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We’re packing the car and heading out on short day trips around the Western Cape in search of great adventures just outside of the Mother City.

Also read: Explore the Western Cape: 10 must-visit places in Gansbaai

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The Western Cape is packed with an abundance of fun activities for the whole family.

Here are 11 day trips only a short drive from Cape Town to tick off your bucket list:

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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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!

Picture: Beyond the Vine

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.

Picture: SANParks – 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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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.

Picture: 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
Picture: Die Strandloper

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Picture: SANParks – West Coast National Park

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