Table Mountain, Cape Town - African Adventure.
How's it going Steemers??
So our African Adventure finally comes to an end as we summit the famous Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa.
After our trip through the townships and Robben Island, we had our last day in Cape Town and what better way than to check out the view from the top of Table Mountain.
Now the first thing you see when you arrive in Cape Town is Table Mountain. It over looks the city and makes for Cape Towns beautiful backdrop.
We made our way up the mountain as far as the taxi could go. We got out and purchased our tickets for the rotating cable car up, as we where to lazy to actually walk up it. But in all fairness that is quite a mission to walk up Table mountain, as it takes a couple of hours.
While waiting for our cable cart we learnt that Table Mountain is now part of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Our cart finally makes its way down and we all load in.
On each cable cart going up they have a well underneath to fill it up with water to bring to the top of the mountain. As it's the only way to get water up there.
The cable cart was jam packed, so at first the idea of this thing rotating while we where going up the mountain was a bit daunting. But as we started moving everyone found their place and we all got to see the beautiful scenery on the way up.
Once we arrived at the summit the wind was blowing a gale! We quickly checked out a viewing platform where you could have a good look at Lions head mountain.
And then another spot looking over the back of Table Mountain.
The views from up here are breathtaking!!!
We decided to get away from the crowd and went on a walking trek to the highest point of Table Mountain.
The round trip would take about two hours so we filled up our water bottles and off we went.
About 10 minutes into walking there were no people around at all. It was perfect!
We came across a gorge which has a trail that leads down the other side of the mountain, but we didn't want to get side tracked so kept on our mission.
Along the trail there was these little wooden bridges that crossed over rocks some were in good shape, others not so much.
Once again the views from up here are next level!!
We finally approach a large rock wall which will lead us to the highest point.
Once we climbed up the rocks the landscape opened up and in the middle was a pile of rocks.
This pile of rocks is the highest point of Table Mountain and is the Maclear's Beacon. We climbed to the top of the beacon with the quickness.
We chilled out here for a bit before making the trek back to the restaurant ontop of the mountain for some food and beers.
What an amazing spot for the ladies to enjoy their wine and a nice cold beer or two for myself 😊
All of a sudden we heard an air raid siren going off. Over a loud speaker they said the last cable cart was leaving in 30 minutes. As we walked outside we instantly noticed that the wind had picked up. It's not unusual for the the wind to pick up very strong late in the afternoon and sometimes pushes the clouds straight over the top which is what they call the table cloth. From down below it looks amazing but up here I'm guessing it's not the best place to be.
The table cloth
The wind got stronger and the air got so damn cold we where standing inline shivering as the cold wind ripped through my Tshirt. We finally got on the cable cart and made our way back to the bottom.
We headed back to the Waterfront for our last dinner in Africa.
WOW! What an adventure the past three weeks have been! One I will truly remember for ever.
So that's a wrap!!
Three week safari in the books, TRUCK LIFE🤘
Started in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe,
through Botswana,
Namibia
and back into South Africa ending it today right here on top of Table Mountain.
5671km on the road, 6 border crossings, 21 night safari,
18 nights sleeping in tents, two discovered pillows,
Nine 4X4 adventures, One drunk stranger 4x4 adventure which included anti pasti and wine to see hippos at 1am,
Three national parks,
Chobe National Park
Okavango Delta National Park
Etosha National Park
Toto at every bar, two dislocated shoulders
All the games of shit head and thank God Mafia wasn't introduced earlier in the trip! Saw 4 of the big 5 🐘🐃🦁🦏
We will be back for the Leopard... Memories we will keep for ever. Thanks to everyone we shared this trip with, its been SO awesome. And shout out to @terrybogan for actually surviving a three week camping trip through Africa!
Once again thanks for all the support from the Steem community who have read my posts, upvoted and shared it's much appreciated 😊
Here is a list of all my African Adventure blogs in case you missed any.
Next adventure is to Japan and it starts now 😁
Happy travels.
