Cape Town International Airport 30 min
Strand Beach (28 min) Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. TOKARA Wine Estate (14 min) Modern winery on a hilltop with vineyard views, tastings & an art gallery, plus a chic restaurant. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (20 min) Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (8 min) Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens. Vergelegen Wine Estate (30 min) Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. Helderberg Nature Reserve (27 min) The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Boschendal Accommodation (24 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Warwick Wine Estate (17 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Jordan Wine Estate (13 min) Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views. Waterford Wine Estate (14 min) Sophisticated winery in a tranquil setting offering wine-drive safaris & cellars around a courtyard. Babylonstoren (23 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Root 44 Market (12 min) Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. Cheetah Outreach (25 min) Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (20 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Drakenstein Lion Park (24 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. |