14 November 2025
The temperature is Warm with Good visibility & Strong winds.
First up
08:00
Last up
19:00
Last down
20:00
Waiting times
Lower: ± 00 05 mins
Upper: ± 00 45 mins
Table Mountain reopening FAQs
Health and Safety
Covid-19 safety
As a leading attraction in Africa and the Indian Ocean, we believe that it is our duty to act responsibly as a tourism operator and take the necessary precautions to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
At the beginning our national lockdown, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company therefore made the decision to close its operations to all visitors to comply the regulations set out by our healthcare and regulatory bodies in South Africa.
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In line with the national lockdown regulations. Once our international borders are open to international travellers, we will open our doors to all visitors.
TMACC will open its operations to all local and domestic travellers with strict health and safety protocols in place.
Yes, it is currently open.
Please check the weather forecast and conditions before coming up Table Mountain. Bad weather days are always risky for taking the cable car. We cannot guarantee that we will be open.
A check the Table Mountain website and social media pages before visiting the Cableway.
If on the day of your visit you become aware of the poor weather conditions, we strongly recommend that you choose another day.
Remember, if you purchased your ticket online, your ticket has a 7-day validity.
Yes, it is currently open during adjusted level 1.
Please check the weather forecast and conditions before coming up Table Mountain. Bad weather days are always risky for taking the cable car. We cannot guarantee that we will be open.
A check the Table Mountain website and social media pages before visiting the Cableway.
If on the day of your visit you become aware of the poor weather conditions, we strongly recommend that you choose another day.
Remember, if you purchased your ticket online, your ticket has a 7-day validity.
SANParks opened all national parks on 01 June 2020. Hikers are permitted to make use of hiking trails in the Table Mountain National Park.
Arrangements are in place for visitors who have already purchased tickets to get a refund.
Visit www.tablemountain.net for more information on the refund process.
Our tickets range from R50 – R380
Please visit https://tablemountain.net/plan-your-visit/buy-tickets for further details.
We recommend that you buy your ticket online on our website www.tablemountain.net. This ticket has a 7-day validity.
Alternatively, tickets will be sold in both the lower and top station ticket offices. The Cableway’s staff are on-site to assist with your ticketing needs.
Please check the weather forecast and conditions before coming up Table Mountain. Bad weather days are always risky for taking the cable car. We cannot guarantee that we will be open.
Please also check the Table Mountain website and social media pages before visiting the Cableway.
If on the day of your visit you become aware of the poor weather conditions, we strongly recommend that you choose another day.
Remember, if you purchased your ticket online, your ticket has a 7-day validity.
The kiosk at the lower station will also have snacks and takeaway meals such as sandwiches, salads and an assortment of cakes available.
Yes, the toilets at the lower and top station will be open for you to use.
Please check the weather forecast and conditions before visiting Table Mountain.
Visit our website at www.tablemountain.net or our social media channels for up-to-date information before visiting the Cableway.
Our ground staff will also be able to inform you.
The cable car will be running from 09h00 until 17h00 seven days a week until 31 October 2021.
The last car down is scheduled for 17h00. If you miss the last cable car down, you need to make use of the emergency phone at the Upper Cable Station. Emergency Rescue Services will advise on the next steps to get you down safely.
The cable cars will operate as often as required but at least every 15 minutes.
The cable cars will run at a reduced capacity with social distancing. Strict health and safety protocols will be in place.
Please visit our website www.tablemountain.net for more information on our protocols.
he health and safety of our staff and our visitors is our top priority. Strict health and safety protocols have been put in place. Please visit our website www.tablemountain.net for more information on our protocols.
Visitors are to please abide by the Cableway’s rules and regulations and wear a mask at all times. We, unfortunately, cannot allow anyone on our premises without a face mask.
Yes, sanitising stations are placed at the entrance and exits of the upper and lower cable car stations and are also provided inside the cable car.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow anyone in the cable car who is not wearing a face mask.
Our normal carrying capacity is 65 passengers. We have reduced numbers to allow more space in the cabin.
Every person entering the cabin will have their temperature checked and their hands sanitised.
Every person in the cable car will wear a mask at all times during the trip.
The windows of the Cable Car will be removed to allow good ventilation.
We also operate the cable cars with the windows removed. This way we can ensure correct ventilation.
The handrails of the cable car will be sanitised between each trip.
A deep clean of the cable cars will be conducted daily.
Neither.
All you have to do is collect and redeem your free birthday Cableway ticket on any day of the calendar month in which your birthday falls at our Ticket Office.
Visit https://tablemountain.net/plan-your-visit/birthday-special for more information.
You can collect and redeem your free birthday Cableway ticket on any day of the calendar month in which your birthday falls.
For example, visitors born in October can collect and redeem their free birthday tickets on any day in October (even if it’s before their actual birthday).
Regardless of when your actual birth date falls during your birthday month, you cannot redeem your free birthday ticket the following month. For example, someone born on 31 October cannot use their birthday ticket in November.
The private-car experience can be booked online via Webtickets. Tickets can only be redeemed from Monday to Friday during the Cableway’s regular operating hours.