Stellenbosch
About 45 min by car from Cape Town
An oak-lined university town surrounded by some of South Africa's best wine estates.
Why locals go
The go-to wine weekend, under an hour away.
Visiting Cape Town?
At 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Cape Town for your flight home.
What to book
- Wine estate tour with a driver
- Wine and chocolate pairing
- Historic Dorp Street walk
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Long lunch at a wine estate with mountain views
- Stay on a vineyard
With friends
- Wine tour with a driver
- Bike between wine farms
When to go
Year-round, harvest February to April.