The Terrific Table Mountain, Cape Town

The beautiful city of South Africa (Cape Town) is over-looked by a smooth-topped mountain ‘The Table Mountain’ which is one of the most significant landmarks of the city and is used as an insignia for various governments purposes and also as an emblem in the South African flag. This mystical and magical mountain is truly an ornament of the country which attracts agglomerations of people towards its bewitchment and you can also appreciate its exquisiteness by taking cheap flights to Cape Town and you can reach to the top with the awe-inspiring excursion of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

The level plateau which is 3 kilometres and sits side by side, encircled with the breath-taking hills is the most striking feature of the mountain. This plateau edged by the Lion’s Head on the western side and Devil’s Peak on the eastern side forms impressive scenery to the City. The top-most point of the mountain is located on the eastern side and is featured with Maclear’s Beacon which is a stony memento. It is elevated at a height of 3,563 feet and is about 62 feet higher than the western end of the cable station. The peak of the mountain is always blanketed with the clouds which are made when the south-eastern cold air condense down to form the ‘Table Cloth’.

The Table Mountains houses a rich variety of flora and fauna. There is an abundance of rich and uniquely South African fynbos such as the Peninsula Shale Renosterveld, Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos and Peninsula Granite Fynbos. There lie the protected areas of World Heritage Sites with almost 2,200 breeds of distinctive plants. Besides, it is the home of Rock Hyax or Dassie and you will find clusters of them around the cable station where tourists feed them. Apart from it the mountain also provides shelter to tortoises, snakes, mongooses, porcupines, rooikat and vaalboskat.

There are a number of enticing activities that you can enjoy at this mesmerizing destination amongst which Hiking is the most popular one. You can choose between many trails of varying complications to reach the summit. Platteklip Gorge is a famous canyon that provides the direct and straightforward path and takes about three hours to reach the apex. The tourists can also use the Jeep Track or the Bridle path which provide gradual ascent or can use trails from Newlands Forest, Kirstenbosch, Cecilia Forest, Rhodes Memoria and Constantia Nek.

Another entertaining activity at the mountain is the Rock Climbing and you can ascend to the top by following numerous guided paths. This fascinating mountainous area also owns the most distinguished and out-standing caves in the world. The biggest cave system is the Wynberg Caves which is located in the close vicinity of the Jeep Track.

The Table Mountain is undoubtedly an astonishing area, alluring the tourists with its grandeur and magnificence. The climate of Cape Town is the Mediterranean type and the best time to head towards this astounding city is between November and February when it is the summer time when the long sunny days and long bright evenings full time create a party mood. So this time you must plan your holidays for the mind-blowing Table Mountain.