Cape Town International Airport 33 min
Strand Beach (29 min) Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Jordan Wine Estate (15 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. Drakenstein Lion Park (25 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Root 44 Market (13 min) Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. Cheetah Outreach (26 min) Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Waterford Wine Estate (16 min) Sophisticated winery in a tranquil setting offering wine-drive safaris & cellars around a courtyard. Helderberg Nature Reserve (29 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Boschendal Accommodation (26 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Vergelegen Wine Estate (32 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (21 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (9 min) Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (22 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. Babylonstoren (25 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Warwick Wine Estate (18 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. |