A new form of entertainment has captured locals and tourists: escape rooms. Whether unravelling Cluedo-style murder mysteries, unlocking secrets hidden within ancient Egyptian tombs or scavenger hunting through the city, these escape rooms in Cape Town and Stellenbosch offer unparalleled excitement.

HintHunt Africa

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If you’ve ever wanted to be a contestant on the Amazing Race or participate in an immersive escape room experience, head over to HintHunt Africa. Located at the Waterfront, HintHunt offers a range of activities, bound to feed the adventurer in you. With six different themed escape rooms filled with puzzles of varying levels of difficulty, it’s the perfect outing for friends, family and corporate teams. From jailbreak scenarios to spooky hotel room mysteries and treasure-hunting plots, they have something for all hidden interests.

Prefer outdoor adventures? Explore the city and search for clues with one of their Amazing Race activities, where opponents strategise and challenge one another to reach the finish line. The interactive experience lasts for 80 minutes, offering a real adrenaline rush. HintHunt Africa also accommodates larger groups, making it one of the most popular escape rooms in Cape Town for team-building experiences.

Location: HintHunt, JH02 The Watershed, 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10h00–19h00 | Fri-Sat: 10h00–20h30 | Sun: 10h00–17h30
Price: Escape Rooms: R 315– R 359 per person, depending on the activity chosen (60-75 minutes) | Amazing Race: R 230 per person  (45-75 minutes) | Visitors must arrive 15 minutes earlier | Book here
Contact: 076 187 2764 | 027 21 001 4215 | Email

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Esc Rooms

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Masterfully designed, Esc Rooms sets the scene for an enthralling experience. Channel your inner archaeologist and locate rare artefacts hidden within The Ancient Tomb, or solve a murder mystery in The Attic before its untimely destruction.

With themed rooms crafted to make the experience believable, Esc Rooms doesn’t only appeal to competitive friends, but also colleagues. For kiddies (aged 8-12 years old) and couples new to the escape room experience, the luxury train cabin escape room, All Aboard, is just the introduction. Another great escape room experience in Cape Town.

Location: Shop LL082, Lower Level, Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Corner of Bill Bezuidenhout Avenue and Willie Van Schoor Drive, Bellville, Cape Town
Hours: Tues-Thurs: 09h00–19h00 | Fri-Sat: 09h00–21h00 | Sun: 09h00–19h00 | *Closed on Mondays, except during public school holidays and on public holidays.
Price: R 300 per person (± 60 minutes) | Visitors must arrive 15 minutes earlier | Book here
Contact: 021 914 1131 | Email

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Unlock Escape Rooms

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Take a trip to Stellenbosch for an adventure-filled day at Unlock Escape Rooms. This captivating experience will truly put your problem-solving skills to the test.

Guests can pick from one of three exciting games. Investigate what The Evil Doctor is plotting, embark on a Safari adventure and expose a band of animal poachers, or become a Burgundy bandit and break into a cellar with Oak City Wine Heist.

Location: Shop E205, Eikestad Mall, Stellenbosch
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10h00–20h00
Price: R 300 per player (60 minutes) | *Minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 6 players required; visitors must arrive 15 minutes earlier | Book here
Contact: 067 057 2729 | Email

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