Explore these recommended activities

31 May 2009
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No matter what your preference, regarding what to do in the region, you can't go wrong using the list below. From theatres and carriage rides, to brandy and horse riding it's all covered here.
Please feel free to leave a comment below if you have visited one of these activities and would like to share your experience.

Must see places in Stellenbosch

  • Oom Samie se Winkel
  • Stellenbosch Village Museum - 021 887 2902
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
  • Rybeveld 5 - Gourmet Burgers!! Great vegetarian options available.

Amphitheatres

If you’re interested in the performing arts it’s a definite must to check out a spectacular show in one of Stellenbosch’s stunning open-air amphitheatres.

Aquarium

Berries

For those with a sweet tooth Hillcrest Berries has just the right flavor. Situated high in the lush Banhoek valley, Hillcrest Berries offers a wide variety of products including fresh and frozen berries, jams and honeys, condiments and gifts. Sample the products and relax in the quaint restaurant or teagarden as you enjoy the breathe taking panoramic view across the mountains.

Bike Rides /  Hire / Biking Tours

Fancy cycling through the wine lands? Try this unique and fresh approach to appreciating the wine lands.

  • Manic Cycles (Franschhoek) Phone: +27 21 876 4956 - Tayne Ruddock - Phone: 073 495 6115. Qualified tour guide, Franschhoek cycling and biking tours
  • Bikesnwine
  • Bongas Bike Hire - 021 887 4049 (Stumble Inn)

Butterflies

Experience the magic and enchantment of butterfly world! It’s amazing and a definite must do for any traveler.

Brandy

For all the brandy lovers there is a wide selection of brandy available in Stellenbosch. Choose from the high quality estate brandies or share a local experience of brandy and coke in one of the student pubs.

Carriage Rides

Enjoy a beautiful ride in an antique horse drawn carriage through the vineyards on a sunny day while the kids play on the jungle gym or have a picnic under the trees.

Cheese tasting

There are many cheese varieties available in the Stellenbosch region, come taste your way through them.

Cheese Platters

Available at

Cheetah Outreach and Birds of Prey

Child friendly wine farms

Travelling with the family or young children? No probem, the following  wine farms are child friendly and offer a great experience for the whole family.

Chocolate and delicatessens

Experience the mouth watering and delicious sweet treats that the Cape Winelands have to offer.

Coffee

Giraffe House

  • Giraffe House - 021 884 4506

Grappa

Horse Riding

Saddle up, for beginners and experienced riders, a horse back ride through the vineyards is always amazing.

Lavender Oil

Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm

  • Le bonheur Crocodile Farm - 021 863 1142

Monkey Town

  • Monkey Town - 021 858 1060

Museums

Stellenbosch

  • Stellenbosch Village Museum - 021 887 2902
  • University Museum - 021 808 3691
  • Rupert Museum -  021 888 3344
Cape Town

    Nougat & Wine Tasting

    Olives and Olive oil

    Picnics

    Spa’s

    Treat yourself to a day of natural health and beauty. You deserve it!

    Walking /Hiking Trail

    Get out and about while exploring the beauty of the Winelands on foot.

    Wine & Chocolate Experience

    Wine & Biltong Experience

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