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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Table Mountain
Table Mountain
Cape Town's most popular tourist attraction is also its most
famous physical feature is the flat-topped mountain that stands
sentinel over the city. Table Mountain has been proclaimed a nature
reserve, protecting its diverse floral species, some unique to its
slopes. The views from the top of the mountain are quite
spectacular. A Swiss-built rotating cable car carries visitors
smoothly up the mountain and back. The mountaintop is equipped with
a restaurant and small gift shop, as well as numerous pathways and
vantage points. It is possible to climb the mountain via different
routes, but inexperienced hikers should take care because Cape Town
is prone to sudden weather changes. The walk up can take anything
between one and four hours depending on the route and level of
fitness. Route maps can be bought at the cable-car station. It is
always best to check the website or call the weatherline to see if
the cable car is in operation. Hikers should travel in groups, as
there have been reports of robberies on the trails.
Information & Facts
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Admission
Cable car: R180 return, R95 one way (adults); R90
return, R45 one way (children under 18). Other concessions
available. Bookings are not available due to changeable weather
conditions
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Cable car operates daily (weather permitting) every
10-15 minutes from 8am to 8pm (November); 8am to 10pm (December to
January); 8am to 8.30pm (February); 8am to 7.30pm (March); 8am to
6.30pm (April); 8.30am to 6pm (May to mid-September); 8.30am to 7pm
(16 September to October). Closed for annual maintenance for about
three weeks in July and August
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