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? 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? 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? 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? Malmesbury
Nassau Winery is one of the wineries situated south of Malmesbury, the main business centre of the Swartland. It lies on the Lambrecht’s family farm just off Klipheuwel Road.
Wine was first produced on ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Up against the slopes of Kasteelberg in the arms of the Riebeek Valley is Riebeek Cellar. With a Mediterranean typical of the Western Coast and fertile soil of the valley, it could only mean that the grapes ...
Where? Malmesbury
Lammershoek means ‘lamb’s corner’ and is said to owe its name to the sheep and their lambs who sought safety and shelter in the forests around the farm when they felt threatened by the ‘lammervanger’ otherwise ...
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
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? 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? Darling
It is virtually a sacrilege, if anywhere in the vicinity of Darling (and why wouldn’t you visit the pretty, quaint little town with its many attractions just an hour’s drive from Cape Town on the R27?), not to ...
Where? Malmesbury
Franki's Vineyards were first established in 2004 and their wines bottled in 2007. Nestled between Malmesbury and Darling, the views from the farm pan over miles of vineyards, Riebeeck Kasteel and the Ceres ...
Where? Darling
The Mantis Trading Store recently opened its doors in Darling. We specialise in antiques, quilts, art and pottery. The shop is ideally situated in an old house next to the police station in 3 Station Street, ...
Where? Piketberg
When travelling along the N7, why not stop off the Winkelshoek Wine Cellar. You’ll recognise it by its thatch-roof and know that you’re in the Swartland. It’s at the northern entrance to Piketberg and nestled ...
Where? Riebeek Kasteel
Energy and enthusiasm, purpose and vision. The Du Toits of Kloovenburg have these - by the barrelful. Enough to achieve the high standards they have set for their wines - and enough to maintain a proud family ...
Where? Porterville
On the slopes of the magnificent Olifants River Mountain Range, on the West Coast of South Africa, is the pretty little town of Porterville. This historical, small town is home to Koppikofi Restaurant, which ...