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Picnic Sites

Table Mountain National Park offers numerous picnic/braai (barbecue) areas, although braaing should be undertaken with care and is often banned due to high winds.

Alcohol, dogs and music are prohibited in the picnic braai areas.

Buffels Bay & Bordjiesdrif

Situated right on the beach in the Cape of Good Hope this is a very picturesque venue for a picnic or braai with bathing for kids in the tidal pool at both locations. However, troops of Chacma Baboons are regular visitors and are attracted by food and can be aggressive. Please try to avoid the baboons and do not feed them.

There are no life guards on duty anywhere at Cape Point along the coast.

Please call: +27 (0)21 780 9100, Monday to Sunday for further information. Access times change seasonally and are linked to the Cape of Good Hope gate entry and exit times.

Glen & Deer Park

These beautiful picnic sites are in the heart of the city. You will experience the picturesque views of Cape Town. You can access Deer Park from Deer Park Drive and the Glen from Kloof Road.

Please call: +27 (0)21 422 1601, Monday to Friday – 8:00 to 15:30 for more information, including the opening and closing times.

Oudekraal

Situated between Camps Bay and Llandudno, this lovely secluded beach is perfect for a family lunch. The sea is calm and ideal for swimming.

There is no lifeguard on duty at this beach. Alcohol is prohibited.

Please call: +27 (0)21 712 7471, Monday to Friday for further information.

Oudekraal also offers corporate function facilities. Please call our film & events department at +27 (0)21 712 0527 for bookings.

Oudekraal is only open on weekends during June – October. The Oudekraal picnic site is open daily from November – May.

Newlands

Conveniently situated off the M3 near Rondebosch, this picnic area is situated under the shade of pine trees and is popular on weekends. Several hikes are also accessible from the picnic area. Alcohol is prohibited.

Please call: +27 (0)21 712 7471 / +37 (0)21 4221 601 during office hours for further information.

Newlands Picnic Site is closed from June – October. From November – May, the Newlands Picnic Site is open daily.

Silvermine

Definitely among the most spectacular lunch venues in the Park the Silvermine picnic site is situated on the banks of the reservoir with spectacular views of the Fynbos-clad mountains. A boardwalk provides a picturesque trail around the reservoir that takes about 25 minutes to complete.

Please call: +27 (0)21 780 9002, Monday to Sunday for further information.

The last entry is an hour before gate closing time. No canoes, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP’s) , surf skis, paddle skis, surfboards or wooden rowing boats may be used in the reservoir. No alcohol allowed in the picnic site. There are no credit card facilities at the Silvermine Entrance gate.

Please note that no braaing is allowed around the dam during the high fire risk season (summer and early autumn). Braaing will be allowed once the fire danger index reduces which is dependent on a consistent drop in temperature and wind conditions. Open year-round for picnics.

Silvermine also offers group function facilities. Please call our film & events department at +27 (0)21 712 7471 for further information.

Tokai

Situated on the edge of the Tokai Plantation, this is a centrally located, spacious site shaded by pines. There is ample space for large families and is convenient for accessing many enjoyable trails through the plantation. For further enquiries call: +27(0) 21 712 7471, Monday to Friday.

Chacma baboons enter the picnic site on occasion and are attracted by food. Baboons may become aggressive when confronted. Please avoid contact with the baboons and do not feed them. No alcohol is allowed.

For further enquiries call: +27 (0)21 712 7471, Monday to Friday.