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Place · Table Mountain lower cableway station

Table Mountain Aerial CablewayTable Mountain Aerial Cableway

The cable car to the top of the mountain: go at the first departure on a calm, clear morning; it stops in wind or cloud, so keep a spare day.

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Rules in force · 6After dark, use ride-hailing or a hotel car between areas
  • South Africa ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Department of Home Affairs or a South African mission before booking; exemptions depend on nationality.
  • South Africa ↗Travelling with children: check the current document rules for minors (birth certificates, parental consent) with Home Affairs and your airline before you fly.
  • South Africa ↗Driving is on the left. If your licence is not in English or has no photo, get an International Driving Permit before you travel; rental companies also check it.
  • South Africa ↗National park gates open and close at fixed times; you must be inside your camp before the gate closes, and speed limits in parks are enforced.
  • Cape Town ↗After dark, use ride-hailing or a hotel car between areas; do not walk between the City Bowl, Bo-Kaap and the Waterfront.
  • Cape Town ↗The Table Mountain cableway stops in strong wind: keep a spare morning and check the operator's status page before you go.

Key facts

Time on site
120–150 min
p95 210 min
Price
timed advance official
Hours
unknown
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
No
Table Mountain lower cableway station: forbidden

Weather here, next 7 days

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Time on site (minutes)

90
min
120
worthwhile
150
typical
210
p95

Operating times change with weather and season; not printed until verified.

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Getting in

Stop
Tafelberg Road lower station
Exit
—
Ticket
timed advance official · official site
Stairs
note: steps at the stations
Shoes
Closed shoes; cold and wind on top.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Queues build from mid-morning.
Sensory load
4/5
Exposure
high

Bailouts

  • heat: Café at the lower station (field-verify)

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Lower cableway station (WC, café, shade) (field-verify)

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    • Stay on marked paths and behind barriers; do not climb in cloud.

    Nearby

    Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

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