From celebrating Valentines with a loved one, adventuring with a friend, or bonding with a sibling that’s joined to your hip, here’s 🔟 activities, in each region, to do in pairs:
❤️ Cape Town
1️⃣ Ride in style with Cape Sidecars on Chapman’s Peak
Sit along side Brody, the SideCar mascot and everyone's best friend! As you coast along Chapmans, take in the mind-blowing views.
2️⃣ Sea Kayaking with Atlantic Outlook along Mouille Point
Many paddle sessions have come across dolphins and even whales; it's an incredible experience to share with a loved one.
3️⃣ Tandem Cycling with Atlantic Outlook on the Promenade
Glide along the Atlantic Seaboard and keep moving together. This is a fun way to (learn to) work together too.
4️⃣ Take flight and paraglide from Signal Hill
Although you'll fly separately, you and your partner will share the most amazing views of the Atlantic.
TIP: For those that prefer to keep their feet on the ground, try a picnic on Signal Hill at sunset.
5️⃣ Mould Chocolate Teddies with Lindt in the Silo District
A sweet gesture to get crafty with chocolate. There are more classic workshops available at the Studio, next to a store filled with Lindt!
6️⃣ Hover with NAC Helicopters from the 12 Apostles
This is an awesome activity to see our beautiful city from a new perspective. Be sure to ask abut packages and routes available.
7️⃣ Play games at Big Box Cafe on Roeland Street
Dine at this cafe and try any of the shelves and stacks of board games available. It's a great spot for the competitive lot!
8️⃣ Get competitive and play PuttPutt on the Promenade
This is a classic bonding activity, and is coupled with great views of the ocean and Signal Hill. Enjoy an ice cream after your game!
9️⃣ Enjoy a pair of 8 wheels at Rollercade at the V&A
Feel like a kid and play some games at the arcade! And skate with adults only in the evening sessions.
🔟 Pick roses at the Chart Farm in Constantia
Explore the facilities: try horse-riding through the vineyards, and taste the tea and cake at the cafe too!
❤️ Garden Route & Klein Karoo
1️⃣ Kayak with Dune Adventures through the Knysna Estuary
A great way to explore the nature; you may even see fish-eagles and baboons. In the spring, you are able to paddle through hundreds of blossoming lilies!
TIP: wear shoes that can get wet, and pack water and snacks!
2️⃣ Tandem Paraglide with FlyTime over Sedgefield
The Garden Route has exceptional flying sites with views over Wilderness, Sedgefield and the coastline. The team includes female pilots and SA world championship representatives!
3️⃣ Relax at the Turbine Hotel Spa in Knysna
Relish in the pampering on this Thesen Isle oasis. Make sure to visit the retro hotel cafe, The Old Turbine, it is a great place to sit on the water's edge with a cup of coffee.
TIP: inquire about the Summer Spa Special!
4️⃣ Hike to the Rust-en-Vrede Waterfall in Oudtshoorn
Walk along the mountain trail stream until you discover the waterfall — an isolated scene of beauty that seems almost carved into the heart of the Swartberg Mountains.
TIP: pack a picnic, there are lovely shaded spots by the entrance
5️⃣ Share milkshakes at Diesel & Creme on the R62
The ingredients are authentic: beating cake slices into ice cream, and mushing it into a compact glass. The diner offers incredible flavors, like Zoo Biscuit and Red Velvet.
TIP: ask for spoons, it’ll help you devour your 'drink'!
6️⃣ Get crafty at The Pottery in George
Sit in the garden café and pizzeria, and get your creative juices flowing: design your very own Wonki Ware plates.
TIP: for a vibey evening, go during Fridays' Happy Hour with live music
7️⃣ Walk 2-by-2 at the Knysna’s Elephant Park
Engage with Knysna's giants in their own environment; meander at elephants' pace, with panoramic views of the Outeniqua mountains and Knysna forest.
TIP: there are 2 daily walks, but the morning session includes a set breakfast at Indlovu Cafe.
8️⃣ Horseback safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve in Mossel Bay
Ride in the mountain valleys and keep your eyes open for free roaming wildlife!
