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. ¹²³
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.
³ Galli, G. M., et al. (2024). Stability of Vitamin A 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 foremost formulation specialists to meet rigorous nutritional and regulatory standards. Using high-quality ingredients, our recipes are cooked at 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 prefer.
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Every ingredient serves a defined nutritional role - delivering bioavailable nutrients to support lean muscle and sustained energy, while our small-batch preparation preserves nutrient integrity and the natural aromas dogs instinctively seek.
Premium Chicken Protein
We prioritise fresh, animal‑based proteins because dogs require ten essential amino acids they cannot produce themselves. Poultry provides these amino acids in highly bioavailable forms, supporting lean muscle, robust immunity and metabolic vitality.
The Power of Rice
Rice offers a clean, low‑glycaemic carbohydrate source with naturally higher amylose content, supporting a slower, more controlled glucose release. Its high digestibility enhances nutrient absorption efficiency, directing energy toward muscle function and sustained activity.
Nutrient-Rich Animal Fats
Our recipes use premium fish and poultry oils, rich in long-chain Omega‑6 and Omega‑3 fatty acids such as EPA, DHA and linoleic acid. These highly bioavailable fats support skin barrier function, neural development, immune regulation and antioxidant defence.
Essential Micronutrients
Each recipe includes a precise blend of antioxidants and essential micronutrients - including vitamins A and E, zinc and selenium - selected for their roles in supporting skin and coat health, neutralising free radicals and strengthening immune function. These nutrients help reduce oxidative stress and keep dogs resilient and ready for daily exploration and high activity.
Crafted Fresh
Our small‑batch approach eliminates the long storage periods that accelerate loss of sensitive nutrients and volatile aroma compounds. Because dogs evaluate food primarily through scent, maintaining these fresh, meaty volatiles is key to delivering the sensory satisfaction that mass‑produced, warehouse‑aged kibble cannot match.
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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 digestibility and energy density to fatty‑acid balance and sensory quality.
These measurable indicators provide a clearer picture of nutritional integrity and show how our recipes align with major industry standards, including FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines https://fediaf.org and AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles https://aafco.org.
Crude Ash - Mineral Balance
Standard Kibble: typically 6–10%
Premium Kibble: usually 4–6%
Our Kibble: 5.5% - controlled mineral levels
Crude Fibre - Digestibility
Standard Kibble: 5–10%
Premium Kibble: 2–4%
Our Kibble: 3% - supports healthy digestion
Metabolisable Energy - Fuel for the Day
Standard Kibble: 300–360 kcal/100 g
Premium Kibble: 360–420 kcal/100 g
Our Kibble: 393 kcal/100 g - efficient and energy‑rich
Omega‑6 : Omega‑3 Ratio - Balance Matters
Standard Kibble: 10:1 to 20:1
Premium Kibble: 5:1 to 8:1
Our Kibble: 4:1 - exceptionally balanced, class-leading ratio
Density - Nutrient Concentration
Standard Kibble: 300–380 g/L
Premium Kibble: 380–450 g/L
Our Kibble: 425 g/L - compact and nutrient‑rich
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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
Facilitates lean muscle maintenance and accelerates post‑exertion recovery, helping dogs remain primed for sustained activity and high‑intensity play.
Energy & Focus
Modulates energy release for steady metabolic output and enhances cognitive alertness, enabling consistent stamina and mental engagement throughout daily adventures.
Mobility & Comfort
Promotes joint flexibility and helps preserve cartilage integrity, contributing to fluid movement and long‑term musculoskeletal comfort.
Skin, Coat & Vitality
Reinforces skin‑barrier function and optimizes follicular and dermal nutrition, resulting in a visibly healthier coat and overall physiological balance.
Digestive Wellbeing
Enhances nutrient bioavailability and digestive efficiency, ensuring energy and essential nutrients are consistently accessible for daily activity.
Joyful Mealtimes
Fresh, meaty aromas make each meal enticing, enhancing feeding rituals and strengthening the bond you share.
Never Run Out, Join The Pack
Become a Pack Member and enjoy exclusive, made-to-order meals delivered fresh, free and on schedule.
Spots are limited, so subscribe today to guarantee your dog gets every meal at its peak freshness and flavour.
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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