Cape Town International Airport 37 min
Boschendal Accommodation (21 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (7 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. TOKARA Wine Estate (16 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Jordan Wine Estate (27 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. La Motte Wine Estate (23 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Drakenstein Prison (25 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Delheim Wine Estate (9 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. Drakenstein Lion Park (11 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Fairview Wine and Cheese (14 min) Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant. Afrikaans Language Monument (17 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Giraffe House (11 min) Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk. Babylonstoren (10 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (23 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (15 min) Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens. Warwick Wine Estate (18 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. |