Table Mountain - Cape Town
(The article remains un-changed as written by the author, however, Cape Town's famous mountain is known as Table Mountain and not as 'Table Top Mountain')
A guide to Table Top Mountain in Cape Town
One might find the name a little weird as I first did upon hearing of Table
Mountain but no sooner than I saw what it looked like though, was the name more
fitting. Made out of sandstone, this magnificent landmark stands over 3000ft
above sea level only to accentuate Cape Town’s Skyline with its presence.
There are two ways to go about getting to Table Top Mountain, and one of them
is via Table Top Cableway. Relax and take the scenic route to the top as you
take in the beauty of Cape Town and its surroundings and fill yourself with
anticipation of what you’ll see the moment you arrive. If you’re the more
adventurous kind, the next option of trekking up the mountain would suit you
perfectly. The journey is about 3hours, depending on how fast or slow you want
to go, but whichever way you choose, the moment you get to the top, you’ll be
well rewarded.
The view from Table Top Mountain is one words can barely describe. Amazing,
simply breathtaking, stunning; take your pick. True beauty is really seen at
the top of the mountain. Once atop Table Mountain, talk a stroll through the
diverse flora and fauna of over 1500 species. Get up close and personal with
the dassies (rock hyrax). These little creatures, resembling bunnies, will
shock you when you learn more about them for they are actually not a part of
the rodent species, but the closest living relative of the elephant.
You can do many things up top, be it enjoying breakfast facing the 12 Apostles
Mountains or choosing from the different paths to go on such as the Agama walk
or the Klipspringer walk, both offering 360 spectacular views. However, Table
Top Mountain doesn’t just end there. Table Top Mountain is now a part of The
Table Mountain National Park, stretching from signal hill to the coastline of
the peninsula.
Apart from taking in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the whole of
Cape Town in general, don’t leave Table Top without first waiting for the
‘Table Cloth’. This usually occurs when the south east wind blows and a big
cloud appears over the mountain top, giving the illusion of a table cloth from
far. Make sure to bring along your jacket as well as it gets a little chilly
when the fog comes by, even during the summer seasons.
Immerse yourself in this enchanting place, try everything at least once though
I’m sure once you’ve been there, you’ll just keep going back for more.
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