Cape Town International Airport 31 min
Giraffe House (7 min) Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk. Delheim Wine Estate (18 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. Afrikaans Language Monument (20 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Bugz Playpark (11 min) Children’s amusement park with indoor & outdoor rides, slides, sandpits & play structures. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (11 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Boschendal Accommodation (26 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Meerendal Wine Estate (30 min) Winery in operation since 1714 producing cool-climate varietals, with a tasting room & restaurants. Jordan Wine Estate (34 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (23 min) Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens. Babylonstoren (15 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Drakenstein Prison (27 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. TOKARA Wine Estate (24 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Drakenstein Lion Park (14 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Warwick Wine Estate (13 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Fairview Wine and Cheese (18 min) Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant. |