Marvellous Ideas for a Magnificent Mother’s Day in Cape Town

RETZA 2-Hour Royal Enfield Motorbike Ride

Maybe your mom’s more sassy than others! Here’s a Mother’s Day in Cape Town with a difference. Spend a thrilling day out in the fresh air on a group motorcycle ride on Royal Enfield bikes.

RETZA offers two scenic routes to choose from:
– The Coastal Ride passes Table Mountain and travels to the Twelve Apostles hotel, where the group stops for a coffee overlooking the ocean. The group then rides back along Camps Bay and Sea Point, and ends back at the RETZA base in Salt River.
– The Harbour Ride takes the M3 and Rhodes Drive through the green forested next to Kirstenbosch Gardens. The route continues along the flank of Table Mountain, up to Constantia Nek, and down into Hout Bay, where the group stops for a coffee at a quaint place near the harbour, and then returns via the coastline of Llandudno and Camps Bay, ending at RETZA.

Cost: R350pp – R850pp. Book through Quicket

When: Sat 11 May, 9am to 11am
Where: RETZA Classic Enfield Tours & Rentals, 9 Factory Road, Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town

Gaga Glam Mother’s Day Brunch

Step into the world of glam and extravagance at ASARA Wine Estate‘s Lady Gaga Glam Brunch. This spectacular celebration, fit for the most fabulous moms out there, features a live music performance of Lady Gaga’s iconic hits, and more: from ‘Bad Romance’ to ‘Shallow’ and beyond.

Guests are treated to an unforgettable two-course culinary experience while they watch the show. The ticket price also includes a welcome drink, and a special Mother’s Day gift, symbolic of a child’s gratitude for all the love and care they bring into their lives.

Cost: R736 – R930. Book through Quicket 

When: Sun 12 May, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Where: ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch

Closer to home: Liberty’s Restaurant’s Luxury Mother’s Day Brunch in Cape Town

InUWell: Mother’s Day Promotion

Treat Mom to a relaxing wellness package from InUWell. The experience includes a serene breathwork-focused guided meditation, an enchanting Mind Magic immersive experience, rejuvenation with a revitalising elixir, and exploration of the therapeutic realm of Creative Art therapy for each guest in attendance. Attendees also take home a pamper package with Nirvana Natural Bliss Invigorating Green Tea pamper pack (which includes a Green Tea body scrub and body mousse).

PS: Looking for something a little different? How about gifting her (and yourself?) a Sound Bath experience?

Cost: R700. Book through Quicket

When: This is a general promotion (not specific to Mother’s Day), running from 19 April to 30 June, Mon to Sun, 9am to 9pm
Where: InUWell, SF-SH01, V&A Waterfront

Cederberg Observatory Open Night

Here’s a real ‘getaway’ for those who don’t want to spend Mother’s Day in Cape Town. The Cederberg Astronomical Observatory invites all to a magical Saturday evening, surrounded by the Cederberg mountains, under some of the darkest skies in South Africa. This is a night dedicated to inspiring curiosity, sparking imagination, and fostering a deeper connection to the cosmos with enthusiastic attendees.

The evening starts with an opening presentation, providing guests with a sense of the scale of the universe as they begin a journey into space and the past. After the presentation, guests are given a ‘tour’ of the Southern Skies in which they’ll see clusters, nebulae and galaxies through high-tech telescopes. By the evening’s end, attendees will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the vast magnificence of the universe.

Cost: R100. Book through Quicket 

When: Sat 11 May and most Saturdays (check site) until 28 Sept 2024; 8pm to 10pm
Where: Cederberg Astronomical Observatory, Citrusdal

Need more options? Try these great Mother’s Day activities and events at Benguela Cove

Irma Stern Museum Art Class

Spend the day creating new art with the woman you love most. The UCT Irma Stern Museum (ISM) invites art and history enthusiasts to a relaxed, non-judgemental, and experimental art class. Attendees are encouraged to draw from the creative legacy of one of South Africa’s most achieved artists to create their own masterpieces. However, the emphasis of the class is on exploring creativity, rather than learning art-making skills.

The venue also features a lovely ‘secret garden’ space – the perfect spot for Moms to relax in before or after the class.

Cost: R150

When: Sat 11 May, 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Irma Stern Museum, 21 Cecil Rd, Rosebank