Cape Town International Airport 44 min
Drakenstein Prison (18 min) A statue outside this low-security prison commemorates former inmate & president Nelson Mandela. Babylonstoren (17 min) Serene quarters, some with hot tubs, in an elegant hotel with dining, a spa & an outdoor pool. Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary (7 min) Afrikaans Language Monument (16 min) Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views. Warwick Wine Estate (22 min) Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard. Nederburg Wines (8 min) Contemporary winery offering cellar tours & tastings of its vintages, plus a bistro with a patio. Delheim Wine Estate (28 min) Tours and tastings, with a garden restaurant for German and South African dishes, plus great views. Rhebokskloof Wine Estate (16 min) Wine, cycling, and winery Limietberg Nature Reserve (47 min) Nature reserve and nature Boschendal Accommodation (24 min) Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views. Fairview Wine and Cheese (15 min) Vineyard & goat farm offering wine & cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant. La Motte Wine Estate (22 min) Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum. Butterfly World Animal Sanctuary (16 min) Large greenhouse showcasing exotic butterflies & other tropical birds, mammals & reptiles. Die Vonds Snake Park (15 min) Drakenstein Lion Park (15 min) Scenic, 50-acre sanctuary for captive-born lions featuring a tented camp with meals for guests. |