Tulbagh Places of Interest
Attractions IN Tulbagh
Museums
De Oude Drostdy
Definitely high on the list of ‘must visits’ when in Tulbagh, De Oude Drostdy is a typical Cape Dutch style home built in 1804 just outside the town. It served originally as the seat of the magistrate of Tulbagh, and today is a national monument and ...
Mountain Passes
Nuwekloof Pass
The Nuwekloof Pass connects the town of Tulbagh with Riebeek-Kasteel and Wellington. Historically it has been called the Oudekloof, Tulbaghkloof and Nieuwekloof Pass (a version it should possibly re-adopt to prevent confusion with the other Nuwekloof, a ...
Wine Estates
Tulbagh Wine Estates
The wineries of Tulbagh range from intimate homely cellars that produce honest wines to boutique estates known for their award-winning labels. Twee Jongen Gezellen is known for being the first night harvesting estate in the country. Soon afterwards, a ...
Wine Routes
Tulbagh Wine Route
Only 80 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, the Tulbagh Valley lies surrounded on three sides by mountains – in the west, the Obiqua Mountains, to the north the Winterhoek Mountains and to the east, the Witzenberg Mountain range. Cool, south-easterly winds ...
Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes
Witzenberg Valley
The Witzenberg Valley is a huge basin lying in amongst four mountain ranges. To the west is the Nuwekloof Pass and the valleys stretching from Tulbagh to Wolseley, including Ceres and the area up the Gydo, Theronsberg and ...
Attractions AROUND Tulbagh
Mountain Passes
Bainskloof Pass
One of a series of passes that cut through the mountain that seal Cape Town and its surrounds from the interior, Bainskloof Pass is also one of the Western Cape's most scenic routes. To drive its bends and turns brings one right up against the Limietberg ...
Nature Reserves
Bartholomeus Klip Renosterveld Reserve
On Bartholomeus Klip's grassy plains you will find wild animals in one of the last spaces, so close to a city, that still allows for game to freely graze as they might have done years ago. The quagga breeding programme brings together pairs of zebra that ...
Wine Routes
Breedekloof Wine Route
The youngest wine route in South Africa and just 90 km outside of Cape Town, the Breedekloof wine route lies in the Breede River Valley, which stretches from Gouda in the west, McGregor in the south, Montagu in the east and the Tankwa-Karoo National Park ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Gouda Wind Farm
The Gouda wind farm, the largest wind farm in the Western Cape, lies 115 km north east of Cape Town. Its 46 three-MW turbines joined the grid in September 2015, the first wind farm in the country to use concrete towers instead of the usual steel ...
Nature Reserves
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 35 kilometres outside of Ceres on the farm Erfdeel – a working fruit, vegetable and protea farm, just two hours' from Cape Town. Summer days are glorious, whilst there is almost a guarantee of snow in winter because of the altitude ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Route 62
Route 62 is modeled after the iconic US Route 66, made famous by the late, great Nat King Cole in the song of the mid 20th century. Travelers headed for the Garden Route will find that Route 62 offers a better alternative to the dull N2 motorway between ...
Miscellaneous
Tweede Tol
Tweede Tol is a Cape Nature camping and picnic site 16 kilometres from Wellington up the Bainskloof Pass, in the Limietberg Nature Reserve - a huge 102 000 hectare mountain, wildlife and fynbos reserve in the mountains. Tweede Tol (second toll) is one of ...
Nature Reserves
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilometres south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. Given the name of the nature reserve - Vrolijkheid means ...
... and a little further afield
National Monuments
Afrikaanse Taal Monument
Known simply as the Taal monument or Afrikaans language monument, the most famous Afrikaans icon, die Afrikaanse Taalmonument, sits on Paarl rock, erected in 1975 to commemorate the semi centenary of Afrikaans as an official language, separate from ...
Museums
Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (Language Museum)
The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (language museum) in Paarl, set on the banks of the Berg River, and roughly 50 kilometres north east of Cape Town, is at once associated with the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, and a dedication to the Afrikaans language. The Afrikaans ...
Nature Reserves
Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve
Just outside Stellenbosch, lying in the beautiful Jonkershoek Valley, is Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve. It is a particularly scenic nature reserve set on the Eerste River with the Stellenbosch Mountain in the background and SAFCOL plantations and ...
Landmarks / Museums
Boekenhoutskloof House
Boekenhoutskloof wine estate produces a couple of well-known wines - The Wolftrap, Porcupine Ridge and The Chocolate Block. It lies in the farthest corner of the Franschhoek valley. The farm has been here since 1776 ...
Wine Estates
Bottelary Hills Wine Estates
Nestled amidst the idyllic beauty of the Cape Winelands is the Bottelary Hills region, home to a number of acclaimed wine farms as well as to the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy. This area (including Stellenbosch) was founded by explorer Simon ...
