What time is the first cable car up Table Mountain?

FIND OUT THE RATES AND OPENING HOURS From 16 December 2020 until 31 January 2021 it operates from 8am (first car up) to 9.30pm (last car down). Pro Tip: the cableway can get very busy in the mornings and is generally quieter in the afternoon from 1pm onwards.



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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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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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Hours of operations for the cable cars are 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

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The centrepiece of the Firstbahn is the six-seater Gondola Cable Car, which runs from Grindelwald via Bort and Schreckfeld to First. The gondola trip takes around 25 minutes.

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A wonder of the world! No visit to Cape Town or South Africa actually is complete without a visit to Table Mountain. Just the most amazing views of the city, False Bay, the Cape Peninsula.

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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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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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California Line (Red) It's the least busy of the three. It's also full of thrills as it climbs the steep hill from California and Market to the top of Nob Hill, then runs back downhill to Van Ness.

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The mountain is rich in diverse wildlife, including the rock hyrax and a rare species of frog aptly named the Table Mountain Ghost Frog as it can only be found in this area. Table Mountain is perhaps best known for its flat top which, because it resembles a table top, has garnered the mountain its now famous name.

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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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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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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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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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