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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was first built almost 78 years ago. Since then three upgrades have taken place, with the most recent in October 1997.To date the Cableway has transported more than 18 million passengers to the summit. with 800 000 visitors from all over the world using the Cableway annually.

About the cable cars
The 65-passenger cable car runs from Tafelberg Road to the top of Table Mountain. The floor rotates,giving everyone a 360 degree view on the way up.The cable car was imported from Switzerland and there are only 2 other such cable cars in the world, one in Titlis in the Swiss Alps in Switzerland, and one in Palm Springs in America.The cable cars take about 5-10 minutes to reach the top of the mountain and they travel at a speed of up to 10 meters per second.

The cable cars can carry a maximum weight of 5200 kg and works on a counter weight system weighing 134 tonnes each.The length of the cables are 1200m, and they weigh 18 tonnes.The round cable car offers excellent aerodynamics in Cape Town’s famous strong South-easter winds.The base of the cable car is in fact a water tank that can carry up to 4000 litres of fresh water used to ballast during the windy season, they also supply fresh water for visitors.
 
Rates (Valid 1 October 2007-30 September 2008)

Return / One Way

Adult R130.00 / R65.00
Children (Under 18 years) R68.00 / R36.00
Student R88.00 / R47.00
SA Senior Citizens R68.00 / R36.00
Family Ticket R330.00 (2 adults & 2 children under 18 years)
Wild Card Holders - Adult Return R104.00
Wild Card Holders - Child Return R55.00
Toddlers: Children 3 years and under travel free of charge
Children/Scholars: Children 17 years and under travel at child rate
SA Senior Citizens: South African senior citizens over 60 yrs with valid ID  

Because the cable cars can only operate in optimal weather conditions, the Cableway does not take bookings.
 
At the top
There are over 2km of pathways leading you to views over Cape Town, Table Bay, Robben Island, the Cape Flats and the Cape Peninsula. There are also short walks available or you can join one of the free guided tours daily at 10h00 and 12h00. 

Dassie Walk
Offers you spectacular views north, west and south.

Agama Walk
This popular route has been specially chosen to give you spectacular 360 degree views of Cape Town and Cape Peninsula.

Klipspringer Walk
This walk offers wonderful views, along the plateau edge to above Platteklip Gorge. In summer you can see the sunshine conebush in full flower.

Table Mountain alone has over 1500 species of plants, roughly the same number as are found throughout the entire British Isle.
 
 
The Restaurant on Table Mountain
The self-service restaurant,which seats 120 people, offers a wide range of foods,from breakfast, the hot meal of the day,to snack menus and a coffee bar. Meals may be complemented by a selection of fine local wines. Bookings are not required.

Functions
There are function facilities on Table Mountain.

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