G
Robben Island - Cape Town -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/robben-island-cape-town-african-adventure-xinat3fm
Gariep River, Canoeing -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/gariep-river-canoeing-african-adventure-0h5ljyvn
Second largest canyon in the world! Fish River Canyon -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/second-largest-canyon-in-the-world-fish-river-canyon-african-adventure-mwcrs1ew
Canon Roadhouse, Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/canon-roadhouse-namibia-african-adventure-51a3p815
Dead Valley, Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/dead-valley-namibia-african-adventure-men1k0ei
Dune 45, Sossusvlei Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/dune-45-sossusvlei-namibia-african-adventure-5z7fzcgl
Quick stop for lunch in Solitaire, Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/quick-stop-for-lunch-in-solitaire-namibia-african-adventure-dmq0kuxf
"Always bet on BLACK" Wesley Snipes. Swakopmund -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/always-bet-on-black-wesley-snipes-swakopmund-african-adventure-l2mqypl8
Quad bike riding in the sand dunes of Swakopmund, Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/quad-bike-riding-in-the-sand-dunes-of-swakopmund-namibia-african-adventure-ljeeoeh0
We found 2000+ year old paintings at the Spitzkoppe mountains Namibia -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/2000-year-old-paintings-at-the-spitzkoppe-mountains-namibia-african-adventure-321recjf
Waterholes, West Etosha National Park -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/waterholes-west-etosha-national-park-namibia-african-adventure-tofghccb
Searching for the Leopard, Etosha National Park -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/searching-for-the-leopard-etosha-national-park-namibia-african-adventure-efivxxpx
Etosha National Park - Night Drive -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/etosha-national-park-namibia-night-drive-african-adventure-h9iwty9j
A day with the Ghanzi Bushmen in Botswana -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/a-day-with-the-ghanzi-bushmen-in-botswana-african-adventure-wds2bspt
Okavango Delta Botswana light plane flight -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/okavango-delta-botswana-light-plain-flight-african-adventure-cjyxjkzw
Okavango Delta Botswana -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/okavango-delta-botswana-african-adventure
Chobe River Cruise -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/chobe-river-cruise-botswana-african-adventure
Chobe National Park -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/nye-in-chobe-national-park-botswana-african-adventure
Victoria Falls -
https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/victoria-falls-zimbabwe-african-adventure
Cape Town - https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/cape-town-south-africa
Singapore - https://steemit.com/travel/@vcclothing/gardens-by-the-bay-on-christmas-day-singapore
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This is amazing! Unfortunate you never made it to my home country Kenya :D, We have the best of wildlife Africa has to offer, perhaps next time? South Africa is always a great option, very picture square and so many breathtaking views! Great Post!
I will definitely be going back at the end of the year. And Kenya is on the list😊 thanks for stopping by 😊
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I hope Maasai Mara is on the list :)) Best Safari Experience of all time :D
Fantastic experience, location and post!! Hope one day I will go to South Africa too
Cheers mate I'm glad you liked the post. I hope you can go to South Africa one day it is amazing! Thanks for stopping by 👍
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Wow that was quite the trip in 3 weeks. Well done that is incredible.
Fabulous photos and what a great experience.
I found your post via the @steemitworldmap 500 edition.
We went to Cape town for a three month trip and stayed for almost 8 years 🙆
I love the Cape and we lived across the bay in Table view.
In the first photo you are looking in the direction of my old house across the bay. 😋
U+R I'll check out your other posts too. Looks amazing.
It sure was an amazing trip! Cape is beautiful! We had a great time there.
That quote is awesome!
I'm glad you like my post, thanks for stopping by mate 👍
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A Xhosa chief that I worked with in the township said it to me. It's one of their sayings.
That is awesome!
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Amazing overland trip, you chose the right way to travel over here.
So glad you saw 4 of the big 5 (although why the Hippo isn't added is crazy)... Elusive leopard, lived here all my life, visited many parks and only ever seen one on the move during the day, that calls for another visit over this way, it takes me back regularly... they are out there!
Awesome photography!
It sure was an a amazing trip! Yeah it is crazy the hippo isn't on the list it should be the BIG 6.
I have booked another trip to travel around the east coast so hopefully I will get to see the Leopard, fingers crossed.
Thanks for stopping by 😊
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When you do the East Coast there are some amazing places to visit, I have written a lot of content about St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetlands) area, Hluhluwe/Mfolozi National park (North Coast approximately 2 hour drive from King Shaka Airport).
Drakensberg another great place to explore (3.5 hours drive from airport inland).
iSimangaliso is leopard country with some having had great sightings, alas not me....