Winelands, South Africa
Good to know
- Best time to go
- February to April
- Budget
- $$$
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The Cape Winelands centred on Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl encompass more than 200 estates producing some of Africa's finest wines against a backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges. Dutch East India Company gable architecture lines the oak-shaded streets of Stellenbosch, while Franschhoek — founded by Huguenot refugees — preserves its French heritage in village streetscapes and estate names. The scenic mountain passes between the valleys, including Franschhoek Pass, are among the Western Cape's finest drives.