Cecelia forest

 Cecilia Forest in Constantia is a section of the Table Mountain National Park on the lower eastern slopes of Table Mountain, is. named after Cecil John Rhodes, who originally owned the land. Previously to that, it was inhabited by the Khoisan. There are a number of hiking routes that begin at the car park where Rhodes and Hohenhort Drives meet.  It is just to the south of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. The forest was previously used for commercial logging and is known as Cecilia Plantation. It has now been given protected status and integrated into the Table Mountain National Park

Hiking trails in Cecelia forest

Route 1:

A peaceful walk that will take you through the forest along Constantia Nek.  It is an easy stroll along a gravel road and some single tracks that cross a few streams running with fresh mountain water. Start: Cecilia Forest car park where Hohenhort Drive meets Rhodes Drive The walk takes about 1.5 – 2 hours

Route 2:

This route leads to Cecilia Forest’s waterfall. Walk via the Cecilia Forest car park, or from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. From Kirstenbosch, the hike passes the dam above the gardens and onto the ridge where you follow signs to Rooikatkloof and then on to Cecilia Ravine, towards the waterfall. This hike is quite difficult, it is not just an amble like the contour park walk Start at Cecilia Forest car park where Hohenhort Drive meets Rhodes Drive or Kirstenbosch Gardens The hike takes about two and a half hours.

• Dogs are welcome on this trail, and some areas are off-leash.