The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC) will be reopening to all local and domestic travellers on 1 September.
“We are really looking forward to being able to carry local visitors and domestic travellers up to the top of Table Mountain,” says Wahida Parker, Managing Director at TMACC.
The cableway will operate between 08:00 and 15:00 from Monday to Sunday throughout September.
“Our goal is to ensure every visitor has a world-class experience when enjoying the heritage and beauty of Table Mountain,” Parker added. “Therefore we have taken every step to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and staff remain our top priority.” The cableway will operate in accordance with health regulations and follow strict Covid-19 health and safety protocols.
A maximum of 26 people plus the cabin master will be allowed per ride in the cable car to ensure physical distancing takes place. No person will be permitted to enter the cable car without a mask. The cableway will undergo a deep clean every 24 hours and be sanitised after every ride to ensure the safety of visitors and the team. Hand sanitiser will also be provided at the lower and top stations.
The WiFi Lounge at the top station will be open for hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, tea and water. The Visitors’ Centre will be open at the lower station, and snacks and takeaway meals such as sandwiches, salads and an assortment of cakes will be available at the kiosk. Under Level-2 regulations visitors can also enjoy wine, beer and Glühwein at the WiFi Lounge and lower station.
Parker adds TMACC is changing the way tickets are distributed, further encouraging cashless transactions. Working with its ticketing partner, Webtickets, tickets will now be virtual and mobile-based – removing the need to print out or carry physical tickets. “Not only is this beneficial for hygienic reasons, reducing contact points, but it also fits in with our long-term environmental strategy to go paperless.”
Parker encourages those who celebrated their birthday during the national lockdown to claim their free ticket. Claims can be made for up to two weeks after the re-opening to local visitors. Visit www.tablemountain.net to know more.
