Table Mountain

One of the oldest mountains on the planet, this natural world heritage site, and Natural New 7 Wonder of the World, is the most iconic landmark of South Africa. Legend has it that the so-called “tablecloth” of clouds that pours over the side when a southeasterly wind blows up the mountain’s slopes is the result of a smoking contest between the devil and a retired sea captain named Jan van Hunks. More likely it’s a matter of condensation, but the effect provides an awe-inspiring backdrop to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town.

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