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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
About us
Table Mountain – the mother who keeps the city safely within her grasp – is a timeless icon, with a rich history for locals, tourists and celebrities alike. Its picturesque views, combined with its exquisite fauna and flora, make her a spectacle to behold. Let us lead you through a timeline of this natural wonder.
Here is a snapshot of how we have developed since 1929:
- 1929

On October 4, 1929 the official opening of the cableway took place.
1958
The 1958 cable car had a capacity of 23 passengers, with one attendant o...
1974
The second cableway upgrade, in 1974, saw the introduction of lighter ca...
1997
Apart from remodelling the restaurants and upgrading machinery, new cabl...
2003
The company achieved its ISO 14001 status in 2003 and again in 2009. For...
Responsible Tourism & CSI Projects
Access for all
The Cableway aims to provide access to Table Mountain to all South Africans. Requests for complimentary and concession tickets are considered from registered NGOs, NPOs and community organisations.

Media & Permits
Info and guidelines
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway can provide:
- Interview opportunities
- Background information and statistics
- Fact-checking
- Images and videos of Table Mountain
- Complimentary return tickets

Work for us
Every year, we offer short-term job opportunities during the summer months, our busiest period. These jobs are spread throughout several departments.
Find out how you can join our team. We also hire additional staff in different departments through our annual recruitment drive each year. To apply, all you have to do is submit your application via our online form.

Awards & Accolades

2020
Since 1998, we have accepted several awards and accolades for the work we do as the Table Mountain Cableway. Below is a look at our achievements, starting in 1998 to the present times:
Table Mountain is an official New 7 Wonder of Nature.

View Our Annual Report: Taking excellence to new heights
For 94 years, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has been providing visitors with world-class cableway access to Table Mountain, Cape Town’s biggest icon.




