Combos

Cape Town Table Mountain Cable Car and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Experience

4.3/5(151)

Mr Wesley N

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Our experience using the Table Mountain Cable Car was exceptional! We booked our tickets online with ease, and the fact that the tickets are valid for a week is fantastic, especially when weather conditions can affect your plans. On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, we arrived at the cable car station and found parking easily. The walk to the cable car was pleasant, and we were greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. There was no queue, which made the experience even better. The cable car ride up was amazing, with magnificent views. At the top, we enjoyed walking around the mountain and taking in the spectacular scenery. The bathrooms were very clean, and we also bought some items at the shop and enjoyed them at the tables while taking in the views. After about two hours, we headed down again. We always felt safe and well looked after throughout the experience. A truly wonderful experience that we highly recommend! 🌄🚠 I can also make it �⁠shorter and more natural-sounding for a Google Maps review if you prefer.

Pedro G

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Going to Cape Town and not climbing Table Mountain is like going to Rome without seeing the Pope, as the saying goes. The mountain from below is a spectacle, but going up is breathtaking. Buying tickets through HeadOut was quick and secure, and the ride up and down on the cable car was also an unforgettable experience. The cable car has a rotating platform, giving you a 360-degree view during the journey. Unmissable!

Pair Table Mountain's cableway summit with Kirstenbosch's Boomslang canopy walk, two nearby nature icons combined in one booking with a small saving.

Use your Table Mountain cable car ticket for one ascent and one descent, with flexible all-day access to roam summit paths, decks, and shops.

Enjoy full-day access to Kirstenbosch, covering all garden areas plus included entry to the Tree Canopy Walkway, Conservatory, and skip-the-line gate.

Plan both visits for the same day, in any order, using one combo purchase that issues separate tickets so you can time each stop around your schedule.

Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket:

Table Mountain cable car ticket, one ascent and one descent

Flexible all-day cable car access

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden:

Full-day access to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, all garden areas

Tree Canopy Walkway and Conservatory access

Skip-the-line entry at Kirstenbosch

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Mr Wesley N
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Our experience using the Table Mountain Cable Car was exceptional! We booked our tickets online with ease, and the fact that the tickets are valid for a week is fantastic, especially when weather conditions can affect your plans. On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, we arrived at the cable car station and found parking easily. The walk to the cable car was pleasant, and we were greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. There was no queue, which made the experience even better. The cable car ride up was amazing, with magnificent views. At the top, we enjoyed walking around the mountain and taking in the spectacular scenery. The bathrooms were very clean, and we also bought some items at the shop and enjoyed them at the tables while taking in the views. After about two hours, we headed down again. We always felt safe and well looked after throughout the experience. A truly wonderful experience that we highly recommend! 🌄🚠 I can also make it �⁠shorter and more natural-sounding for a Google Maps review if you prefer.
Pedro G
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Going to Cape Town and not climbing Table Mountain is like going to Rome without seeing the Pope, as the saying goes. The mountain from below is a spectacle, but going up is breathtaking. Buying tickets through HeadOut was quick and secure, and the ride up and down on the cable car was also an unforgettable experience. The cable car has a rotating platform, giving you a 360-degree view during the journey. Unmissable!
Claudio C
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The lines are well-organized, the observation wheel turns, and you can enjoy a 360° view, but the best part is the view from the top of Table Mountain.
Mark J
Couple
Verified booking
Today
Great experience that exceeded expectations. The walking tracks were easy and the views were exceptional. Should be on evwryones bucket list.
Wayne A
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Friendly and efficient staff. Mountain is kept clean and clear pathways and information. We felt welcomed throughout the visit.

Visit Table Mountain by cable car and explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in one flexible, self-guided combo with all-day access at both sites.

Getting started

Use the mobile vouchers sent to your email to access each venue on the same day if you wish. For Table Mountain, display your ticket on your phone at the cableway station and proceed to the cable car boarding area once you have cleared any required checks. At Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, scan your e-ticket at the entrance and use your skip-the-line access to bypass the main ticket queue.

What to expect

Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket

This part of the combo focuses on a self-guided visit to the summit of Table Mountain using the cableway.

Features

Ride the Table Mountain cable car using your prebooked ticket that includes one ascent and one descent, giving you flexible all-day cable car access to travel up and return when it suits your plans.

Glide up from the cableway station as Cape Town, the surrounding ocean, and nearby peaks unfold below, then step out at the summit to follow easy paths, visit viewing decks, and find quieter corners at your own pace.

Take advantage of the flexible all-day access to spend as long as you like on top within operating hours, with time to pause for photos, visit curio shops, or make use of the restaurants and bars available at the summit before using your included descent.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Your combo also includes a self-paced visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, set within landscaped grounds and natural areas in Cape Town.

Features

Enjoy full-day access to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, with all garden areas included so you can move through different lawns, trails, and themed zones on a single ticket.

Use your Tree Canopy Walkway access to experience the garden from an elevated perspective along this dedicated structure, then continue into the Conservatory with your included Conservatory access to see this enclosed area as part of your visit.

Enter using skip-the-line entry at Kirstenbosch, which lets you bypass the main ticket queue at the entrance and head straight inside to start exploring without waiting at the ticket desk.

Wrapping up

Your combo ends at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden or Table Mountain, depending on the order you choose to visit them. Transport, food, drinks, gratuities, and guided tours are not included at either venue, so you are free to organize your own transfers and meals around the flexible access these tickets provide.

Table Mountain Cable Car

What to bring

Mobile number: Provide a mobile number that can receive WhatsApp or iMessage to get your cable car entry tickets.

Ticket voucher: Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

What's not allowed

Transfers and meals: Do not expect transfers, meals, drinks, tips, or personal expenses to be included in your ticket.

Accessibility

Additional information

Ticket validity for weather: If Table Mountain closes due to bad weather, your ticket remains valid for 7 days from the ticket date.

Queue access: You may skip the ticketing line and join the cable car boarding queue only if your option includes skip-the-line access.

Time at summit: You can explore the summit at your own pace with flexible, all-day access included in your ticket.

Summit facilities: You can visit curio shops and four restaurants and bars at the summit for dining and souvenirs.

Transport: You must arrange your own transport to and from the Table Mountain Cableway station.

Food and drinks: You need to purchase your own food and drinks, as they are not included in the ticket.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

What to bring

Ticket voucher: Bring the e-ticket you receive by email and present it on your mobile phone at the Kirstenbosch entrance.

SA / SADC ID: Carry a valid South African or SADC ID if you book a resident ticket that requires proof.

What's not allowed

Guided services: Do not expect a guided tour, as entry tickets do not include guiding services.

Meals and transport: Do not expect food, drinks, or transport to and from Kirstenbosch to be included.

Accessibility

Additional information

Ticket validity: Your single-day Kirstenbosch ticket is valid for 7 days from the selected date.

Annual membership: If you choose annual membership, it is valid for 12 months from activation and includes unlimited visits.

Child entry: Children under 6 years enter free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Child ticket age: Child tickets apply to visitors aged 6 to 17 years on eligible products.

Resident discount: Discounted rates for South African and SADC residents require a valid SA ID at entry.

Membership access: Annual membership includes access to all SANBI gardens during its validity.

Secure payment: Payments for your ticket are processed securely via Stripe with SSL encryption.

Garden access: You have full-day access to all garden areas, including the Tree Canopy Walkway and Conservatory with your ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.