Nourish The Adventure™
Welcome to Cape Wayfarer Craft Pet Food, the first adventure lifestyle brand built on real freshness.
Our small-batch dry pet food is delivered at its aroma and flavour peak, preserving nutrients, sustaining vitality and making every mealtime a moment your dog loves - because freshness matters to them just as much as it does to you.
Performance nutrition for dogs Born to Explore™.
Why Freshness MATTERS
Imagine eating bland food every day? Your dog craves aroma, flavour and freshness too.
Dogs experience the world through scent. So when it comes to food, smell is everything.
Dogs have up to 300 million scent receptors, humans just 6 million.
Dogs taste and appreciate the same 5 food sensations as humans.
Dogs need 42 essential nutrients every day to thrive.
Studies on dry pet food show that key flavour and nutrient compounds degrade over time, dulling both taste and nutritional potency. ¹ ²
Our small-batch, made-to-order approach preserves delicate compounds and biomolecules, protecting the sensory and nutritional qualities dogs instinctively respond to.
The result? Meals that smell richer, taste better and support a more vibrant, adventurous life.
¹ The National Research Council (U.S.A.), Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats.
² Mooney, A. (2016). Stability of Essential Nutrients in Pet Food Manufacturing and Storage.
THE CAPE WAYFARER DIFFERENCE
Freshness defines quality. For us. For our dogs.
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.
Freshness without compromise. Crafted with care. Delivered at its peak.
HOW WE DO IT DIFFERENTLY
Freshly Cooked, Made To Order
Prepared-to-order and never warehouse-aged, preserving aroma, taste and nutrients in every bite.
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 peak nutrition to ensure freshness in every meal.
Expert-Led Nutrition
Built on 35+ years of pet food and animal health, every recipe supports long-term wellbeing.
Aroma & Nutrients Protected
Fast delivery keeps delicate compounds intact so meals smell richer and taste better.
Free Direct-To-Door
South Africa’s first dry food subscription brand to deliver directly to your door, free and always fresh.
CAPE WAYFARER DIETS
All Cape Wayfarer diets are designed by one of South Africa’s leading formulation specialists to meet rigorous nutritional and regulatory standards. We use high-quality ingredients and cook our recipes in a family-owned pet food kitchen, where careful preparation helps protect quality and dietary integrity. The result is nutritious food with the savoury, meaty molecules dogs instinctively seek and a more enriching mealtime experience.
This artisanal approach is supported by demonstrated taste appeal. In Two Bowl Taste Test™ trials, our brand Cruiser™ is preferred by dogs, outperforming comparable diets in both first choice and total consumption.
Dogs’ powerful sense of smell, refined over millennia, guides them to foods that best support their health and wellbeing. Time and again, Cruiser™ emerges as their preferred choice.
As the authors conclude in their U.S. Cognitive Science study - The Impact of Quality and Familiarity on Dogs’ Food Preferences.¹
“In all, we found that familiarity does not play a role in dogs' food preferences, but they do significantly prefer higher quality foods to lower quality foods.”
Let your dog decide - try our fun Two Bowl Taste Test ™ to see which food they really prefer.
Beyond the Label - the Cape Wayfarer Standard
Packaging information, while essential, only tells part of the story. To enhance transparency, we share additional analytical markers that demonstrate how our kibble performs - from energy density to fatty‑acid balance.
In the comparison below “Standard” reflects economy kibble found in the market; “Ultra-Premium” represents high‑quality products.
Metabolisable Energy - Daily Fuel
Standard: 300 - 360 kcal/100 g
Ultra-Premium: 360 - 420 kcal/100 g
Cape Wayfarer: 393 kcal/100 g
- Energy Rich -
Omega 6 : 3 - Skin & Coat Health
Standard: 10:1 to 20:1
Ultra-Premium: 5:1 to 8:1
Cape Wayfarer: 4:1
- Exceptionally Balanced -
Calcium : Phosph - Bone & Joint
Standard: 1:1 to 2:1
Ultra-Premium: 1.2:1 to 1.5:1
Cape Wayfarer: 1.44:1
- Skeletal & Bone Health -
Density - Nutrient Density
Standard: 500 - 600 g/L
Ultra-Premium: 380 - 475 g/L
Cape Wayfarer: 425 g/L
- Nutrient Rich -
Crude Fibre - Digestibility
Standard: 5 - 10%
Ultra-Premium: 2 - 4%
Cape Wayfarer: 3%
- Healthy Digestion -
Crude Ash - Mineral Balance
Standard: 6 - 10%
Ultra-Premium: 4 - 6%
Cape Wayfarer: 5.5%
- Joint Health -
These measurable indicators provide a clear picture of nutritional integrity and show how our diets align with international standards, including FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines https://fediaf.organd AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles https://aafco.org.
