Born on the shores of Hout Bay, Cape Wayfarer is South Africa's first craft pet food brand.

Built on 35 years of international expertise in animal health, nutrition and palatability - we understand what makes even hard-to-please dogs love their food.

We create small-batch meals designed to deliver the taste, freshness and nutrition dogs naturally crave. Meals dogs love and owners trust.

Enriching mealtime moments, every day.

Nourish YOUR BOND™

Think about food that's been sitting on a shelf for months. That's the reality of mass-produced kibble. Research shows that essential vitamins, fats and flavour compounds degrade over time - leaving your dog with a meal diminished in nutritional potency and taste. For many dogs, this is what causes reluctant eating and meal refusal.

Cape Wayfarer is built to change that.

Your dog craves aroma, flavour and freshness too.

IMagine eating Stale food every day?

Fresher by Design

Crafted in exclusive batches in a family-owned kitchen, never retail or warehouse-aged, so your dog's food arrives with its aromas, flavour and nutrient integrity fully intact - nourishing health and creating a bonding ritual around every meal.

Free Direct-To-Door

South Africa's first dry food subscription brand to deliver directly to your door, free and convenient. From our kitchen to your dog's bowl in days, not months, preserving the freshness that makes every meal more enjoyable.

LOVED by Dogs

Studies indicate dogs don't prefer food based on familiarity - they significantly prefer higher-quality food. Cape Wayfarer diets are consistently chosen in comparison tests against super-premium diets.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESHNESS

Cape Wayfarer is craft pet food – from our family-owned kitchen to your dog's bowl in as little as five days. Freshly baked food carries an aroma, taste and nutrient integrity that stale, warehouse-aged food cannot – the same is true of dry pet food. Aroma is what drives appetite, shapes taste and creates meals dogs instinctively respond to.

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

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VITALITY FOR A LIFE IN MOTION

Our diets are designed by one of South Africa's leading canine nutritionists, exceeding stringent local and international pet food regulations such FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines and AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle of the Cape, every recipe is crafted to fuel strong bodies, sustained energy and everyday vitality - so every adventure begins with exceptional nutrition.

Essential Amino Acids

Rich in chicken protein for lean muscle and fast recovery.

Strength & Resilience

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24 HR Sustained Energy

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

DRIVE & Focus

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SKIN & COAT FORMULA

Fish oils and poultry fat for lasting shine and softness.

LUSTER & Vitality

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NATURAL Joint Protection

Pure glucosamine protects joints for effortless movement.

Mobility & Comfort

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GUT Health Formula

Prebiotics and fibre for optimal nutrient absorption.

Natural Antioxidants

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CRUISER FOR ACTIVE ADULTs

1 hour daily activity

EXPLORER FOR ADVENTURE ADULTS

2 hours daily activity

RITUAL in every Bowl

Small-batch philosophy preserves the taste dogs seek.

NUTRURING Mealtimes

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“ My dogs are my children and they deserve the best and these pellets certainly are the best ... both dogs used to eat their biscuits with no gusto whatsoever and every time left practically all of them ... not with Cruiser.... not one biscuit is left behind. The two bowl test is a game changer ... I definitely recommend to all dog owners ... try it and you will be amazed.” - Susan, Kommetjie

RAMBLER FOR SENIOR DOGS

7 years and older

SCOUT FOR PUPPIES

2 -12 months of age

“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, Hout Bay

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Dogs Choose Cape Wayfarer

Fussy eater? Half-eaten meals? Wasted food?‍ ‍

Cruiser™ is the solution

Let your dog decide

Register for your complimentary 500g Cruiser™ Trial Pack - available to Cape Town dogs meeting Cruiser™ for the first time.

Run your own Two Bowl Taste Test™ - serve Cruiser™ alongside their current food and see which your dog chooses.

No cost, no commitment, delivered to your door within 48 hours.

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

“The two bowl test is a game changer ... I definitely recommend to all dog owners ... try it and you will be amazed.” - Susan, Kommetjie

“Emma and Nala both virtually inhaled the Cruiser in the Two Bowl Taste test” - Sabine Müller, Hout Bay

TWO BOWL TASTE TEST

THE QUALITY STANDARDS BEHIND OUR NUTRITION

Quality isn't defined by ingredients alone. Every veterinary registered diet is subject to nutritional analysis before reaching the market. For transparency, we've shared the results below, based on our food formulation and independently verified by South African regulatory authorities. These figures compare Cape Wayfarer against economy and super-premium diets, providing an objective measure of how we perform against the industry's own standards.

MetaboliSable Energy · Enduring ADVENTURE

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

OMEGA 6:3 RATIO · RADIANT SKIN & COAT

Economy Diets: 10:1 - 20:1

Super Premium Diets: 5:1 - 8:1

Cape Wayfarer

4:1

NUTRITIOUS FOOD

HEALTHY TREATS

Package of Cape Wawayer Trail Master wild veldt venison dried pet treats.
Package of Cape Wayfarer Trail Master Wild Veldt Venison Prime Biltong Cuts, air-dried dog treats in a clear plastic bag with a label at the top.

FRESHER FOOD · RICHER AROMA · BETTER TASTE

EXPLORE OUR JOURNEY

THE STANDARD YOUR DOG DESERVES

Cape wayfarer DIETS

FUEL EVERY ADVENTURE

Nourish Your Bond ™ with fresh, craft pet food delivered with the care your dog’s food deserves.

Roam free - Order your way

Free CAPE TOWN delivery within 48 hours

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JOIN THE PACK

Subscribe & Never Run Out

Become a Pack Member and enjoy made-to-order meals delivered free and convenient. Cancel any time.

  • R585.00 for 1 x 8kg bag of Cruiser™ delivered free each month - perfect for small to medium active dogs who thrive on consistent, complete & balanced nutrition.

  • R585.00 for 1 x 8kg bag of Cruiser™ delivered free every 3 weeks - tailored for dogs who burn through energy faster. Ideal for medium to large active dogs who go through a bag in 3ish weeks.

  • R1 170.00 for 2 x 8kg bags of Cruiser™ delivered free each month - for big dogs, extra active adventurers or households with multiple and various-sized dogs.

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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, Hilton

  • " 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, Hout Bay

  • " 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, Constantia

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

    — Sarah McDowall, Hout Bay

  • "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, Hout Bay

  • " 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, Hout Bay

  • " 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, Hout Bay

  • "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, Pinelands

  • "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, Kommetjie

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

Email: nourish@capewayfarer.com
WhatsApp: +27 71 208 0288

Location

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