THE PEARL OF THE WINELANDS

Retire To The Tranquillity Of The Paarl Winelands  Phase 1 at Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase. Situated on Groot Parys Wine Estate, these homes, offering 4 stunning design options, are immersed in a rich history and are surrounded by exceptional facilities including a healthcare centre, clubhouse, superior security and more.   3- 4 BEDROOM FULL TITLE Read more...

Winelands Paragliding is an adventure tourism company focused on paragliding adventures. We offer mountain adventures, training packages and equipment sales and advice to the public. Mias de Klerk who started the company in 2013 has more than 15 years of paragliding experience and more than 5000 flights. All our staff is passionate about what they do and receive continues training Read more...

Welcome to SKYDIVE TWO OCEANS, arguably South Africa’s most scenic skydiving location, and home to a team of passionate experts with a drive for excellence in service delivery, safety and adventure. We’re situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, nestled in the scenic farmlands of Wellington – and less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town’s CBD. And as the Read more...

Feel pampered at the luxurious La Paris Estate, set on wine valley mountain slopes near Franschhoek. We value attention to the finest detail, unparalleled personal service, luxury amenities and the highest quality linens and furnishings. Our property has undergone a complete refurbishment in mid-2019, updated to tasteful, modern design standards, the finest fabrics, custom furniture and pillow-top beds. Our air-conditioned Read more...

Want to feel at home in the Cape Winelands? Check out our fantastic selection of affordable rooms in the heart of the Cape Boland and find your perfect base amongst one of the world’s most exciting wine routes! An ideal option for the cost-conscious traveller, our carefully chosen bed and breakfasts feature individually decorated rooms, plenty of quirky charm, and Read more...

Pontac Manor Hotel is a celebrated establishment in the historic town of Paarl, at the heart of the Cape Winelands, close to Cape Town. Surrounded by majestic oak trees and manicured gardens, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, Pontac Manor hotel has been restored to its former Victorian elegance and welcomes guests from all around the globe with 4-star Read more...

Enjoy a private getaway at Brookdale Estate, the exclusive villa nestled between the mountains of Paarl and is always closed to the public. Offering guests, the rare chance to enjoy 80 hectares of the working wine farm all to themselves. The vineyard has been replanted from vines with a superior heritage from France. The bedrooms are designed with high ceilings Read more...

Perdeberg Winery provides a relaxing environment for you to indulge in the delicious delicacies that Eat @ Perdeberg has to offer. Enjoy the tranquil setting of our gardens while the kids keep themselves busy in the safe play park area. Seating inside the air-conditioned restaurant is also available, where booking is essential. Eat @ Perdeberg will be serving an À Read more...

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on-hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300-year history. Experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as you journey through rolling vineyards in a double-decker tram and open-air tram-bus Read more...

Aquila Private Game Reserve, just under a two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town, is named after the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area. Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this 4 star, Big 5, malaria free, 10,000 hectare conservancy is steeped in Boer War history and boasts 3 pristine biomes of Read more...

4 & 5-star Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, a scenic 2 1⁄2 hours’ drive from Cape Town, is home to a growing number of free roaming wildlife within the Klein Karoo. The 10,000-ha big five game reserve, places special interest in wildlife conservation especially the endangered cheetah. In the best interest of the animals no animal interaction is allowed at Inverdoorn. Read more...

Welcome to Bon Louis Family Bistro.   Our story is the telling of a destined meeting between two gentlemen, both of French descent. Which subsequently became collaboration of sorts, one guy skillful in the art of wine making, the other ardent in the diverse world of food   The food guy included his Son (as chef), and special friend, also Read more...

Artisan confections for life’s sweet moments   Our story began in Vryheid, Kwazulu Natal, where its founder, Rose Opperman, along with her inventive spirit and a special love for confectionery, evolved her hobby of making treats for family and friends, into an established business. Rose took in women from previously disadvantaged communities in the area and dedicated herself to teaching them Read more...

Bettina Shuttle Services & Tours is a wholly owned BEE company that was establish in 2008.  We are a reliable shuttle services in the Western Cape Area (Greater Stellenbosch and Paarl). Our mission is to specialize in superb shuttle and tours service for the discerning traveler. We are committed to achieve sustainable growth the provision of excellent customer service “at” Read more...

