Riebeek West, Swartland
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One of two comparable towns lying in the stunning Riebeek Valley - Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel - with views that have had many a day tripper making rash decisions to relocate, Riebeek West might be regarded as the Cinderella of the two, but has its own draw cards - beautiful old Victorian houses, peace and quiet, and easy access to local vineyards.
The Valley has become the mecca of artists, alternate life-stylers and young self-sufficients who work from home and commute to Cape Town, which is only an hour away. This is the scene of rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields, where an annual olive festival and a vibrant community have added to the town’s appeal and predictably resulted in estate agents calling it ‘the new Franschhoek’.
The imposing mountain, after which the valley is named, was called Riebeek’s Kasteel way back in 1661, in honour of the then governor of the Cape. Huguenots settled here and inevitably planted vineyards in what is still a wine growing region today, whilst wealthier farmers retired in Riebeek Kasteel. Riebeek West is all about a laid-back way of life, bread, olives and, wine. A slightly bohemian atmosphere has only contributed to the valley’s appeal. That, and the tranquil existence that offers a unhurried pace and a place to get away; to slow down.
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Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness area, with its extraordinary rock formations and popular hiking routes, lies about 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The Reserve is situated in the Groot Winterhoek mountain range, north of Tulbagh and east of Porterville. The greater Groot Winterhoek ... more information
Swartland Wine Estates
The Santam Swartland Wine & Olive Route is the official name of the route established in the Swartland in 1986, and describes the taste bud phenomenon of this scenic paradise. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the hills and mountains, gold-hued wheat ... more information
Swartland Wine Route
Meaning ‘black country’ and named after the indigenous Renosterbos, which turns a dark colour at a certain time of the year, the wine route extends from Darling on the west coast down to the Oliphants Mountain at Porterville in the east and includes Malmesbury, Riebeek Valley and Piketberg in the north ... more information
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Game Drive at Bartholomeus Klip
Where: Hermon
How much (per person): R201 to R500
Morning game drives are available in the 10 000 acre Bartholomeus Klip Hermon Private Nature Reserve. There are many animals here, easily s ... more information
Allesverloren Wine Estate
Where: Riebeek West
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Allesverloren dates back to the the 17th century and is one of the oldest estates in the Swartland. The Malan family have owned it since 187 ... more information
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Du Vlei Farm Stall
Where: Hermon
The Du Vlei farmstall and restaurant is situated between Riebeek Kasteel and Hermon on the R46. Breakfast and lunch are served daily from 08:00 until 17:00. Closed on Mondays. The restaurant can be ... more information
Riebeek West Farmers Market
Where: Riebeek West
The Farmers Market in the quaint town of Riebeek West in the Swartland is famous for its scrummy bacon and egg rolls, delicious for dunking homemade rusks and biscuits and last but not least herbs and ... more information
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