Cape Town International Airport 49 min
Huguenot Memorial Monument (28 min) Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Franschhoek Pass (37 min) Well-known scenic drive & mountain pass with lookout points & views of mountains & valleys. Helderberg Nature Reserve (42 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Boschendal Accommodation (15 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Drakenstein Prison (26 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. TOKARA Wine Estate (7 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Vergelegen Wine Estate (45 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Babylonstoren (20 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. La Motte Wine Estate (21 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (22 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Afrikaans Language Monument (27 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (34 min) Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley. Jonkershoekberge (11 min) Drakenstein Lion Park (27 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 19) This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. |