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Cape Winelands

The Winelands Region in the Western Cape is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer.

Whether it is its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage or its world-renowned wines, the Winelands Region is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer. A 45-minute drive from Cape Town brings you to this area where splendid mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history. Come experience the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Pniel. The diversity of the Winelands will capture every heart.

Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors as you stroll along the oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in the country. Our colourful history comes to life in the splendidly restored Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings in each town. Monuments such as the Huguenot Memorial and Afrikaans Language Monument and the many outstanding museums provide a fascinating glimpse into the past.

The excellent wines produced in this area are world-renowned You will be spoilt for choice between small, boutique wineries and the larger, more commercial wine estates.

Taste the fruit of the vintner's labour in the magnificent surrounds that are so characteristic of the Winelands, or join the winemaker on a tour of his cellar where the precious harvest is lovingly transformed into every wine lover's delight. To revive fatigued taste buds, the Winelands boasts some of the finest restaurants in the Cape, offering from traditional fare to the more exotic. And don't miss out on other culinary delights produced in the region such as cheese, olives, herbs, berries and much more.

With its ragged mountains and fertile valleys, the Winelands is paradise to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Invigorating hikes through the many nature reserves in the area will have you marvelling at the indigenous fynbos that flourishes here. Whether you enjoy the thrill of tearing down the hillside on a mountain bike, or relaxing next to a tranquil river catching trout, the exhilaration of a hot-air balloon-ride over the granite outcrops of Paarl Mountain or savouring the beauty of the setting sun on horseback, the Winelands will surpass your every expectation.

Source: South African Tourism

Towns and Regions in Cape Winelands
Paarl, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Wellington, Franschhoek, Tulbagh, Constantia, Pniel

Hotels in Cape Winelands - Show all accommodation in Cape Winelands »»
	Lanzerac Manor & Winery From $174 per person per night	Lanzerac Manor & Winery, situated just outside Stellenbosch, offers 5 star accommodation overlooking the vineyards and sculpted gardens. The hotel is with in easy reach of the Cape’s most celebrated wine farms, golf courses and beaches - the perfect base from which to explore the landmarks of the fairest Cape.

	Bartholomeus Klip From $179 per person per night	Bartholomeus Klip, a Victorian farmhouse in the Cape Winelands region, offers luxurious country living in well appointed bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Bartholomeus Klip's 10 000 acre fynbos nature reserve is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the world's smallest, but the richest in species for its size.

	Erinvale Estate Hotel (SWEERI001) From $91 per person per night	Erinvale Estate Hotel, a superior golfing resort, is surrounded by magnificent gardens and offers accommodation in de-luxe rooms and elegant suites that feature the latest in convenience and comfort. Many sporting activities such as tennis, bowls, croquet & horse-riding are nearby.

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	Western and Eastern Cape Self Drive (CIAA-ELA) From per person per night	Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in East London. *Tour Duration:* 20 days

	Safari & Wine - Waterberg & Franschhoek From $1229 per person per night	Welgevonden Game Reserve has grown to become one of South Africa’s premier privately held reserves. Here you will enjoy fantastic game viewing, traversing the undulating hills, following river courses and open savannah plains. This is followed by a stay in the most beautiful Cape Winelands, amidst the world famous vineyards surrounded by absolute luxury. *Tour Duration:* 7 days

	Safari & Wine - Kruger & Franschhoek From $1023 per person per night	Join guided walking safaris, game drives and birding safaris in an area where you enjoy exclusive traversing rights in the best Big Five game viewing area in the Kruger National Park. From here, you travel to what many regard as the most charming and picturesque village in the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek. *Tour Duration:* 6 days

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In and Around Cape Winelands:
Afrikaans Language Monument - Paarl This monument was erected in 1975 to honour the Afrikaans language. An imposing structure reaching into the deep blue sky of the Paarl Valley celebrating the language Afrikaans. More »»	Rhenish Complex - Stellenbosch One of the most excellent restoration projects ever undertaken in South Africa. The group of buildings reflect the architectural history of Stellenbosch - Cape Dutch (the old Rhenish parsonage gable... More »»
Franschhoek Wine Route Welcome to Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine. This fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago. Today, that... More »»	Huguenot Museum and Memorial - Franschhoek Situated in one of the most beautiful valley's in the world, amongst a wild flower garden. The Huguenot Monument was erected in 1938 to commemorate the French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa in... More »»
Paarl Wine Route Paarl Vintners invites you to explore the world's first 'Red Route'. As the Paarl region's umbrella association of wine producers, Vintners has embraced Paarl's territorial heritage as one of the most... More »»	Moederkerk - Stellenbosch Historic church on the outskirts of Stellenbosch After the fire of 1710 had destroyed the first church, the congregation, having little funds, were only able to commence work on a new church in 1717 on... More »»
Bain's Kloof Pass - Wellington A National Monument offering beautiful scenery and mountain fynbos. Wellington nestles at the foothills of the Hawequa Mountains and is also part of the route over Bain's Kloof Pass - a breathtaking... More »»

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