Experience Cape Town from above with one smooth cable car ride
Table Mountain is one of the most recognizable city landmarks on earth, and the rotating cable car is the easiest way to enjoy it without a demanding hike.
In just a few minutes you travel from the lower slopes to the summit plateau, where boardwalks, viewpoints, and changing light over the Atlantic and city bowl create a truly cinematic experience..
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Visiting timetable
Operating hours vary by season and weather. The cableway usually opens in the morning and continues into late afternoon, with extended sunset sessions on selected dates.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Closing Days
The cableway runs most days of the year, but may close temporarily for strong wind, poor visibility, annual maintenance, or safety checks.
Where is Located
Tafelberg Road, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
How to reach the Table Mountain cable car
Most visitors board at the Lower Cable Station on Tafelberg Road. You can arrive by car, rideshare, guided transfer, or city sightseeing bus and then walk a short distance to the entrance.
By Train
Cape Town's rail network does not run directly to the cable station. If you arrive by train in the city center, continue by taxi, rideshare, or bus toward Tafelberg Road, then follow signs to the lower station.
By Car
Driving is convenient outside peak hours. Head toward Tafelberg Road and use official parking areas where available, then walk to the station. In busy periods, arrive early because spaces fill quickly.
By Bus
The red city sightseeing bus is a popular option, with a stop close to the lower station area. It is an easy, stress-free way to combine the mountain with other Cape Town highlights in one day.
On Foot
If you are staying nearby in Gardens or Oranjezicht and enjoy an uphill walk, you can approach on foot via roads and pedestrian sections leading to the lower station. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, especially on warm days.
Why choose the Table Mountain cable car in Cape Town
Fast summit access, 360 degree rotating cabin views, and a safe, scenic way to reach one of the New7Wonders of Nature without a strenuous climb.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
The rotating cable car journey
Step into a rotating cabin and enjoy ever-changing views during the ascent, from city streets and neighborhoods below to cliffs, clouds, and the vast Atlantic horizon.
Summit boardwalks and viewpoints
At the top station, short marked paths lead to multiple viewing points where you can pause, breathe, and take in dramatic perspectives over Cape Town, Camps Bay, and distant Robben Island.
Nature, geology and fynbos
The summit is not just about views: it is part of a remarkable biodiversity hotspot with unique fynbos plants, fascinating rock formations, and occasional wildlife sightings for observant visitors.
Table Mountain cable car at a glance
Quick answers to help you plan your sightseeing day.
Book your Table Mountain cable car experience
Choose your visit window, ride up with ease, and enjoy as much summit time as weather and daylight allow.
Pair your cableway visit with city tours, coastal viewpoints, and nearby neighborhoods for a complete Cape Town day.
