- Stellenbosch
The backpackers wine haven of South Africa can be found in Stellenbosch which is the centre of the wine producing region. The setting is exquisite with old oak trees that date back to their original plantings in the 1600’s, wide streets, graceful Cape Dutch architecture, cobbled rain drains and spectacular 360 degree views.
- Gordon's Bay and Strand
Only 30 minutes from Cape Town's airport, these two towns offer mountains, wine and glorious sea.
- Tulbaghcape
Wine farms and mountains. You can get here on the train.
- Franschhoek
Nestled in the Drakenstein Valley, this is where the French first settled (and made wine) some 300 years ago. Franschhoek is noted for its many magnificent wine estates, the Franschhoek Vineyards Co-operative and the Huguenot Memorial and Museum.
- Paarl Western Cape
Nestled on the banks of the Berg River, Paarl is named after the enormous dome-shaped granite rock that overshadows the town. The town has played a significant role in the development of the Afrikaans language and culture and is home to the KWV wine co-operative – one of South Africa’s major wine exporters.
- Ceres region
Surrounded by mountains, Ceres is the centre of a vibrant fruit growing industry. The surrounding areas are also well known for their fine wines, so why not go on an overnight tasting trip in the far flung parts of the winelands?
Joostenbergvlakte
A country suburb of Cape Town, out in the winelands, where horses are as much at home as people.
Hovering between the winelands and the city, this suburb is home to both city dwellers and country folk. Look right and you see Table Mountain in the distance, look left and the rolling hills and vineyards of the Winelands stretch out before you. Horses graze happily next to the highway, sheep cuddle up in the fi elds and wildfl owers paint the roadside in spring.
Places to Stay
- Fat Pony Backpackers
A riding centre on the edge of the winelands.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Easy access to the North West and to the Plilanesberg National Park.
(Hartbeespoort and surrounds,North West Province)
This is a great backpackers where you can discover some country charm whilst in Greyton.
(Greyton Overberg,Overberg )
This area is a hiker’s wet dream and rock climber’s secret fantasy.
(Cederberg,Cederberg)
Here's a bug you'll want to catch.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Khotso backpackers are in the Drakensberg and offer backpackers peace, horses, cows and adventure sports for nature lovers.
(Southern Drakensberg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
This Wild coast hostel creates space and time to do absolutely nothing in, if that's what you desire.
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
Soul country, food for the soul.
(Clanwilliam,West Coast)
Tekweni Backpacking hostel in Durban cooks. One can’t say anything else about this ever-buzzy hostel and its hordes of people.
(Durban ,Durban)
So you’re taking your AroundAbout car on safari?
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
(Port Edward,Wild Coast)
