Recommendations

Sunday Funday

Simondium, Stellenbosch +1, Western Cape

12 picks9 events11 views

When you're looking to stretch the weekend with good wine and good times.

Stellenbosch Food, Wine And Outdoor Guide

Stellenbosch, Somerset West +1, Western Cape

16 picks1 event9 views

Explore Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands through vineyard tastings, memorable meals, mountain scenery and outdoor adventures.

Favorites Wineries in South Africa

Hermanus, Stellenbosch +3, Western Cape

11 picks6 views

Cape Winelands — Best Of Wine Tourism 2025 winners

Stellenbosch, Hermanus +3, Western Cape

6 picks4 events3 views

The complete Cape Town | Cape Winelands regional category winners for the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2025: six venues across seven categories. Creation won two categories. Independently compiled by Local Eyes Picks; not the official awards guide or a ranking. Award source: https://www.wesgro.co.za/corporate/news/2024/wesgro-announces-2025-best-of-wine-tourism-wine-tourism-ambassador-award-winners

South Africa — stays on wine estates

Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Western Cape

3 picks2 views

An independent practical starter collection of wine estates with accommodation documented by their operator or an official tourism award profile. Not an award ranking or a claim of personal visits. Confirm availability directly.

Franschhoek Wine Tram Guide

Franschhoek, Simondium, Western Cape

12 picks5 events2 views

Explore South Africa's stunning French corner with top winery stops, farm-to-table dining, and unique pairings along the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

South Africa’s plated restaurants — selections from the 2027 JHP Gourmet Guide

Cape Town · Constantia · Camps Bay +15 more

50 picks1 view

Explore 50 South African restaurants selected by the 2027 JHP Gourmet Guide, with their Plate levels and links to each restaurant.

Franschhoek Vineyards And Wine Country Stops

Simondium, Franschhoek, Western Cape

11 picks4 events

Wine estates visited around Franschhoek, plus the guide's recommended vineyards, stays and sightseeing stops.

Cape Town And Winelands Wine Estates

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek +2, Western Cape

8 picks

Explore nine Cape wine estates for historic cellars, coastal views, exceptional wines, cheese tastings and olive oils.

Stellenbosch and Somerset West Wine Route

Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

4 picks

Explore scenic wine estates nestled along the Helderberg mountain range between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, featuring panoramic views, fine dining, and cellar tours.

Franschhoek Town And Surroundings

Franschhoek, Simondium, Western Cape

19 picks

Explore Franschhoek's historic buildings, market, cafés, breweries and wine estates, with scenic stops beyond the town centre.

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

6 picks

Hill-Garth's recommendations

A Day in the Cape Winelands

Paarl, Western Cape

3 picks

Explore Paarl through wine and cheese, curious alpacas, striking architecture and granite summits with sweeping Cape Winelands views.

Durbanville Wine Valley Stops

Durbanville, Milnerton, Western Cape

10 picks1 event

Explore Durbanville’s wine farms, pairings and cave tasting rooms on a clockwise route, with a comfortable Sunningdale stay as a base.

Tulbagh Gardens, Heritage And Wine Stops

Tulbagh, Western Cape

6 picks

Explore Tulbagh through its affordable plant nursery, historic museums, olive tastings and mountain-framed wine estates.

Cape Winelands Wine Farms And Tram Stops

Franschhoek, Simondium +1, Western Cape

7 picks4 events

Explore the Cape Winelands with scenic wine tram stops, farm-to-table food, beautiful gardens and a relaxed tasting among rescued farm animals.

Franschhoek Stays, Wine And Food Stops

Franschhoek, La Motte +1, Western Cape

7 picks

Explore Franschhoek through a riverside cottage, mountain-view sushi, wine estates, art, garden walks and an evening of market food.