Father Christmas and the Christmas Fairy on Table Mountain

The holiday season is upon us, and to add to the excitement of family outings and activities that make the festive season unforgettable, Table Mountain Cableway has put together some wonderfully jovial experiences.

School holiday programme

From Saturday December 10 to Sunday January 15, children visiting the Cableway will receive a 20-page Activity Booklet that includes games, ‘Did you Knows?’, ‘Things to do at home’, and a treasure hunt on Table Mountain. Roaming characters will pop up at the top station to entertain children between 11am and 1pm daily from 26 December to 7 January.

While enjoying your time at the top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, you can enjoy a meal or drinks at the Table Mountain Café or catch up on some Christmas gift shopping at The Shop on the Top.

Father Christmas on Table Mountain

This season you can take your children to meet Father Christmas and his helpful Christmas Fairy 1067metres above sea level. These characters will be riding the Cableway and sharing a little magic with children at the lower and upper stations on Saturday 24 December, and Sunday 25 December. They can be seen at the lower station at 11am and at the top station at 12pm.

Then treat your family to a fuss-free and fun Christmas feast from the highest restaurant in Cape Town. The Table Mountain Café will serve a delicious traditional Christmas buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

New Year’s Eve

Table Mountain Cableway offers something special for nature lovers and those wanting a tranquil experience to see the New Year in. Take advantage of the Sunset Special and pay half price to spend an enchanted evening watching the last sunset of 2011 and welcoming in the New Year beneath the stars. Adults pay R97.50 and children only pay R47.50 for a return ticket. The last car up on 31 December 2011 is at 11pm, and the last car down is at 1am.

Visitors can bring their own bubbly and picnics with them, or grab a seat at the Table Mountain Café that will extend its operating hours until 12:30pm on New Year’s Eve.

The Cableway operates weather permitting. For information call (021) 424 8181 or visit www.tablemountain.net