There are many excellent wine areas and numerous wonderful winefarms to visit. Even if you do not drink wine. The farms are exquisite and most have good restaurants or at least a good coffee☕
There are also beautiful hiking trails in the surrounding mountains and on some of the wine farms.
Stellenbosch, a university town, surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. The town's oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. Cape Dutch architecture gives a sense of South Africa's Dutch colonial history, as do the Village Museum's period houses and gardens.
Stroll in town. Visit some the beautiful farms. Enjoy a wine and food pairing
One of my favorites is a Balsamic vinegar tasting wine.
Tweede Waterval walk which is fairly easy and beautiful. Offers good swimmingspot.
Panorama Route offers spectacular views and beautiful Fynbos but is fairly tough.
Twin Peaks (also known as “Die Pieke” – 1494 & 1504 m) are the most prominent peaks visible as you look out of Stellenbosch to the south east. This is an excursion for fit and experienced hikers who want to escape the crowds and experience the raw beauty of Cape Mountain wilderness. It is a tough route but absolutely amazing!
Franschhoek means “French corner” in Dutch) a petite piece of France (, where French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution arrived during the late 17th century. Though they would gradually integrate into the culture of the Dutch farmers who worked the land alongside them, their cultural influences were adopted along with those of the Dutch settlers, freed slaves and indigenous Khoi and San peoples to create a rich and unique heritage befitting the splendid beauty of this majestic valley.
Illustrious wine estates, excellent restaurants and secluded countryside retreats abound in this region, Whether it’s cuisine, wine, culture or outdoor adventures you’re after, you will find that Franschhoek’s fame is well justified.
Illustrious wine estates, excellent restaurants and secluded countryside retreats abound in this region, Whether it’s cuisine, wine, culture or outdoor adventures you’re after, you will find that Franschhoek’s fame is well justified.
Paarl
Paarl boasts excellent wine farms, good beer, delicious cheese and great golf estates, South African grappa, lovely hiking & cycling routes and more.
In 1657, Abraham Gabemma set out from the Cape On his arrival early morning, these giant granite rocks were glittering like pearls in the sun after rain the night before. He called the mountain Pearl Mountain, and the town that grew at its base eventually became known as Paarl. This big rock is fairly significant as it is the second largest granite outcrop in the world.
The Taal Monument, which was designed by architect Jan van Wijk in 1975, is a celebration of the Afrikaans language. The monuments acknowledges the languages that contributed to the development of Afrikaans. Lovely views of the Valley from the monument.
I grew up on Laborie Wine Estate. It was a wonderful privilege!
Somerset-wes: Waterkloof Wine estate.
The famous Waterkloof glass box, which houses part of the Tasting Lounge, affords uninterrupted views of our working cellar, vineyards, the Helderberg mountains and the glistening False Bay. The Tasting Lounge experience is complemented by contemporary artworks of well-known South African artists.
Enjoy a wine tasting artisanal food platter and/or join one of the activities on offer
Waterkloof is a World Wildlife Federation Biodiversity and Wine Initiative Champion, and offers a full circuit walk of the wine estate to explore its natural beauty. A two-hour guided walk between indigenous flora and fauna on the majestic slopes of the Schapenberg.
PIcturesque horse riding trail invites enthusiasts to saddle up for a 60-minute ride through the area. Waterkloof offers this in partnership with Journey’s End Horseback Rides
Robertson which is situated in the fertile Breede River Valley on the foot of the Langeberg Mountains,
Robertson offers the visitor wine estates, olive tasting, Lavender, hiking trails, nature reserves, a riverside holiday resort, racehorse stud farms and above all exceptional hospitality.
The town is surrounded by vineyards and orchards that stretch from the outlying farm lands into the very heart of the town. Columns of red or yellow cannas and flaming bougainvillea line the roads outside the wine estates, gardens overflow and vineyards are banked with roses, while brilliant mauve jacarandas shade the streets.
Around Robertson lie the stately stud farms. Eleven co-operatives, fourteen estates and half a dozen private producers, in and around Robertson, have made this one of the foremost wine-making regions in South Africa. And orchard upon orchard of decidious fruit and olives, destined for the national and international markets, punctuates the landscape that isn't covered by vineyards.
Robertson offers the visitor wine estates, olive tasting, Lavender, hiking trails, nature reserves, a riverside holiday resort, racehorse stud farms and above all exceptional hospitality.
The town is surrounded by vineyards and orchards that stretch from the outlying farm lands into the very heart of the town. Columns of red or yellow cannas and flaming bougainvillea line the roads outside the wine estates, gardens overflow and vineyards are banked with roses, while brilliant mauve jacarandas shade the streets.
Around Robertson lie the stately stud farms. Eleven co-operatives, fourteen estates and half a dozen private producers, in and around Robertson, have made this one of the foremost wine-making regions in South Africa. And orchard upon orchard of decidious fruit and olives, destined for the national and international markets, punctuates the landscape that isn't covered by vineyards.
Slanghoek Valley, in an impressive Valley surrounded by the Slanghoek Mountains and the smaller Badsberg mountain, showcases a restfully pastoral landscape of vineyards and fruit farms. A wine-tasting tour at the popular wine farms is a must for wine connoisseurs - locals and tourists alike! Slanghoek Valley not only offers good wine but a number of attractions and activities such as hiking, horse riding, biking and fishing. You can also enjoy good food and good company while enjoying spectacular valley and mountain views.
There are many more wine regions. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Swartland, Nuy, West Coast and more. I will do my best to cover this on the pages about that region. Enjoy!
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