Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bordering a floral region recognized by UNESCO and set between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town creates a sense of wonder in all who visit. It is a place that travelers can enjoy in all seasons, but offers much more than a favorable climate and natural beauty. The city’s most popular attractions—the cable car to Table Mountain, the tour of Robben Island and the historic V&A Waterfront—are all wheelchair accessible.
Cable Car Ride to Table Mountain
At 3,558 feet tall, Table Mountain dominates the Cape Town skyline. The mountain is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Table Mountain Aerial Tramway cable car.
Wheelchair users have an opportunity to reach the mountaintop on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. At the top, you’ll touch the clouds (seriously!) while enjoying amazing views of the city and Atlantic coastline down below. Paved pathways criss-cross the top of the mountain, providing multiple perspectives of the region from high altitude.
I have shared more about accessibility in my blog post, Going to the Top of Table Mountain with a Wheelchair. If you have a chance [...]