Are you in Cape Town or surrounds for the holidays? How about planning a day trip out, to explore some place new? If it tickles your fancy, we’ve found 11 of the best day spots to escape to, outside of Cape Town. From wine tours to alpaca sanctuaries!
1. Exotic Animal World:
Exotic Animal World is a sanctuary for 700 exotic and wild animals such as spiders, snakes, monkeys, meerkats, scorpions and many species of birds that were previously kept as pets. A fun day out for animal lovers.
- Location: Route 44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Website: Exotic Animal World
Exotic Animal World Klapmuts
2. Winelands Light Railway:
Winelands Light Railway theme park is designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The train ride lasts approximately seven minutes and takes you on a 760m journey within the train park. Visitors can bring in their own picnic baskets and spend the day on the shaded lawns.
- Location: R304, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
- Website: Winelands Light Railway
Winelands Light Railway
3. Beyond the Vine:
Appreciate the beauty of Stellenbosch with this paint and wine-tasting experience! Gather up some friends and family and head down to Stellenbosch for a fantastic Bottle and Brush experience. There is nothing more relaxing than a sip-and-paint class with good company!
- Location: Bottelary Road Stellenbosch
- Website: Sip-and-Paint
Beyond the Vine
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4. Kraalbaai Beach:
Kraalbaai Beach is a piece of heaven situated in the West Coast National Park. The water is warm, shallow and crystal-clear – perfect to laze around in all day.
- Location: West Coast National Park, Langebaan
- Website: Kraalbaai Beach
West Coast National Park
5. The Alpaca Loom:
Visit a working alpaca farm that offers alpaca tours, walks and a petting zoo. Enjoy the views while indulging in great coffee and cake while the kids have fun on the jungle gym.
- Location: Suid Agter Paarl Road, Southern Paarl
- Website: The Alpaca Loom
The Alpaca Loom Coffee Shop and Weaving Studio
6. Huckleberry Fish Farm:
Huckleberry Fish Farm is a unique fun fishing experience for children. Parents get to relax while the kids catch dinner.
- Location: Aldeburgh Farm, R304, Stellenbosch
- Website: Huckleberry Fish Farm
Huckleberry Fish Farm
7. Eagle Encounters at Spier:
Fun for the whole family, enjoy interactive flying shows and have a personal encounter with the eagles at the Spier Wine Farm.
- Location: Spier Wine Farm, Baden Powell Drive (R310), Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
- Website: Eagle Encounters at Spier
Eagle encounters at Spier Wine Farm
8. Scootours in Franschoek:
Scootours Franschhoek offers an adventurous way to explore the magnificent mountains and wine farms surrounding the Franschhoek Valley in an exciting and family-friendly way.
- Location: 40 Uitkyk St, Franschhoek
- Website: Scootours in Franschoek
Scootours
9. Wiesenhof Adventure Park
Wiesenhof Adventure Park is every kid’s wonderland. The park offers water slides, pools, trampolines, a pump track and so much more.
- Location: R44, between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts
- Website: Wiesenhof Adventure Park
Wiesenhof Adventure Park
10. Artichoc Creative Cafe:
Explore the fantastic world of chocolate. Learn how to create your own cocoa masterpiece with a chocolate workshop.
- Location: Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
- Website: Chocolate workshop
Artichoc Creative Cafe
11. Die Strandloper:
Enjoy a traditional West Coast seafood Boma on the beach in Langebaan.
- Location: Jan olfsen str, Leentjiesklip, Langebaan
- Website: Die Strandloper
Die Strandloper
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