Overview
Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point along the Cape Peninsula. It is part of the Cape Floral Region UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The cableway climbs Table Mountain above Cape Town; other sections include Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope.
Best time to visit
October to April for drier weather. The cableway closes in high wind.
Highlights
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Table Mountain
Ride the cableway or hike up for views over the city and bay.
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Cape of Good Hope
Rugged cliffs and a lighthouse at Cape Point.
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Boulders Beach
A colony of African penguins viewed from boardwalks.
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Fynbos
Unique shrubland plants, including proteas.
Getting there
Table Mountain's lower cableway station is a short drive from central Cape Town. Cape Point is about 90 minutes' drive south.
Practical tips
- Opening & tickets
- Opening times, permits and any fees change, so check the official website before you go.
- Time needed
- Allow one to two days.
Official information: SANParks: Table Mountain National Park. Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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