Fodor's Expert Review Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

This is a slick operation. Two large, wheelchair-friendly revolving cars that provide spectacular views take three to five minutes to reach the summit. The Lower Cable Station lies on the slope of Table Mountain near its western end. Save your walking energy for the mountain, and take a taxi or MyCiti bus to get to the station.

Operating times vary from month to month according to season, daylight hours, and weather. To avoid disappointment, phone ahead for exact times. In the ever-expanding peak season (December–April), if you arrive at 10 am you could wait for an hour, so it's best to book online beforehand. Several tour operators also include a trip up the mountain in their schedules.  Lines to purchase tickets for the cable car can be crazy in peak/high season, so book online to speed things up. 

The cable car stops operating in strong wind conditions (common in summer), so be sure to factor in that possibility, especially if relying on it to get back down after a tiring hike up and take note of the last one down's time (changes but can be as early as 4 pm).