An Eco Holiday Walk on gravel roads and footpaths through the Winelands, also known as the Boland.
The 5 Day Winelands Walking Tour is an unforgettable tour through the breathtaking grandeur of South Africa’s renowned Winelands area. Expert local guides will share their knowledge and love for the area along the journey, providing unique insights into the winemaking process and exposing you to off-the-beaten-path hidden gems.
The Boland is situated in the green and fertile valleys formed by the majestic mountain ranges of the Western Cape. Historic towns of the Boland seem to be right Out of Africa. Impressive estates line up alongside orchards and vineyards heavy laden with fruit.
One of Winelands many virtues is the spectacular views often towards Table Mountain.
The Winelands lies mainly in the middle of the Berg and Breede River Valleys –from Paarl, Wellington and Tulbagh to Worcester, Franschoek and Stellenbosch
HIGHLIGHTS
- Walking on jeep tracks between vineyards
- Leliefontein Historic cellar and learning about ‘stokkiesdraai’
- Olive tasting at Riebeeck Kasteel and exploring the village
- Rawsenville and Slanghoek valley
- Special winetasting at boutique cellars
- Franschoek and the visit to la Motte
- Pierneef museum
- ng for Water Project
- Meeting the people surviving in this remote Kloof.
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Day 1: Departure
Traveling Day
We will meet you at Cape Town International Airport at 15:00. From there we drive to Nine Oaks Guest Farm between Paarl and Wellington.
Our guides will give you a full briefing before dinner at Under Oaks Pizzeria (own account)
Accommodation Nine Oaks Chalets (B&B)
Day 2
Walking day 1
The “Big Walk” starts at Nine Oaks Guest farm, where we will walk into the Paarl Mountain Reserve to the iconic Taal Monument. This eco walk will take you through the picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation, dominated by massive, rounded granite boulders, set among ancient wild olives, rock candlewood, and wagon trees. We will enjoy a private wine tasting at the Welbedacht Wine Estate. – 20km
Overnight & Dinner: Nine Oaks Guest Farm, Paarl (DB&B)
Day 3
Walking day 2
Our walk will be between Vineyards on jeep tracks from Groenberg Primary School, South Africa’s oldest Afrikaans school, to Bosman’s Historic Wine Cellar where you will learn the story of ‘stokkiesdraai’. We follow the back roads amongst guava orchards and vineyards to the Breytenbach Centre in Wellington’s Town Centre. From there you will be transferred to Riebeeck Kasteel. – 20km
Overnight & Dinner: Kasteelsberg Country Inn. (B&B)
Day 4
Walking day 3
After breakfast at The Bistro, we will start our walk on a Dairy farm and end with a wine tasting at Allesverloren. We will visit Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate for a wine and olive tasting with the opportunity to buy some local produce. From here we will walk the last 2 kilometres of the day into town for some free time and shopping. Dinner will be at the Bistro (own account) You will be transferred to Tulbagh and walk the ‘Vleis-Pad’ past Montpellier into Tulbagh where we will visit the unique earthquake museum and historical Church. 20km
Overnight& Dinner: Slanghoek luxury Tented camp (DB&B)
Day5
Walking Day 4
We will be walking from Setteyns dam through a beautiful valley with a rest stop at Dwarsberg Trout farm. Walk along the Holsloot river for lunch and a special private wine tasting at Karibo Wines. A definite highlight is a visit to a tulip farm amongst the vineyards. You will be transferred to Villiersdorp. 20km
Overnight & Dinner: Villiersdorp Guest House (DB&B)
Day 6
Walking day 5
After breakfast, we drive to Franschoek via the beautiful Franschoek Pass. Our walk will take us from the Hugenote Monument through the village of Franschoek for a special visit to the historic farm, La Motte. You will be transferred to Jonkershoek, walk from Jonkershoek to Coetzenburg, crossing a hanging bridge, to end the 101km Eco Walk at the statue of rugby hero Doc Danie Craven and his dog Bliksem.
Our last dinner will be at the Bistro Restaurant (own account) in Church Street, under huge Oak trees ending the night with a post-dinner historical walk. 21km
Overnight: Mountain Breeze Resort near Stellenbosh (B)
Day 7
Return
We will leave early for Cape Town International Airport.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Walking on jeep tracks between vineyards
- Leliefontein Historic cellar and learning about ‘stokkiesdraai’
- Olive tasting at Riebeeck Kasteel and exploring the village
- Rawsenville and Slanghoek valley
- Special winetasting at boutique cellars
- Franschoek and the visit to la Motte
- Pierneef museum
- ng for Water Project
- Meeting the people surviving in this remote Kloof.
Include:
- Return transport with a Mercedes Sprinter bus, from CPT International airport
- Comfortable en-suite Sharing Accommodation including the accommodation the evening before the walk starts
- Meals as per programme, refreshments and fruit at rest-points
- Support team & vehicle during the walk
- All entry fees and permits
Exclude:
- Restaurant meals,
- Alcoholic drinks,
- personal items
