Cape Town International Airport 35 min
Drakenstein Lion Park (9 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. Giraffe House (12 min) Native wildlife education center with interactive encounters, a play area & a refreshment kiosk. Backsberg Wine Estate (10 min) Winery, wine, and wine tasting Boschendal Accommodation (19 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (6 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Jordan Wine Estate (28 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. Babylonstoren (9 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. Warwick Wine Estate (4 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Drakenstein Prison (23 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Fairview Wine and Cheese (13 min) Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (24 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Afrikaans Language Monument (16 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. La Motte Wine Estate (22 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Delheim Wine Estate (10 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. |