Stunning day trips to take in the Western Cape

Fill your weekends with wildflowers, wildlife and 50m tall dunes on these 5 day trips

Last updated: Thursday, 15 May 2025 

Fields of wildflowers up the West Coast, red stone hills in the Karoo and breaching whales along the shores of Hermanus: the Western Cape is tough to beat when it comes to its bevvy of beautiful getaway spots. Why not take the chance to get away for a bit and enjoy everything the province has to offer? Here are 5 day trip ideas to get you started. 

SANDCASTLES AND SEAFOOD

Milk on the Beach in Onrus, the hidden little peaceful town neighbouring the bustling nearby Hermanus, is all about beach days and lazy lunches. Right on Onrus Lagoon, it has views of the beach – to keep an eye on your kids playing in the sand – and the ocean beyond. There’s fresh fish, sushi, poké bowls, boozy slushies, and local beer and wine. Plus, it has a Waffle Shack downstairs where you can build your own waffles. 

Date: Open daily, 8am to 8pm
Cost: From R70 for a small plate 

1 Atlantic Drive (by the main beach) | Onrus River | 028 316 1516 | @milk_onthebeach | Image: Milk on the Beach 

SPEND THE DAY IN HERMANUS

Beach days are incomplete without a stop at Dutchies. Friends sip cocktails in the courtyard as the sun sets, families gather over fresh hake and chips, and couples chat over glasses of wine on date night. There’s Dutch dishes like bitterballen and stroopwaffels. Plus, jazz evenings happen every last Friday of the month at Dutchies Restaurant in Hermanus. 

Date: Daily, from 9am to 9pm
Cost: From R65 for starters

1 Grotto Street | Voelklip | Hermanus | @dutchiesrestaurant | Image: Dutchies

TOUR 14 HISTORIC AREAS ON FOOT

From Loop Street to Simonstown, discover the rich history of Cape Town on foot. Cameron Peters, aspiring film maker and founder of Cape Town Heritage Tours, hosts 2-hour long walking tours every Sunday that run as a circuit across the peninsula, covering 14 areas. Book as a group or a private tour and learn about the rich history of Cape Town and its surroundings.

Date: Every Sunday, starts: 10am or 2pm
Cost: R100 pre-booked, R150 on the day

Cape Town Heritage Tours | cameron@cybertek.co.za | @capetownheritagetours | Image: Cape Town Heritage Tours 

JOIN A SOULFUL, CULTURE-RICH SUNDAY SERVICE 

You don’t need to be religious to enjoy this Sunday experience in Langa, Cape Town’s first township. Camissa Travel & Marketing runs a 4-hour tour that starts with a vibrant church service filled with gospel choirs and community spirit. Afterwards, local guides walk you through Langa’s landmarks, old hostels and new developments. You'll meet residents, taste street food and discover more about their full Sunday tour.

Date: Every Sunday, from 8.30 to 1pm
Cost: R770 per person, half price for under 12s.

Camissa Travel & Marketing | www.gocamissa.co.za | 0786577788 | ops@gocamissa.co.za | Instagram: @Camissa_Travel | Image: Camissa Travel & Marketing

SELF-DRIVE GAME TOURS AND BLANKETS OF FLOWERS 

For an outdoor adventure of wildflowers, dunes and self-drive game tours, head to the West Coast. From August to October, the Wildflower Route blooms with yellow canola fields, quaint towns and farm stalls. Stop in Atlantis to sandboard 50m-high dunes. Then, spot wildlife from tiny tortoises to giant eland in West Coast National Park. In August and September, the Postberg section is unbeatable for wildflowers.

Date: Outside flower season (October to July) / In flower season (August to September) 
Cost: Varies 

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