Table Mountain - Cape Town South Africa

Table Mountain is Cape Town's most famous landmark and one of the city's and South Africa 's greatest attractions. There are over 100 scenic ways to climb the Table Mountain, which stands at 1086 metres above sea level, but most people take the revolving cable car which whisks you to the top in a just a few minutes. Table Mountain - Cape Town South Africa

The views from Table Mountain in all directions are magnificent and the feeling of being on top of the world is what makes this such a popular destination. It’s best to visit on a clear day, though a tablecloth of clouds can descend at any time, flowing over the edge like a breaking wave. Legend has it that the tablecloth is due to an old Afrikaner called Van Hunks who sits on Devil’s Peak having a smoking contest with the devil himself; they just keep puffing away and neither ever wins.

Table Mountain - Cape Town South Africa Table Mountain is part of a nature reserve and wooden walkways and designated paths allow you to wander around without damaging the unique plant life. Excellent food, refreshments and ice creams are available and a small shop sells curios and stamps. You can even post your cards from the top of the mountain. Dassies (rock hyrax) that look like giant guinea pigs, laze around on the rocks in the sun and accept little titbits from curious visitors. Believe it or not, these funny little creatures are more closely related to the elephant than any other species.

Be warned that it can get very cold up there, so bring a jacket. Pre-booking is recommended in summer. Maps of the mountain with designated hiking routes are available