Constantia Nek to Cecilia Waterfall

The walk from Constantia Nek to Cecilia Waterfall is a short, shaded forest hike on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, in the Constantia area of Cape Town, South Africa's Western Cape. The trailhead is the Constantia Nek car park on Hout Bay Road (M63), about 25 minutes by Uber or Bolt from the city centre. Public transport is limited, so most visitors drive or ride-hail. The car park has a history of theft from vehicles, so valuables should not be left inside, and walking in a group is advised. No permit is required for the trail within Table Mountain National Park. The round trip is about 4 km and takes roughly one and a half to two hours, with a gain of about 100 m between around 215 m and 330 m. The path follows a wide dirt track and then a narrower trail through indigenous forest and pine, with roots, steps and a stream crossing that can be wet in winter. Shade is plentiful, making it one of the cooler walks on the peninsula. Landmarks include the forest entrance below the nek, the stream crossing and the final stretch that ends beneath Cecilia Waterfall, a cascade in a mossy gully that flows best from autumn to spring. The walk is considered easy and suits families with children who can manage uneven ground. There are no refuge huts or shops on the route, so water should be carried. The turn-around point is the pool at the foot of the waterfall, and the return follows the same path. Bailing out is simple, since the car park is never far away.