Cape Town and the Western Cape
Things To Do in Stellenbosch

Do a Private Wine Tour
Where: Somerset West
How much (per person): On Request
You will be personally escorted on your exclusive wine tour by Richard Hilton, a Cape wine producer (Pax ‘Verbatim’ Vineyards) and lover of ... more information

African Dining Experience at Moyo
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Moyo is the Swahili word for soul and a dining experience at Moyo is African soulful experience. A fantastic venue for an African ... more information

Bubbly and Sweet Treats
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
'Remember gentlemen, it's not just France we are fighting for, it's Champagne!' ~ Winston Churchill, WWI . Imagine what Winston ... more information

Cheetah Outreach at Spier
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Visit the Cheetah Outreach facility and experience the excitement of a personal encounter with hand raised ambassador cheetahs. (Don't ... 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

Dorp Straat Galery
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Die Dorpstraat Galery is situated in the historic Dorp Street in Stellenbosch. Dorp Street was earlier referred to as “the wagon road to ... more information

Eagle Encounters at Spier
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Founded in December 2001 by Hank and Tracy Chalmers, Eagle Encounters is a bird of prey rehabilitation, education, conservation and ... more information

Fly-fishing at Jonkershoek
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R101 to R200
Nestled high in the picturesque Jonkershoek valley and protected from the Cape's howling winds the flyfishery dams offer superb flyfishing ... more information

Horse Ride through Spier Vineyards
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R201 to R500
Anyone fluent in 'Horse' would most certainly is able to confirm from a quick eavesdropping of the stables at the wine farm of Spier that ... more information

"Boerebraai" at Middelvlei Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
An integral part of South African culture is to cook outdoors. Having a braai or making potjie has evolved into an unique South African ... more information

Koffieklets Coffee House
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Come and have a mug of "Boeretroos" coffee and "Beskuit" with us. Maybe also try some of our famous sweets like Koesister and Melktert, ... more information

Learn about Wines on a Wine Walk
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Get to know the story of the South African wine industry by booking yourself on a Walking Wine Tour in the Stellenbosch Wine Region. ... more information

Local is Lekker at Lucky Store
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Set amongst the authentic life of a previously disdvantaged Stellenbosch community, a family team (including a winemaker and a chef of ... more information

Middelvlei Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
On the outskirts of Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's most picturesque towns and hub of the Cape's wine industry, a winding cobblestone ... more information

Partake in an African Cooking Safari
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
South Africa is a melting pot of cultures burning on a flame of new found democracy. Take a few steps on a culinary journey that fed the ... more information

Prince Albert Scenic Flight from Stellenbosch
Where: Prince Albert
How much (per person): On Request
We depart at seven o’clock after coffee and rusks served at the hangar, overlooking Stellenbosch and the surrounding mountains. Weather ... more information

Ready. Aim. Fire
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R501 to R1000
Earmuffs, aim, squeeze the trigger, smoke... beginners are welcome to shoot the breeze while experienced shooters are welcome to put big ... more information

Rupert Museum
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Rupert Museum showcases the unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. Located in the historical town of Stellenbosch, ... more information

Scenic Flight over the Cape Winelands
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
We are based in Stellenbosch and operate from Stellenbosch airfield, which boasts one of the most scenic runways in South Africa. We offer ... more information

Spier Wine Centre & Shop
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
The Wine Centre is housed in an original Dutch gabled barn dating back to 1750 and it’s where wines from over 175 local wine estates, ... more information

Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free
The Stellenbosch Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanic garden in South Africa. The Garden is beautifully maintained and ... more information

Strawberry Safari
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Strawberry fields and scarecrows aplenty await pickers in the Cape summer season. Warm weather and leisurely fruit picking makes for a fun ... more information

Sutherland Star Gazing Trip
Where: Sutherland - depart Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
We depart late afternoon directly to Sutherland passing over the mountainous landscape turning into the flat Karoo once past Matroosberg. ... more information

Taste Reserve Wines at Waterford Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R101 to R200
Vintage wines are rare in availability and even more rarely available by glass. The rarest opportunity of tasting a selection of vintage ... more information

