| the luxe, contemporary lodges offer complimentary wi-fi, minibars and flat-screen tvs. all feature kitchens, living rooms and terraces, as well as private heated pools; 1 also has a fireplace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on a lush wine estate with mountain views, this upscale resort occupies a cluster of lodges, and is 7 km from the stellenbosch university botanical garden and 12 km from the assegaaibosch nature reserve. other amenities include a wine-tasting lounge, a fitness centre, and a spa with an infinity pool. breakfast, valet service and an area shuttle are complimentary. there are also 2 gourmet restaurants serving produce from the on-site gardens
Cape Town International Airport 44 min
Vergelegen Wine Estate (39 min)
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Drakenstein Lion Park (23 min)
Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (16 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Boschendal Accommodation (12 min)
Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 16)
This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Huguenot Memorial Monument (25 min)
Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Jonkershoekberge (17 min) Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (22 min)
Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Helderberg Nature Reserve (36 min)
The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. TOKARA Wine Estate (10 min)
Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Afrikaans Language Monument (24 min)
Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Warwick Wine Estate (18 min)
Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Delheim Wine Estate (19 min)
Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. La Motte Wine Estate (18 min)
Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Babylonstoren (17 min)
Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. | 
