Cape Winelands Adventures

Cape Winelands Adventures and Things To Do.

Almost 400 years of viticultural history underpins the Cape Winelands. Centuries-old Cape Dutch buildings sit side by side with state-of-the-art wine cellars while heritage vineyards produce award-winning wines that accompany sumptuous food from world-renowned kitchens. Regardless of all this elegance and excellence, the overall sense of the region is unpretentious, well-priced, and down to earth, the way Capetonians like it. What locals also…

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Cape Winelands Adventures and Things To Do.

Almost 400 years of viticultural history underpins the Cape Winelands. Centuries-old Cape Dutch buildings sit side by side with state-of-the-art wine cellars while heritage vineyards produce award-winning wines that accompany sumptuous food from world-renowned kitchens. Regardless of all this elegance and excellence, the overall sense of the region is unpretentious, well-priced, and down to earth, the way Capetonians like it. What locals also like is to spend time being active outdoors enjoying the long summers days exploring all the green and lovely space around Cape Town especially around the Cape Winelands which is known for its spectacular landscapes. This fuels a growing trend for wine estates to offer a pairing of wine tastings with a range of amazing outdoor activities encouraging people to come out for a day of adventure highlighted by a memorable food and wine experience.

The wineries of Franschoek, Stellenbosch, and Paarl are set amongst sandstone peaks and granite domes that tempt exploration. Brilliantly designed mountain biking trails criss-cross hills above the vineyards and guided hikes through the vineyards and up into the surrounding peaks help to build up your appetite for your farm-to-table lunch. Rub shoulders with fragrant fynbos and learn about how it is being used in cooking and gin making or softly bounce down vineyard-clad slopes on a Scootour while you learn about the different grape varietals.

There are also multiple unusual ways to do your round of estate visits- on a horse-drawn carriage, e-bike, or even on a Harley Davidson. To fully appreciate the remarkable topography of the region, a sunrise hot air balloon flight will provide the perfect overview. A short drive over the barrier of mountains will get you to the Breede River Valley, where you can move peacefully from wine farm to wine farm on a canoe.

The Cape Winelands pairs perfectly with adventure.

Activity List

Cape Winelands Adventures

Acrobranch

Acrobranch in the Cape Winelands near Cape Town. Looking for something fun to do? The Winelands might be famous for its gorgeous wine estates and the diversity and quality of its wines but there are many other exciting things on offer. Acrobranch, conveniently located on a historic farm close...

Archery

Archery activities in the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Experience the art of archery amidst the enchanting landscapes of the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Our archery facility offers a unique blend of precision and tranquility, allowing enthusiasts of all levels to immerse themselves in this ancient...

Bicycle Tours

Bicycle Tours in the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Get those Boots Dirty this weekend on a guided bicycle tour in the Cape Winelands! Close to Cape Town, you will find the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, and Franschhoek, all offering an exciting mix of options for a Bicycle trip...

Camino Routes

The camino routes in Cape Winelands. What is a camino route? Below is our list of routes in SA. The original camino is a network of ancient spiritual walks criss-crossing Spain and...

Canyoning

Canyoning trips in Cape Winelands. Where can I do it? It is the activity of moving through a canyon by walking, rope-assisted activities, climbing, tubing...

Carriage Rides

Carriage Drives in the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Rhebokskloof Wine Estate is situated near Paarl only an hour's drive from Cape Town. Wine Valley Adventures operates from the estate and offers various carriage drives which can also include wine tastings and lunch. Also on offer is quad biking...

Cliff Jumping

Cliff jumping in Cape Winelands. Where can I cliff jump in SA? It is normally included in kloofing as we know it here and for our visitors, canyoning.  A good kloofing trip...

Cycle Tours

Cycle tours in the Cape Winelands. Tour the Winelands including Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek on two wheels! Situated close to Cape Town this can be a half-day adventure. A guided Bicycle Tour gives you the opportunity to experience and enjoy the unique way of life that surrounds...

E-Bike Tours

E-Bikes in the Cape Winelands. Guided Electric Bike Tours. Why not come and enjoy an exciting new adventure with Vinebikes on an e-bike (an electric bike which operates with a battery), exploring the beautiful Cape Winelands. It’s great for mixed abilities, ages and fitness levels. Perfect...