Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
A trip up Table Mountain in the revolving cable car is a must for every visitor
to Cape Town. Panoramic views over Cape Town, as far as the distant mountains
and out over the ocean, as you smoothly and effortlessly ascend, are excelled
only by the 360 degree views from the top, where you can choose to stroll around
the winding paths admiring the view and the unique botanical species, set out
for an energetic hike along the marked routes or simply relax in the café for
breakfast, lunch, coffee or an ice cream. Capetonians take the ride up to treat
themselves to breakfast (9:00am - 11:30am) or sundowners in this stunning and
unique
spot.
The vagaries of the weather mean that you should grab your chance of going whenever the day is clear. The cableway closes when the ‘tablecloth’ of cloud is down on the mountain and when strong winds are forecast. Check the website or ring this number to check weather, visibility and the daily status for the cableway.
Tel: +27 (0)21 424 8181
Website:
http://www.tablemountain.net
Robben Island
A boat trip and tour of Robben Island is one thing you should do, if you want
to understand the immediate history of South Africa. The prison island where
Nelson Mandela spent many years as a political prisoner under the apartheid rule
has been preserved as a museum, with informative tours led by former inmates.
It is strongly recommended that you book your trip to Robben Island well in advance,
as
there are limited places available on each boat trip.
Nelson Mandela Gateway
Tel:
+27 (0)21 413 4200
E-mail:
ebookings@robben-island.org.za
Website:
http://www.robben-island.org.za
If the weather doesn’t allow for the 30 minute boat trip, you can still visit
the Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the Waterfront, which holds an excellent exhibition,
giving an insight into the whole political significance of Robben Island.
