Cape Town International Airport 35 min
Strand Beach (27 min) Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Drakenstein Lion Park (24 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Root 44 Market (10 min) Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. TOKARA Wine Estate (10 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Jonkershoekberge (25 min) Vergelegen Wine Estate (29 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Helderberg Nature Reserve (26 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Jordan Wine Estate (18 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. Boschendal Accommodation (20 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Waterford Wine Estate (13 min) Sophisticated winery in a tranquil setting offering wine-drive safaris & cellars around a courtyard. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 9) This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (7 min) Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens. Warwick Wine Estate (17 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Babylonstoren (23 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (15 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. |