The main feature of Table Mountain is the level plateau approximately three kilometres (2 mi) from side to side, edged by steep cliffs. Features Table Mountain as seen from Lion's Head, with low-lying cloud cover over Cape Town Cape Town under the clouds It is home to a large array of mostly endemic fauna and flora.
It forms part of the Table Mountain National Park, and part of the lands formerly ranged by Khoe-speaking clans, such as the !Uriǁʼaes (the 'High Clan'). The mountain has 8,200 plant species, of which around 80% are fynbos, meaning fine bush.
Table Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in South Africa, attracting 4.2 million people every year for various activities. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. Table Mountain ( Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit.'sea-emerging' Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.