Tokai Forest Arboretum

Tokai Forest Arboretum, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

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The Tokai Forest Arboretum is situated on the slopes of Constantiaberg and forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.This was the foundation of South Africa's re-afforestation plan in the 1880's which was initiated by Joseph Storr Lister.

There are more than 150 tree species, including pine, oak, eucalyptus and Californian coast redwoods, to be seen.

Tokai Forest Arboretum, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

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Activities include birdwatching, walking, mountain biking and mushroom collecting (It is important that you leave the mushroom collecting to people that know which are edible!)

The information office will provide you with a map and you can plan a walk according to the fitness of your family.
Animals that can be seen, include dassie and baboon.

No picknicking is allowed in the forest, but the tearoom, Lister's Place, offers refreshments.

Entrance to the forest is free!

Tokai Forest Arboretum, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town