Cape Town International Airport 35 min
Drakenstein Prison (23 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Babylonstoren (12 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Muratie Wine Estate (16 min) Wine tastings offered at a 17th-century farm with a gourmet restaurant & quaint guest cottage. Warwick Wine Estate (12 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Giraffe House (13 min) Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (6 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Fairview Wine and Cheese (10 min) Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant. Nederburg Wines (20 min) Contemporary winery offering cellar tours & tastings of its vintages, plus a bistro with a patio. TOKARA Wine Estate (25 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Backsberg Wine Estate (13 min) Winery, wine, and wine tasting Drakenstein Lion Park (11 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Afrikaans Language Monument (15 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Bugz Playpark (15 min) Children’s amusement park with indoor & outdoor rides, slides, sandpits & play structures. Boschendal Accommodation (22 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Delheim Wine Estate (18 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. |