Dinner and a movie will forever remain a timeless classic for any date night. But when choosing a restaurant results in a migraine and there’s nothing exciting playing on screen, does that then mean no more date night?
Luckily, Cape Town is buzzing with countless experiences to keep the romance between you and your significant other alight. And for our Cape {town} Etc readers, it doesn’t have to break the bank either.
Here are 10 new date ideas in and around Cape Town.
Jump 4 Fun
There’s nothing quite like letting loose, and releasing your inner-child with your significant other to keep you both feeling young-at-heart, no matter how many years have gone by.
- Deal: Enjoy an Hour Jump Session and Glow in the Dark Golf at Jump 4 Fun
- Cost: The deal price is R99 / normal price is R180
- Venue: Jump 4 Fun. 30 Mynhardt Street, Gants Plaza, Strand
A virtual date in real life
Who needs plane tickets when you and your significant other can dive into new worlds with just the push of a button? Purchase two vouchers and challenge each other to a wide range of all the newest VR games.
After you’ve built up a sweat, Mojo Market is just across the road. Perhaps the loser should sponsor the rest of date night?
- Deal: A 60-minute Virtual Reality Gaming Experience for 1 Person
- Cost: The deal price is R99 / normal price is R195
- Venue: SenseVirtual, Shop G2 The Regent, 21 Regent Road, Sea Point
Sunset cruise
A fairytale-like date night for any hopeless romantic.
With a choice between Serenity One (the sailing Catamaran) or Esperance (the sailing Schooner), and a dazzling Cape Town sunset, you are guaranteed an evening to remember.
- Deal: A serene 60-minute Cruise for Two
- Cost: The deal price is R259/ normal price is R560
- Venue: Depart from V&A Waterfront
Monkey Moves obstacle course
One way to keep things adventurous between you and your loved one is to get that adrenaline pumping at Acrobranch. The course increases gradually from 1.1 metres as you navigate cargo nets, zip lines, barrels and so much more.
- Deal: Entrance for two to the Green Monkey Moves obstacle course
- Cost: The deal price is R259 / normal price is R380
- Venue: 1 Hout Bay Main Road, Houtbay | Klein Joostenberg Farm, Muldersvlei Road, Stellenbosh
Chocolate workshop
Delicious melt-in-your-mouth chocolates, a treat so imbued with the essence of romance it only seems natural to incorporate into your next date. Indulge in the world of chocolate tempering side by side with your significant other.
- Deal: A 1.5 hour chocolate workshop for two
- Cost: The deal price is R299 / normal price is R440
- Venue: ArtiChoc Creative Cafe, Restaurant at Stellenbosch Vineyards, R310 Baden Powel Drive, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
A kayaking adventure
Teamwork makes the dream work for this active couples’ day out in Hout Bay. Mesmerising views of Chapman’s Peak and a host of marine life all around, what more could you and your loved one need?
For a bonus date-adventure, the deal includes a voucher of R25 per person towards a full-priced Seal Island Cruise.
- Deal: Experience a 2 hour Kayak adventure for two in Houtbay
- Cost: The deal price is R549 / normal price is R750
- Venue: Circle Launches, Hout Bay Harbour, Hout Bay
Horseback outride
Ride off into the horizon with your significant other by your side as you appreciate the surrounding nature. Take some rare photos to commemorate the moment, bringing laughter and quality time back into your relationship.
For a bonus date idea, extend your visit to Paarl, grab a delicious meal or take a trip to the Spice Route.
- Deal: A two hour horse-back outride in Paarl
- Cost: The deal price is R599 / normal price is R1350
- Venue: Alpha Equestrian, Keerweder Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
Couple’s spa treatment
It’s always the right time to spoil yourself and your significant other to a revitalising spa treatment.
If your looking for the ideal tranquil date, this is definitely it. A full body massage, and a platter of deliciousness with a choice of vegetarian, seafood, meat, chicken or pork tapas.
Think relaxation, balance and bliss.
- Deal: A Couples Massage package and Tasting Tapas platter for two
- Cost: The deal price is R749 / normal price is R1660
- Venue: Cuzina at The Sugar Hotel, 1 Main Road, Green Point
Paint and wine
Swap the movies for an intimate experience of creativity and romance. Add in some award-winning wines and an artisanal cheese and charcuterie board with a complimentary exclusive guided cellar tour and you’ve got the perfect date.
- Deal: A three-hour Paint and Wine Tasting Experience for one
- Cost: The deal price is R899 / normal price is R1500
- Venue: Beyond The Vine. Villiera | Muratie | Kanonkop wine estate
Helicopter experience
They always say “catch flights, not feelings” but why can’t we catch both?
Get swept off your feet – quite literally – as you take in the beauty of Cape Town with a romantic once-in-a-lifetime helicopter experience. Behold the views of the Atlantic Ocean, Green Point Stadium, Robben Island and Table Mountain like never before.
- Deal: A Helicopter experience for two
- Cost: The deal price is R2999 / normal price is R3500
- Venue: 4 African Eagle Day tours, 4 Malta Road, Salt River
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