- 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.
- Joostenbergvlakte
A country suburb of Cape Town, out in the winelands, where horses are as much at home as people.
- 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?
Tulbaghcape
Wine farms and mountains. You can get here on the train.
Set in a valley encircled by mountains, Tulbagh lies at the end of an exquisite dead end, so if you don’t want to make a U turn, you’ll have to ride a mountain goat to get out. With a climate perfectly suited to grapes, it’s not surprising that 16 wine farms are clustered around the area, and tastings are obviously top of the To Do list. The Tulbagh Valley is the country’s biggest prune producer. So there are prunes in wine. Prunes in brandy. And, of course, flambéed prunes. Hmm. We’ll drink to that.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Your one stop shop for tours and activities in Port Elizabeth.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
This well established Cape Town backpackers is near the Waterfront and across the road from the World Cup Stadium.
(Green Point,Cape Town)
Discounts on backpackers travel in South Africa.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
for the more conservative traveller...
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Spend time with nature.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
A warm backpackers on the south coast which welcomes with a beautiful view, and great home cooking.
(Leisure Bay,South Coast)
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
Cape Town's first backpacking hostel is still going strong and offers excellent facilities.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
Volunteer and help rural children.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
The travel specialists for Botswana
(Addo Elephant Park,Botswana)
