October 23, 2025
Cape Town Aerial Cableway: Soaring Above the Mother City
Rising high above the Atlantic coastline, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway offers one of the most breathtaking ascents on Earth — a seven-minute journey that lifts travellers from Cape Town’s foothills to the summit of its most iconic natural wonder.
Gliding silently over the fynbos-covered slopes, the rotating cable cars reveal a sweeping panorama: the glittering curve of Table Bay, the rugged Twelve Apostles, and the endless blue beyond the Cape Peninsula. It’s not just a ride — it’s a moment suspended between earth and sky.
Since opening in 1929, the Cableway has carried millions to the mountain’s crown, where walkers explore sandstone trails, encounter rare flora, and watch clouds drift like silk across the plateau. Committed to sustainability, the Cableway operates under Green Globe Certification, ensuring the preservation of Table Mountain’s fragile ecosystem.
Whether you come for sunrise light spilling over Lion’s Head or the city’s twinkling glow after dusk, the experience remains timeless — a celebration of Cape Town’s wild beauty and human ingenuity, meeting high above the sea.
W: Table Mountain
W: Cape Tourism
E: Information
T: +27 21 424 0015
A: Lower Cableway Station, Tafelberg Road, Table Mountain Nature Reserve, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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