Things to do in the South African winelands

Activities at Mont Rochelle

venue,sport,relax in Franschhoek

www.montrochelle.virgin.com

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From personalised wine tasting to a picnic amongst the vineyards, wine enthusiasts will be in heaven at Mont Rochelle! If you are staying at Mont Rochelle and you're looking to get a bit more active we recommend a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool. You could also work up an appetite in the gym or just sit back, relax and indulge yourself in our in-house spa.

La Motte Sculpture Walk

culture in Franschhoek

+27.218768850

www.la-motte.com

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As visitors drive through the vineyards towards the reception area of La Motte Wine Estate near Franschhoek, they are welcomed by the impressive Wine Bearer sculpture by sculptor Toby Megaw. Holding an overflowing cup in her hands, this proud woman elegantly serves as a symbol of La Motte’s tradition of sharing.

La Motte’s Pierneef Experience

tour in Franschhoek

+27.218768850

www.la-motte.com

Open times Tu

A special way of enjoying the finer things in life! Always innovative when it comes to ways in which to share its passions, Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate is announcing a new addition to its offering, thePierneef Experience. A wonderful and personal introduction to the La Motte Museum’s special new exhibition

Asara Wine Estate: Wine Tours

culture,tour in Stellenbosch

+27.218888000

www.asara.co.za/food-and-drink/asara-deli

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For those who wish to venture out from Asara, no trip to the region would be quite complete without a visit to some of the nearby wine farms. Not for nothing is our part of the world known as ‘The Winelands’.

Wysersdrif Game Drives

relax,tour,kids in Breedekloof

+27.828229497

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Wysersdrif Wine and Wildlife Estate is situated in the heart of the Breede River Valley, and boasts a large variety of South Africa's game species. Here visitors can revel in the sheer variety of animal, bird and plant life.

Durbanville Hills Cellar Tours

tour in Cape Town

+27.215581300

www.durbanvillehills.co.za

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During the week, cellar staff offer twice-daily guided tours of our state-of-the-art cellar.

La Motte Vinoteque Tasting

tour in Franschhoek

+27.218768820

www.la-motte.com

Open times Mo Tu We Th Fr

The age of a bottle of wine can be quite important. And just as with people, wines can be quite sensitive about the issue. Not all wines get better with age, some prefer to be enjoyed while young and fresh, others urge you to let them mellow for a short while and for a number of wines, it would be a waste not to allow them plenty of resting time before opening them for a special ...

Game Drives & Wildlife Sanctuary

culture,tour,kids in Stellenbosch

+27.218652002/3

www.villiera.com

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In conjunction with two neighbors (The Cape Garden Centre and Wild Clover Farm) Villiera set aside 220ha of land as a wildlife sanctuary in 2009.

Weddings and Conferences at Hazendal

venue in Stellenbosch

+27.219035034

www.hazendal.co.za

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No dream is too large or too small. Hazendal Wine Estate will make sure your celebration is an unforgettable one.

Tours of Bergkelder

tour in Stellenbosch

+27.218098025

www.bergkelder.co.za

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Cut deep into the slope of the Papegaaiberg on the outskirts of Stellenbosch lies the home of Fleur du Cap wines, Die Bergkelder. This famous cellar in the mountain offers one of the finest wine experiences in the Winelands.