Tokai/Kirstenhof and Retreat are shown on this map. Tokai is on the west, Retreat on the east. The
futher west ie closer to the mountain is the smarter more affluent area characterised by large homes in leafy suburbs.
As one move east the area becomes more middle class families, and then below Main Rd, it becomes poorer working class.
Living in Tokai
Access to town is straightforward, however traffic builds up badly on the M3 between 7 am and 8.30 am
and in the afternoon/evening as well. There are some great schools and accessible shopping in the area.
It is also a fairly central base for tourism activities being time-wise half way between the city and Simonstown.
Tokai - Key Tourist Information
- Rush Hour: 7 am to 8.30 am; 4.15 pm to 6 pm.
- Drive time to/from Cape Town (not rush hour): 22 minutes.
- Drive time to/from Cape Town (rush hour): 50 minutes (average).
- Drive time to/from Airport (not rush hour): 30 minutes.
- Drive time to/from Airport (rush hour): 65 minutes.
- Public transport: No train.
- Attractions: Wine farms, mountain walks, proximity to most things
- Type of neighbourhood: Residential
Safety & Crime in Tokai
- Safe to visit.
- Safe to drive to from Cape Town.
- Safe to stay here.