FREE DELIVERY
VITALITY FOR A LIFE IN MOTION
The advanced nutrition inside every bag is crafted with decades of expertise and delivered at peak freshness to support your adventure dog’s strength, stamina and overall quality of life.
Strength & Recovery
With premium chicken protein and nutrient‑rich animal fats, it supports lean muscle maintenance and accelerates post‑exertion recovery, helping dogs stay primed for sustained activity and high‑intensity play.
Energy & Focus
Using low‑glycaemic rice and highly bioavailable fats, it modulates energy release for steady metabolic output and enhances cognitive alertness, enabling consistent stamina and mental engagement throughout daily adventures.
Mobility & Comfort
Through essential micronutrients that protect joints and reduce oxidative stress, to promote joint flexibility and help preserve cartilage integrity, contributing to fluid movement and long‑term musculoskeletal comfort.
Skin, Coat & Vitality
With Omega‑6 and Omega‑3 fatty acids supported by antioxidants, it strengthens skin‑barrier function and enhances follicular and dermal nutrition, promoting a visibly healthier coat and overall vitality.
Digestive Wellbeing
Highly digestible proteins and clean, efficient carbohydrates improve nutrient bioavailability and digestive efficiency, ensuring energy and essential nutrients are consistently accessible for all-day activity.
Joyful Mealtimes
Through fresh, small‑batch preparation that preserves natural aroma compounds, making each meal enticing, rewarding and strengthening the bond you share.
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 freshness and flavour.
Never Run Out, Join The Pack
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Delivered directly by Cape Wayfarer with the care your dog’s food deserves. Always fresh, never running out.
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Made-to-order in small batches reserved for Pack Members. Richer aroma, better texture and nutrient-packed meals your dog will love.
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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
integrity in action
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Happy Tummies - Nourishing Families, Strengthening Communities
Happy Tummies is a grassroots feeding initiative based in Hout Bay, providing essential meals to vulnerable families every week. Their work reaches hundreds of adults and children who rely on consistent, dignified support.
Cape Wayfarer partners with Happy Tummies by helping families who care for dogs - many of them former homeless dogs - access complete, high‑quality nutrition for their pets. We feed these dogs because it’s our way of helping keep families and their pets healthy, secure and connected.
DARG — Giving Rescue Dogs a Real Chance at a New Life
DARG is Hout Bay’s long‑standing pro‑life rescue organisation, dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and vulnerable animals. Their team works tirelessly to give every dog the chance to be seen, understood and welcomed into a loving home. Cape Wayfarer encourages our community to donate to this worthy cause.
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Whenever possible, we source ingredients from trusted local suppliers to ensure high quality while minimizing environmental impact. Producing our products in South Africa strengthens local communities, cultivates skills and reduces the carbon footprint compared with imported options. This is a responsible choice for pets and the planet.
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We don’t bulk up our recipes with fillers or disguise them in oversized packaging. What you see is exactly what your dog gets, pure and honest nourishment.
FOR DOGS BORN TO EXPLORE™
Nourish the Adventure
Fuel your pet for hikes, beach outings and trail runs. Our expertly crafted performance nutrition provides sustained energy and supports health for every adventure.
MealTIMES THEY LOVE
Turn mealtimes into a bonding ritual. Fresh, limited-batch meals retain the savoury scent and rich flavours dogs instinctively seek, making every meal more satisfying and enjoyable.
Health & Vitality
Vibrant, nutrient-packed meals help sustain energy, support immunity and nourish the drive to explore, roam and live boldly - the essence of everyday vitality and long-term wellbeing.
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.
DOGS LOVE IT. OWNERS APPROVE.
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