Winelands

For one of the best wine land experiences around, Stellenbosch or Franschoek should be your destination. These areas offer easy access to several wine estates. With such close proximity, you’ll have plenty of time for wine tasting, cellar tours, or just walking among the beautiful vineyards with breathtaking mountains as a backdrop.

Each of the wine land areas offer numerous activities, including historic sightseeing destinations, outdoor activities, award winning restaurants, shopping, and always the most spectacular scenery around.
The wine land areas are only 45 minutes from the city center of Cape Town, so you can easily plan a day tour, or stay a few nights and see everything!

Accommodations range from self-cater cottages to guesthouses and bread and breakfasts. For more detailed information, see the wine routes page.

What is there to do in the wine lands areas? Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

* Wine tasting is a must
* A picnic at Boschendal or Spier
* Take a horseback ride through the vineyards, or hike along one of the many trails
* Enjoy a look at the past in the historic town of Stellenbosch
* Visit Franschhoek’s main street and see the chocolaterie
* More wine tasting!