Table Mountain is the iconic symbol of South Africa, and has been part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature since 2011. Since the cable car opened in 1929, millions of people have made this journey to the top of Table Mountain.
Nearly a century of operation has transformed this iconic attraction into an integral part of Cape Town’s cultural and natural heritage.
It all began in 1926, when a visionary Norwegian engineer named Trygve Stromsoe presented his ambitious plans for a cable car to ascend Table Mountain.
It didn’t take long for those plans to gain traction, and soon after, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) was formed.
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Construction began and in 1929, after years of dedication and hard work, the cable car was completed, making it the first of its kind in South Africa.
October 4, 1929 marked a historic day when the cable car opened its doors to the world. South Africa had just welcomed its first cable car and it was situated majestically on Table Mountain.
Beyond its historical importance, the Table Mountain Cable Car has consistently championed sustainability initiatives.
It has adopted green practices and made environmental conservation an integral part of its mission.
This dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Table Mountain and the surrounding area has been a testament to TMACC’s commitment to a greener future.
The Table Mountain
It is worth remembering that Table Mountain is the iconic symbol of South Africa, and has been part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature since 2011.
Table Mountain is within the Table Mountain National Park, which is globally recognized for its unique biodiversity of fauna and flora native to South Africa.
This protected national park has some notable features that make it a fantastic destination for nature lovers and deserves more than a quick cable car ride to see the view from the top, although that is a fantastic way to experience it.