Cape Town International Airport 46 min
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (29 min) Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley. Afrikaans Language Monument (22 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Drakenstein Lion Park (21 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (19 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Jonkershoekberge (17 min) Helderberg Nature Reserve (38 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. TOKARA Wine Estate (4 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. La Motte Wine Estate (15 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Babylonstoren (14 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Huguenot Memorial Monument (23 min) Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Warwick Wine Estate (21 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Drakenstein Prison (20 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Vergelegen Wine Estate (41 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 14) This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. Boschendal Accommodation (10 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. |