On October 4, the Table Mountain Cableway celebrated its 95th birthday! The cableway ferries visitors to the top of the breathtaking, flat-topped mountain, and carries them back down again. Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop for the beautiful City of Cape Town (also known as the Mother City) and is a “popular tourist attraction”.
Over the years, I’ve visited the mountain and hiked its trails. This time, I’ll hike a few moderate trails and enjoy the ambiance of this very, very special place. It’s such a popular tourist attraction, dealing with long cableway lines and parking have become difficult. I’ll wait for a weekday, when things might be less hectic. If you can, it’s better to get an early start, hike to the top, and ride the cableway down. There are trails of varying length and difficulty for hikers of all skill levels.
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In 2011, Table Mountain, Cape Town South Africa’s iconic landmark, was voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Over 500 million people worldwide voted for their top wonder of the natural world, and out of 28 finalists, Table Mountain made the list of the top seven!
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It’s guaranteed you’ll find views from the top unforgettable! There are Table Mountain Myths and Legends, and some say when you experience the mountain, it can put a spell on you, and pull you back to Cape Town over and over again. Guess I’m an example of that… When fog covers its flat top, locals refer to the phenomena as the Table Mountain “tablecloth“. It’s a beautiful sight to see!
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” Table Mountain has been likened to a fortress, a sleeping goddess, the stairway to heaven, guardian of Cape Town, and a warrior and watcher of southern Africa. It seems to fit all of these descriptions and lends itself to being the central character in many strange tales from the furthest southwest point in Africa. Carrie Hampton Siyabona Africa
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It’s unwise to underestimate the trails or hike the mountain alone. Sadly, many hikers have lost their lives on Table Mountain.
