Things To Do in Cape Town and Western Cape

Doring River White Water Rafting
Where: Clanwilliam
How much (per person): On Request
Doring River offers white water rafting adventures from mid-June to September, on the river that winds through the Cederberg. Arrive the ... more information

Dormershire Wine Estate
Where: Kuils River
How much (per person): On Request
This boutique wine estate is said to have been named after the previous owner’s wife and daughters. He shortened the names Doris, Merle and ... more information

Dornier Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Dornier offers superb food wines which include mostly single variety wines such as Chenin blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and a ... more information

Dorp Straat Galery
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Die Dorpstraat Galery is situated in the historic Dorp Street in Stellenbosch. Dorp Street was earlier referred to as “the wagon road to ... more information

Doubleshot Coffee Bar
Where: Plettenberg Bay
How much (per person): On Request
If you need to get your daily caffeine fix or can’t begin your day without your flat white, cuppa joe or double tall skinny cappuccino then ... more information

Dragonridge Winery
Where: Malmesbury
How much (per person): On Request
Fynbos Estate produces about 200 tons of grapes each year, half of which are sent to Swartland Winery. The rest is used to craft small ... more information

Drakensig Wine Farm
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
With a name meaning “View of Dragons”, you’ve got to wonder what kind of a view that is given that Drakensig is perched with the scenic ... more information

Drakenstein Lion Park
Where: Between Paarl & Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Drakenstein Lion Park is a Sanctuary for captive born predators. Drakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 to provide lions in ... more information

Drama Workshops
Where: Plattekloof / Durbanville
How much (per person): On Request
Anna Emm Drama Academy opened its doors in 2009 with a branch in Durbanville and a branch in Paarl!. It is the vision of this drama school ... more information

Drape a Snake around your Neck
Where: Oudtshoorn
How much (per person): On Request
Slither through the Snake Park at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Scale species surrender their secrets as you learn of their essential ecosystem ... more information

Drikus Horse Riding
Where:
How much (per person): On Request
Drikus Horse Riding, situated on the farm ‘Swartrug’ offer beach and cart rides, stabling and riding lessons. Located only 8km from ... more information

Drive Chapmans Peak
Where: Hout Bay / Noordhoek
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Chapman's Peak Drive is listed in the locations 'black book' of every photographer, film maker and dreamer worldwide. It is no doubt on the ... more information

Drostdy-Hof Wine Estate
Where: Tulbagh
How much (per person): On Request
Drostdy-Hof Wine Estate was named after Tulbagh’s magistrate’s building called, De Oude Drostdy, which is a national monument built in ... more information

Drumbeat Charters
Where: Hout Bay
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Drumbeat Charters is based in the famous fishing village of Hout Bay offering daily scenic cruises to Duiker Island to view thousands of ... more information

Du Preez Estate
Where: Rawsonville
How much (per person): On Request
In the Breede River Valley below the Mountains of Du ToitsKloof is an estate named Du Preez. Just 75km outside of Cape Town, the climate is ... more information

Du Toitskloof Winery
Where: Rawsonville
How much (per person): On Request
At the entrance of the beautiful Mountain Pass not far from the town of Rawsonville, you’ll find Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar. Du Toitskloof ... more information

Du Vlei Farm Stall
Where: Hermon
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The Du Vlei farmstall and restaurant is situated between Riebeek Kasteel and Hermon on the R46. Breakfast and lunch are served daily ... more information

Duckitt Nurseries
Where: Darling
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Duckitt Nurseries was established in 1979, and is situated approximately 3km south of Darling on the west coast of South Africa. Duckitt ... more information

Dunes Restaurant
Where: Hout Bay
How much (per person): On Request
The only beach restaurant on the Atlantic seaboard! Dunes Restaurant occupies a prime location on the beach front in Hout Bay with stunning ... more information

Dungeons Beach
Where: Hout Bay
How much (per person): R201 to R500
Dungeons Beach is the most extreme surf beach in South Africa, accessible only by a 15 minute boat-ride form Hout Bay Harbour. Dungeons ... more information