Mountain and Moon Bistro and Winebar are located in the historical Frater Square building, just off the Main Road in Paarl. Here you can order an expertly hand-crafted coffee, breakfast or lunch.  Take a cake home or order a homemade lasagna to take home for dinner from our catering menu.  Or relax in our beautiful restaurant whilst enjoying free wifi. Our Read more...

The Animal Sanctuary @ Butterfly World is a secure and safe sanctuary for a variety of exotic animals, from insects to reptiles and small mammals and birds, most of them previously kept as exotic pets. Brilliant place to bring the family!! SCHOOL GROUPS: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING WATER. OUR BOREHOLE WATER IS NOT FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION DUE TO Read more...

Welcome to Zomerlust Gastehuis, a heritage site in the historic centre of Paarl at 193 Main Road. Zomerlust lies in the heart of Boland wine country surrounded by majestic mountains, rolling vineyards and wine estates, making it the ideal base from which to explore the neighboring towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Wellington as well as the rest of the Boland Read more...

A  concierge service for the discerning traveller which includes personalized tours and uniquely created  luxury tourism experiences. A specialized bespoke service which only showcases the best food, wine and culture our beautiful country and region has to offer. Start your special tourism journey now and contact us on chris@1stclassplease.com.   Read more...

Our newest addition, Giovanni Paarl, is situated on the exquisite Laborie Estate, nestled at the foot of Paarl Rock. Join us for some delicious Italian food, a wine list curated carefully from neighbouring farms and a delightful atmosphere. We have a cozy fire inside and a beautiful terrace to take in all the views!   Open Times Tuesday – Saturday: Read more...

Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, just outskirts of the historic town of Paarl, and close to Beautiful Franschhoek and spectacular Stellenbosch lies Life is for Living Lodge. Life is for Living Lodge is known for its breath-taking view on the majestic mountains and serene surroundings. Tranquil, quiet residential neighborhood with the gardens full of Birdlife and color, Read more...

Madeleine Eve has been a creative artist for many years and been teaching art internationally in Dubai, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. On her return to South Africa in 2014, she also fell in love working with clay. Ceramics has brought a new creative cutlet to her daily routine. Moving to the beautiful Paarl, Eve Art Studio was opened where Madeleine Read more...

Settled in The Heart Of Paarl, Olive Tree Lodge offers Elegant Accommodation like no Other A differentiated experience capitalizing on personal service, the historical nature of the Olive Tree building, and its excellent location in one of the most attractive parts of the Winelands All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, access to communal swimming pool, en-suite bathrooms, TV + Read more...

This mountain-facing manor house with 10 luxurious rooms, provides the ultimate South African Winelands’ experience. Situated on a working wine farm, the guest house in neatly hidden in the middle of Shiraz vineyards. You will be woken up by wild guinea fowls or a tractor working the vineyards. Weather permitting, breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the Drakenstein mountains. Read more...

Beautiful 7 bedrooms in a stunning villa called L’Ermitage, build right in the middle of our vines. Newly opened and designed by our talented friend Helene-Marie Cellier, these rooms will not only amaze you by their look and feels but also by the view they are offering wherever you are staying. To add to this little hidden gem, it has Read more...

The Cathedral Cellar is one of the most exquisite venues in the Winelands. Allowing an intimate party of up to 120 guests, this venue dates back to the 1930s when it was converted into KWV’s main cellar. Guests here are flanked by larger-than-life stuk vats, some of the biggest in the world, which simultaneously provides a serene and dramatic atmosphere. Read more...

“My rooftop kitchen is the heart of my home at 24 Stasie Street in Paarl. I invite you to take a seat at my kitchen table and let me transport you to a world of South African hospitality at its best. I take my inspiration from nature and cook with fresh seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Here we keep it Read more...

With views over mountains and vineyards, you can celebrate with top wines from the winery and bespoke menus from our in-house kitchen. The restaurant itself is a wooden cottage, surrounded by forests of poplar trees, gardens and a beautiful lake. In summer, enjoy the outside spaces playing lawn games and having picnics or in winter, light the fire in the Read more...

