Table Mountain rises directly above Cape Town, South Africa, forming one of the most recognizable mountain skylines in the world. Its immense sandstone cliffs, unusually level summit plateau, indigenous fynbos vegetation, hiking trails, and famous aerial cableway make it both a major natural landmark and one of South Africa’s most visited mountain destinations. Although Table …
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Oct 20 2023
Table Mountain: Elevation, Geology, Hiking & Fast Facts
Table Mountain (Huri ‡oaxa, Tafelberg) Rising directly behind Cape Town on South Africa’s southwestern coast, Table Mountain is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world. Its immense flat-topped plateau, sheer sandstone cliffs, swirling “tablecloth” cloud, extraordinary fynbos vegetation, and dramatic position between city and ocean have made it a symbol not only of …