Dunstone Wines
Where: Wellington
How much (per person): On Request
Dunstone Wines was built and established in 2006. Abbi and Lee lived and became engaged on the farm Dunstone in the UK. This romantic ... more information

Durbanville Craft Market
Where: Durbanville
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The well known Durbanville Craft Market takes place on the first Saturday of the month as well as selected dates during the December ... more information

Dutch Reformed Church
Where: Hopefield
How much (per person): Free
Visit the impressive Dutch Reformed Church in Hopefield, built in 1879, and home to the 100+ year old Foster & Andrews Organ that is still ... more information

Dutoitskop Hiking Trail
Where: Franschhoek
How much (per person): Free
Dutoitskop Trail is a breathtaking hiking trail that starts at the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve office on Franschhoek Pass. The route ... more information

DV Artisan Chocolate
Where: Hermanus
How much (per person): On Request
DV Artisan Chocolate is crafted by the De Villiers family in Hermanus along the Cape Overberg and is one of the world’s few ‘Bean to Bar’ ... more information

Dwars River Escape Route
Where: From Stellenbosch area
How much (per person): On Request
Launched in 2003, the Dwars River Escape Route includes not only some incredible scenery, cultural features, things to do and places of ... more information

Eagle Encounters at Spier
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Founded in December 2001 by Hank and Tracy Chalmers, Eagle Encounters is a bird of prey rehabilitation, education, conservation and ... more information

Eagles Cliff
Where: Worcester
How much (per person): On Request
In the middle of the Breede River Valley between Worcester and Villiersdorp is the Eagle’s Cliff Cellar. It’s a perfect place to enjoy the ... more information

Eaglevlei Wine Estate
Where: Klapmuts
How much (per person): On Request
Eaglevlei Wines is situated along the Old Paarl Road and Winemaker, Clarise Sciocatti-Langeveldt, coaxes goodness from the grapes to ensure ... more information

Earth Fair Market
Where: Tokai
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Visit Earth Fair Market and take a trip back to the good old days where food was simple and healthy and not packed with preservatives and ... more information

Eastern Food Bazaar
Where: Cape Town Central
How much (per person): On Request
If you thought you could no longer afford to eat out in Cape Town, consider the Eastern Food Bazaar in what used to be the Wellington Fruit ... more information

Eastern Head Café
Where: Knysna
How much (per person): On Request
Situated on the rocks of the famous Eastern Head in Knysna, Eastern Head Café offers one of the most exquisite views in Knysna, along with ... more information

Ebony & Ivory
Where: Diep River
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The Ebony & Ivory shop is the home of cotton Petersham ribbon and other quirky finds, such as vintage tea sets, hat boxes, vintage crystal ... more information

Eden Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Where: Ceres
How much (per person): On Request
Eden Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Ceres, is a serene indoor and al fresco venue, specializing in scrummy breakfasts, great coffee and ... more information

Eden to Addo Hike
Where: Knysna to Addo
How much (per person): On Request
The Eden to Addo hike is considered by some as the longest, if not the toughest hiking trail in South Africa. Regarded as a 'mega' hike, ... more information

Edith Stephens Wetland Park
Where: Philippi
How much (per person): Free
The Edith Stephens Park is named after botanist Edith Stephens who bought the land in 1955 and entrusted it to Kirstenbosch National ... more information

Eikendal Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
The Saager family hailing from Zurich Switzerland have owned Eikendal since 1981. Once they saw the farm within the ‘Golden Triangle’ of ... more information

El Burro
Where: Green Point
How much (per person): On Request
If you're in the mood for a little Mexican fiesta then make your way to funky Somerset Road in Green Point, opposite the Cape Town Stadium, ... more information

Elands Bay Beach
Where: Elands Bay
How much (per person): Free
Elands Bay is only a two hour drive from Cape Town, but it is a wonderful spot and a must visit if you’re a keen surfer. The beach is ... more information

Elandspad River Trail
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Elandspad River Trail measures seven kilometres and takes about four hours to complete, depending on your fitness levels and the size ... more information