Tea at Hillcrest Berry Orchards
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
On a beautiful, crisp, clear and sunny Western Cape winters day there is nothing better than sitting outside for a meal while enjoying a ... more information

The Craft Market at Spier
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
The craft market at Spier is a must-see, showcasing top-quality contemporary and traditional artworks by South African crafters. ... more information

The Giraffe House
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre is privately owned and situated on 15 Hectares of land between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. ... more information

Toy and Miniature Museum
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Toy and Miniature Museum in Stellenbosch houses a collection of 1:12 scale miniatures, room boxes, miniature houses, antique dolls, ... more information

Verena Wine Experience
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Have you experienced South Africa’s oldest wine route through the eyes and taste buds of a winemaker? The Stellenbosch district forms ... more information

Wine Tasting by Bicycle
Where: Stellenbosch / Start in Cape Town
How much (per person): R201 to R500
Push pedal through the vineyards in a scenic outdoor experience educating you on the local wine and landscape. This 'slow tourism' caters ... 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 Oom Samie Se Winkel
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Oom Samie Se Winkel (Uncle Samie's Store) is an institution in Stellenbosch and a recommended stop on any visitors agenda. Continuing the ... 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

Wine & Biltong Tasting
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
'Bil' means buttocks and 'tong' means strip in Dutch, together they term strips of lean buttocks meat which is salted, air-dried/sun-dried ... more information

Wine and Chocolate at Waterford Estates
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
A day in the country side can sooth most symptoms of stress. A glass of wine can dissolve most moments of misfortune. A mouthful of ... more information

Wine and Nuts
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R1 to R100
A little nuts, nuts about wine or nut sure - the 'Nuts about Wine' tasting offered at Stellenbosch Hills Wine Estate will pair your nutty ... more information

Visit the Stellenbosch Art Gallery
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Pay a visit to the Stellenbosch Art Gallery in picturesque Stellenbosch where an extensive selection of paintings, sculpture, handmade ... more information

Stellenbosch Wine Bus
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): R501 to R1000
A half day tour on the Stellenbosch Wine Bus leaves from Beau Joubert Winery which is a 350 year old winery and moves onto De Morgenzon. At ... more information

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
Old school favourites meet the new school lifestyle on a paved courtyard in a modern Stellenbosch development which is easily mistaken for ... more information

Babylonstoren Gardens
Where: Groot Drakenstein
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Visit the Babylonstoren in Groot Drakenstein. This beautiful Cape garden was inspired by the 17th century gardens of the Dutch East India ... more information

Slaley Farm Market
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): Free to Browse
On the last Sunday of every month, the Slaley Farm Market showcases more than 30+ choice producers. Products include fresh produce, freshly ... 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

Moederkerk, Stellenbosch
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
A visit to Stellenbosch would be somewhat incomplete without a trip to the Moederkerk which is in the top end of the town. Moederkerk means ... more information

Wine Tasting at Saxenburg Winery
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Come and discover wines which been created by Nature and crafted by our Cellar Master, Nico Van der Merwe to produce that special quality ... more information

Bellevue Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
The farm was first acquired by Christoffel Groenewald in 1701, but its name was only changed in 1851 to Bellevue. The Morkel family have ... more information

Beyerskloof Wine Farm
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
This farm was originally named Nooitgedacht and when Beyers Truter bought the farm, he became the sixth generation of Beyers to farm this ... more information

Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
If you’re a lover of golf and wine, I can’t imagine why you’d venture any further than Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate in Bottelary Valley. ... more information

Dormershire Wine Estate
Where: Kruils River
How much (per person): On Request
This boutique wine estate is said to have been named after the previous owner’s wife and daughters. He shortened the names Doris, Merle and ... more information

Fort Simon Wine Estate
Where: Kuils River
How much (per person): On Request
This estate in the slopes of the Bottelary Hills has 61 hectares under vineyards, experiences much-needed sea breezes and is quite ... more information

Koelenhof Winery
Where: Stellenbosch
How much (per person): On Request
Koelenhof Winery started as a family run estate in 1941 in north Stellenbosch and first begun bottling wine in 1974. They were the first ... more information
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