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The area is known for its wonderful natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and world-renowned wines. Just a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, you’ll arrive in the Winelands, with its wondrous mountains providing an inspiring backdrop to the bountiful vineyards and gabled-roof Dutch farmhouses steeped in history.
We recommend that you experience the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Robertson in the Breede River Valley. Stop and visit some of the many wineries, or perhaps stroll down one of the beautifully restored streets in the historic city centers.
The excellent wines produced in this area are shipped around the world and enjoy a globally recognized reputation. The Winelands is an ideal base from which to explore Cape Town and its surroundings. Accommodation in this area caters for all tastes, so pamper yourself in one of the exclusive boutique hotels or enjoy the hospitality of one of the many lavish guesthouses and common bed and breakfast establishments throughout the area.
Constantia wine country
If you contact the Cape Town Tourist Office, it is possible to book a horse-drawn carriage tour through the Constantia vineyards. Along the way, you can stop for snacks, tours, or tastings at wineries like Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, or Buitenverwachting. Remember to spend some time at the Old Cape Farm stall, where you can purchase fresh produce and gourmet foods.
Stellenbosch wine country
This wine route is the oldest and most extensive, with the largest number of farms, wineries and cooperatives, as well as cultural and wine museums. You will need enough time to explore this area, probably a whole week or several weekends. You can buy a map of the farms on the route at the Information Center in Stellenbosch.
The land of Paarl wines
This is the second oldest wine route in South Africa and offers a self-guided tour of the Backsberg Estate’s historic cellars and brandy stills, but don’t be tempted while the cameras watch! Alternatively, take a guided tour of the extensive KWV cellars. Further along the route are Zandwijk, where South Africa’s only kosher wines are made, and Fairview Farm, famous for its cheeses.
Wellington Wine Country
This historic route with its museums and old churches is the center of this “off the beaten track” route, exemplified by the small family owned wineries. At Bovlei you can even have your own wine label designed and made for you. North of Wellington is the beautiful Brian’s Kloof Pass.
Klein Karoo Wine Country
Believe it or not, this is the route to see ostriches and vines side by side. Viticulture has boosted the economy of this hot, arid region between the Langeberg and Swartberg mountains, and is practiced on estates around Calitzdorp, Swellendam, Ladismith and Montagu. Don’t miss out on Boplaas Estate’s excellent quality flagship ports.
Franschhoek wine land
This picture-postcard town is known as the food and wine capital of the world and boasts 8 of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa. The farms of the Vignerons de Franschhoek, as the producers along this French-influenced wine route are properly known, are set in a beautiful valley and many have historic houses, including Boschendal, La Motte and L’Ormarins. If you’re short on time, you can always taste the wines of the Franschhoek Vineyards Cooperative at the Franschhoek Wine Tasting Center.
Worcester Wine Country
This triangular route stretches from Villiersdorp in the south to Woseley and Worcester in the north. Along the way you will discover wineries such as the Brandvlei and Merwida cooperatives. Worcester itself offers many other attractions, including museums and galleries, and the Karoo National Botanical Gardens, located just four kilometers from the city.
Robertson’s Wine Country
The region’s lime-rich soils play an important role in the production of Robertson Wineland’s well-balanced wines, including those from Van Loveren, Weltevrede, Zandvliet and Rooiberg Cooperative. This mountainous region is covered with hiking trails that are best enjoyed in spring. It is also famous for being the birthplace of some of the best racehorses in the country and a rose nursery.