The view of Table Mountain.
South Africa's most famous
landmark, Table Mountain, is more than just a pile of rock in the bay. A
protected national park, it has some remarkable features that make it a great
destination for nature-lovers, The Table Mountain
Aerial Cable way was the solution to the arduous walk and climb to the top.
Since its opening in 1929, more than 22 million people have taken the trip to
the top of Table Mountain. The new cable way was upgraded and officially
reopened on 4 October 1997.
At the
upper cable station you will find a restaurant and a curio shop as well as a
network of footpaths to explore the table top.There are
plenty of hiking trails from the Camps Bay side of the mountain, as well as
from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and even from the city centre itself.
You can
walk or climbs the mountain, or even abseil down it, depending on your
expertise and fitness levels, but be warned. Although the mountain may look
tame on any given day, each year it claims lives as people set off
under-prepared for a sudden change in weather. Always hike in a group and carry
water and warm clothing with you. Better still, hire a guide or ask an
experienced hiker to take you along.
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