Love in Cape Town: 5 Best Valentine’s Day Activities in the Western Cape
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and for those in the Mother City and beyond there is no shortage of great options catering to lovers. To help you in the ideas department, we’ve put together some of our favourite ways to celebrate love this February. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do in Cape Town and surrounds this Valentine’s Day, whether it’s catching a movie under the stars, a picnic, or a romantic weekend away.
A week of love and laughter: The Galileo Valentine’s line-up caters to all.
Synonymous with magical outdoor movie experiences, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is set to cast Cupid’s arrow over the week of love with a line-up of five captivating films, each ticking the boxes for romance and entertainment. The week-long cinematic celebrations kick off on the 13th of February with a ‘Galentine’s Day’ celebration screening of Coyote Ugly at Kirstenbosch Garden.
On the 14th of February, The Galileo will offer a special screening of The Proposal at Nooitgedacht in Stellenbosch. On Valentine’s Day, included in your ticket price of only R295 per person is a package of delightful treats and activations that will make your Valentine’s Day even more special. This romantic evening includes chocolate, a red rose, live entertainment by saxophonist Kirya Kuti as well as a glass of Cap Classique or juice on arrival. If you’re looking for even more ways to woo your sweetheart at the Valentine’s Day show then you can add a thoughtful touch to the night with a special note displayed on the big screen. Book your tickets then fill in the form by 8th February to ensure your message steals the show.
If you’re unable to make the screening on the 14th of February then you’re in luck as the screenings continue with a host of heart-warming films, ideal for your date night plans these include: The Wedding Singer (15 February: ), Gnomeo And Juliet (16 February), and Romeo And Juliet (17 February).
Tickets for The Galileo Open Air Cinema can be booked online.
A nature lover’s tryst with De Hoop Collection in the De Hoop Nature Reserve
Love is in the air at De Hoop! One of the Western Cape’s largest and most beautiful nature reserves, De Hoop offers not only world-class whale-watching, accommodation options designed to suit all budgets and outdoor activities in abundance but also a great ‘Valentine’s Day’ Special.
Spend Valentine’s with your loved one at De Hoop in a De Hoop Collection suite for two nights and enjoy romantic dinners at The Fig Tree Restaurant and breakfasts on the verandah watching the birds on the vlei at only R6,480 per couple per night (R3,240 per person per night) on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Your rate also includes a complimentary bird walk. This special is valid for the month of February 2024 only. De Hoop Collection is a member of Cape Country Routes.
Ts & Cs apply. Booking is essential: 021 422 4522, res@dehoopcollection.co.za.
Sweeten the day with a French Kiss at La Petite Ferme
Looking for that perfect romantic setting to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Blessed with the most breathtaking views of the Franschhoek valley and the surrounding mountains, the award-winning La Petite Ferme — a romantic venue-of-note in Franschhoek — ticks all the boxes. With its luxurious accommodation options — including the revamped Manor House Suites, the luxurious Vineyard Suites and the all-new Winery Suites — plus its award-winning restaurant with a team of creative chefs, La Petite Ferme is perfect for a romantic overnight stay getaway and a delicious Valentine’s dinner.
Book your Valentine’s Day (Wednesday 14 February) Dinner now and enjoy La Petite Ferme’s L’Amour Enchanté (Enchanted Love) Menu. Starting from 18:00 (last seating at 20:30), this three-course dinner costs R1,100 per person (excluding drinks) and includes a complimentary glass of La Petite Ferme wine for you and your Valentine. Ts & Cs apply.
Reservations: reception@lapetiteferme.co.za.
Get the blood pumping with Cape Canopy Tour
For something completely different, wow your sweetheart with a wild adventure in the mountains that’ll get both your hearts racing. For those couples seeking adventure this Valentine’s, soaring through the air with the greatest of ease is possible at one of Cape Country Routes’ activity enterprises — Cape Canopy Tour.
This award-winning adventure activity based in Grabouw offers the chance to explore Cape Nature’s Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of this World Heritage Site thanks to a system of cables and platforms high up in the mountains over 1,000 m above sea level. Zipping past waterfalls, soaring through the air and taking in breathtaking views from a very different perspective this activity is sure to offer a Valentine’s Day to be remembered. A free video recording of your adventure will go to the first five couples that book this Valentine’s Special. Ts & Cs apply.
Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com.
Be ‘Captivated by Cap Classique’ at Weltevrede Wine Estate
Well worth the drive, Weltevrede Wine Estate is another one of Cape Country Routes’ activity options. The family-owned, award-winning wine estate near Bonnievale in the Robertson Valley offers various estate ‘experiences’ and tours from Sit Down Tastings, ‘Create Your Own’ to the ‘Captivated By’ tours. Adding another ‘flavour’ to the Weltevrede Estate ‘experiences’ is its Kapokbos Restaurant, the ‘go-to’ restaurant in the Robertson Wine Valley area.
For the romantic month of February 2024, Weltevrede is offering two specials — a 20% discount on the ‘Create Your Own’ Cap Classique activity and a Book Two Pay One ‘Captivated by Cap Classique’ tour. In Afrikaans ‘weltevrede’ means well satisfied … take advantage of Weltevrede’s fabulous Valentine’s offer and this is exactly what you will be! Ts & Cs apply.
Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com.