Tokai, Cape Town
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Set beneath the forested slopes of the Constantiaberg mountains, Tokai is one of Cape Town’s most established and sought-after suburbs. With its leafy avenues, spacious erven, and proximity to nature, it offers residents a serene, suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the city and the Southern Suburbs’ top amenities.
The Lifestyle
Tokai is uniquely positioned for outdoor living. The nearby Tokai Forest and Table Mountain National Park offer scenic walking trails, mountain biking routes, and picnic spots under towering pine trees. Golf courses and wine estates are just minutes away, while local parks and greenbelts weave through the neighbourhood. Families benefit from close proximity to respected schools such as Reddam House, American International School and Waldorf, while shopping is made easy with both Blue Route Mall and Steenberg Village offering a mix of retail and dining. Despite its peaceful character, Tokai offers seamless access to the M3 highway, ensuring effortless connectivity to the CBD, Constantia, and the False Bay coast. Tokai hosts several Secure Estates, each with its own character. Visit our Property Search section for Tokai Secure Estate properties.
The Homes
Properties in Tokai are known for their space, privacy, and timeless appeal. Homes typically sit on larger plots with established gardens and a strong sense of architectural integrity. While older homes often feature generous proportions and traditional finishes, there is growing demand for modernised residences that retain character while embracing contemporary living. The suburb offers a broad mix — from charming family homes and dual-living properties to more exclusive pockets with elevated security. Buyers here tend to be families, professional couples, and returnees from abroad looking for a peaceful, established environment with long-term value.
The Appeal
Tokai remains one of Cape Town’s most liveable suburbs — offering a rare combination of space, greenery, and convenience. It’s a neighbourhood where children still ride bikes down quiet lanes, where weekends are spent in nature, and where homes are designed to be lived in for generations. For those seeking a grounded, considered lifestyle with easy access to both the city and the coast, Tokai continues to offer quiet confidence and lasting appeal.
Known for its long-standing sense of community and family-friendly environment, Tokai appeals to those seeking quiet, well-connected living without compromising on lifestyle or convenience.
The Estates
Silvertree Estate
Steenberg Golf Estate
Stonehurst Mountain Estate
Silwersteen Estate
Nieuwe Steenberg
Steenberg Green Estate
New Court at Steenberg
Forest Glade Estate
For more details on each estate please refer to Residential Estates under Property Search.
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Attractions
🏛️ Historical & Cultural Sites
Tokai Manor House – A Cape Dutch heritage site dating from 1796, steeped in colonial history and reportedly ghostly tales.
Tokai Arboretum – A 139‑year‑old silviculture experiment, home to 274+ tree species and declared a National Monument.
🌿 Forests, Trails & Reserves
Tokai Forest / Tokai Park – Over 1 600 ha of pine remnants, rare Cape Flats Sand Fynbos, hiking, horse-riding, and biking trails (permits needed for MTB).
Restoration Trail – A showcase for endangered fynbos species like Whorl Heath and Spiderheads, with interpretive boards.
Constantiaberg Elephant’s Eye Cave – A popular hiking destination for stunning views of Hout Bay from the mountain’s natural arch.
Silvermine Nature Reserve – Just outside Tokai, offering tranquil dam swims, wildlife, rock climbing, and varied hiking routes.
🚴 Activities & Outdoor Recreation
Mountain biking & trail running – Extensive trail network across Tokai and Constantiaberg slopes, suitable for all levels (permits needed).
Horse riding & dog walks – Lower park allows safe horse rides and off-leash dog walking (Upper park is restricted).
Outdoor fitness & yoga – A growing trend in forest clearings and along trails.
🍷 Wine & Leisure
Steenberg Wine Estate & Golf Club – Historic 1682 vineyard, with award-winning wine tastings, luxury stays, and a championship golf course.
Constantia Uitsig – Heritage wine venue with deli market, galleries, etc., on the eastern edge of Tokai.
🛍️ Shopping & Markets
Blue Route Mall – A major shopping hub with 137 stores, restaurants, and underground parking, completely revamped in 2012.
Earth Fair Market & Tokai Forest Market – Local weekly markets offering organic produce, crafts, and community living vibes.
🎨 Art & Culture
Norval Foundation – Contemporary art museum near Steenberg Estate, showcasing modern African and global pieces since 2018.
🐦 Wildlife & Nature Viewing
Birdwatching – A haven for raptors (sparrowhawks, kestrels) and wetland species due to the patchwork of habitats across fynbos, pine, and wetlands.
Baboon Troops & Wildlife – Chacma baboons, porcupines, caracals, mole snakes, and even Cape foxes thrive here, noted in Arboretum, forest, and park areas.
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