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Kuils River

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Kuils River

Kuils River works well as a base: 20 minutes from Kraaifontein, 26km from N1/N4 Cape Town to Kruger.

Kuils River is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 46,685, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kuils River sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kuils River to your route.

About Kuils River

Kuils River (Afrikaans: Kuilsrivier) is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa, 25 km (15 miles) east of Cape Town and 20 km (12 miles) west of Stellenbosch at the gateway of the Cape Winelands. It is also the name of the main tributary of the Eerste River, and forms part of the Eastern Suburbs zone of the City of

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Kuils River offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kuils River located?

Kuils River is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.9421 latitude, 18.7066 longitude.

What is the population of Kuils River?

Kuils River has a population of approximately 46,685 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
46,685
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.9421, 18.7066

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Kuils River

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

N1/N4 Cape Town to Kruger

South Africa's grand traverse from the Cape Winelands across the Karoo to Kruger National Park and its Big Five wildlife.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Africa's largest contemporary art museum, carved from a historic grain silo on Cape Town's waterfront.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Two Oceans Aquarium

Cape Town aquarium at the V&A Waterfront showcasing marine life from both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

27 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Muizenberg Beach

A family-friendly Cape Town beach famous for its colourful Victorian bathing boxes and gentle waves perfect for learning to surf.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Table Mountain

Flat-topped mountain and iconic natural landmark overlooking Cape Town and the surrounding coastline.

28 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Camps Bay Beach

A glamorous Cape Town beach backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range with palm-lined promenades and Atlantic waves.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Clifton Beach

A series of four sheltered, boulder-divided coves in Cape Town renowned for their beauty and calm, clear waters.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Harbour House Kalk Bay

A celebrated restaurant overlooking the fishing harbour on the Cape Peninsula driving route, where road trippers stop for seafood with crashing wave views.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Kuils River

  • 26 kmN1/N4 Cape Town to KrugerSouth Africa's grand traverse from the Cape Winelands across the Karoo to Kruger National Park and its Big Five wildlife.
  • 33 kmClarence Drive (R44)A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
  • 36 kmChapman's Peak ViewpointA series of pull-offs on one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, hugging the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek near Cape Town.
  • 36 kmChapman's Peak DriveA breathtaking 9-kilometer toll road carved into the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
  • 42 kmFranschhoek PassA sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
  • 45 kmHuguenot TunnelSouth Africa's longest road tunnel, boring 3.9 km through the Du Toitskloof mountains on the N1 near Paarl and bypassing the old scenic pass above it.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kuils River.

Kraaifontein

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Durbanville

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Stellenbosch

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Century City

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Somerset West

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Athlone

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19 km awayPop. 237,414

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