Table Mountain Aerial Cableway celebrates 33 millionth visitor this festive season

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) kicked off the December festive season by welcoming its 33 millionth visitor on Monday, December 15.

Visitors have been using the cable cars since 1929 to reach the top of Table Mountain.  

Thabiso Letsoalo from Limpopo was surprised with a curated gift hamper and special recognition from the TMACC team upon arrival at the lower cable station. He and his partner, Ofentse Huma, were preparing to board the cable car when the milestone was announced. 

They said they were visiting Cape Town for the second time, making the moment even more memorable. 

“It was such a lovely experience, the shock and thrill of the surprise made it even more special,” said Mr Letsoalo.

“We are having a great time, and it’s definitely one of those memories we’ll keep forever. Cape Town is just different and so beautiful compared to where we’re from, which is why we keep coming back.” 

Reaching 33 million visitors since the start of operations in 1929 is "incredible for TMACC", said managing director Wahida Parker.

“Welcoming both our 32 and 33 millionth visitors in the same year is truly remarkable. Achieving this milestone in the same month that our Twelve Apostles Terrace was recognised as Africa’s Best MICE Event Venue amplifies the significance of this moment for us," she said.

"Table Mountain is not only a bucket-list experience for travellers, but also a sought-after setting for meaningful business gatherings, corporate events and global connections. Every person who chooses to visit our mountain becomes part of our story. We’re deeply grateful to the millions of travellers, local and international, who continue to place Table Mountain at the top of their Cape Town itinerary.” 

The celebration comes during one of TMACC’s busiest seasons, Ms Parker said, encouraging those who plan to visit this holiday season to buy tickets and save.

Download the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway app for Cableway operational status, weather and queue updates and Park and Ride, as there is limited parking on Tafelberg Road. 

More information about the many ticketing options and special packages (such as a free ticket in your birthday month) is available on https://www.tablemountain.net  

Peak operating times are as follows: December 1 – January 31: the first cable car up is at 8am, the last cable car up is at 8pm, and the last cable car down is at 9pm. 

Visitors are urged to make use of the free 'Park & Ride' shuttle service that runs from the Lower Tafelberg Road parking lot to the lower station.