Tulbagh, Cape Winelands
Just 80 minutes' drive north of Cape Town, at the northern edge of one of the most beautiful fertile valleys in the country, lies the historical town of Tulbagh. The village nestles in amongst the Winterhoek, Witzenberg and Obiqua Mountains, which surround it on three sides and provide one of the most beautiful settings in the Western Cape.
Proteas and herbs grow wild here and peaches, pears and 70 percent of the country's plums are farmed in the shadow of the mountains. The valley is perhaps best known for its production of some of the country's finest wines. Estate wines such as Twee Jonge Gezellen, Drostdyhof and Theuniskraal originate in the valley known as Het Land van Waveren where wines have been cultivated since 1906. (See Wine Routes).
Extreme day and night temperatures and the mountainous backdrop, which creates a number of different mesoclimates, together with extremely variable soils in the valley, create some notable wines. Interesting for the connoisseur is the valley's unique ‘cold trap' phenomenon - the horseshoe shape of the mountains creates a bowl in which cold night time air lies undisturbed forming a bubble, which is trapped under warming air during the day.
Tulbagh is perfectly placed for day trips to Cape Town, Franschhoek, Paarl, Malmesbury, Stellenbosch, Worcester and Rawsonville as well as the Cape West Coast and, if you plan your trip accordingly, offers some of the best displays of veld flowers between April and October, making local walks and hikes an utter pleasure.
Additional Reading
For more info about Tulbagh see our articles on the SA Travel News Blog: • Tulbagh and its hidden secrets • Sipping organic wine at Waverley Hills
Travellers' Reviews
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Thando (Cape Town)
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If you enjoy exploring the countryside, little town, wine and nature then Tulbagh is a Must-Do town! We stayed in a self catering cottage (Dreamcatcher) which was delightful and we walked absolutely everywhere. There is plenty to do and see!! Lovely little shops to explore - go do a chocolate tasting at moniki's, you can do a few wine tastings and go hiking or horse riding. Just go! You'll love it!
Christine (Cape Town)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Duikersdrift Winelands Country Escape
The guest cottages at Duikersdrift boast spectacular, uninterrupted mountain views while the private patios with fireplace are the perfect place ...
Barn Owl Cabin
Barn Owl Cabin presents an exceptional fusion of nature and luxury, offering the ideal retreat to unwind and rejuvenate. Here, you can take a dee...
Bergsicht Country Cottages
Bergsicht Country Cottages offers comfortable, country chic accommodation on a working farm ideal for romantic stays and family breakaways. Each ...
Bergsicht Outpost Cottages
Bergsicht Outpost Cottages in Tulbagh are air-conditioned and each have an indoor fireplace and outdoor wood-fired hot tub, so you can make the m...
Reflections Perdeberg Cottage
Reflections Perdeberg Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh that is perfect for a romantic getaway. Reflections Guest Farm is nestled in the be...
Reflections Kasteelberg Cottage
Reflections Kasteelberg Cottage is a luxury, two-sleeper, studio cottage offering accommodation in Tulbagh on Reflections Guest Farm. The farm is...
Tulbagh Mountain Manor
Tulbagh Mountain Manor is situated amongst the orchards and vineyards with spectacular views of the valley. All rooms have a bar fridge, tea / c...
Bergsicht Laetitia
Laetitia is a beautifully designed couple's destination with 180-degree views over plum orchardsn. Tailormade for romantic getaways, this picture...
Tulbagh Country Cottages
This fully equipped self-catering unit in Tulbagh sleeps two guests in an open plan living / kitchen area, with an en suite bath and shower room....
Little Acre Luxury Pods
Little Acre Luxury Pods offers charming and unique accommodation with stunning mountain views, situated on the Waverley Hill Organic Wines & Oliv...
Fraaigelegen Farm
Fraaigelegen Farm offers total serenity in three self catering cottages with magnificent views. Choose from our three cottages, Shiraz, Cabernet ...
Oudekloof Guest House
Oudekloof Guest House is located on the Oudekloof Wine Estate and provides accommodation for a total of twenty two guests. The wine estate is set...
Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
Founded in 1859 the Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel is centrally located, walking distance from all Tulbagh amenities. The hotel offers a spaciou...
Bergsicht Lady Red
Bergsicht Lady Red is a self-catering farm cottage offering Tulbagh accommodation, tucked away under the trees. This is the perfect hideaway for ...
Bergsicht African Delight
African Delight offers Tulbagh accommodation on a farm at Bergsicht Country Cottages in a lovely farm setting. This beautiful valley, surrounded ...
Bergsicht Ruby Star
Bergsicht Ruby Star offer Tulbagh accommodation at Bergsicht Country Cottages in a lovely farm setting. This beautiful valley, surrounded by brea...
