The variety of activities is endless - learn all about 4X4 trails, go
mountain-biking or enjoy the experience of a lifetime and go hot-air
ballooning! Or visit a crocodile breeding farm, snake park or climb Bretagne
Rock and follow one of the many walking trails after which you can dangle
your tired pavement-pounding feet in a sparkling mountain stream.
Visit Millwater Wild Flower Garden where 15 species of protea may be viewed.
Catch trout or bass for dinner, enjoy the fresh, exhilarating feel of a
horseback ride through vineyards or fynbos, or diversify and visit our bird
sanctuary.
Welcome to Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Afrikaans Language Monument
The Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain is a fascinating step back into the past. Built in 1975, and designed by architect Jan van Wijk, it acknowledges the influence of a variety of languages such as Dutch, Malay, Malay-Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, English, and the indigenous Khoi and African languages, on the development of Afrikaans. Guided tours are available on request.
Volksmond Coffee Shop is an ideal venue for Sunday lunches and sundowners, as well as for family gatherings and year-end functions. They also sell picnic baskets to be enjoyed whilst revelling in the spectacular views of the Winelands.
The Monument with its exotic garden is an easy access point to a variety of hiking and biking trails on Paarl Mountain. Popular events include full moon picnics and stargazing evenings during the summer months. Two amphitheaters are available for public and private events. The monument is an excellent venue for weddings, wedding photography and commercial photo and film shoots.
Admission: Adults: R12-00, Students: R5-00 and Learners: R2-00 Opening times: Mon. – Sun.: 08:00 - 17:00 (Apr. to Sep.) 08:00 – 20:00 (Oct. to Mar.) Vir inligting in Afrikaans besoek ons webtuiste.
Surrounded by the picturesque mountains and amidst the vines is this little paradise! This family orientated venue has numerous fun activities to offer including waterslides, indoor and outdoor play parks, farm animal encounters, pony rides etc. Our venues are available to hire for kiddies parties, private functions, conferences, school outings and day visitors.
Limietberg Trail - two-day trail from the foot of Du Toitskloof via Bainskloof village Eerste Tol to Tweede Tol. Distance 36km.
Donkerkloof - about 3km (2.5 hours) to the small waterfall starting in the hairpin bend on the Paarl side of the old Du Toitskloof Pass.
Miaspoort - distance is 4km (3 hours) but it is a long and initially difficult walk.
Klipkershout Walking Trail - Paarl Mountain Nature reserve - various scenic walking trails from 2.4km to 10km. Tel.021 872 3658
Wine Hiking Trail - Laborie Estate offer this unique trail that will appeal not only to the nature-lover, but to the botanist, horticulturist and ornithologist with a special interest in Cape flora and bird. Tel. 021 708 3390
Permits from the Cape Nature Conservation in Main Street, Paarl.
A veritable treasure of architecture is to be found along a 2 km stretch of Main Street, starting at the Strooidak Kerk (Thatched Roof Church), the oldest Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. Zeederberg Square is surrounded by picturesque Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings. Paarl boasts one of only three examples of Egyptian architecture in South Africa! The walk ends at the two museums; Paarl Museum and the Afrikaans Language Museum.
Enjoy the picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation dominated by massive rounded granite rock formations set among wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees.
Take a vigorous hike, or climb Bretagne Rock, follow one of the many hiking trails, visit Millwater Wild Flower Garden where 15 species of protea may be viewed, catch trout or bass for dinner or enjoy mountain biking or picnics.
Fishing permits available at Paarl Municipality.
Hours: Summer: 07h00-19h00; Winter: 07h00-18h00
A living and breathing community. Discover the amenities and facilities from schools to restaurants to spas.
Pearl Valley Golf Estates is a refreshing retreat, where you can relax in the splendor of the stunning surroundings, savouring every second as you unwind.
Tel: +27(21) 867 8000
Fax: +27(21) 867 8096
Address: 1 Pearl Valley Estate, Paarl From R450 - R1000 (person/night)
Bring your own basket for Berg River Resort & Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve.
Picnic baskets sold during summer at Boland Wine Cellar, Nelson’s Creek, Nederburg, African Terroir, Avondale, Seidelberg Wine Estate & Taalmonument Koffie Shoppe.
Tractor Rides at Seidelberg Wine Estate:
The trip takes about 25 minutes and is a wonderful way to see the vineyards. Guests can hop on at Seidelberg and visit our neighboring farm Fairview and taste some cheese and hop back on again and return to Seidelberg.
The Zerenity Conference and Coffee Centre will excite and entice you with its variety of delectable delights. Sit inside with the cool aircon or enjoy the warmth of the sun outside on homemade wooden benches.
Open from 10h00 to 16h00 Tuesday to Saturday.
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