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™.
Think about food that's been sitting on a shelf for months. That's the reality of mass-produced dry food. Research shows that over time - especially in warm storage conditions - essential vitamins, fats and flavour compounds can degrade, leaving your dog with a meal that's lost some of its nutritional potency and taste. 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 preserves vital nutrients and the meaty aroma molecules dogs instinctively seek.
Super-Premium Diets - 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 vs super-premium diets.
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.
“Emma and Nala both virtually inhaled the Cruiser in the Two Bowl Taste test” - Sabine Müller
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 convenient.
Freshness without compromise. Crafted with care. Delivered at its peak.
Cape Wayfarer diets are crafted to support the strength, stamina and vitality of a dog living for adventure. Every ingredient earns its place - super-premium animal proteins for sustained power on the trail, functional fibres with prebiotics to keep digestion working as hard as your dog does and natural antioxidants that protect health and wellbeing 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
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE NUTRITION
For transparency, the figures below are based on our food formulation and analysis and have been verified with South African regulatory authorities. They compare Cape Wayfarer against two broad categories of diets in the market: economy and super-premium. 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
NUTRITIOUS FOOD
HEALTHY TREATS
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