Cape of Wonders

Cape of Wonders Journey through the Western Cape’s most magical places to stay, taste, & explore.

I'll share my own trips as well as curated content from local tourism boards and travel influencers...spotlighting hidden gems, soulful stays, & unforgettable adventures.

16/09/2026

πŸ”₯ HAPPY HUMP DAY! πŸ”₯
BTW: You’re officially allowed to decide that doing absolutely nothing sometimes, sounds like the BEST idea.

Consider this your not-so-gentle reminder that you are ALLOWED to slow down.

To switch off.
To disappear for a little while.
To sit beside a fire, stare at a beautiful view and remember that life isn't supposed to be lived at full speed ALL the time.

And if your version of β€œmuch-needed downtime” happens to look something like this at De Pakhuys just outside Clanwilliam...

Well...who am I to stop you? πŸ˜‰

Find somewhere beautiful.
Pack your bags.
Take the scenic route.

You can thank me later. πŸ”₯

GOOD MORNING & HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!If you are reading this, it means that you successfully made it through Monday!!!πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘ 🫑...
15/09/2026

GOOD MORNING & HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!
If you are reading this, it means that you successfully made it through Monday!!!
πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘ 🫑 πŸ––
Here's wishing you an epic day!!!
πŸ«‚ πŸ”₯ πŸ’ƒ cool

7 FREE things to enjoy on your Birthday in Cape Town!!!!Shoutout to CapeTowner for the fab article!!!With special mentio...
14/09/2026

7 FREE things to enjoy on your Birthday in Cape Town!!!!

Shoutout to CapeTowner for the fab article!!!

With special mention to some of the businesses mentioned in the article...
Two Oceans Aquarium
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
The Cape Wheel
Robben Island Museum
Zeitz MOCAA

❀️ πŸŽ‚ πŸ₯³

Birthday plans in Cape Town don’t have to break the bank. We’ve rounded up 7 free birthday perks worth knowing about.

Save this one for your birthday month and make the most of the city. ✨

See the 7 birthday perks: https://tinyurl.com/hjpmya54

Good morning everyone!!!Just before dawn breaks, really feels like magic.Make sure you carry this magic with you through...
14/09/2026

Good morning everyone!!!
Just before dawn breaks, really feels like magic.

Make sure you carry this magic with you throughout your day!
❀️ πŸŒ™ 🌞

GIRLIE WEEKEND ALERT!!!LADIES, PUT DOWN THE TO-DO LIST. GRAB YOUR BESTIES AND HEAD TO THE MOUNTAINS. 🌿🀎Because sometimes...
13/09/2026

GIRLIE WEEKEND ALERT!!!
LADIES, PUT DOWN THE TO-DO LIST.
GRAB YOUR BESTIES AND HEAD TO THE MOUNTAINS. 🌿🀎

Because sometimes you don’t need another night out...you need two nights away with your favourite girls, no schedule, no rushing, no pretending you have your life together… just fresh mountain air, muddy shoes, good food, big laughs and absolutely nowhere you need to be.

And THIS little getaway at Polderland Horsetrails sounds like exactly that. πŸ‘€

Picture it…

πŸ₯Ύ Hiking through the mountains
🚜 Getting collected by tractor and heading off on an adventure
πŸ›Ά Canoeing on a private dam
β˜• Coffee with ridiculous mountain views
πŸ”₯ Braaiing and chatting around the fire
πŸ‘Ÿ Getting gloriously dirty without caring
🐴 And adding some horse riding if you’re feeling adventurous

You and your best girls get the 3-bedroom rustic off-grid cottage all to yourselves for two nights.

And the best bit?

ONLY R825 PER PERSON when 6 ladies share.

That’s two nights + the cottage + canoeing + hiking + tractor ride + braai area + the full Polderland farm experience.

Honestly… when was the last time six of you actually escaped the chaos together?

No heels required.
No fancy outfits required.
No perfectly curated weekend required.

Bring the old clothes. Bring the girls. Bring your sense of adventure.

Leave the rest of the world behind for a little while. 🀎

πŸ“ Polderland | Piket-Bo-Berg
πŸ“² WhatsApp/Call: 072 627 7779

🐴 Horse riding is available as an optional extra.

πŸ‘‡ Tag the girlfriends who need to see this.
And then, girls… someone actually needs to pick a weekend. πŸ˜‚

Limited weekends available.

