Whipping Day At Table Mountain Site

This powerful wind is called the "Cape Doctor" because it’s said to whip away pollution and "clean" the city air.

If the mountain is closed due to wind, consider exploring the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the base, which is often more sheltered. Historical & Linguistic Context Nautical Origin: whipping day at table mountain

: Local folklore attributes the "tablecloth" to a pipe-smoking contest between a pirate named Van Hunks and the Devil on the mountain's slopes. Maclear's Beacon : The highest point on the mountain at 1,086 meters, marked by a stone cairn. Endemic Wildlife : Home to the rare Table Mountain Ghost Frog and the Rock Hyrax (dassie). This powerful wind is called the "Cape Doctor"