Manley Wine Lodge
Manley Wine Lodge is located in the history rich area Tulbagh; just over an hour's drive from Cape Town. Manley is an award winning wine farm off...
House 22 Tulbagh Road
House 22, Tulbagh Road is an old railway house that has been newly renovated. Accommodation is offered in a three bedroom house and a one bedroom...
The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives
The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives offers accommodation set against the slopes of the Groot Winterhoek Mountains. This tranquil farming valley is n...
Tulbagh Springsteen Cabins
Springsteen Cabins in Tulbagh provide the perfect escape and will place you into a surreal natural environment, surrounded by pristine fynbos veg...
Eikelaan Farm Cottages
An outing to Eikelaan is viewed as a complete 'break from reality' and a total switch off from the buzz of the city life – great for re charging ...
31 on Witzenberg
31 on Witzenberg is a charming stone cottage nestled on a picturesque farm on the Boointjiesrivier road between Tulbagh and Ceres. The cottage is...
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages are situated just outside the historic town of Tulbagh on the slopes of the Saronsberg Mountains just 120km from Cap...
Victorian Villa
For those who appreciate beautiful things, this delightful house will be sure to impress. The Victorian Villa was built in 1814 in the Cape Dutch...
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin offers self catering accommodation in Wolseley at the foot of the Witzenberg Mountains. The chalet sleeps four guests in two bedro...
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge offers guests spacious accommodation in clean, well-decorated bright and sunny rooms. A large open-plan communal kitchen...
Tortoise Cottage @ Welbedacht
Tortoise Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve offers a tranquil environment, nature walks, an abundance...
Yellowwood House
Yellowwood House is a guest house in Tulbagh, an excellent base for exploring the Cape Winelands and surrounding areas. Tulbagh is a magical dest...
Reflections Winterhoek Cottage
Reflections Winterhoek Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh in a charming studio cottage next to the olive grove and overlooking the Reflectio...
Gum Tree Cottage @ Welbedacht
Gum Tree Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of living, you may let go of al...
Kliphuis on Kleinfontein
The Kliphuis on Kleinfontein is situated on a large dam and against the spectacular Witzenberg mountain range 12km outside the town of Tulbagh. H...
Tulbagh Country Guest House
Tulbagh Country Manor is the jewel in the Quarters crown. Guests enjoy the luxury of Old World charm and experience grand Cape Dutch living, surr...
Wittedrift Manor House
Wittedrift Manor House is an impressive Cape Dutch style house in Tulbagh. From here you are ideally located close to restaurants, shops, museums...
Rijks Wine Estate & Hotel
Spoil yourself. Get out of Town. Set on a working wine farm and surrounded by the Witzenberg and Winterhoek mountains, Rijk's Wine Estate and Ho...
Vindoux Tree Lodge
Vindoux Tree Lodge comfortably sleeps up to 8 people high up amongst the trees. The generous size and facilities make the Tree Lodge a truly spec...
Welbedacht Nature Reserve
Just over an hour's drive from Cape Town, Welbedacht offers a stunning retreat in the country. Fully equipped, self catering cottages tucked away...
The Loft @ Kloofzicht
The Loft is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass, and is about 4km before the T...
Buffalo Drift
Located in the Breede River Valley, Buffalo Drift is situated on Ruigtevlei Farm, near Tulbagh. This working farm on the banks of the lush Berg R...
Orchard Cottage @ Welbedacht
Orchard Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and off...
Pine Cottage @ Welbedacht
Pine Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and offers...
Eagle Cottage @ Welbedacht
Eagle Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and offer...
Bergsicht Southern Belle
Bergsicht Southern Belle is a beautifully designed couple's destination enveloped in a natural pocket of foliage that keeps things nice and priva...
Tarentaal Villa
Nestled in the historic Tulbagh Valley, lies Villa Tarentaal, offering secluded cottages surrounded by large tranquil gardens and exquisite mount...
Bergsicht Angelino
Angelino is a cosy farm cottage at Bergsicht, tailor-made for romantic weekends away. Here you can enjoy Tulbagh accommodation in a lovely farm s...
The Farmhouse @ Kloofzicht
The Farmhouse is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass, and is about 4km before ...
Morgansvlei Country Estate
Morgansvlei Country Estate is a working estate which provides comfortable accommodation in five rooms. The estate has a swimming pool and covered...
Reflections Obiqua House
Reflections Obiqua House is a large, four bedroom house offering accommodation in Tulbagh. The house on Reflections Guest Farm and is perfect for...
Mont Rouge Cottages
Boasting breathtaking mountain views, these self catering riverside cottages in Tulbagh are child friendly, affordable and spacious. Choose betwe...
Reflections Witzenberg Cottage
Reflections Witzenberg Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh in a beautiful, two bedroom cottage. Perfect for small families or a couple of fri...
