The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions and is celebrating its 95th birthday. Picture: Supplied
In October, the world-famous Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is celebrating its 95th birthday.
The tourist attraction in the Mother City has come a long way since its first visitors travelled to the top of Table Mountain in a wooden cable car on 4th October 1929.
It has since undergone three major upgrades with regular maintenance making it a familiar feature of Cape Town’s famous flat-topped mountain.
Selma Hercules, Executive Director for TMACC, revealed that a lot is being planned to commemorate this big milestone in the history of TMACC.
“We cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with everyone that has supported us all these years. As we celebrate a remarkable 95 years of bringing breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences to local and international visitors, we are excited to announce a special treat,” said Hercules.
She noted that during this month, South Africans can buy a 95th Anniversary Special ticket at the special price of R195 (SA ID required).
“This special is only available online and must be purchased before the visit as you cannot buy a ticket on the day of your visit,” added Hercules.
The executive director also said that if it is your birthday this month, whether you turn 95 or not, then you have a free return cable car ride waiting for you.
“The free ticket option is available to South Africans in the calendar month in which they celebrate their birthday (SA ID required), and all the information you need is available on the various TMACC social media channels,” she said.
Hercules also said that TMACC is planning on giving back as it celebrates this significant milestone and will be raising funds on golf day at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate on 8th November 2024.
She said that these funds are for the Volunteer Wildfire Services and the Wilderness Search and Rescue, two crucial agencies that help to keep the mountain safe.
Over the years, the cableway has carried a host of icons, celebrities and royals among the millions of people who have visited Table Mountain.
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey, musician Sting, actor Famke Janssen, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, and singer Kelly Rowland are just some of the famous names who have taken a ride to the top of the mountain.
“A lot has changed since that first trip in 1929, but the Cableway remains one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions, transporting approximately a million visitors annually and counting,” said Hercules.
She expressed gratitude to everyone who has visited over these years and thanked them for being incredible friends and supporters.
“We could never have been such a successful tourism operator had it not been for our frontline staff, our support teams, our industry peers and partners, and our fans from near and far. Thank you for 95 incredible years. We look forward to many, many more,” said Hercules.