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Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit. 'sea-emerging'; Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
- 1,084.6 m (3,558 ft)
- António de Saldanha, 1503
- 1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Visit Table Mountain, the New 7 Wonder of Nature and Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction. Buy tickets online, plan your trip, check weather and queue times, and enjoy the views from the top.
Table Mountain, flat-topped mountain in southwestern South Africa, overlooking Cape Town and Table Bay and dominating the northern end of the high, rocky Cape Peninsula. Its tabular shape results from nearly horizontal layers of sandstone exposed by vigorous wind and water erosion.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Table Mountain, a protected national park with unique flora and fauna, and a cable car ride to the top. Find out how to hike, when to visit, and what to expect from this wonder of nature.
Planning to visit Table Mountain, one of the New7Wonders of Nature? Explore our website and find out everything you need to know about the cable car, the hiking trails, the guided tours, and the special offers for kids. Don't miss the chance to experience the breathtaking views of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean from the top of Table Mountain.
Table Mountain is a natural wonder and a popular attraction in Cape Town. Learn how to get to the top by cable way or hike, and explore the botanical garden, restaurant and activities around the mountain.
Table Mountain. Arguably one of the most well-known mountains in Africa, Table Mountain provides a magnificent backdrop to cosmopolitan Cape Town and boasts the accolade of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Famous for the tablecloth of clouds that pours endlessly down its slopes when the south-easter blows, this is a mountain of many moods and offers ...
