Old Nectar Gardens
Where? Stellenbosch
Old Nectar’s famous gardens in Stellenbosch are spectacular for the variety of trees, the abundance of colours, and the sheer tranquillity that infuses every part of them to create a verdant escape from the ...
Franschhoek Walking Tours
Where? Franschhoek
Strolling the quaint streets of Franschhoek, exploring its little bookshops and chocolatiers, and meandering from one historical attraction to the next is a delight. Walking gives you the opportunity to keep a ...
Suzie's Coffee Shop
Where? Kuils River
Just 30 minutes outside the heart of Cape Town is the pretty little town of Kuils River. Watched over by the scenic Bottelary Mountains, this quaint town combines the charm of a rural setting with the beauty ...
Franschhoek Mountain Bike Tours
Where? Franschhoek
Franschhoek has, rightfully, been dubbed the culinary heart of South Africa. Visitors to this gorgeous little Western Cape town are spoilt for choice when it comes to the variety of things to taste. But, the ...
Things I Love
Where? Tulbagh
Located in the tranquil village of Tulbagh, with access from both the historical Church Street and van der Stel Street, you will find a deli with difference, a wine shop representing most of the local wines, a ...
Bottelary Hills MTB Trail
Where? Stellenbosch
Where: Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy, outside Stellenbosch
Level: easy; children are welcome
Type of route: four routes, 6.3km – 18.5km; 76 km worth of trails
Best: any time of year, but summer ...
The 'Chocolate Experience' in Franschhoek
Where? Franschhoek
‘The Chocolate Experience’ is a half hour programme held regulary at Huguenot Fine Chocolates in Franschhoek.
The half hour programme outlines the story of chocolate, includes a chocolate tasting and a ...
Visit the Stellenbosch Art Gallery
Where? Stellenbosch
Pay a visit to the Stellenbosch Art Gallery in picturesque Stellenbosch where an extensive selection of paintings, sculpture, handmade glass and ceramics by selected Western Cape artists are on offer to the ...
Bernheim Wines
Where? Paarl
Bernheim Wines (also known as the House of J.H. Pacas) is a producer of red wines from two farms in the Paarl region. They are known for their good quality wines. Their vineyards consist of approximately 50 ...
Sylvanvale Vineyards
Where? Stellenbosch
Grapes have been grown on this property since the 1960’s and to this day, harbours some of the best vineyards in the region. These vineyards surround the historic hotel called the Devon Valley Hotel which was ...
Schalkenbosch Wines
Where? Tulbagh
Once on Schalkenbosch Estate, you will find a lot more than just fine wines. This working farm of 2500 hectares produces grain, apricots, plums and 40 ha of grapes for wine production. There’s a race horse ...
Boekenhoutskloof Wine Estate
Where? Franschhoek
One of the oldest farms in the foothills of Franschhoek is Boekenhoutskloof, founded in 1776 and means ‘ravine of the Boekenhout’. Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree and the figurehead of this farm is ...
William Everson Wines
Where? Paarl
The handcrafted wines of William Everson are made using established and traditional method of garagistes. This means that they are made in limited quantities with small barrel selections and extra special care ...
Saam Mountain Vineyards
Where? Paarl
Saam Mountain Vineyards is a collective of forty South African growers with low producing vineyards all within the Paarl region until the Durbanville Hills. The Afrikaans word ‘saam’ means together and ...
The Spa at Le Franchhoek
Where? Franschhoek
After your morning’s hike or a game of tennis, a horse-ride or a swim, you may wish to head for the Camelot Spa at Le Franschhoek, bathed as it is in the valley’s mystical light, where complete serenity and ...