Table Mountain National Park, National park and nature reserve in Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain National Park is a large nature reserve around Cape Town featuring sandstone peaks, dramatic coastal cliffs, and forests with native trees. The park also encompasses protected marine areas and spans across multiple linked sections around the city.
The park was established in 1998 to protect the exceptional plant life of the Cape Floristic Region. It gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004 for its outstanding natural value.
Indigenous Khoisan peoples lived here for thousands of years, sheltering in natural caves and drawing water from mountain springs. This deep connection to the land still shapes how visitors and locals experience the place today.
The park has several entry points, with some requiring payment while others remain free to access. The best time to visit is on calm days, particularly from September through April when weather conditions are more stable.
The park contains more than 2,200 plant species, with many found nowhere else in the world. This exceptional plant diversity makes it a globally rare ecosystem despite sitting within city boundaries.
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