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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - Cape Town

Aerial Cableway at Table Mountain © shi zhao, License

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - Cape Town

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway provides easy access to the top of Table Mountain to over 800 000 people every year.

The purpose of riding in the cableway is to reach the top of Table Mountain, but the trip up is an outing all on its own. You are gently transported both up and down the mountain without a fuss, and the journey takes just over 5 minutes.

During your trip, you can enjoy 360 degree views of the Cape Peninsula.

Once you get to the top of the mountain, there is a lot to see and do - see "Table Mountain National Park" for more information.

The cableway operates 7 days a week and trips leave every 10 - 15 minutes.

First up 08h00, last up 17h30, last down 18h30 - 21h30 (depending on the time of year)

5 interesting facts about the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town:

1. Historic Milestone: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was first opened on October 4, 1929, making it one of the oldest cableways in the world. It has since undergone several upgrades to enhance safety and improve the visitor experience.

2. Rotating Cable Cars: The cableway's modern cars, introduced in 1997, feature rotating floors that provide passengers with a 360-degree view of the ascent and descent, ensuring everyone gets a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the mountain.

3. Impressive Capacity: Each cable car can carry up to 65 passengers, significantly increasing the number of visitors who can travel to the summit of Table Mountain. The journey takes about 5 minutes, covering a vertical distance of 765 meters.

4. Environmental Commitment: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is committed to sustainability and has been certified as carbon-neutral. It employs various eco-friendly practices, such as recycling waste and using solar power for its operations.

5. Visitor Numbers: The cableway is incredibly popular, having transported over 29 million visitors to the top of Table Mountain since its inception. It attracts tourists from all over the world, contributing significantly to Cape Town's tourism industry.

Contact:
Tel (weather): +27 (0)21 424 8181
Tel (general): +27 (0)21 424 0015
Address: Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road, Cape Town


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