Table Mountain

Mountain Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What to expect

Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain has 8,200 plant species, of which around 80% are fynbos, meaning fine bush. It forms part of the Table Mountain National Park, and is home to a large array of mostly endemic fauna and flora. The main feature of Table Mountain is the level plateau approximately three kilometres from side to side, edged by steep cliffs. The plateau, flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and by Lion's Head to the west, forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town

Plan your family visit to the Table Mountain with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the cable car up Table Mountain to reveal the city’s incredible layout; after a short hike and guided overview, we returned to street level and the promenade for a bike ride

Highlights: The kids loved the view from the top, and we enjoyed the beautiful coast ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a trip to the top of Table Mountain, where we enjoyed the stunning views of the city and its surroundings

Highlights: The family enjoyed the breathtaking vistas of the entire cape peninsula and the great restaurant for breakfast ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, which offers breathtaking views

Highlights: We enjoyed the views and the 360-degree rotating cable car ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went up and down by cable car. You’ll be on the mountain in a few minutes, and you’ll have some great views along the way

Highlights: We had great views from the mountain! The gondola was spinning, giving everyone a great view. We had a small hike on the mountain and saw marmots ✨