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Table Mountain

Cape Town Central 7848, South Africa
021-701-8692
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Type: Mountains, Lookouts, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, National Parks
Activities: Hiking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: Cape Town is one of the world's best  cities and Table Mountain helps put it there and must visit even if you go by cable car. There are many routes... more »
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Fairfield, Connecticut
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The gondola ride offers great views and the floor rotates so that everyone has an opportunity to see 360 degree views while going up and down the mountain. While on the top of the mountain, the view is absolutely fantastic. Bring a good camera and take lots of pictures. Plan on spending at least an hour so that you can... More

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Sunset Beach
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

ALWAYS have small change when getting in a taxi. We took about 10 taxis in 4 days there and not a single one had change to give you back!

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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Whether hiking up or taking the cable car, the trip up Table Mountain is a must-do activity in Cape Town. Beautiful scenery, a good hike, great natural preservation and interpretation. HT to the cable car operator for making our trip down entertaining and fun!

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Really enjoyed the climb - but it is a long trek! Very odd arriving at the top, feeling a sense of achievement but then suddenly being confronted by 100's of tourists wandering about - they all took the cable car! Facilities at the top are all good. Certainly recommend the cable car down.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Hike up and cable car down. Fantastic. Start early and take water and sun screen. Really a must-see in CT. Obviously.

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

You can take a great walk up which is quite challenging - about 2 hours. Or go up and down on the cable car. Views are spectacular. A must for any Cape Town visit

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Bangalore, India
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31 reviews 31 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

View of Cape town and the sea is breath taking! It gets very cold out here. Carry enough warm clothes to enjoy awesome awesome views!! The model of table mountain kept at top is also awesome! Try the hot chocolate at the cafe! You would never forget it!

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Mapusa, Goa, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

the most beautiful place in all the countries i have been and i have been to 13 countries n so far this has been the best the view is absolutely breathtaking i enjoyed every moment of it gr8 for taking pics just lovely

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Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I grew up around mountains and I currently live and work in completely mountain-less surroundings, so my urge to climb, hike, and hope around on big rocks was at an all time high when I got to Table Mountain, and it didn't disappoint. It's short enough that if you're an experienced trail runner, you can jog up and down without... More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Get on the bus and jump off here....have to stop by if the weather is good enough. The restaurant up there can get quite crowded though, so be wary if travelling in a big party

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