Table Mountain (Maclear's beacon)

Local nameTable Mountain (Maclear's beacon)
LocationCape Town, South Africa

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. Table Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in South Africa, attracting 4.2 million people every year for various activities. 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 part of the lands formerly ranged by Khoe-speaking clans, such as the !Uriǁʼaes. It is home to a large array of mostly endemic fauna and flora.

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Opening hours

You can hike to the top of the Table Mountain or get there via a cable car.

Times are season dependent, please check the official website.
First car up: between 8 am - 8:30 am
Last car up:  between 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Last car down: between 6 pm - 9 pm

Admission

Visitors can hike the mountain for free, book a tour guide or use the funicular.

One-way tickets for the funicular:
Adults: 190 ZAR
Children (4-17): 90 ZAR
Children (under 4): free

Return tickets for the funicular:
Adults: from 290 ZAR
Children (4-17): 145 ZAR
Children (under 4): free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_Mountain

Official website http://www.tablemountain.net/

Address (Unnamed Road), 8001, South Africa

Coordinates -33°58'0.576" N 18°25'32.023" E

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