Table Mountain Cable Car
Experience the Mother City from above
Table Mountain, a majestic flat-topped peak that dominates the skyline of Cape Town, South Africa, is not only an iconic natural wonder but also a must-visit destination for breathtaking panoramic views. Renowned as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain offers unparalleled vistas of Cape Town, with the city sprawling beneath and the shimmering Atlantic Ocean stretching to the horizon. The most spectacular views of Cape Town unfold from the summit, accessible via the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, a marvel of engineering that swiftly ascends from Tafelberg Road to the mountain's top in under 5 minutes. The cable car's unique rotating floor ensures that every passenger experiences a complete 360-degree aerial perspective of the city. Serving as a gateway to this natural marvel, the 65-passenger cable car has welcomed over 26 million visitors to date, with an annual average of 900,000 guests from around the world eager to witness the unparalleled beauty of Cape Town from this iconic vantage point.

Vistors Information

Times
First car up
Summer hours: 01 February - 30 April
Winter hours: May - August
Summer hours: September - December 14th
Peak hours: 15 December - 31 January
08:00
08:30
08:30
08:00
Last Car up
18:30
16:00
18:00
20:00
Last Car Down
19:30
17:00
19:00
20:30
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Directions and Map
Head south on W Coast Rd/R27
Continue to follow R27 for 24.9 km
Keep left to continue on Marine Dr/R27 for 500 m
Merge onto F W de Klerk Blvd/N1 for 1.3 km
Keep right to continue on N1, follow signs for Sea Point/Waterfront for 1.6 km
Continue onto Buitengracht St/M62
Continue to follow M62 4.2 km
Slight left onto Tafelberg Rd
Destination will be on the right
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