Cecilia Forest, Cape Town

Name: Cecilia Forest
Address: Cape Town, South Africa

#143 among attractions in Cape Town

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Cecilia is a section of the Table Mountain National Park on the lower eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, located just to the south of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. It was previously used for commercial logging and known as Cecilia Forest or Cecilia Plantation, but has now been given protected status and integrated into the National Park. ()

Coordinates: 34°0'5"S, 18°24'56"E

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Cecilia Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cavendish Square, Woodhead Dam.

3 miN
Natural attraction, Cliff
Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park
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1.4 miNE
Nature reserve with mountain views
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
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3.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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1.8 miN
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Woodhead Dam, Cape Town
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2.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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1.9 miN
Museum, Science museum
Waterworks Museum, Cape Town
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1.9 miSE
Area
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3 miE
Park, Garden
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3.2 miW
Zoo
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2.2 miSE
34°1'17"S • 18°26'40"E
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Wine tours, Outdoor seating, Historical place
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