Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cat Heaven Rescue Cat Cafe
Cat Heaven Rescue Cat Café, located in Somerset West within South Africa's Western Cape, proudly holds the distinction of being the first cat cafe on the African continent, established in early 2017 by retired academic Valerie Steinmann. This nonprofit sanctuary provides a safe and joyful home to 22 rescued, non-pedigreed felines, all adopted from Stellenbosch Animal Welfare, offering visitors a chance to enjoy their company in a serene, cat-centric environment. Guests can relax in the indoor cafe (R30 per hour, booking essential) or the outdoor courtyard (R20 per hour), savoring coffee, tea, toasted sandwiches, and baked treats like tarts and muffins, while interacting with the cats amidst a massive jungle gym and catnip-laden flower beds. The cafe also features a continent-leading cat-themed gift shop and a unique "Paw Parent Program," where supporters can sponsor a cat for R130 monthly, receiving updates and visiting rights. With a mission to boost shelter cat visibility and combat pet homelessness through education on adoption and spay/neuter services, Cat Heaven blends feline therapy with community support, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and a peaceful ambiance for all who visit.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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