Natural Wonder · Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain
Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit.
Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 1085 m |
| Coordinates | 33.9622° S, 18.4099° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Table Mountain is known for
Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit.
About Table Mountain
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.
History
Prehistoric inhabitation of the district is well attested (see for example the article on Fish Hoek). About 2000 years ago the Khoe-speaking peoples migrated towards the Cape Peninsula from the north. This countryside was before that occupied by nomadic !Ui speakers (who were foragers).
Planning a visit? Visit the official Table Mountain website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
November to March, the warm dry summer, for the clearest views; winter is wet and windy.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) · Cape Town, South Africa · 11.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Table Mountain?
Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit.
Where is Table Mountain located?
Table Mountain is in Cape Town, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.9622° S, 18.4099° E.
How do I get to Table Mountain?
The nearest town is Cape Town, and the nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 10.7 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Table Mountain?
November to March, the warm dry summer, for the clearest views; winter is wet and windy.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_Mountain — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213360 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.