Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre

Giraffe House. Photo courtesy Kevin Law

The giraffe

It may have the longest neck of any animal in the world, but did you know that the majestic giraffe has exactly the same number of neck vertebrae as humans do? There are probably a lot more interesting things you could learn about giraffes by visiting the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. Along with giraffes, you’ll have easy access to another long-necked species, the ostrich, as well as eland, crocodiles, birds and buffalo, in large, environmentally friendly enclosures.

Family outing

Giraffe House is located on 15ha of land out in the country, offering city dwellers a break from traffic congestion and crowds. Giraffe House offers the family an opportunity to spend affordable quality time together in the fresh Cape air. Jungle gyms and a giraffe jumping castle are available and a refreshment kiosk and vending machines supply snacks and drinks. Giraffe House is also a fun kiddies’ party venue. Schools and other groups are offered special rates. Picnic baskets are welcome, but alcohol is not.

Directions

This wildlife haven is 39km from the Cape Town city centre. Take exit 39 off the N1 at the intersection of the R304 to Stellenbosch and the R101 to Paarl.

Business hours

Daily animal encounters take place at 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00.

Please confirm shows times on Mondays to Fridays as they may vary according to school visits. Guided tours are available on request. Entrance costs R45 for adults, R30 for pensioners and R25 for children (2-15 years). Group rates are available.

  • Phone: +27 (0)21 884 4506
  • Email: info at giraffehouse dot co dot za
  • Website: http://www.giraffehouse.co.za
  • Physical Address: c/o R304 (towards Stellenbosch) and R101 (towards Paarl)

Walking in Cape Town

Many visitors want to explore nature on higher ground as soon as they arrive in Cape Town and with Lion’s Head and Table Mountain beckoning, many do get to experience the local flora and fauna on foot. However, the entire peninsula can be enjoyed by avid walkers. From Blouberg Beach, with its picture perfect views from its sandy shores, to the more adventurous guided Hoerikwaggo Trails along the spine of Table Mountain, visitors have an expanse of ground to cover.

St James

Just a little further on from Cape Town’s well-known Muizenberg beach (with its ubiquitous Victorian bathing boxes) is St James.

African Wildlife

Although Cape Town and the Western Cape are probably not the best places to experience a safari (Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces are better known for that), it is possible to have an encounter with South Africa’s big game not far from the Mother City.

Llandudno and Sandy Bay

Only 18km from the Cape Town city centre, an arc of fine white sand gives away the secluded location of one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches, Llandudno.

Macassar Dunes Project

The Macassar Dunes Project is located on the Cape Town coast adjacent to Macassar and Khayelitsha and is bounded by the Eerste River, Baden Powell Drive and False Bay.

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