Museums
Burgerhuis Museum
The Burgerhuis, a cultural museum in Stellenbosch, is one of a group of historical buildings that surround the village green, also know as the Braak. Stellenbosch’s village green was laid out as early as 1703 as a parade ground that today lies at the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Miscellaneous
Butterfly World
Butterfly World, the largest butterfly park in South Africa, lies at the cross roads of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington, just off the N1 at exit 47, near a little village known as Klapmuts. A visit to Butterfly World is a stop that takes little ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Cape Town Film Studios
Cape Town Film Studios lie on the edge of Cape Town, just off the N2 where it meets Baden Powell Drive. Almost everyone in Cape Town knows the studio because of the two pirate ships alongside the N2. There is reportedly a beach-side village ...
Nature Reserves
Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Lying within the Western Cape's Cape Floral Kingdom, the 322 030 hectare Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) lies roughly 40 km east of Cape Town. It was officially registered by UNESCO in September 2007. The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve is ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Champion Trees
It is difficult to believe, when you first stroll down the predominantly oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch, that not every tree is a champion tree. There are so many of them and they tower above you, obviously decades old ...
Tulbagh as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Du Toitskloof, Franschhoek, Gouda, Groot Drakenstein, Klapmuts, Paarl, Pniel, Simondium, Stellenbosch, Wellington
Staying Overnight
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...
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...
Dreamcatcher
The Dreamcatcher in Tulbagh offers Luxurious self catering or bed & breakfast accommodation in Tulbagh which offers visitors a tranquil stay, awa...
Rijks Wine Estate & Hotel
Rijks Wine Estate & Hotel offers accommodation in Tulbagh. Set in the vineyards, the establishment is all about food, wine and relaxing with a fr...
Cape Dutch Quarters
The Cape Dutch Quarters is situated in the middle of old Tulbagh village, and nestled between two museums. The old Cape Dutch road of Church Stre...
Tulbagh Hotel
Founded in 1859 the Tulbagh Hotel is centrally located, walking distance from all Tulbagh amenities. The hotel offers a spacious but cozy dining ...
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...
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...
Bella Vista Cottage
Bella Vista Cottage is a comfortable cottage offering self catering accommodation for families or groups looking for a bit of peace and tranquili...
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...
Mont Rouge Cottages
Boasting breathtaking mountain views, these self catering riverside cottages in Tulbagh are child friendly, affordable and spacious. Choose betwe...
Morgansvlei Country Estate
Morgansvlei Country Estate is a working wine estate which provides comfortable accommodation in five rooms. The estate has a swimming pool and co...
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...
Bain's Barn
Bairn's Barn offers guests a romantic self-catering cottage in historic Church Street in Tulbagh. Its Cape Dutch architecture features a thatched...
Fraaigelegen Farm
Fraaigelegen Farm offers total serenity in three self catering cottages with magnificent views. Choose from our three cottages, Shiraz, Cabernet ...
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...
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...
African Tulip Guesthouse
African Tulip Guesthouse is set in a beautiful garden teeming with bird life and offering stunning mountain views. Within walking distance of the...
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...
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...
Essere Lodge Guest House
Essere Lodge Guest House is set in 44 acres of woods and surrounded by mountains. Each one of the rooms has tea / coffee making facilities and a ...
The Wagon Shed
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....
The Witzenberg Country Inn
The Witzenberg Country Inn is a charming guest house, previously an hotel, that has been converted to provide outstanding bed and breakfast accom...
Raptor Rise
Raptor Rise offers a selection of self-catering accommodation just 6kms from Tulbagh in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Positioned at the foot o...
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...
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 ...
Oude Compagnies Post
Oude Compagnies Post is located 7.4km outside the historic town of Tulbagh and offers self catering accommodation in cozy thatched cottages. Oude...
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...
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge offers guests spacious accommodation in clean, well-decorated bright and sunny rooms. A large open-plan communal kitchen...
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...
Orchards Guest Farm
If you are looking for an escape from the stresses of life, relax in the countryside in your own private house tucked away between the apricot an...
La Bruyere Farm
La Bruyere is beautifully situated against the Witzenberg mountain range, approximately 9 km from Tulbagh. La Bruyere Farm offers 2 fully equippe...
Alfa Apartments
Clean, comfortable, spacious, owner managed apartments in Tulbagh. We can accommodate a maximum of nine people in two separate units and do our b...
The Jackson's
Located just outside Tulbagh, The Jackson’s is the perfect family getaway. The rural setting is ideal for kids and there is a swimming pool for g...
Villa Tarentaal
Villa Tarentaal is named after the guinea fowl that run freely in our secluded gardens. The Villa is a combination of historic Cape Dutch archite...
The Stables Cottage
The cottage sleeps three adults and one child and has one bedroom with a double bed. There is a sleeper couch in the lounge for a third adult and...
Wild Olive Farm
Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Witzenburg mountain range of the Tulbagh Valley lies Wild Olive Farm. On this working wine and olive fa...
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