9️⃣ Pairings at Bramon Wine Estate in Plett
Get a taste of Plett’s oldest vineyard, and enjoy the cheese and wine tasting, or book a picnic by the dam.
🔟 Enjoy a long walk on Robberg Beach in Plett
This doesn't have to be the cliche golden-hour walk, but after getting your 10,000 steps, enjoy sundowners at the Beacon Isle Hotel.
❤️ Cape West Coast
1️⃣ Beer pairing at Darling Brewery in Darling
The contemporary offers a full craft beer tasting experience. Enjoyed with good food, it's a wonderful way to taste the Weskus.
2️⃣ Explore !Khwa ttu in Yzerfontein
Known as the 'embassy of the San', enjoy one of the guided culture tours, or explore the estate along the 10km MTB course.
3️⃣ SUP with Cape Sports Center on the Langebaan Lagoon
Find your balance on the waters of the Langebaan Lagoon; it's a great way to keep moving and laughing as you master stand up paddling!
4️⃣ Shoot your shot: archery at Thali Thali near Langebaan
A unique way to test your coordination and competitive spirit, together! Enjoy the outdoors and aim for the target.
5️⃣ Hike Wolfberg Cracks and see the Cederberg stars
'The march to the arch' is one of the most beautiful hikes you can climb. During the day, the red giant rocks hang over you, while the stars hover over the night-sky.
6️⃣ Ride with WOW E-Bikes in Paternoster
From motoring down the beach, or traveling between Burger & Craft Beer tasting, this is a novel way to move around the coastal town!
7️⃣ Disconnect to reconnect at Farmer Burger in Lambert's Bay
With no TV or wifi, beautiful unspoiled beaches just across the road, this is the perfect stay for a chance to relax and reconnect!
8️⃣ Coast through the waves on this surf safari
Even if you prefer to 'go with the flow', try some of these incredible surf spots in the Weskus!
9️⃣ Tasting at the Rooibos Tea House in Clanwilliam
Sip on a variety of teas and rooibos-flavored drinks at the quaint cafe. With over 100 blends available, it is a must-try for any tea-drinker!
🔟 Just a treat at Darling Sweet
Visit Darling Sweet taste the traditional toffees in all their unique flavors; from mint, ginger and chocolate, to orange, rooibos and licorice, there's a lot to taste!
❤️ Cape Overberg
1️⃣ River Kayak at Springfontein Estate in Stanford
Overberg misty mornings are a great time to paddle down the river. This will definitely open up your appetite to enjoy breakfast at the estate too!
2️⃣ Learn the 'art of Sabrage' at Benguela Cove in Hermanus
Perfect your technique of opening a bottle of Champagne using a sabre/sword when you purchase a bottle of Joie de Vivre Cap Classique.
3️⃣ Explore the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Kogelberg
Situated in the centre of the coastal fynbos, the Garden is lush and renowned for its waterfalls and amber pools.
4️⃣ Share food at Fick's Pool in Hermanus
The open-air restaurant is on the water's edge and offers a range of Pinchos - small sized meals inspired by a Nothern Spanish cuisine.
5️⃣ Visit the Penguin Colony at Stony Point
They say penguins bond for life; observe these wonderful flightless companions up close, on the Cape Nature boardwalk, without disturbing them.
6️⃣ Hike the Hangklip Trail in Pringle Bay
Reach new heights and follow a sandy path that takes you up to the Peak. On a clear day, you can see right across False Bay into Simonstown!
7️⃣ Wine Taste at Lomond in Gansbaai
Overlook the dam, vineyards and valley, as you tuck into local produce platters with wine! The ultimate pairing for the perfect pair. For the more adventurous, explore the MTB trails.
8️⃣ Race through Oak Valley in Grabouw
For those that love their wheels, enjoy the mountain bike trails through the estate. The Pool House is a wonderful spot to relax after.
9️⃣ Game Drive through De Hoop Nature Reserve
Explore the natural life in the reserve and learn about the indigenous animals. This space offers coastal and mountain trails with spectacular views and plenty opportunities for whale watching too!
🔟 Dine at Creation Wines outside Hermanus
Try the Canapé Pairing Menu - a feast of five delectable courses, each complemented by the perfect wine! This award-winning wine farm has the most amazing views too.
