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Nourish The Adventure™

Welcome to Cape Wayfarer Craft Pet Food, the first adventure lifestyle brand built on real freshness.

We bring over 35 years of expertise in animal health and pet nutrition to redefine what dry pet food can be. By producing in limited batches and delivering directly, we preserve aroma, taste and nutrient integrity to create meals dogs instinctively love and owners trust.

Performance nutrition for dogs Born to Explore™.

Explore Our Range

Dry food can spend extended time in storage and distribution before reaching your dog’s bowl. Studies show that over time, key flavour and nutrient compounds degrade - dulling taste and nutritional potency - and your dog knows it. Cape Wayfarer is built to change that.

Imagine eating Stale food every day.
Your dog craves aroma, flavour and freshness too.

Expertly Formulated - our diets are designed by one of South Africa's leading canine nutritionists - exceeding stringent local and international pet food regulations such as FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines and AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Small-Batch Kitchen & Delivered Direct - cooked in a meticulously managed, family-owned pet food kitchen where careful preparation protects quality and dietary integrity. Direct-to-door delivery is designed to preserve the savoury, meaty molecules dogs instinctively seek.

Super-Premium Diets - research shows dogs don't prefer food based on familiarity - they significantly prefer higher quality food. Cape Wayfarer diets are consistently chosen in our Two Bowl Taste Test™.

Dogs Choose Cape Wayfarer

In Two Bowl Taste Test™ trials, Cruiser™ is preferred by dogs - outperforming comparable diets in both first choice and total consumption.

“They both virtually inhaled the Cruiser in the Two Bowl Taste test” - Sabine Müller

LET YOUR DOG DECIDE

THE CAPE WAYFARER STANDARD

Freshness defines quality. For us. For our dogs.

Designed Around Feeding
Made for how dogs experience food, through scent and taste, for instinctively happier mealtimes.

Small-Batch Crafted
Limited runs for care, consistency and optimal nutrition to ensure quality in every meal.

Aroma & Nutrients Protected
Fast delivery keeps delicate compounds intact so meals smell richer and taste better.

Freshly Cooked, Made To Order
Prepared-to-order and never warehouse-aged, preserving flavour, taste and nutrients.

Expert-Led Nutrition
Built on 35+ years of pet food and animal health, every recipe supports long-term wellbeing.

Free Direct-To-Door
South Africa’s first dry food subscription brand to deliver directly to your door, free and dependable.

Freshness without compromise. Crafted with care. Delivered at its peak.

Discover Our Story

Cape Wayfarer diets are built to support the strength, stamina and vitality of a dog built for adventure. Every ingredient earns its place - premium animal proteins for sustained power on the trail, functional fibres and prebiotics to keep digestion working as hard as your dog does and natural antioxidants that protect vitality over the long run.

VITALITY FOR A LIFE IN MOTION

All

Essential Amino Acids

Rich in chicken protein for lean muscle and fast recovery.

Strength & Resilience

24 HR

Sustained Energy

Low-glycaemic rice for clean energy - no spike, no fade.

Energy & Focus

4 : 1

Omega 6 : 3 Ratio

Fish oils and poultry fat for radiant skin and coat.

Shine & Vitality

Natural

Joint Protection

Pure glucosamine protects joints for effortless movement.

Mobility & Comfort

Gut

Health Formula

Prebiotics and fibre for optimal nutrient absorption.

Natural Antioxidants

Ritual

in every Bowl

Small-batch philosophy preserves the aroma dogs seek.

Joyful Mealtimes

“Less than a week since we changed food and both my dogs are already less anxious, are scratching less and really get excited for every meal 🙌” - Candyce Hall

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THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE NUTRITION

To enhance transparency we share independent, measurable benchmarks that have been verified with South African regulatory authorities. The indicators below compare Cape Wayfarer against two broad categories of diets found in the market: economy and super-premium diets. Evaluate how we measure up against the industry's own standards.

MetaboliSable Energy · Enduring energy

Economy Diets: 300 - 360 kcal

Super Premium Diets: 360 - 420 kcal

Cape Wayfarer

393 kcal

Calcium : Phosphorus · Effortless Movement

Economy Diets: 1:1 - 2:1

Super Premium Diets: 1.2:1 - 1.5:1

Cape Wayfarer

1.44:1

Crude Fibre · calm digestion

Economy Diets: 5 - 10%

Super Premium Diets: 2 - 4%

Cape Wayfarer

3%

Nutrient Density · richer nourishment

Economy Diets: 500 - 600 g/L

Super Premium Diets: 380 - 475 g/L

Cape Wayfarer

425 g/L

Crude Ash · skeletal strength

Economy Diets: 6 - 10%

Super Premium Diets: 4 - 6%

Cape Wayfarer

5.5%

Performance nutrition for dogs Born to Explore™.

