Cape Town Central Trip Overview
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. The region boasts great beauty, culture and is steeped in South African history. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoilt for choice. The day also commences with an opportunity to learn more about just one of the many conservation efforts at play in South Africa to rehabilitate and protect our wild, in particular the graceful Cheetah.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. The region boasts great beauty, culture and is steeped in South African history. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoilt for choice. The day also commences with an opportunity to learn more about just one of the many conservation efforts at play in South Africa to rehabilitate and protect our wild, in particular the graceful Cheetah.
Stop At: Cheetah Outreach – Somerset West, De Beers Avenue opposite the Somerset Mall, Somerset West 7130 South Africa
This morning you head off toward Somerset West, home of the Cheetah Outreach – a preservation centre for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Enjoy a tour of the facilities and get to know more about the mission and work of the centre before heading off to Stellenbosch for your first wine tasting of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTES, 47 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
In Stellenbosch town, drive down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and past the beautifully preserved historic buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Franschhoek Pass, Regional road Tra (between) Franschhoek – Villiersdorp, Franschhoek 7690 South Africa
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (lunch to own account) and a wine tasting.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Winelands Estate, R45, Paarl, 7670, South Africa
Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. Return to the bustle of city life in the early evening after an enthralling day in the countryside.
Duration: 1 hour
