Cape Town International Airport 50 min
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (31 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Drakenstein Lion Park (21 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Hottentots Holland Mountains (1 hr 4) This 70,000-hectare mountainous nature reserve features hiking, biking, overnight huts & more. La Motte Wine Estate (5 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Haute Cabrière - the home of Pierre Jourdan (13 min) Family-owned winery on an estate founded in 1694, with a tasting room, restaurant & terrace. Afrikaans Language Monument (22 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Babylonstoren (14 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. TOKARA Wine Estate (17 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (19 min) Mountain conservation area with a number of hiking trails & vistas over the Franschhoek Valley. Boschendal Accommodation (13 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Drakenstein Prison (7 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Huguenot Memorial Monument (12 min) Monument to the influence of the Huguenots, who came to the area in the 1600s & 1700s. Huguenot Memorial Museum (12 min) Museum and history Franschhoek Pass (21 min) Well-known scenic drive & mountain pass with lookout points & views of mountains & valleys. |