Table Mountain

The original Khoi-San name for Table Mountain was “Hoerikwaggo”, meaning “Mountain in the Sea”, This later changed when, in 1503, Portuguese explorer, Antonio de Saldanha, hiked the mountain (the first recorded hike in history) and renamed it Tabao de Cabo (“Table of the Cape”). The name changed again in 1652 when Dutch settlers started referring to the mountain as “Tafelberg”. Rising above Cape Town, Table Mountain is probably South Africa’s most iconic landmark. The stunning flat-topped mountain is home to a comprehensive range of plant life. It is also the country’s most photographed attraction, and its famous cable car has taken millions of people to the top. Table Mountain has become the single most welcoming icon to our people and travellers from all over the world. Table Mountain was announced as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.