STELLENBOSCH ON FOOT Stellenbosch was established on the banks of the Eerste River in 1679. Named after the first governor, Simon van der Stel, this picturesque oak-lined town with its original water furrows, has preserved its Cape Dutch architecture and heritage. Home to the Stellenbosch University and justifiably named the Food, Wine, Art and Sports capital of South Africa, your guide will fill you in on the history, legends and stories as you stroll along café-lined streets. 90 minutes 11:00 and 15:00 daily Visitor Information Centre 36 Market Street Cost per person: R140 Guided tour Wine tasting at any of the three wine boutiques in town at R35 pp Twilight tour by appointment. R195 pp
OWN LABEL WINE BLENDING Imagine pouring a glass of wine which you have blended yourself, carrying your own label! Join the Momberg Family for an exciting Middelvlei Wine Blending Experience and become part of the Middelvlei Wine-making team! Personalize your own blend by choosing from three different components Try your hand who knows, the winemaker may envy your choice, and your friends will be suitably impressed! 1,5 hours Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 Every last Saturday of the month Convenient times can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more Cost per person: R290pp Guided cellar tour Wine blending experience Freshly baked potbrood with a glass of Middelvlei Pinotage Merlot Gourmet Boerebroodjie pairing Boerebraai tapas Boerebraai Booking essential
STELLENBOSCH HOP ON HOP OFF Carefree vine hopping from one estate to another on one of three routes, which will allow you a choice of 6 wine estates between 9:00 and 17:00. You decide when you would like to start and how long you would like to spend on each estate. Taste awardwinning wines, stroll on the estate or lounge under leafy oak trees perhaps even stay for lunch before hopping off to the next farm. 09:00 17:00 Visitor Information Centre, 36 Market Street Cost per person: R320pp Designated driver and shuttle service Wine tasting fees Lunch
STELLENBOSCH ON WHEELS This tour combines the beautiful scenery and sites of Historic Stellenbosch with excellent wine pairings and some healthy outdoor exercise. Visit Dorp street, the Eerste River, Coetzenburg stadium, Lanzerac, Stark Conde, Jonkershoek (Unesco world heritage site), the Red Square on the University campus, die Braak to mention but a few. A cellar door visit, wine tasting and Chocolate and Wine pairing are a few of the highlights interwoven with the history of the town. Half day. 09:00 13:00 Black Horse Centre, cnr of Dorp and Market street, Stellenbosch Cost per person: R750 per person Guided tour Snack pack Wine tasting and pairing Bicycle and helmet Upgrade to an electric bicycle add R250
STELLENBOSCH HIKING TRAILS Leave the city behind. Get close to nature - a mere 9km from Stellenbosch lies the sprawling Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, mountains and lush fynbos dominating the landscape and vying for attention. The reserve is home to the majestic Jonkershoek Mountains and parts of the Jonkershoek valley. Two water reservoirs and cascading water falls intersperse the hiking trail and clear water streams quench the thirst. 2,5 hours The Visitor Information Centre, 36 Market street, Stellenbosch Cost per person: R510 per person Field guide Snack pack Water Return transport Picnic hamper: R140 pp
KAYAMANDI TOWNSHIP TOUR Kayamandi Home sweet home in isi- Xhosa, lies on the outskirts of Stellenbosch and has arguably the best view of the Stellenbosch mountain ranges in town. This vibrant community has experienced a steady growth in culture tourism over the past few years, and due to a diversity of cultural offerings (music, art and crafts, traditional cuisine). Your local tour guide knows all the latest gossip. 1,5 hours The Visitor Information Centre, 36 Market street, Stellenbosch Cost per person: R210 per person Field guide Transport to Kayamandi Snack and beverage Lunch: R180 pp
OF HORSES, WINE AND ART Stud. Art Gallery. Wine tasting. Fine Dining restaurant. Majestic mountain views. Cavalli estate has it all. Treat yourself to a luxurious day on the pristine estate, lavishing in the extraordinary attention to detail in every aspect of the farm. A chestnut American Saddler powering an elegant carriage will escort you down to the world class equestrian centre. A stable tour and horse demonstration will be given by the stable manager after which a carriage tour of the estate will complete the morning s activities. visit the world class Equestrian Indoor Arena, the Sport and Culture memorabilia rooms, the Art gallery, before tasting premium wines and settling down for a leisurely meal with matchless views over Stellenbosch. Half day tour. 10:00 16:00 Cavalli estate, R44 Strand road Cost per person: R 3,000 per couple Carriage ride Stable tour and horse demonstration Wine tasting Picnic Lunch
STELLENBOSCH ADVENTURE Jaded? Faded? Get your juices flowing with an adventure Quad Biking tour through vineyards and up to the scenic viewpoints in the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Enjoy a selection of the area s best wines whilst taking in the 360 vistas of the valley and the Hottentots- Holland Mountain ranges. But it does not stop there! Our trained guides will take you on our famous 4x4 off-road Segway tour which winds between the indigenous forest and mountain streams, ending at our restaurant for an ice-cold refreshing drink.. 09:00 12:00 or 14:00 17:00 Start point: Klein Helderberg Farm Cost per person: R 950 Professional guide Quadbike and helmet Segway and helmet Wine tasting Cold drinks Lunch Piantball R250 per person Lazer Tag R250 per person Downhill mountain-biking R500 pp Kiddies rides and play park from R50 pp All equipment provided
FLAMING REDS & FIRESIDES Snuggle into your winter woolies and head off on a guided tour through the winelands, where a glass of red and a welcoming hearth will ward off the winter chills. Visit three wine estates, renowned for their award-winning reds, including Pinotage, and enjoy the cosy atmosphere created by log-firesides. End off at Van Ryn s for a palate-pleasing brandy tasting to ward off any remaining cold.. 09:30 16:00 Visitor Information Centre 36 Market Street Cost per person: R 1200 per person Tour guide Transport Wine tastings Brandy tasting Lunch Minimum: 4 pax
DINING WITH LOCALS Experience Stellenbosch from a different angle by engaging with locals in a private home in Kayamandi township. Your hostess will welcome you in true African hospitality. Immerse yourself in the culture of this vibrant township, make sure you get the recipe for Chakalaka, hear the different viewpoints on the lobola system, sing along with some of Miriam Makeba s favourites. Once you ve been to Kayamandi, you will always have a Home sweet Home in Stellenbosch!. 2 hours Collection from accommodation establishment in Stellenbosch Cost per person: R 380 per person Transport 3-Course Traditional meal Entertainment Minimum 4 pax