let people on and off.

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When exploring the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) a lot of hikers enjoy adding the extra challenge of hiking at night. The full moon hike up Lion's Head is a highly popular monthly event, and some hikers also enjoy tackling Table Mountain at night. You must be extra vigilant when embarking on a night hike.

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The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain.

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Hike Table Mountain. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 99% of travelers recommend this experience.

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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.

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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.

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The Powell-Hyde Street line starts at the cable car turnaround at Powell Street and Market Street (map). On this route, you'll have views of Coit Tower, Alcatraz Island, the Financial District, and San Francisco Bay.

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Winter in Cape Town is never particularly cold and rarely goes lower than 10°C. But temperatures can go down to just a few degrees at the Top of Table Mountain, so be prepared. June, July, and August are some of the wettest months in Cape Town, often a likely time to have storms.

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To celebrate this pristine landmark, South African National Parks have a variety of places to stay that offer peace and quiet in these natural surroundings. There are luxury tented camps close to the beach as well as cottages in the forest, and even on top of Table Mountain.

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The best way to do this is to take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain. It is fairly expensive so some people prefer to go up Signal Hill, which is free and you can drive there.

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