❤️ Cape Winelands
1️⃣ Visit Adene’s Flower Farm in Tulbagh
Stroll through hectares of 50 000 flowering Dahlias, 4000 Hydrangeas and many other flowers in full bloom. Enjoy light eats, cake and coffee under the old Pin Oak trees after.
2️⃣ Watch a movie with Galileo Open Air Cinema
Book the Valentine’s Day Special Screening of Notting Hill at Nooitgedacht Estate in Stellenbosch. Pack a picnic and enjoy the screening under the stars.
3️⃣ Get seranaded under the stars at Spier
Enjoy a picnic basket of farm-inspired deliciousness and a bottle of Rosé, while acclaimed cellist, Dorette Roos and singer, Lize Mynhardt serenade you under the stars.
4️⃣ Sunset concert at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch
Bring some blankets and find a spot on the lawns to enjoy the Bottomless Coffee Band! Snack platters and bottles of wine are available to try too.
5️⃣ Meet Paarl's resident Alpacas
After meeting the herd, including the youngest crias, the guided walk allows you to walk along side these furry friends, and learn about the animals.
6️⃣ Hike the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
This Winelands reserve offers a variety of trails, but all allow you to enjoy the views of the incredible mountain ranges and valleys!
7️⃣ Taste the Spice Route
The Spice Route Destination passport grants you access to a variety of tastings including beer, chocolate, spirits and 'wine & charcuterie pairing.
8️⃣ Learn about produce at Babylonstoren
Although they are known for their Workshops and gardens, the estate also offers tastings and tours of their wines, as well as their olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
9️⃣ Walk through Old Nectar gardens
Explore the rose gardens, tree-covered archways and waterfalls in the beautiful outdoor space. It's a great place to be inspired to watercolor or kick back and enjoy a book too.
🔟 Dine at Africa's top restaurants in Franschhoek
La Petite Colombe has been recognized as a pioneer and leader in the continent's cuisine industry. Enjoy the tastes and the experience at the modern restaurant.
❤️ Cape Karoo
1️⃣ 4x4 in the Witteberg Private Nature Reserve in Laingsburg
Between Laingsburg and Touws River you’ll find the the 15km Diep en Deur 4x4 trail - have a bundle of fun as you race through the reserve (responsibly).
2️⃣ Get starry-eyed with Cape Nature at Anysberg Nature Reserve
Staying at a nature reserve in the Karoo is one of the most incredible places to be to watch the night sky. Although it is best to do so during a new moon, the sky should still be bright and full in mid-February!
3️⃣ Track cheetahs with Roam Private Nature Reserve outside Beaufort West
With knowledgeable guides, track wild cheetah on foot; experience a conscious safari and sundowners in the wilderness of the Karoo.
4️⃣ Take a dip - Lord Milner's Swimming Pool suite in Matjiesfontein
When things get hot, keep it cool and enjoy the exclusivity of two luxury rooms, opening onto a private patio with access to the hotel swimming pool and terrace overlooking the river.
5️⃣ Cook each other a meal at African Relish’s in Prince Albert
A way to each other's hearts is through your stomaches - book an 'anytime cooking course' or check for Masterclass Weekends with visiting chefs!
6️⃣ Play pool at the The Overlander at Camp Porcupine
This Karoo bush pub is also the perfect destination for any passing cyclists, or road-trip traveller! Its rustic look provides a true desert atmosphere.
7️⃣ Taste cocktails at the Green Prince Gin Bar in Prince Albert
Found at the Swartberg Hotel, this bar offers a variety of gin-drinks and platters to try. Be sure to have a taste of the locally produced gins too!
8️⃣ Cake with your sweetie at the Coffee House in Matjiesfontein
Take a stroll down Matjiesfontein’s main street, and pop in for a fine selection of baked goods, including scones, cakes and koeksisters.
9️⃣ Paintball with Sports X-ventures in Beaufort West
Get crafty and competitive with this outdoor adventure! This is definitely an activity for team-building and bond-testing.
🔟 Wine taste at Fernskloof Wine Estate in Prince Albert
The intimate setting allows for guests to see the inner-workings of the wine-production and process, while cooling down in the cellars'.
