Tours and activities

Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

South Africa Western Cape Franschhoek

Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Wine valleys among mountains east of Cape Town, with Cape Dutch estates. Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram between wineries, and visit Stellenbosch's oak-lined streets.


Boschendal and Babylonstoren have gardens and restaurants. Don't drink and drive; use tours.

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