Table Mountain
Mountain overlooking Cape Town, South Africa
About
Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit. 'sea-emerging'; Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.
It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors either using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain has 2,285 plant species, of which around 80% are fynbos (Afrikaans for 'fine bush'). Table Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in South Africa, attracting 4.2 million people every year for various activities. It forms part of the lands formerly inhabited by Khoe-speaking clans, such as the !Uriǁʼaes (the "High Clan").
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Table Mountain National Park
Nature conservation area on the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa
0.9 mi away
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cable car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
0.7 mi away
2006 Table Mountain fire
Large fire on Table Mountain, South Africa
0.9 mi away
Woodhead Dam
Dam on Table Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa
1.1 mi away
Maclear's Beacon
Trig beacon on Table Mountain, South Africa
0.9 mi away
Waterworks Museum (Cape Town)
South African museum
0.9 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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