You can Thank me later! ❀️ 🐎

OH WOW!!! Thank you Rich-Wins Firelighters!!!Cape of Wonders actually WON!!! πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ I am constantly entering local Giveaw...
13/09/2026

OH WOW!!! Thank you Rich-Wins Firelighters!!!

Cape of Wonders actually WON!!! πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯

I am constantly entering local Giveaways and Competitions, cause its not only a great way to support local bussineses, but there are also some awesome prizes to be won, but I never expect to actually win anything! Lol

Just so very chuffed to have won this wicked little hamper!

Once this weather clears up, guess who will be braaing up a storm!?

THANK YOU!!!!
❀️ πŸ”₯ 😊 πŸ™ πŸ’ƒ

πŸ›‘ WAIT...HAVE YOU ACTUALLY DISCOVERED THIS CORNER OF THE WESTERN CAPE YET?!If you haven't been to Struisbaai, Agulhas an...
13/09/2026

πŸ›‘ WAIT...HAVE YOU ACTUALLY DISCOVERED THIS CORNER OF THE WESTERN CAPE YET?!

If you haven't been to Struisbaai, Agulhas and Suiderstrand, I think we've just found your next excuse to pack the car. πŸ˜‰

There are places you visit...and then there are places that make you wonder why you didn't come sooner.

This is one of them.

Think endless beaches, crystal-clear water, salty sea air, sleepy coastal streets, harbour strolls, beautiful sunsets and that wonderfully laid-back small-town feeling.

And then there are the locals, including some rather unexpected ones. πŸ‘€

STINGRAYS RIGHT THERE IN THE SHALLOW WATER!! 🐟🌊

Where else can you casually wander along the beach and find one of these beautiful creatures cruising around practically at your feet?!

Add a visit to the iconic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, a trip to the Southernmost Tip of Africa, family beach days, fresh seafood and plenty of space to simply do absolutely nothing...

And suddenly β€œlet's just go away for the weekend” sounds like a VERY good idea.

Shout out to Southern Staying Struisbaai Agulhas Accommodation for reminding us about this absolute gem of the Western Cape.

πŸ“ Struisbaai
πŸ“ Cape Agulhas
πŸ“ Suiderstrand
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Southernmost tip of Africa

If you're looking for a coastal escape where the pace is slower, the beaches are beautiful and the memories practically make themselves...

Maybe it's time to head south. 🌊

You can Thank me later... πŸ”₯

One of the Western Cape’s best kept secrets. 🀫

Struisbaai, Agulhas and Suiderstrand offer something truly special β€” small-town charm, friendly faces, beautiful beaches, fresh sea air and a safe, relaxed community where kids can still be kids.πŸ¦πŸ‰πŸ

Here, the days are slower, the water is clearer, and the memories feel a little more meaningful.

From harbour walks and friendly stingrays to beach days, lighthouse visits and family adventures at the Southernmost Tip of Africa, this is the kind of place that reminds you what a holiday should feel like. πŸ–πŸ‘£πŸΉ

We think it is one of the most magical corners of the Western Cape.πŸ’«πŸŒŸ

Come experience it for yourself with Southern Staying Vacation Rentals.

www.southernstaying.co.za
WhatsApp: +27 11 054 4444

🏁 MOTORHEADS, PETROLHEADS & FOUR-WHEEL FANATICS...THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! πŸ”₯Clear your calendar, check your oil, polish the c...
13/09/2026

🏁 MOTORHEADS, PETROLHEADS & FOUR-WHEEL FANATICS...THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! πŸ”₯

Clear your calendar, check your oil, polish the chrome and get those engines revving...

The Car Show is rolling into the Old Tannery Wellington on 22 November β€” and you KNOW this is going to be one hell of a gathering of beautiful machinery!

Whether you're into classic steel, modern muscle, hot rods, low riders, German engineering, JDM legends or just appreciate a properly good set of wheels...

There’ll be plenty to get your heart rate, and your RPM, up! πŸ˜‰

So fire up the motor, grab your crew and make your way to Wellington.

🏎️ Cars. Chrome. Engines. Petrol. Passion.

Because life is too short to drive boring cars.

GET YOUR ENGINES REVVING. WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE TANNERY! 🏁

πŸ“ Old Tannery, Wellington
πŸ“… 22 November

You can Thank me later! πŸ”₯

Tannerycars Car Show 2026

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