Enjoy #101FUN
on the Cape West Coast this December! Here are our top December Events on the Cape West Coast:
Sunday Buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: 082 372 8637
Description: Bring the family along for an amazing Sunday lunch at the beautiful Thali Thali Game Lodge.
Prices from: R175 per adult and R90 for kids aged 5 – 12
Menues change every week, so be sure to check their Facebook page for new menus.
Travel Tuesday at Darling Brew
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: (021) 286 1099 or email [email protected]
Description:
Just R60 gets you 330ML of the SLOWBEER of your choice, + biltong to gnaw on + a tour of the brewery where the beer magic happens. The 30 minute guided tour takes you through the brand new brewery – at 12pm and 1pm every Tuesday. (No need to book this tour!)
Sundowners at !Khwa ttu
Date: 2 December
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description:
Join us for spectacular views, stunning sunsets, good food & wine
Wind down at the boma at !Khwa ttu
First Friday of each month through the summer
Sundowner snack platter R65 per person
Cash Bar available Strictly no BYO
Transport to and from Darling available
Darling Brew Weekend!
3 December Darling Summer Beer Festival:
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: (021) 286 1099 or email [email protected]
Celebrate our 1 year anniversary at the Darling Tasteroom & Brewery.
Live bands: Jimm Harrison Project, Stone Jets and Red Tape Riot
Darling Brew Beers will be on sale including our seasonal gifts: the IPA Experience gift pack, Darling Brew Festive Box and our New years beer Midnight Hawk.
Guest Brewers: Riot Brewery, Savage Brewery, Flagship Brewery, Mountain Brewing Company, Everson’s Cider and Decider.
Cost: R100 at the door, R75 for early bird tickets. First 750 people get festival branded glass thereafter everyone will receive a Darling Brew branded glass
4 December: Darling Brew Christmas Market
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: (021) 286 1099 or email [email protected]
Food stalls, craft and gift stalls and kiddies entertainment.
Cost: Free Entry
Morning Talk: “Mountains and Human Origins in South Africa”
Date: 6 December
Time: 10:30
Location: West Coast National Park
Contact: Wendy/Nadia/Hildegard/Michael Tel: 022 766 1606 | Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Description:
A morning talk with coffee and cake! “Mountains and human origins in South Africa”
How the Cape Fold Belt mountains may have influenced our evolution
by periodically isolating populations on the West and South Coasts of South Africa
and how diet, climate and landscape shaped us. Presented by John Compton Associate Professor
Department of Geological Sciences, University of Cape Town
!Khwa ttu Kiddies Holiday Program
Date: 8 December – 10 January
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Join in on the fun for daily adventure kids’ activities this holiday. Boys & girls between 6 & 12 years old. MTB cycling, games, bow & arrow, nature & much more! Bring your own mountain bike. Price R95 per child including drinks & refreshments.
!Khwa ttu Kiddies Treasure Hunt
Date: 8 December – 10 January
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Boys & girls under 6 years. Organised kids treasure hunt with adventure, songs, games & fun. R95 per child including a picnic basket.
John Frick Live at Blue Bay Lodge
Date: 9 December
Time: 19:00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha Bay
Contact: 022 714 1177
Description: John Frick plays old-style blues and rock & roll featuring original tunes and covers by well-known artists such as Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry & Jonny Cash. Free entry! 
St Helena Market
Date: 10 December
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Location: 45 Main Road, St Helen Bay Hotel
Description: Enjoy local foods, arts & crafts stalls and live music 
Cloof Gourmet Garden Braai
Date: 10 December
Time: 11:30 – 14:00
Location: Cloof Wine Estate, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2839 | [email protected]
Description:
You are invited to a Gourmet Garden Braai with Chef Gabrël Gopane from the 5- star Welgelegen manor in Balfour who will be enchanting us with a culinary experience truly out of this world. ‘My philosophy is to use food as a medium to create simple, yet excellent dishes that educate, challenge & satisfy the senses, concentrating on freshness, health & wellness.”
