Where? Riebeek West
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 1872 when Daniël Francois Malan took over the farm which was used to ...
Where? Riebeek West
Start: Pulpit Rock Winery, north of Riebeek West on the R311
Finish: back where you started
Duration: 2, 3 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you can get your permit from the Riebeek Valley Tourism on the ...
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 rented ...
Where? Hermon
Morning game drives are available in the 10 000 acre Bartholomeus Klip Hermon Private Nature Reserve.
There are many animals here, easily seen in the low fynbos or on the grassy plains, but the most ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Start: stile to the north of the memorial on Bothmanskloof Pass
Finish: back where you started
Duration: 2, 3 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you should have permission from Meerhof farm to do this ...
Where? Riebeek West
In 1918 Grandpa Brink was offered a job as winemaker of Groot Constantia which he declined as wasn’t the right time and the family longed to make their own wine. His son, Ernst, was one of the largest pig ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
This quaint wine farm can be found deep within the Swartland. It rests on the slopes of the Kasteelberg with a glimpse of the iconic Table Mountain in the distance.
This farm can only be found off the ...
Where? Riebeek West
This market might be on Short Street but its by no means short on stalls, atmosphere or fun!
The Short Street Market takes place on the last Saturday of every month and has a wide variety of stalls selling ...
Where? Riebeek West
This is a true Village market offering handmade and home grown crafts and foods. Baskets leave laden with a multitude of delicious goodies to eat and talented crafters and local artists with unique handmade ...
Where? Porterville
Just 130 kilometres north of Cape Town, in the heart of the pretty little town of Porterville, is the hub of beer-loving activity - Indie Ale Craft Brewery. This micro-brewery celebrates the art of ...
Where? Malmesbury
The winemaker of Babylon’s Peak Private Cellar is Stephan Basson. The cellar is built on the farm, Nooitgedacht, which the Bassons have owned for four generations. The winery gets its name from the high ...
Where? Malmesbury
The tale of Annex Kloof Wines began when Mattys Basson first planted vineyards in 1907 and began producing wine in 1910. Hugo Bassoon followed in his great-grandfather’s footsteps and also made wine from ...
Where? Malmesbury
Fynbos Estate produces about 200 tons of grapes each year, half of which are sent to Swartland Winery. The rest is used to craft small quantities of hand-crafted wines under the Dragonridge label. The name ...
Where? Darling
Darling Brew is a microbrewery that combines award-winning beers with a commitment to conservation. This microbrewery was established in 2010 and has earned acclaim for its craft beers; the success of which is ...
Where? Porterville
The Heuningberg 4x4 trail is around 18km along a farm running between Porterville, Moorreesburg and Gouda.
This big but thrilling adventure gives you the opportunity to experience rock, sand and water, and ...
Where? Riebeek West
Start: Pulpit Rock Winery, north of Riebeek West on the R311
Finish: back where you started
Duration: 2, 3 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you can get your permit from the Riebeek Valley Tourism on the ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Bar Bar Black Sheep Restaurant, Riebeek Kasteel is an easy 45min drive North West from Cape Town on the N7. Rustic, slow-cooked country fare with fresh seasonal ingredients, such as Courgettes freshly picked ...
Where? Piketberg
Piketberg is a small town perched amongst wheat farms and fruit orchards, beneath the watchful eye of the Piketberg Mountains. It is in this atmosphere of history and charm that the Piketberg Museum was ...
Where? Riebeek West
In 1918 Grandpa Brink was offered a job as winemaker of Groot Constantia which he declined as wasn’t the right time and the family longed to make their own wine. His son, Ernst, was one of the largest pig ...
Where? Malmesbury
After you've visited the Annex Kloof Wine Estate (booking is required) you can stop off and buy yourself some tasty treats at the padstal (farmstall).
This padstal was opened by Miwette Basson, Hugo (of ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Café Felix is a popular restaurant in the picturesque Riebeek Valley. The original food concept was based on the popular Olympia Café & Deli in Kalkbay, which involves a blackboard menu that changes ...
Where? Riebeek West
This is a true Village market offering handmade and home grown crafts and foods. Baskets leave laden with a multitude of delicious goodies to eat and talented crafters and local artists with unique handmade ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
This quaint wine farm can be found deep within the Swartland. It rests on the slopes of the Kasteelberg with a glimpse of the iconic Table Mountain in the distance.
This farm can only be found off the ...
Where? Porterville
Start: Cape Nature's wilderness area near Porterville
Finish: in the reserve
Duration: 1 hour – 6 hours
Fitness: easy to challenging
Our tip: hike in groups and make sure you have a map of the area with ...