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Table Mountain National Park adventures

Table Mountain National Park Adventures

Table Mountain National Park is an iconic natural landmark, offering stunning views, rich biodiversity, and diverse recreational opportunities for visitors in Cape Town, South Africa.

85,000
Acres Protected
220
Miles of Trails
4.2 million
Annual Visitors
1998
Year Established

About Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park
 

Table Mountain National Park is globally renowned for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. Dominated by the flat-topped Table Mountain, this park encompasses a range of natural features from rocky outcrops to beautiful coastlines. The park's unique fynbos vegetation is part of the Cape Floral Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a biodiversity hotspot. Apart from its ecological significance, the park offers various outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting, with over 8,200 species of plants and numerous animals, including the endemic Table Mountain Ghost Frog. Historical sites such as the Robben Island view and Cape Point Lighthouse add to its allure. Visitors flock here for the panoramic views of Cape Town from the cable car or the challenging hikes like the Platteklip Gorge Trail, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Highlights

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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Unique Fynbos Ecosystem

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Cape of Good Hope

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Boulders Penguin Colony

Notable Natural Features

Table Mountain

The park's central feature, known for its iconic flat top and panoramic vistas.

Cape Point

A dramatic and picturesque promontory filled with rich biodiversity and historic lighthouses.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

World-renowned gardens nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.