Table Mountain, Flat-topped mountain in Cape Town, South Africa.
This sandstone formation rises 1085 meters above sea level with a distinctive flat summit spanning three square kilometers, providing panoramic views over Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean.
Portuguese explorer Antonio de Saldanha became the first European to climb this mountain in 1503 during his coastal explorations, establishing its significance as a navigational landmark for centuries.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the seven modern natural wonders, this mountain serves as a national symbol representing South African natural heritage and identity.
The rotating cable car system transports up to 65 passengers every six minutes to the summit, operating weather permitting with advance booking recommended during peak tourist seasons.
Its 500-million-year-old quartzitic sandstone composition naturally resists erosion, maintaining the characteristic flat tabletop surface that distinguishes it from surrounding peaks in the mountain chain.
Location: City of Cape Town
Elevation above the sea: 1,085 m
Made from material: sandstone
Website: http://sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain
GPS coordinates: -33.96216,18.41352
Latest update: October 29, 2025 08:42
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Cape Town Stadium
6.5 km
Lion's Head
3.8 km
Devil's Peak
2.6 km
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
1.4 km
Iziko South African Museum
3.7 km
Maclear's Beacon
1.2 km
Statue of Cecil Rhodes
3.3 km
Disa Park
2.5 km
Leeuwenhof
2.8 km
Gardens Shul
3.6 km
Molteno Dam
2.6 km
De Waal Park
2.8 km
Clifton 4th Beach
4.3 km
Café Caprice
3.5 km
Rust en Vreugd
3.6 km
South African Jewish Museum
3.6 km
Waterworks Museum
1.5 km
Glen Beach
3.7 km
Egyptian Building
3.5 km
Bertram House
3.5 km
Camps Bay Beach
3.6 km
Maiden's Cove
4.3 km
Skeleton Gorge
2 km
Western Cape Archives and Records Service
3.5 km
Bakoven Rock
4 km
Fernwood Peak
1.5 km
Booth Memorial Hospital
2.7 km
Castle Rock (Table Mountain)
2.4 kmReviews
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