Southern Suburbs
The green side of the mountain. Gardens, forest trails and the oldest wine valley in the country, twenty minutes from town.
Guides to this part of the city
What to see
Ou Kaapse Weg
Ou Kaapse Weg is the mountain crossing between Cape Town's southern suburbs and the southern peninsula, climbing from the Tokai and Steenberg…
Newlands Forest
Newlands Forest is one of Cape Town’s most popular natural escapes, offering shaded walking trails, mountain streams and peaceful woodland on the…
University of Cape Town Upper Campus
Explore UCT’s landmark Upper Campus, where historic architecture, mountain scenery and academic heritage meet on the slopes of Devil’s Peak.
Rhodes Memorial
A major Cape Town landmark where grand early-20th-century architecture and sweeping views meet the complex, contested legacy of Cecil John Rhodes.
Heart of Cape Town Museum
Inside Groote Schuur Hospital, the Heart of Cape Town Museum uses original theatres, recreated rooms and guided interpretation to tell the collaborative…
Mostert’s Mill
South Africa’s oldest surviving complete windmill is once again operational, demonstrating traditional wind-powered milling on scheduled monthly open days.
Walking and forest trails
Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest
This gentle Contour Path walk connects Constantia Nek and Cecilia Forest on Table Mountain's southern slopes. With shaded indigenous forest, mountain streams…
Newlands Forest Blockhouse
The Newlands Forest to Blockhouse hike is one of the most accessible trails in Table Mountain National Park, combining shaded forest paths…
Skeleton Gorge
Skeleton Gorge is one of the most adventurous routes up Table Mountain, starting in Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Climbing through lush indigenous forest,…
Constantia Nek to Upper Cable Station
A rewarding mountain hike from Constantia Nek up to the Upper Cable Station, climbing through fynbos, forest and open slopes with panoramic…
Cecilia Waterfall via Cecilia Forest
The Cecilia Waterfall hike is one of Cape Town's most peaceful short trails, starting at the Cecilia Forest entrance in Constantia. Winding…
Devil’s Peak via Saddle Rock
A hard, rewarding climb to the 1,001-metre summit of Devil's Peak via Saddle Rock, with sweeping panoramic views over Cape Town, Table…
Wine estates
Klein Constantia
On the upper slopes of the Constantia Valley with views to False Bay, Klein Constantia produces world-class cool-climate wines. Its historic Vin…
Beau Constantia
Perched high on the slopes of the Constantia Valley, Beau Constantia is a modern boutique estate producing handcrafted wines with panoramic views.…
Buitenverwachting
A historic Constantia Valley estate dating to 1773, Buitenverwachting pairs award-winning cool-climate wines with restored Cape Dutch buildings and peaceful gardens. Its…
Constantia Glen
On the mountain slopes of the Constantia Valley, Constantia Glen pairs award-winning cool-climate wines with a spectacular tasting terrace. Its gourmet platters…
Steenberg Vineyards
Founded in 1682, Steenberg is the Constantia Valley’s oldest farm and one of its most complete luxury estates. Enjoy award-winning wines, two…
Groot Constantia
South Africa's oldest wine estate combines Cape Dutch heritage, award-winning wines and historic cellars in the heart of the Constantia Valley.
