Wild food specialist & conservationist for a hands-on foraging journey.
Edible seaweeds and indigenous coastal plants along the pristine Cape coastline.
A 4-course wild food meal paired with organic wines, craft beers, and botanical teas.
Eco-friendly dining and sustainable foraging practices.
Breath-taking ocean and dune landscapes with a small, intimate group.
Immerse yourself in the wild coastal beauty of Cape Town with a hands-on foraging and dining experience led by wild food specialist and conservationist Lindy. Discover the Cape’s edible seaweeds and dune flora, learn sustainable harvesting techniques, and uncover the ancient relationship between people and the sea.
This intimate experience culminates in a 4-course seaweed and mollusc-themed meal, prepared with freshly foraged ingredients and paired with organic wines, craft beers, and botanical teas. Hosted in Lindy’s hand-built clay home, this slow-food experience connects you deeply to the natural rhythms of the Cape’s coastline.
You’ll return home with newfound skills, recipes, and some understanding of wild, local, and sustainable living.
Weather this experience can run in most conditions but will need to be rescheduled if extreme conditions prevail.
Clothing Wear comfortable sportswear and bring a rain jacket and waterproof footwear for exploring rock pools and dunes.
Extra cash is recommended for optional local purchases (seaweed relishes, handmade pottery, craft beer).
Dietary restrictions, please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
Inclusions
- Return transportation from your accommodation
- Specialist foraging guide and hands-on instruction
- 4-course wild food lunch featuring seaweed and local coastal ingredients
- Beverage pairings – organic wines, craft beers, or botanical teas
Exclusions
- Guide gratuities
- Accommodation
The exact times for this experience are dictated by the tide of the day but will be communicated on confirmation.
Your dedicated driver will collect you from your accommodation and take you to one of our pristine Cape coastal sites.
Here, Lindy will lead a gentle walk through the dunes and rock pools, introducing you to a rich world of wild edible seaweeds and indigenous dune plants. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use these ingredients sustainably — with plenty of opportunities to taste and forage for yourself.
Afterward, you’ll enjoy a short scenic drive to Lindy’s cosy clay home, where a 4-course plant-based meal awaits. The menu features seaweed and freshly harvested molluscs paired with South African organic wines or homemade botanical drinks.
Lindy will recap the day’s discoveries and share insights on incorporating wild ingredients into daily cooking. You’ll leave inspired, nourished, and deeply connected to Cape Town’s wild coastal ecosystems.
