Table Mountain

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11 expert reviews

“This 22,000 hectare park is a natural wonder, its range of environments including granite and sandstone mountains, giant boulder strewn beaches and shady forests.”

– Lonely Planet

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"Most tourists opt to take the cable cars up to the summit (departures are dependent on wind and weather conditions, so keep your plans flexible), while the truly adventurous might hike up." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Around 600 million years old, and a canvas painted with the rich diversity of the Cape floral kingdom, Table Mountain is truly iconic." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This huge, time-sculpted slab of shale, sandstone, and granite that rose from the ocean some 250 million years ago is Cape Town's most instantly recognizable feature." Full review
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Table Mountain is one of those rare super touristy experiences that is absolutely worth it. The mountain range, which hugs the city, is open to the public via a cable car (book online to avoid lines)." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Table Mountain truly is one of southern Africa's most beautiful and impressive natural wonders." Full review
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