South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town is currently closed until further notice due to the water supply disruption resulting in the ablution facilities being out of service. Cyclists are advised to make use of the parking area in the picnic site to fulfill their activities. SANParks encourages visitors to make use of other alternatives in the Table Mountain National Park such as the Newlands, Oudekraal, and Silvermine picnic areas.
The Tokai Forest picnic site is situated within the larger Tokai Forest area, which is part of the Table Mountain National Park and about 20 kilometers south of Cape Town's city center. The site is easily accessible by car, and there is ample parking available. The main entrance is at Tokai Road, off the M3 highway.
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28 October 2024
Cape Town: Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park closed until further notice!
20 June 2024
Cape Town: Tokai Forest Braai & Picnic Site in the Table Mountain National Park temporarily closed!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Tokai Forest Braai & Picnic Site in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town is temporarily closed. This is due to planned water supply maintenance affecting the National Park's Tokai precinct. This result in the ablution facilities at the Picnic Site being out of service.
The Tokai Forest Braai & Picnic Site is situated on the edge of the Tokai Plantation in the Table Mountain National Park. The Picnic Site is centrally located, offers ample space for larger gatherings and is convenient for accessing many enjoyable trails through the Tokai Plantation. Alcohol, dogs and music are prohibited.