Some wonderful ideas from The Saunter for things to do in the Mother City. They are ideas for spoiling Mothers or the Mother of your children. We believe Mothers should be spoiled continuously, and not just on Mother’s Day and birthdays. So they are fun at any time! They are also brilliant for friends and some for family days out.
Visit the residents of Boulder’s Bay. These precious little penguins are heading for extinction, so visit and your small fee will help with research. Indulge in High Tea at the Mount Nelson… an elegant way to spend an afternoon and their delicious spread remains one of the best in the city.
Savour the romance of steam train travel with Ceres Rail and ride to visit the interesting Elgin Railway Market. Follow an ancient Japanese tradition of Forest Bathing to relax deeply and feel part of the forest in Kirstenbosch or Newlands.
Join a lively art class with Yvette Beneke and learn how to work with a pallet knife to produce beautiful work. Enjoy Chef Julia Hatting’s delectable set menu for a wonderful dinner party around one table with all the guests… Reverie Social Table. The magnificent sculptures of Dylan Lewis can be enjoyed in a beautiful and varied garden walk with a wonderful mountain backdrop.
Take a wander around the pretty Malay Quarter, the Bo-Kaap, and join a fun and accomplished chef in a cooking class to lean about Malay cuizine… Lekka Kombuis. Stay nearby at the lovingly restored Amina Boutique Hotel.
Now for some retail therapy in two adjacent shops at the Waterfront with uniquely South African work…. Avoova with gorgeous gifts and decor pieces made from Ostrich shells and Platania, jewellers using Platinum and Tanzanite mainly. Also at the Waterfront… for the incredible African Art collection and for the building itself, Zeitz Mocca (Museum of Contemporary African Art) is a must visit.
Take a leizurely stroll to work up an appetite at Silvermine Nature Reserve, then head for good wine and yummy food at Cape Point Vineyards.
Aim for the Winelands for lunch at the excellent Orangerie in Franschoek, and end with a delicious Cap Classique Tasting with sweet pairings at Le Lude. An excellent stables is between Franschoek and Paarl.
Cape Winelands Riding can take you simply riding in this beautiful area, or you can visit some wineries for tastings too. The horses know their way home!!!
Have an early supper of delectable Middle Eastern meze, or small plates, at Morii in Newlands.
Wonderful time out options!
