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The Cable card ride is the quickest and easiest way to reach the summit taking between 5-10 minutes traveling at approximately 10 meters per second.
The Cableway was built on 4 October 1929 and since then has received 3 upgrades to ensure its safety.
The Cablecars take a capacity ... Read review
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Advantages: Fantastic Views, Safe, Reliable Disadvantages: Not ideal for someone scared of heights
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The Cable card ride is the quickest and easiest way to reach the summit taking between 5-10 minutes traveling at approximately 10 meters per second.
The Cableway was built on 4 October 1929 and since then has received 3 upgrades to ensure its safety.
The Cablecars take a capacity of 65 people, and the floor slowly rotates to give you a panoramic view as you ascend.
Adult - Return: ... ...website to view if the cable car is running and what visibility is like at the summit to make it worth your while.
I was a little anxious of completing the Cable car ride after watching a scene in a James Bond movie witnessing Jaws chew through the cables with his metal teeth and since then I have been terrified of them, however the option I was faced with was getting on the cable car or hiking up the mountain alone not something I ... more
My two favourite places in the whole wide world are Cape Town and Orlando mainly because they hold some fantastic memories, and as I am catching up on all of my reviews that I have been meaning to write I came across this one begging to be written.
Firstly I should explain about Table Mountain, for those of you not familiar with this breathtaking landmark.
The best views of Cape Town can be seen from the summit of Table Mountain with over 2km of pathways you can really experience this amazing place which is 1067 metres above sea level, the highest point is 1085m.
The Cable card ride is the quickest and easiest way to reach the summit taking between 5-10 minutes traveling at approximately 10 meters per second.
The Cableway was built on 4 October 1929 and since then has received 3 upgrades to ensure its safety.
The Cablecars take a capacity of 65 people, and the floor slowly rotates to give you a panoramic view as you ascend.
Adult - Return: South African Rand 120.00 which is approximately £8.25, there are discounted prices for Senior citizens and children ranging from between £4-6 (R65-85) This is a reasonable price as you can get some amazing shots whilst ascending the mountain and also once you are at the summit.
So far there have been 800 000 visitors from all over the world using the Cableway annually.
When you plan your visit to Table Mountain it is vital that you plan your trip well, ensure that you check out the website to view if the cable car is running and what visibility is like at the summit to make it worth your while.
I was a little anxious of completing the Cable car ride after watching a scene in a James Bond movie witnessing Jaws chew through the cables with his metal teeth and since then I have been terrified of them, however the option I was faced with was getting on the cable car or hiking up the mountain alone not something I would advise anyone to do.
As we accessed the Cable car from the platform we were all packed in, but not too tightly there was plenty of room to turn if needed however, once in we were able to face towards the front and get a great view rather than being jammed in the middle of the ride so either get on first or last.
As we began our ascent the floor moved slowly, it was barely noticeable but allowed us to really admire the view as we climbed to the top, it was amazing and I was already trying to forget that what comes up must also come down, but I was feeling brave, the cable car had barely any movement so I was glad it was not a particularly windy day. At the top of the mountain we had a guide that we had arrived with and she continued to show us around the top of the mountain taking us on the most popular routes and explaining the sights that we could see.
Coming down on the cable car was not as daunting as I thought it moved just as slowly and was safer than riding in my car!
A thouroughly enjoyable experience that didn't cost a vast amount and a must see on a visit to Cape Town.
*~*Transport Links*~* If you do not have your own transport, buses and taxis are available to transport you from the City to the Cableway.
Bus The Camps Bay bus will drop you off at Kloof Nek. They depart from Adderley Street outside the Golden Acre in Cape Town's city centre. It is a 1.5 km walk uphill from Kloof Nek to the Lower Cable Station.
Minibus taxis Minibus taxis depart from outside the Post Office on Plein Street next to the Grand Parade.
Rikki taxis Rikki taxis will collect you from anywhere in the city and transport you to the Cableway. You can call for a Rikki taxi on (021) 418-6713 or (021) 425-7312.
Topless Tours The Cape Explorer Topless Bus offers guided tours that drop off at the Lower Cable Station. The 2 hour long tours are on a circular route and drop off points include: Cape Town Tourism, The Cableway, Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront Clock Tower, Convention Centre, S.A. Museum, Castle and Sea Point. For more information please check their website on http://www.hyltonross.co.za/ (Topless Tours)
We had pre-booked our tour so we had a minibus that drove us to the cableway entrance that collected us from our hotel on the waterfront.
*~*Helpful Statistics*~* The cable cars have a water tank that carry 4000 litres of fresh water which keeps it well balanced; this is also a supply for fresh water for visitors during the brief ride.
Cable cars can carry a weight of 5200 kgs and each cable weights 18 tonnes.
Advantages: Quick and easy Disadvantages: Not as much sense of achievement as walking
...at least walking to the cable cars but it really is a long way! It's considered quite expensive by locals but as a tourist it wasn't too pricey. R85 for a student ticket (usually only SA student cards accepted) and around R100 for the general public. There was barely a wait as the car can fit a lot of people. The car then rotates as it goes up the mountain so everyone gets a chance to take pictures out of the open window rather than through the plastic ... ...specialist equipment. Also, as with anywhere, the weather can change quickly. It's important to seek local advise. The walk from the visitors centre to the bottom of the mountain is considerable so, unless you're resonably fit and in a large group with warm clothing, I recommend taking the cable car. ...
chair_ann 07.04.2007
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Advantages: The best view of Cape Town Disadvantages: Parking in peak periods
...had previously been up the cable car but in March last year I took my partner up to enjoy the experience. The cable car station is situated part way up the face of the mpuntain but is very well signposted from town.
Upon entry you may be put off by the large number of cars trying to find a place to park but do not let this deter you as you there are constantly people coming and going and a space will become available. We found one after a few minutes ... ...recommend a trip up the cable car as it is a great way to get your bearings and using it is a great alternative to walking up which would take a few hours! I wouldn't go on a day where there is heavy cloud as this would severely restrict your view and be a waste of a trip.
I would take my own refreshments up as the prices at the cafeteria are very expensive even for the English tourist. ...
Titania2 14.01.2007
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The ride with the cable car up to Table Mountain is very exiting.
Inside the cable car rotates so you can see all the sinery around you.
You can see the protia flower which is the national flower of South Africa. You can also see the sea if you are lucky enough to be facing it.
So next time you visit South Africa I recommend you go see Tabe Mountain and take the cable car. ...
dc100 03.11.2007
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Advantages: Fabulous views Disadvantages: Cant visit when the Table cloth is down (Clouds)
...I have been on the cable car up to table mountian twice now ,back in the seventies when they had the old cable car ,and again in the nineties with the cable car now upgraded the ride is alot smoother.
I was very scared at first but went along with my family and didn't want the kids to see how scared that I was..
But the view is fantastic looking from the top of Table Mountian and looking over the bay ,And watching the little animals they call the ...
denbar123 27.04.2007 (30.04.2007)
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