Table Mountain National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Table Mountain National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

• Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

• Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

• Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins Tour – Private or Shared

• Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

There is a fee to go on the cable car at Table Mountain National Park. When booked online, 1-way tickets are 295 rand for adults and 160 rand for children aged 4–17; return tickets are 450 rand for adults and 225 rand for kids. Prices are higher if you buy tickets at the ticket office. Seniors pay the same rates online and at the office: 130 rand for a return and 70 rand for a 1-way ticket.

A Table Mountain National Park hiking route that is suitable for beginners is the Platteklip Gorge trail. This route starts and finishes at the Upper Cable Car Station, towards Platteklip Gorge, and is easy and mostly flat, with beautiful views from the top of Table Mountain, including Cape Point, Hout Bay, and Muizenberg.

Wildlife that you may see in Table Mountain National Park includes baboons, steenbok, grey rhebok, and the common duiker. You may also spot creatures in the sea; Cape fur seals are often seen on the rocks near the coastline, and the area is home to over 300 bird species.

Yes, visiting Table Mountain National Park is definitely worth it—the mountain is a symbol of Cape Town, and the views from the summit are spectacular. Nature and wildlife lovers also flock here for its unique fynbos vegetation, diverse birdlife, and animal sightings, such as baboons and grey rheboks.

The best time to visit Table Mountain National Park is during the summer season: December to March. During these months, the weather is warm and dry, which makes it perfect for a day of hiking. However, this time of year can be busy, so expect bigger crowds.