Best places to stay in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Spring in Stellenbosch is made for lingering – from exploring botanical exhibitions during Garden…
Category Stellenbosch Outdoor Activities & Hiking Trails
Surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges and pristine nature reserves, the Cape Winelands offer an unparalleled natural playground for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Discover the finest Stellenbosch outdoor activities, ranging from world-class mountain biking tracks and premier Stellenbosch hiking trails in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve to tranquil fynbos walks across historic wine estates.
Outdoor sports and activities in Stellenbosch
The beautiful vineyards and the mountainous nature reserves surrounding Stellenbosch offer a range of activities…
Rolex invested in planet’s preservation
Rolex invests in the time and effort that is channelled into the preservation of the planet. Debbie Hathway reports on its support for ocean conservation and the monitoring of the world’s weather systems.
Experience MTB bliss at 2021’s Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience
Mountain bikers can look forward to the eighth annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience taking place in Stellenbosch on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November 2021.
Glamping in Grootvadersbosch
The Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve just outside Swellendam just got even better with the addition of five beautiful glamping sites. The reserve boasts lovely hiking, mountain biking and bird watching along with the opportunity to just soak in pristine nature.
Put a spring in your step with these top wilderness walks
Sunshine. Fresh air. Jaw-dropping views. These are a few of the reasons why editor Francé Beyers takes to the trail. RICHARD HOLMES discovers some top wilderness walks.Â
Dine with Nguni cattle at Vergelegen Wine Estate this Women’s Month
Vergelegen Wine Estate’s innovative culinary team is offering lovers of gourmet hot dogs something truly different. Head to Somerset West this Women’s Month and experience relaxed outdoor eating in the scenic surroundings of Vergelegen’s Nguni cattle pastures.
13 Peaks Challenge: Ryan Sandes’s love affair with Table Mountain
Exploring the Cape Peninsula’s spine of mountains is a favourite activity for locals and visitors alike, but one Capetonian has thrown down a trail-running gauntlet. SEBASTIAN BARTLETT talks to Ryan Sandes about the challenge.
Things to do: Our top picks for this winter
What’s on offer this winter in the Cape Winelands and surrounds? Opt for a nature exploration at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve only three hours from the Mother City, spend the night at De Stellenbosch Luxury Boutique Hotel, enjoy horseback rides for the whole family at Boschendal, cook at home with Vergelegen’s new recipe book, and head to Prince Albert with this guide in hand.
Rekindle your love for drive-in movies with The Galileo Open Air Cinema
This winter, The Galileo Open Air Cinema brings some of your all-time favourite flicks to four picturesque venues in and around the Mother City. Now open year-round, Vredenhof Sports Field in Rondebosch, The Cape Academy in Constantia, Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville and Jan van Riebeeck Sportveld in Tamboerskloof will play host to retro outdoor screenings of popular blockbusters.