The Heavenly Table Mountain – Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is internationally famous for the multicultural attributes of its society and the wondrous natural beauty. Table Mountain located in the Central Cape Town is a prominent landmark you can observe during your visit to Cape Town. The summit is a perfect example of natural beauty and presents a heavenly scenic view. As Jules Renard puts it, “On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it”.

The elevation of the table mountain is 1,086 metres (3,563 ft) above sea level. The table Mountain has a levelled plateau of about 3 kilometers flanked with two impressive cliffs on both sides. Other prominent features include the Devil’s Peak (east), Lion’s Head (west) and Signal Hill. Maclear’s Beacon marks the highest point of the Table Mountain.

The Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain where you can carry out different activities. One prominent activity is riding to the top of the Mountain via Aerial Cableway. The lower Cable station is at an elevation of 302 meters while the upper one is at an elevation of 1,067 meters. The Aerial Cableway takes you to the top in less than 5 minutes.

Other activities that can be carried out on the Table Mountain include Hiking, Climbing, Caving and Mountain Biking. Other then jeep ride, Mountain Biking is a challenging way to reach the top. Rock Climbing is popular among the adventure lovers while Aerial Cableway is preferred by the families.

The Top of The Table Mountain is a great way to have a look on Central Cape Town and the coast. The view is breath taking. Table Mountain is a popular tourist spot with millions of impressed visitors traveling to Cape Town each year. If you are about to visit South Africa this nature’s wonder is a must visit spot for you.