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Table Mountain

Cape Town Central 7848, South Africa
021-701-8692
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Type: Mountains, Lookouts, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, National Parks
Activities: Hiking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: Cape Town is one of the world's best  cities and Table Mountain helps put it there and must visit even if you go by cable car. There are many routes... more »
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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Table Mountain on a clear day is amazing! We were quite rushed on the morning we went up as we were trying to pack several things into one day. I could have spent much more time up there walking the trails and admiring the view. If you like to walk around, give yourself a couple of hours to really explore.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We almost didn't do this, having been thwarted repeatedly by cloud until our day of departure and even then thinking that having been to the carpark level, we had basically seen the view. How wrong we were. A 4 min, terrifying, floor rotating, cable-car ride up to the top and you see what the fuss is about. The view is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

On my previous trip to Cape Town, Table Mountain was closed due to the weather. This time we lucked out. It was a fabulous, clear morning and the views were marvelous. It was a well-run operation and the cable car was nice. We went first thing in the morning when there were no crowds, but it was starting to get... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Amazing cable car ride up - revolving floor enabling excellent photos. Stunning views at the top. Highly reccommendable!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Since the installation of the new cable cars, there is very little queuing and waiting time to get up the mountain. Marvellous views from every side of the mountain. Have eaten a few times at the restaurant there and find it very disappointing,more Iike motorway cafe type (and quality) of food but with much higher prices. The previous year we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Great views-great day-loved the walks. We were lucky to have good weather and then watched the clouds roll in.

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See 5 more reviews by CapeCodder1_12 for Cape Town Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Living in Cape Town, I have been up table mountain possibly a hundred times. It is a great experience, no matter which route you chose. The longer and strenous the more rewarding. I usually walk my dogs, between 2,5 and 10 hours round trip walks. Best option in summer is to start early (at Kloof Neck) and climb up the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Beautiful if you catch a clear, sunny day (we did). Cablecar ride is short and not scary, views of the city in its bowl are great. Lots of walking paths to enjoy at the top. Met some "dassies" - small animals that look like cute ground hogs.

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See 3 more reviews by TravelTwinkie for Cape Town Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I could spend hours at the top of table mountain! Just looking out at the sights of Cape Town is wonderful. The cable car trip itself is good fun and there are some great walks at the top. Look out for the dassies!

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See 2 more reviews by markwalker74 for Cape Town Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Paths are well marked after riding up the cable car. Clean restrooms as well as a lovely cafeteria style cafe with amazing meals, snacks, coffee (and wine!). Several places to sit and admire the amazing views. Watch the weather careful and the cloulds come in quickly.

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