Travel Alert: Table Mountain National Park closures after severe weather in Cape Town

Severe weather conditions continue to affect parts of Cape Town and surrounding areas, prompting temporary safety closures across several sections of Table Mountain National Park. Travellers planning outdoor activities, scenic drives or hikes in and around the city are advised to check conditions carefully before setting out, as heavy rain, flooding, fallen trees and dangerous trail conditions are impacting visitor access in multiple areas.

According to SANParks, the following sites and trails are currently temporarily closed for visitor safety:

• Forest Link walkway at Boulders Penguin Colony
• Oudekraal Picnic Site
• Lion's Head summit
• Signal Hill precinct
• Deer Park trails
• Newlands Picnic Site
• Cecilia Forest trails
• Constantia Nek trails
• Tokai picnic sites
• Upper and lower Tokai trail networks

SANParks response teams are currently attending to storm-related damage and hazards across Table Mountain National Park, including fallen trees and branches, flooding, unstable pathways, dangerous trail conditions and wildlife monitoring operations where necessary.

Visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary hiking or travel within affected areas until conditions improve. Extra caution is advised near rivers, streams, mountain paths, coastal sections and low-lying areas, where slippery terrain and storm debris continue to pose risks. Travellers should also follow all official safety signage and instructions issued by Table Mountain National Park authorities while weather conditions remain unstable.

 

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