The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is a gorgeous way to explore Cape Town’s greatest treasure – Table Mountain.

Majestic and revered, Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.

View from the top of Table Mountain (Image by Cath Jenkin)

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was first built nearly 80 years ago, and is now a state-of-the-art mode of transport, for both residents and tourists alike.

The Cableway has, to date, transported more than 18 million passengers to the summit and the refreshing part of taking this little adventure is that the queues are never too long!

The cable cars travel at a speed of ten metres per second, which means it’s a quick trip to the top of Table Mountain, and more time to enjoy the enchanting view of Cape Town below.

Equipped with a full restaurant, curio store and walking paths, the Table Mountain top is a playground for photographers and tourists. The cable cars run throughout the day, with the first going up at 08h00 and last car down between 18h30 and 21h30, season dependent.

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway can be a brilliant day outing, with a return adult ticket costing just R160.  A full listing of rates for the Cableway can be found here

Newlands is perhaps, internationally, best known for its cricket and rugby stadiums – thousands of sports fans frequent the suburb to watch enthralling local and international sporting events every year.

Newlands is however, more than just the stadiums. Newlands is one of the most beautiful and green suburbs in Cape Town and Newlands Forest, which forms part of the sprawling suburb, provides the perfect vantage point for a walking adventure up Table Mountain.

This tranquil suburb also provides easy and central access to all areas of Cape Town and all the greatest attractions are a short drive away from this lush suburb.

Almost all Newlands accommodation comes complete with a magnificent view of Table Mountain, and you can find your perfect holiday or business rental here.

A key, must-see highlight of Newlands is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden – home to more types of plant life than found in the entire British Isles.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, set against the Eastern slopes of Table Mountain, was founded in 1913 and is world-renowned for the diverse beauty of Cape flora on display.

The Garden grows only indigenous South African plants, and the 528-hectare estate supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country, the Western Cape.

Held within the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the outdoor Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, as sponsored by Old Mutual, take place every Sunday from early December until April.

These concerts are a fantastic way to enjoy a Sunday sunset in Cape Town. The open-air amphitheatre concerts cater for all music tastes, from jazz, folk, rock to big band Swing and are a delightful way to enjoy the surroundings and unwind. The concerts offer a unique experience and part of the charm lies in the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with music-lovers picnicking on the soft grass banks that slope downward towards the stage.

With only five concerts left this season, a myriad of great South African artists have been showcased this year, including Shaun Morgan of Seether, Freshlyground, The Parlotones and Prime Circle.

Still to come in this season are: The Dirty Skirts (15 March 2009); aKING (22 March 2009); The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (29 March 2009); the UCT Rag Concert (04 April 2009) and HHP and Friends (05 April 2009).

At a pretty price, of R40 to R50, tickets are popular and gates open at 15h30 so, best you get there early and pick a prime spot. Concerts start at 17h30 and offer you the ultimate sunset experience, with soft tunes to soothe your soul.

For more information, please call the Information Office on +27 21 799 8783.

Are you looking for a safe haven, away from the madness of modern life?

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Nestled at the Southern-most tip of Africa, Cape Town offers a plethora of luxury villas and hideaways for the discerning traveller, businesspeople and their families.

A select and elite range of luxury villas provide you with the perfect place to unwind.

Cape Town offers you infinite attractions and leisurely activities. From the Table Mountain Cable car, to the shopping haven of the V&A Waterfront, and the never-ending wine routes, you’ll never be bored in this beautiful landscape.

Camps Bay, a suburb of Cape Town, is the premier tourist destination in South Africa, and is magnificently located on the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and adjacent to Table Mountain. Camps Bay villas offer you exquisite accommodation and spectacular views. Camps Bay is an ideal location from which to explore Cape Town – South Africa’s “Mother City”.

Camps Bay Villas adhere to the highest standards of leisure and luxury. Dotted around the region, the villas are highly desired – which explains why Camps Bay Villas are booked well in advance of the summer season.

On one side of Camps Bay, is the equally exclusive and highly up-market area of Clifton, renowned for its wind-free beaches, surrounding apartment complexes and sprawling holiday villas.

Clifton offers you a delicious, and sometimes decadent, ride through the good life. Sometimes called the “St Tropez of the Southern Hemisphere”, Clifton beach is considered one of the world’ finest beaches. Clifton rental accommodation provides you with the entrance into a playground of the world.

Rest. Relax. Revive. Cape Town’s bliss awaits you. So, book into a Cape Town Villa today, and let the madness of life run away.