- Stellenbosch
The backpackers wine haven of South Africa can be found in Stellenbosch which is the centre of the wine producing region. The setting is exquisite with old oak trees that date back to their original plantings in the 1600’s, wide streets, graceful Cape Dutch architecture, cobbled rain drains and spectacular 360 degree views.
- Gordon's Bay and Strand
Only 30 minutes from Cape Town's airport, these two towns offer mountains, wine and glorious sea.
- Tulbaghcape
Wine farms and mountains. You can get here on the train.
- Franschhoek
Nestled in the Drakenstein Valley, this is where the French first settled (and made wine) some 300 years ago. Franschhoek is noted for its many magnificent wine estates, the Franschhoek Vineyards Co-operative and the Huguenot Memorial and Museum.
- Paarl Western Cape
Nestled on the banks of the Berg River, Paarl is named after the enormous dome-shaped granite rock that overshadows the town. The town has played a significant role in the development of the Afrikaans language and culture and is home to the KWV wine co-operative – one of South Africa’s major wine exporters.
- Ceres region
Surrounded by mountains, Ceres is the centre of a vibrant fruit growing industry. The surrounding areas are also well known for their fine wines, so why not go on an overnight tasting trip in the far flung parts of the winelands?
Joostenbergvlakte
A country suburb of Cape Town, out in the winelands, where horses are as much at home as people.
Hovering between the winelands and the city, this suburb is home to both city dwellers and country folk. Look right and you see Table Mountain in the distance, look left and the rolling hills and vineyards of the Winelands stretch out before you. Horses graze happily next to the highway, sheep cuddle up in the fi elds and wildfl owers paint the roadside in spring.
Places to Stay
- Fat Pony Backpackers
A riding centre on the edge of the winelands.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Daytrips to the Winelands
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Close to the beach, malls, the city centre and Durbans nightlife.
(Durban ,Durban)
(Hazyview,Mpumalanga)
Fly with the birds.
(Durban ,Durban)
Tucked away in the magnificent Baviaanskloof is the blissfully remote Kamerkloof
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Go crazy at this new backpackers near Port St johns.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
Ex Sleek Hostel, they've re-created the whole place from the ground up and are huge fans of live music (it's all soundproofed, don’t fret).
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
This Addo backpackers is situated outside Port Elizabeth and close to the Addo National Park.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)
Dreaming of a whale of a shark?
(,Overberg )
