Located 1085m above the bustling cityscape of Cape Town, South Africa, lies Table Mountain, the 7th wonder of nature in the world. Consisting of layers of sandstone and granite formed by volcanic and glacial action 520 million years ago, it is 6 times older than the Himalayas, making it one of the oldest mountains in the world.
Once you land in Cape Town, you can see why this landmark is so full of magical energy. Whether you are lazing on the beaches of Camps Bay or Clifton Beach; or simply watching the boats go by at The Waterfront, Table Mountain is busy – breathing life onto the entire city of Cape Town, laying out a nurturing tablecloth of rolling clouds over it’s very top like billowing fabric. Efortlessly inviting you into it’s majestic glory, filling you up with the soulful life of Cape Town’s cultural landscape.
Let your curiosity lead you there. Take an 8 minute tranquil ride up the cableway, to venture on top of Table Mountain’s wondrous kingdom of wonder. Take in the breathtaking views and experience the essence of a misty cloud moving through you. Explore the Cape floral kingdom with over 8500 distinct species of plants, or taking in the airy stillness and peacefulness of this spirited atmosphere.
Whatever you choose, you cannot help but relax your senses and simply be present in your own space of tranquility. After a time, clarity comes into play. Perhaps this is why Table Mountain captures our attention so vividly. Once you arrive to elevate yourself upon it’s delicate layer, it’s not long before you discover what it is like to sit on top of the world.
