Garden Route National Park Operations Amid Ongoing Severe Weather
The Garden Route region continues to experience heavy rainfall, although wind conditions have subsided compared to yesterday, 11 May 2026. Damage asse...
Constantia Nek Fire – Update
A fire that ignited along the Constantia Nek hiking trail yesterday afternoon was successfully contained just before 9:00 PM.
Fire crews remained in the area during the night to mop up and contain flare ups. This morning, at first light, SANParks Table Mountain National Park Fire Management Department deployed ground firefighting crews to continue mop-up operations. A thermal drone, operated by Enviro Wildfire Services, was also flown over the area to identify any remaining hotspots and to investigate the cause of the fire.
The area is now accessible to hikers wishing to access the Back Table via Constantia Nek, as well as those with permits to visit Orangekloof.
We urge all visitors to exercise caution while in the area, as firefighting crews and vehicles are still present. The public is requested to remain vigilant and report any evidence of smoke immediately to SANParks emergency number 086 110 6417 to enable swift response.