Table Mountain, Cape Town
Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
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Ascending iconic Table Mountain tops the list for most travelers in Cape Town. Intrepid hikers can go on foot, but there's also an aerial cableway that gently sweeps up to the 3,563-foot summit. Either way, the top offers insane panoramic views of the South African capital and the Atlantic.