DOGS LOVE IT. OWNERS APPROVE.

  • "Cape Wayfarer Craft Dog Food has been a great choice. The food smells fresh and natural when opening the bag, which immediately stands out compared to other brands. My dogs are very willing to eat it and finish their meals without hesitation, which is always a good sign. It is clear that they enjoy the taste. A reliable option if you are looking for dog food that is fresh and appealing to dogs"

    — Megan Anderson

  • " My dogs love this new food. the best is you know it has not been sitting in a hot warehouse for months or transported in heat. true freshness. true nutrition. truely passionate about dogs enjoying good food "

    — Oonagh Hunter

  • " I did the taste test and put 2 bowls down for my dogs. One with Cruiser and one with the current food. They ate the Cruiser first and just looked at me with the other bowl of their normal food. Had to hide the bag in the cupboard as they wanted to rip it open, whereby they didn't do that with their previous food. They aslo loved the treats. Happy dogs equals happy mom "

    — Claire Thorn

  • " Excellent quality unadulterated doggo snacks. My 4 amstaffs were very attentive when the treats came out. Definitely ordering more. "

    — Sarah McDowall

  • "Our two girls Emma (German Shorthaired Pointer) and Nala (Vizsla) are choosing Cape Wayfarer. They both virtually inhaled the Cruiser bowl in the Two Bowl Taste Test. The treats were an absolute win too! Happy doggos, happy fur-momma."

    — Sabine Müller

  • " Best treats for my pooches. Healthy treats and preservative free ! Best part of their day is their wild venison biltong or droewors treat. Nutritious and delicious. Highly recommended "

    — Adele Hayden

  • " Incredible quality, great packaging and very reasonably priced. My dogs went MAD for these products. "

    — Janice Grant

  • " Tried the Trail Master treats and the dogs loved it. Very good quality snacks. "

    — Heinrich Bothma

  • "Less than a week since we changed food and both my dogs are already less anxious, are scratching less, and really get excited for every meal. 🙌 They require less volume to get the same nutrition, so the bag lasts longer than other food"

    — Candyce Hall

  • "I recently discovered Cruiser dog food and I’m honestly so impressed. It’s locally made in Cape Town and you can really tell the difference in quality - it’s fresh and not sitting on a shelf for ages like most commercial brands. My dog Ziggy absolutely loves it and gets so excited at mealtimes now. I’ve also noticed a real difference in him - his coat is looking healthier and shinier, his energy is great, and he’s clearly thriving on it"

    — Lisa Honig

Never Run Out, Join The Pack

Become a Pack Member and enjoy exclusive, made-to-order meals delivered fresh, free and on schedule.

Monthly allocations are limited, so subscribe today to guarantee your dog gets every meal at its peak nutrient bioavailability.

  • Delivered directly by Cape Wayfarer with the care your dog’s food deserves. Always fresh, never running out.

  • Made-to-order in small batches reserved for Pack Members. Richer aroma, better texture and nutrient-packed meals your dog will love.

  • Limited monthly production ensures peak freshness, optimal flavour and maximum nutrient bioavailability.

The Small Pack

ZAR 585.00
every month

The Medium Pack

ZAR 585.00
every 3 weeks

The Big Pack

ZAR 1170.00
every month

Subscribe Today

FOR DOGS BORN TO EXPLORE™

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Nourish the Adventure

Fuel your pet for sunrise hikes, beach days and evening trail runs. Our expertly formulated performance nutrition sustains energy, health and longevity for each daily adventure.

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Meals THEY LOVE

Turn mealtimes into a bonding ritual. Limited‑batch recipes keep the savoury scent and rich flavours dogs crave, making every meal engaging and deeply satisfying.

Health & Vitality

Vibrant, nutrient-packed meals help sustain energy, support immunity and nourish the drive to explore, roam and live boldly - the essence of vitality and long-term wellbeing.

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JOIN THE PACK

Connect with a growing community of pet lovers with shared purpose who care about exploration, animal welfare and giving dogs the healthiest, happiest lives possible.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our products or need support, feel free to reach out.

Contact

nourish@capewayfarer.com
+27 71 208 0288

Location

Postnet Suite 3, Private Bag X4
Hout Bay, 7872, Western Cape