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quick notes
where to go
getting around
contact
south africa a world in 1 country
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cape winelands & cape coast
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2hour self drive from cape town |
escape city
action for a tranquil 2-4 night stay in the cape country winelands
travel an inland mosaic of wine estates linked by scenic mountain passes
expect the occasional wild flower display
(aug-sep) along the way
we suggest car hire on well-kept, tarred freeways and roads
art & craft, fresh produce, country stores and restaurants
find a small-town butcher and do it - try our biltong
experience the size of the sky in the klein karoo
jul - nov whale watching season in hermanus
wine, race horses & roses in robertson
valley of haute cuisine - franschhoek
fine wines & students -
stellenbosch
all villages link by max 2hour drive.
do 2-4 nights and chill right out
shorter drive vs garden route
and eco-scenically spoken
you'll walk away enriched
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where to stay |
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quoted rates below subject to change - confirmed at time of reservation |
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all accom with private bathroom, crisp linen, fresh towels & cleaner service |
after a few days of beaches, bars, restaurants & music in beautiful cape town
collect a hire car of your choice & head out into the gracious cape winelands
listed below, 3 of our favourite cape country escapes
if you have enough time, visit all 3 and stay 2nights at each
or pick one and stay 2-3nights - the choice is yours
a 2.5hr drive from cape town on N1 via worcester & left before touwsrivier to:
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inverdoorn game reserve - karoo |
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10000 hectares of karoo reserve situated in scenic desert like expanse small game, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and lion- & cheetah conservation projects 7 aircon bungalows with private bathrooms, safe, mini bar and fireplace sparkling garden pool, game drives, friendly staff, good food & big skies 2.5hour drive from cape town - last few kilometers on good gravel road
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safari, dinner, b&b |
2adults per night |
single per night |
| until sep10 | R3340 | from R2040 |
| guided desert excursions on quad bike available at R580 per person | ||
| day tours consist of a guided safari and lunch at R860 per person | ||
wonderful - recommend to anyone who can't make it to Kruger!
peter, new york jun08
2hr drive from cape town along N2 freeway via caledon & riviersonderend to:
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jan harmsgat - swellendam/ashton |
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historic working dairy farm situated below a vast & scenic mountain range 4 standard guest house rooms and 6 luxury rooms with private entrances space, charm, comfort and the splendour of an authentic country ambience swimming pool set in established garden - dry stone walls and lavender visit nearby wine farms, do a river cruise or just breathe in the fresh air... home cooked farm house dinners are available and must be pre-booked a great stop-over to break the drive between knysna and cape town or simply drive there from cape town and stay 2 or 3 nights situated between swellendam and ashton - 2hour drive from cape town
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standard room b&b |
2adults per night |
single per night |
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R1820 |
R1090 |
| may10-sep10 excl jun/jul10 | R1300 | R780 |
| jun10-jul10 |
R1820 |
R1090 |
| oct10-apr11 |
R1820 |
R1090 |
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luxury room b&b |
2adults per night |
single per night |
| until apr10 |
R2060 |
R1230 |
| may10-sep10 excl jun/jul10 | R1500 | R900 |
| jun10-jul10 |
R2060 |
R1230 |
| oct10-apr11 |
R2060 |
R1230 |
easy 1hour drive from cape town into the glorious franschhoek valley to:
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maison chablis - franschhoek |
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elegant georgian guest house set a 3minute walk from the buzzy main road 7 spacious aircon suites with private bathrooms, mini bar, tea/coffee and tv garden suites with private patio's for pre dinner drinks on summer nights sparkling pool in private garden setting and lots of fresh mountain air stroll around the area for quaintest little streets and fabulous architecture franschhoek known as 'the valley of gourmet food & award winning wines' drive up the winding franschhoek pass for panoramic valley views all an easy 1hour drive from cape town
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standard room b&b |
2adults per night |
single per night |
| until apr10 |
R1100 |
R850 |
| may-sep10 excl jun/jul10 | R990 | R650 |
| oct10-apr11 | R1210 | R935 |
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superior room b&b |
double per night |
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| until apr10 |
R1300 |
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| may-sep10 excl jun/jul10 | R1200 | |
| oct10-apr11 | R1430 | |
great
place to find great gifts...food in town was exceptional...
hanako, new york jun08
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winelands who, what and where |
far too many wine estates to mention here
but some favourite things to do and see around the winelands:
BREEDE RIVER VALLEY (robertson - bonnievale area)
wackywineweekend annual wine tasting festival - pack your gum boots...
buy chilled wines and do a 1hour river boat cruise at Viljoensdrift
Springfield 's Life From Stone - a delicious crisp white for summer lunches
Graham Beck you too can try the US presidential inauguration bubbly
FRANSCHHOEK
stroll down franschhoek village main road with restaurants, cafes, galleries
lunch at the beautiful Grande Provence - gardens, fine cuisine, great service
Dieu Donne trendy terraced restaurant with panoramic valley views
memorable dinners at the award winning Le Quartier Francaise
Glenwood a small intimate winery off the beaten track
Boschendal between Franschhoek & Stellenbosch - geared for tourists
STELLENBOSCH
Oom Samie Se Winkel, 84 Dorp Str - sweets, clothing, furniture, art
we love Morgenhof and Neethlingshof 's driveway is something to see
Spier offers cheetah outreach, eagle encounters & variety of restaurants
if red wine is your thing, you must try Meerlust Rubicon Red
not to mention Simonsberg camembert and, while you are at it,
add home made brown bread, fig preserve and beef biltong...
PAARL
Fairview or Rhebokskloof - great lunch in tranquil farm setting
SOMERSET WEST
Vergelegen - memorable forest picnics
and that is just to start with... welcome to the Cape winelands
wild flower display between worcester & villiersdorp - pic by daniel
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getting around |
we suggest guided day tours OR car hire from cape town
state-of-the-art freeways with clear sign posting ensure easy travel
treat yourself to a country lunch at one of many restaurants along the way
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various scheduled day tours from cpt |
rates on request |
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private driver day tours from cpt |
rates on request |
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cpt to stellenbosch winelands |
1hr drive |
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cpt to franschhoek winelands |
1hr drive |
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cape town to paarl winelands |
1hr drive |
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cape town to robertson winelands |
2hr drive |
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cape town to hermanus coast |
2hr drive |
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cape town to langebaan west coast |
2hr drive |
the glorious Neethlingshof Wine Estate driveway - pic by daniel
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fresh air - warm country welcomes |
should U require info on alternative winelands accommodations, just ask
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| joh'burg | reservations |