Tulbagh Mountain Bungalow
Tulbagh Mountain Bungalow is a stunning bungalow offering self-catering in the picturesque Tulbagh Wine Valley and at the foot of the Winterhoek ...
Big Sky Villa
Big Sky Villa offers self catering accommodation in the heart of Tulbagh. The area is well known for its olive farms, wine farms and churches. Th...
Vindoux Guest Farm
This family run retreat is set on a working fruit and wine farm, offering you total relaxation and rejuvenation only 90 minutes from Cape Town. V...
Stone Cottage @ Welbedacht
Stone Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve offers a tranquil environment, nature walks, an abundance of...
Vrolikheid Landgoed
Nestled within the picturesque Tulbagh valley lies Vrolikheid Landgoed, gracefully situated on an operational fruit farm. Our contemporary self-c...
Guinevere Guest Farm
The farm house is only a 1.5 hours' drive from Cape Town and is the ultimate self-catering farm accommodation and venue for a large private group...
Harry's Lakeside Cottage @ Kloofzicht
Harry's Lakeside Cottage is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass. This self-cat...
Aalwyn Farm Cottage
Aalwyn Farm Cottage offers Breede River Valley self catering a 65h working Farm and Game Park. The farm is on the foot of the Witzenberg Mountain...
Victorian Honeymoon Loft
Victorian Honeymoon Loft is situated in the Historic Church Street. Located directly in-front of Tulbagh Country Guest House, and alongside Padda...
Reflections Cedarberg House
Reflections Cedarberg House is a spacious home offering Tulbagh accommodation for a large family or group of friends. The house is situated next ...
Reflections Guest Farm
Reflections Guest Farm is a 70 hectare farm-resort getaway, directly off a tarred road, nestled in the beautiful and historic Tulbagh Valley. Stu...
Things to do in the area
Paddagang Restaurant
In the heart of Tulbagh's historic town, food enthusiasts will delight in this uniquely named restaurant, where traditional Boland cuisine and ex...
Dine at the Tulbagh Hotel
The 4 Star Tulbagh Hotel offers a spacious but cozy dining area and lounge bar. Al fresco dining for those balmy summer evenings, either out on t...
Saronsberg Theatre
Take in a show at the intimate theatre on the second floor of this lovingly restored building, followed by a meal at more than one restaurant wit...
Taste Moniki's famous Belgian chocolates
Moniki's home is Schoonderzicht Farm, a historic farm in the Witzenberg mountains of Tulbagh. Moniki is open for chocolate tastings. Wine and cho...
Wine Tasting at Theuniskraal
In the early 1700's, Theunis Bevernagie settled in a fertile valley guarded by the towering Witzenberg and Winterhoek mountains, and fed by the K...
Oude Kerk Volksmuseum
The Oude Kerk Volksmuseum in Tulbagh is home to three buildings on the historic Church Street. After an earthquake in 1969 it was decided that mo...
Drostdy-Hof Wine Estate
Drostdy-Hof Wine Estate was named after Tulbagh's magistrate's building called, De Oude Drostdy, which is a national monument built in 1804. It w...
Lemberg Wine Estate
Cupped within the bowl of the Great Winterhoek and Witzenberg Mountains, is where you'll find the Lemberg Wine Estate. Winemaker, Janey Muller, e...
Manley Private Cellar
Tulbagh originated as a small white wine producing region. After the earthquake levelled the town and it was rebuilt, Dave Manley Jordan arrived ...
Noteworthy attractions
Huguenot Memorial Museum
The story of the Huguenot Memorial Museum is quite fascinating, and lends the building and its contents a certain charm and intrigue. In the 1700...
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
The 42,000 ha Reserve stretches from Elgin in the south to beyond Villiersdorp in the north, and from the Stellenbosch mountains in the west, eas...
Stellenbosch Wine Route
Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, the Stellenbosch wine route is the oldest in the country and represents over 300 wineries. Because of this it is ...
Wijnland Auto Museum
There are those who live in Cape Town and its surrounds who have not even heard of the Wijnland Auto Museum, one of the most interesting places t...
Paarl Vintners Wine Route
Paarl Vintners has earned its place as the world's first ‘red route' because of its focus on wines such as Roodeberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, port an...
Huguenot Monument
The Huguenot Monument is dedicated to the cultural influences that French Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony after their immigration durin...
Limietberg Nature Reserve
Lying in the Du Toitskloof Mountains close to Paarl, Limietberg Nature Reserve is a beautiful space in which to spend time, particularly if you a...
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
The beautiful Jonkershoek Nature Reserve lies in the Jonkershoek Valley just above Stellenbosch. Surrounded by the magnificent Jonkershoek Mounta...
Paarl Golf Club
The course is laid out over an indulgent 140 hectares and the 27 holes have been grouped into the Berg River, Paarl and Boschenmeer “Nines.” The ...
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