WHAT AWAITS YOU AT TABLE MOUNTAIN?

The main feature of Table Mountain is the level plateau approximately three kilometres (2 mi) from side to side, edged by impressive cliffs and is now also one of the “7 natural wonders of the world”. The plateau, flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and by Lion's Head to the west, forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town which equates to spectacular views and sunsets.

It is 1,086 metres (3,563 ft) above sea level with the highest point being Mclears point, The flat top of the mountain is often covered by clouds referred to as the "table cloth" as it covers the entire mountain. Legend attributes this phenomenon to a smoking contest between the Devil and a local pirate called Van Hunks. When the tablecloth is seen, it symbolises the contest.

Table Mountain is part of the Cape Fold Mountain range that forms the backbone of the Cape Peninsula, stretching from the Cape of Good Hope in the south to Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, Lion's Head and Signal Hill making it the hikers dream.

FACTS

Western Cape province of South Africa.
The capital is Cape Town.

Cape Town International Airport [Cape Town]

Table Mountain has a rich biodiversity of several different types of the unique Cape fynbos. With an estimated 2,285 species of plants are confined to Table Mountain alone. Table Mountain is also home to porcupines, mongooses, snakes, Chacma Baboons, lizards, tortoises, and a rare endemic species of amphibian that is only found on Table Mountain, the Table Mountain ghost frog, The mountain cliffs are home to several raptors species. They include the jackal buzzard, booted eagle, peregrine falcon, rock kestrel and African Fish Eagles.

Table Mountain has a Mediterranean climate, enjoying long warm and dry summers and a cool and wet but relatively short winter. Winter months, Seventy per cent of the region’s rainfall occurs from June through September. Roughly 500 to 1000 mm of rain per year. Most popular time to visit is from November – March [high season] which are the summer months with an average temp of 25C [77F]. May – September [low season] are the winter months with an average temperature of 18C [65F].

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Rand [ZAR]
US Dollars are not accepted.
Foreign exchange services are available in big cities and airports.

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