Saxenburg Winery

• Property TypeApartments
• Guests10
• Rooms/Units3
• Minimum Stay1-2 Nights

Saxenburg Winery is a property for self catering in Stellenbosch for tourists visiting the Cape Winelands region.

About Saxenburg Winery

When entering Saxenburg Wine Estate, it feels like a stepping stone into a different world. One is transported into the African bush, surrounded by the ancient habitat of Africa, varying from zebras, tri-colored springbuck, wildebeest to ostriches, just to mention a few. The African fever will arise in every individual, when they see the sheer beauty of these magnificent creatures, undisturbed and enjoying their grazing.

Following the road you will arrive at the car park, a little path shall guide you to the tasting room. You and your guests shall be greeted by some of South Africa’s most renowned, well rounded, smooth, fruity and mouth-watering wines. Heaven has never been so close to touch! Surrounded by the gardens of Eden overlooking not just Table Mountain but also the indescribable might of the two oceans; the Atlantic and the Indian.

Interesting facts about Saxenburg

• The Estate occupies 200ha and 90ha is under vineyards
• The homestead was built in 1701 by the first owner Joachim Sax
• Saxenburg produces 80% red wine and 20% white wine
• Up to 60% of production is Shiraz

Self catering accommodation

Relax and experience nature, calmness and tranquility. Our Cape Dutch style apartments are so idyllic and situated only 25 minutes drive from Cape Town, 10 minutes from Stellenbosch and only 15 minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport and it is in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

The apartment houses are located in a security complex with 24 hour security and parking. All apartments are self-catering with barbeque facilities and communal swimming pool.

Please see the individual unit descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Tasting Room

Come and discover wines which been created by Nature and crafted by our Cellar Master, Nico Van der Merwe to produce that special quality that can be tasted in each of our award winning wines. Saxenburg wines are bases on a simple philosophy “a wine signifies a place, what the French called torroir. The better the place is known and understood the better the wine”.

The tasting room has a warm and homely imbues which is the perfect place for family and friends to meet for a wine tasting or just to enjoy a glass of our award winning wine. We go out of our way to accommodate tour groups and private individuals. You can also browse the fine selection of gifts, including a variety of Guinea Fowl Souvenirs.