– Chef Gabriël Gopane
R295.00 per person Includes: Full gourmet braai experience, bubbly on arrival, glass of wine paired with each course, live music and much more.
RSVP: 7 December 2016 
West Coast Art Fair at Blue Bay Lodge
Date: 12 – 23 December
Location: 12 – 14 December Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha, 18 December, the Pumpkin House, Langebaan and 19 – 23 December at the Protea Hotel, Saldanha
Contact: Yvette on 0712917586 or Lenel 074 4044000 or Johanette 083 5254212 | email [email protected]
Description: Art Elite, an artist initiative based on the West Coast, was created to uplift and promote the talent of our local artists.
They present you a fantastic opportunity to enter an exciting competition whereby the qualifying artists will be invited to exhibit their artworks at the very first West Coast Art Fair 2016.
Artwork to be submitted by 10-11 November. An entry fee of R100 will be payable. Artworks must be “ready to hang” 
Refentse – I Love Yzer Show
Date: 16 December
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Location: NG Kerksaal, Yzerfontein
Contact: [email protected] | 022 451 2202
Description: I Love Yzer bied aan Refentse Vertoning in Yzerfontein hierdie komende Desember Skbolvakansie. Tickets: Quickjet
!Khwa ttu Full Moon Family Fitness Day
Date: 17 December
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998 | [email protected]
Description: Join in on a day of adventure with a full moon family fitness day. Trail run, 10km R100. Fun walk 5 km: R100. MTB 10km, 30km: R100. Kiddies ride 3km: Free. Full Moon Walk for all, beer, wine & Braai available
About Face
Date: 17 December 2016 – 29 January 2017
Location: Maritz Studio & Gallery, 5 Nemesia Street, Darling
Contact: 078 419 7093
Description: ABOUT FACE Paintings, Prints and Sculpture – an exhibition of recent works by Nicolaas Martiz 
West Coast Fossil Park: Eagle Encounters
Date: 17 December
Time: 12:00
Contact: 022 783 1821 | [email protected]
Description: Enjoy the Eagle Encounters Bird Show at the West Coast Fossil Park. R50 per person. 
Voël innie hand : Pierre van Pletzen in sy eerste solo-vertoning
Date: 17 December
Time: 20:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: 022 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Voël innie hand: Pierre van Pletzen in sy eerste solo-vertoning. R100 per person
Groote Post Christmas Market
Date: 18 December
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: Eldré Strydom T:022 451 2202 C 082 877 6677 [email protected]
Description: Country hospitality on your doorstep. Join us every last Sunday of the month at Groote Post Winery under the cork trees and fresh country air. Groote Post Rose wine exclusively available at the market, Gourmet produce, handcrafted goods, home ware and décor, Play area and activities for children. Live Music
I Love Yzer Car Boot Sale
Date: 20 December
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Die Stal, Yzerfontein
Contact: [email protected]
Description: Free entrance. R50 per parking space to sell your goods.
I Love Yzer Feesmark
Date: 22 December
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Delarey Farm, Yzerfontein
Contact: 022 451 2202 | [email protected]
Description: Gourmet Food, Crafts, Music, Kids Entertainment
Entry Fee:
Adults: R10
Children: R5
Children under 2: Free
Francois van Coke in Yzerfontein
Date: 23 December
Time: 18:00
Location: Delarey Farm, Yzerfontein
Contact: 022 451 2202 | [email protected]
Description:
Blue Bay Lodge Masquerade New Years Eve Dinner Dance
Date: 31 December
Time: 20:00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha Bay
Contact: 022 714 1177
Description: Join in on the New Year’s Eve Fun with the Blue Bay Lodge Masquerade Dinner Dance. R280 per person. Bookings essential. 
West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature
West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.
Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way:
Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve.
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For more information on West Coast Way Routes and the list of 101+ Things To See And Do in the Cape West Coast, visit our eventspage. Choose to go on a self-guided adventure drive by following the routes, or book an air-conditioned trip to top West Coast attractions in South Africa.