Table Mountain
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
Top choice
"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
"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
"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
"Table Mountain truly is one of southern Africa's most beautiful and impressive natural wonders." Full review
The Telegraph
"You haven’t truly understood the scope of Cape Town until you’ve ascended Table Mountain and seen the city sprawled below, dwarfed as much by the steep mountain slopes as the huge expanse of ocean and sky." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope mark the tip of the Cape peninsula protected by a nature reserve of about 8 000ha." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"There are many trails for hikers to explore Table Mountain, with Cape Town stretching out beneath it." Full review