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Things To Do in Paarl

Balloon over the Vineyards
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Up, up and away... Float cloudward in a musical silence across the peace of the Cape Winelands. Calm landscapes carry you with care over ... more information

Carriage Ride around Rhebokskloof Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Wine Valley Horse Trails offer carriage drives for those that do not want to ride a horse. This offers the wonderful amiance of by gone ... more information

De Leuwen Jagt Restaurant
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
The De Leuwen Jagt Restaurant creates a perfect winelands memory in a unique setting. Chef Maggi Sekapane offers apart from it’s typical ... more information

Do a Tour of the Cape Winelands
Where: Cape Winelands
How much (per person): On Request
Join Gary Flynn of Cape Discovery Tours for a full day of Wine tasting and touring the beatiful Cape Winelands. Cape Town Discovery is an ... more information

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Petrus van der Merwe first settled on Rhebokskloof farm in 1797, when visiting the farm you can still see his initials on the distinctive ... more information

Hout Street Gallery
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The Hout Street Gallery was established in 1975. From small beginnings, it has grown to be the foremost of its kind in the Western Cape, ... more information

Play or watch Polo at Val de Vie
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): R501 to R1000
Experience the thrill of polo, fine wines, world-class facilities and warm hospitality - all in a breathtaking setting, just 40 minutes ... more information

Red Hot Glass
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Red Hot glass is one of very the few Venetian-style glass blowing studio's in South Africa. Artists Liz Lacey and David Jackson amaze and ... more information

Wine Tasting at Seidelberg Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Sample award winning wines in the cosy underground tasting room or under the new pergola whilst enjoying magestic views of Table Mountain ... more information

Visit Butterfly World
Where: Paarl / Stellenbosch / Wellington
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Butterfly World is home to more than 24 species of exotic butterflies and a large variety of birds. Butterfly World is situated on Route 44 ... more information

Visit Fairview Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Fairview has a view that is far fairer than fellow farms. Sitting pretty facing Table Mountain on the granite slopes of the Paarl Mountain ... more information

Wine Valley Horse Trails
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Wine Valley Horse Trails has a package to suit everyone. There are 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour rides, with special wine tasting trails. They ... more information

Visit the Drakenstein Lion Park
Where: Between Paarl & Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Drakenstein Lion Park is a Sanctuary for captive born predators. Drakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 to provide lions in ... more information

Windmeul Winery Farmers Market
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): Free to Browse
This will be a real farmers' market with the freshest produce on offer (remember your coolbox!). This is not your average flea market ... more information

Visit the KWV Wine Emporium
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The perfect place to experience perfect South African wine. Situated in the Paarl Valley, the Emporium is a multi-sensory experience that's ... more information

Laborie Restaurant
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Laborie Restaurant is situated on the majestic Laborie Wine Estate in the heart of Paarl. Surrounded by the glorious Drakenstein Mountains ... more information

Dine at Bosman's Restaurant
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Bosman’s is the only restaurant in South Africa to once again earn the “Best of Award of Excellence” awarded by the American Magazine, Wine ... more information

Pontac Manor Restaurant
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
The delectable "Restaurant at Pontac" is located in the beautifully restored old barn of this historic estate. The setting on the slopes of ... more information

Picnic at Nederburg
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
With Nederburg’s historically preserved and finely proportioned 19th century Manor House in close view, a fabulous picnic under the trees ... more information

Backsberg Estate Cellars
Where: Franschhoek
How much (per person): On Request
Set in the garden on the sprawling grounds of the Backsberg Wine Estate, Backsberg restaurant is an alfresco experience during summer - ... more information

Freedom Hill Wines
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
This estate dating back to 1699 once formed part of La Paris farm and concentrates on red wines which thrive in the oakleaf soils. Shiraz, ... more information

Avondale Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Below the Klein Drakenstein Mountains is an estate which uses a holistic approach to wine-farming known the BioLOGIC® approach which ... more information

Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
This traditional Cape Dutch working wine and fruit farm is surrounded by the mountains of the Drakenstein valley, where nomadic Khoisan ... more information

Boland Cellar Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Named one of the top 100 wine producers in the world by the World Association of Wine and Spirits Writers and nominated as one of South ... more information

Crow’s Nest / De Reuck Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
One the Western slopes of the Paarl mountain, you’ll find the boutique cellar, De Reuck Wine Estate, which is situated on Crow’s Nest farm ... more information

David Frost Wine Farm
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
South African pro-golfer, David Frost, was first introduced to a wine farm, whilst harvesting grapes on his family’s farm in Stellenbosch ... more information

Domaine Brahms Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Winemaker Gesie Van Deventer has always dreamed of producing fine wines and transformed from an advocate to an oenologists to make her ... more information

Drakensig Wine Farm
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
With a name meaning “View of Dragons”, you’ve got to wonder what kind of a view that is given that Drakensig is perched with the scenic ... more information

Fairvalley Worker’s Association Vineyard
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Charles Back, the owner of Fairview, was one of South Africa’s first producers to plant Viognier vineyards and bottled our country’s first ... more information

Glen Carlou Wine Estate
Where: Klapmuts
How much (per person): On Request
Glen Carlou is a well-respected winery in the northern foothills of the Simonsberg mountain and forms part of the Hess group. Chairman and ... more information

Klein Parys Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Klein Parys is the oldest estate in the Paarl (meaning Pearl of the Cape) region and was first granted to the Le Roux Family by Willem ... more information

Kleine Draken Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Kleine Draken can be found on the South Eastern foothills of the Paarl Mountain is the only estate in South Africa dedicated to producing ... more information

Laborie Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
The Laborie Wine Estate is part of a small group of Estate brandy producers. Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling wines, white, red and ... more information

Noble Hill Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Noble Hill Wine Estate is located on the slopes at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg Mountains, a mere 20km from Franschhoek and 45km ... more information

Landskroon Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Paul and Hugo de Villiers are the owners of this beautiful estate located on the south-western slopes of the Paarl Mountain which is well ... more information

Lindhorst Winery
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Mark and Belinda Lindhorst bought the winery in 1996, replanted red grape varietals and restored the old wine cellar. Their maiden Shiraz ... more information

Nederburg Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
It was in 1791 when Philippus Wolvaart acquired Klein Drakenstein farm from the Dutch East India Company and renamed it Nederburg. The ... more information

Nelson’s Creek Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
The Nelson’s bought their first wine farm in Stellenbosch and after saving, bought Nelson’s creek in 1987. Originally named Wittenberg, the ... more information

Perdeberg Winery
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Jan Rossouw was the first farmer in the region to suggest growing their own wine and in 1942 Perdeberg Winery pressed their first grapes ... more information

Nwanedi Wine and Country Manor
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
The Nwanedi Wine and Country Manor is set in the beautiful Berg River valley with stunning views of the Drakenstein mountains and was ... more information

Ridgeback Winery
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Located in Noord Agter Paarl, amongst the Paarl Limietberg Mountains, is the home of Ridgeback Wines. With a boutique farm of 62 hectares ... more information

Simonsvlei Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Named after 17th century Cape Governor, Simon van der Stel, Simonsvlei Wine Estate can be found in the Paarl Valley and Groot Drakenstein ... more information

Under Oaks Wine Farm
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
If you are looking for a wine farm with a warm, personal approach to wine tasting along with a peaceful ambience created by the family who ... more information

Vendōme Wine Estate
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Vendōme wine farm in the Paarl valley is well worth a visit. Grapes grown for wine have been produced since 1692 and the owners of the farm ... more information

Windmeul Winery
Where: Paarl
How much (per person): On Request
Windmeul was named after the windmill built by a Paarl Miller, Mr Blake between 1184 and 1890 and was said to the only windmill in Agter ... more information
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