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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Devil’s Peak via Saddle Rock
Devil’s Peak via Saddle Rock is one of Cape Town’s most rewarding mountain hikes, leading to the second-highest peak in Table Mountain National Park. The route combines steep mountain trails, rugged sandstone terrain and breathtaking panoramic views before reaching the 1,001-metre summit of Devil’s Peak. Approaching the summit via Saddle Rock adds an adventurous element […]
Woodstock Cave via Rhodes Memorial
Woodstock Cave is one of the largest and most impressive caves on Table Mountain, perched high on the slopes of Devil’s Peak with views over Cape Town, Table Bay and Lion’s Head. This page describes the climb to it from Rhodes Memorial, on the eastern slopes, returning the same way. The cave is a favourite […]
Skeleton Gorge
Skeleton Gorge is one of the most iconic and rewarding hikes on Table Mountain, taking hikers from the lush gardens of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden to the top of the mountain through a dramatic indigenous ravine. Known for its dense forest, wooden ladders, flowing streams and steep ascent, the trail offers a completely different experience […]
Cecilia Waterfall via Cecilia Forest
The Cecilia Waterfall hike is one of the most rewarding short walks on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, leading through the beautiful indigenous woodlands of Cecilia Forest to a picturesque waterfall hidden within Cecilia Ravine. The trail combines shaded forest paths, mountain streams and panoramic viewpoints, making it a favourite for hikers looking for […]
Newlands Forest Blockhouse
The Newlands Forest to King’s Blockhouse hike is one of Cape Town’s most popular forest walks, combining tranquil indigenous woodland, mountain streams and a rewarding climb to one of Table Mountain’s historic military landmarks. Starting from the well-known Newlands Forest picnic area, the trail follows shaded paths through one of the oldest forests on the […]
Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest
The Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest via the Contour Path is one of the most scenic and accessible hikes on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Beginning at Constantia Nek, the trail follows the famous Contour Path before descending into the cool, indigenous woodlands of Cecilia Forest. Along the way, hikers enjoy sweeping views across […]
Constantia Nek to Upper Cable Station
Constantia Nek to the Upper Cable Station is one of Table Mountain’s classic mountain hikes, offering a rewarding journey through indigenous fynbos, forest sections and open mountain slopes before finishing at the summit near the Upper Cableway Station. Unlike the direct routes from Tafelberg Road, this hike feels more remote and lets visitors experience the […]
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Newlands, Kirstenbosch is one of the world’s great botanical gardens, celebrated for its collections of indigenous South African fynbos and its spectacular natural setting. Highlights include the Boomslang tree canopy walkway, sweeping lawns perfect for picnics, and the fragrance garden. In summer the garden hosts its […]