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Cape Town International Airport 45 min
Drakenstein Lion Park (21 min)
Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests.
Boschendal Accommodation (10 min)
Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views.
TOKARA Wine Estate (3 min)
Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant.
Huguenot Memorial Monument (22 min)
Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s.
Babylonstoren (14 min)
Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (29 min)
Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (18 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 14)
This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more.
Helderberg Nature Reserve (38 min)
The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center.
Afrikaans Language Monument (22 min)
Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views.
Vergelegen Wine Estate (41 min)
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant.
Jonkershoekberge (17 min)
Drakenstein Prison (20 min)
A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela.
Warwick Wine Estate (20 min)
Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard.
La Motte Wine Estate (15 min)
Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum.