Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Review

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is a slick operation. Two large, wheelchair-friendly revolving cars, which provide spectacular views, take three to five minutes to reach the summit. Operating times vary from month to month according to season, daylight hours, and weather. To avoid disappointment, phone ahead for exact times. You can't prebook for the cable car, but the longest you'll have to wait is about a half hour and then only in peak season (December 15-January 15). Several tour operators include a trip up the mountain in their schedules.

The Lower Cable Station lies on the slope of Table Mountain near its western end. It's a long way from the city on foot, and you're better off traveling by car, taxi, or rikki (a small, low-tech minibus). To get there from the City Bowl, take Buitengracht Street toward the mountain. Once you cross Camp Street, Buitengracht becomes Kloof Nek Road. Follow Kloof Nek Road through the residential neighborhood of Gardens to a traffic circle; turn left on Tafelberg Road and follow signs to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Taxis from the city center to the Lower Cable Station (one way) cost about R60, and rikkis (which start running at 7 AM weekdays and 8 AM weekends) cost R20 per person.

  • Cost: R120 round-trip, R60 one way
  • Open: Hrs vary so it's best to check when you arrive, but usually daily 8:30-7:30
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Reviewed by Kay5 from NY on 4/21/07
gives a wonderful perspective on the entire area

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 4.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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