Golf
Westlake Golf Club
Westlake Golf Club dates to 1932 and has an 18-hole parkland course associated with Dr D.C. Murray. It is in Cape Town's…
Steenberg Golf Club
Steenberg Golf Club is an 18-hole course inside Steenberg Estate in Tokai, with a public online tee sheet, dynamic green fees and…
King David Mowbray Golf Club
King David Mowbray is a mature par-72 parkland course in Mowbray, roughly fifteen minutes from Cape Town's city centre, with Table Mountain…
Rondebosch Golf Club
Tree-lined fairways, small greens, more than forty bunkers and two rivers crossing the lower holes make this a tighter, more thoughtful round…
Royal Cape Golf Club
Royal Cape Golf Club was established in 1885 and calls itself Africa's oldest championship golf club. It is a flat, tree-lined parkland…
Mountain biking
Rhodes Memorial Loop
A substantial Table Mountain loop built around sustained climbing, jeep track and mountain roads, with the Blockhouse and expansive city views among…
Constantia Greenbelts Cycle Trail
A relaxed point-to-point ride through Constantia’s public greenbelts, linking shaded paths, riverside sections and short suburban-road connections. Mostly gentle and non-technical, with…
Tokai MTB – Two Loops
A demanding two-loop ride through Tokai’s MTB network, linking long forestry-road climbs with purpose-built singletrack descents across the lower slopes of Table…
Constantia Nek to Kloof Nek Traverse
An officially demarcated cycling route between Constantia Nek and Kloof Nek, passing through Cecilia Plantation, the upper Kirstenbosch service-road network, Newlands Forest…
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University of Cape Town Upper Campus
The University of Cape Town Upper Campus is one of South Africa’s most recognisable university settings, combining historic architecture, mountain scenery and broad views from the slopes of Devil’s Peak. UCT traces its origins to the South African College, founded in 1829, and became the University of Cape Town in 1918. Upper Campus occupies part […]
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes Memorial is a prominent historic landmark on the eastern slopes of Devil’s Peak, combining monumental architecture, broad views across Cape Town and a contested chapter of South African history. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1912, the memorial commemorates Cecil John Rhodes, whose role in British colonial expansion and racial politics makes […]
Mostert’s Mill
Mostert’s Mill is the oldest surviving complete windmill in South Africa and the last working traditional windmill on the African continent. Built around 1796 on the historic farm Welgelegen, it has stood on the slopes of Devil’s Peak for more than two centuries. The private farm mill once ground wheat using wind power. Its revolving […]
Heart of Cape Town Museum
The Heart of Cape Town Museum preserves the story of the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant, performed at Groote Schuur Hospital on 3 December 1967 by a large medical team led by Professor Christiaan Barnard. Guided tours lead visitors through the original operating theatres and adjoining hospital spaces where the landmark procedure unfolded. Recreated […]
Beau Constantia
Overview High on the steep mountain slopes of the Constantia Valley, Beau Constantia is one of Cape Town’s most spectacular boutique wine estates. Renowned for dramatic architecture, panoramic views and premium handcrafted wines, it has quickly become one of South Africa’s most sought-after wine destinations. Unlike the valley’s historic farms, Beau Constantia is a modern […]
Constantia Glen
Overview Tucked into the dramatic mountain slopes of the Constantia Valley, Constantia Glen is one of Cape Town’s most picturesque boutique wine estates. It combines award-winning wines, spectacular mountain scenery and one of the most beautiful tasting terraces in South Africa, just 20 minutes from the city centre. The estate is renowned for cool-climate Sauvignon […]
Steenberg Vineyards
Overview Nestled beneath the dramatic slopes of the Steenberg Mountains in the heart of the Constantia Valley, Steenberg is one of South Africa’s most elegant wine destinations, blending more than three centuries of history with modern luxury. As the oldest registered farm in the valley, dating to 1682, it offers a unique combination of heritage […]
Buitenverwachting
Overview Hidden among the rolling vineyards of the Constantia Valley, Buitenverwachting is one of Cape Town’s most charming and historic wine destinations. Translating from Dutch as “Beyond Expectation,” the estate lives up to its name with award-winning wines, magnificent mountain scenery and a relaxed atmosphere loved by locals and international visitors alike. Just 20 minutes […]
Klein Constantia
Overview Perched on the upper slopes of the Constantia Valley, Klein Constantia is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine estates and a must-visit for wine lovers exploring Cape Town. With breathtaking views stretching across the vineyards to False Bay, the estate is internationally celebrated for exceptional cool-climate wines, particularly its legendary dessert wine, Vin […]
Groot Constantia
Overview Nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in the beautiful Constantia Valley, Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine estate and one of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions. Established in 1685 by Governor Simon van der Stel, it blends three centuries of history with award-winning wines, world-class dining and breathtaking scenery, all within […]