10 easy day trip ideas near Cape Town to try this festive season

Posted on 2 December 2022

The festive season is a great time to pack the car and head out on short day trips around Cape Town in search of great adventures.

The Western Cape is packed with an abundance of fun activities for the whole family. Here are 10 day trips to tick off your bucket list.

1. Winelands Light Railway

10 easy day trip ideas near Cape Town

Picture: Winelands Light Railway Gallery

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

2. Beyond the Vine

Picture: 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

3. Kraalbaai Beach

10 easy day trip ideas near Cape Town Kraalbaai

Picture: SANParks – West Coast National Park

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

4. The Alpaca Loom

Photo by Rachel Robinson

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

5. Huckleberry Fish Farm

Picture: 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

6. A day at Spier

10 easy day trip ideas near Cape Town

Picture: Spier Wine Farm

Fun for the whole family is the theme at Spier Wine Farm. With rolling lawns and kiddies clubs, mom and dad can sip in peace.

Location: Spier Wine Farm, Baden Powell Drive (R310), Lynedoch, Stellenbosch

Website:spier.co.za

7. Scootours in Franschoek

Picture: Teagan Cunniffe.

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 Franschhoek

8. Wiesenhof Adventure Park

10 easy day trip ideas near Cape Town

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

9. Artichoc Creative Cafe

Picture: Artichoc Creative Cafe gallery

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

10. Die Strandloper

Picture: Die Strandloper

Enjoy a traditional West Coast seafood Boma on the beach in Langebaan.

Location: Jan olfsen str, Leentjiesklip, Langebaan

Website: Die Strandloper

Picture: Unsplash

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