A food and wine focussed restaurant that offers a relaxed and comfortable dining experience, enjoyed by the whole family. The surrounding vineyards produces some of the best wines in the area. The Floreal wine is made for special occasions. Easily enjoyed alone, this is also the perfect accompaniment for Beef, Venison or Duck – all ingredients enjoyed by the Lilley Read more...

Toeka takes you down memory lane with antique tractors, old farming equipment, vintage cars and great food. A place for family and friends to experience the peace and tranquility. Toeka stoor can also be booked for functions and birthday parties for young and old.   Read more...

Cascade Spa is an intimate wellness centre that offers an array of specialist as well as all-purpose treatments to pamper your body and revive your mind. Unwind from your busy lifestyle in the skilled hands of our therapists, who will advise you on a variety of pampering options available. Relax to the soothing sounds of nature and immerse yourself in Read more...

Middelplaas Paarl Guesthouse is situated on a prime location near Paarl’s famous schools, venues and conference centres.  Located in the heart of the Western Cape Wine Route, comfortable accommodation is served 3 km outside Paarl. Enjoy a peaceful getaway while being ideally centered around a farm dam. Wake up to chattering birds and listen to the sounds of farm animals. Read more...

The Bible comes alive at Salem Biblical Garden! Come and view our 14 “stations” depicting the highlights of the Biblical narrative. These displays are on our “Journey through the Bible”-a 500 m walk along a garden path.  The exhibits are reflected in art works such as mosaics, life size statutes (Moses and David), a replica of the Dead Sea Caves, Read more...

Cheetah Experience Ashia is a world-class cheetah sanctuary and working farm outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, a mere 45 minute drive from Cape Town. An African name meaning ‘life and hope’, Ashia lies nestled at the foot of the dramatic Drakenstein mountains, providing the perfect setting for the sanctuary’s conservation and environmental education programmes. Founded to help to prevent Read more...

Moka creates beautiful cakes and delicious platters for any special event. Anything from birthdays, corporate events to wedding cakes. Goods are delivered to Fresh Green Farmshop & Deli as a pick up point. Read more...

Found in an old jail alongside the Berg River Boulevard, Kikka Boulevard lures many a passer-by with its rustic charm and the scent of freshly-baked bread, slow-smoked meats and heritage food. The little sister to Kikka Main and Kikka Laborie houses Kikka’s cake and bread bakery, using preservative-free wheat from a nearby farm and a botanical and fermentation bar with shrubes, kombucha and Read more...

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Back’s has three main offerings – it is a bistro-style restaurant, a well-stocked fresh and dry goods deli and an online shopping experience. Back’s restaurant and deli has the purpose to continue the tradition of Back’s family values and offers delicious, homegrown food in the heart of historic Paarl. The online shop is an extension of our deli, and aims Read more...

The La Paris Bistro, comprising a chic restaurant and deli, and an on-site bakery, is the newest luxury eatery in the Franschhoek valley conceptualized and developed by the owner Sebastian Rodenburg, and in-house interior architect Ashleigh Ratcliffe. La Paris Bistro is conveniently located in the Winelands, along the R301 between Franschhoek and Paarl. La Paris Estate dates back to 1699 Read more...

Property Estate Agent in the Paarl area. That provides superior services related to various Properties for rent, purchase and sell. Have all your property questions expertly answered by visiting our Advice Centre. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting or letting, we have the answers you need. Read more...

Karoo Craft Breweries (Pty) Ltd, situated on the premises of Simonsvlei Winery, Old Paarl Road (R101), Paarl, was established in 2015 and started operating in August 2016 as a contract brewing facility.  As from December 2016, Karoo Craft Breweries launched their own beer in the market place and the beer was so well accepted by the public that the need Read more...

The Polo Village at Val de Vie Estate, elegantly designed by world renowned architect Stefan Antoni,is situated in the centre of the award-winning estate. The Polo Villages apartments range between one and two bedroom units and are situated within walking distance from the Val de Vie Pavilion, where you can watch the Sport of Kings from the beautiful Polo Club Read more...

Surrounded by three awe-inspiring mountain ranges, Val de Vie Estate falls within the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, where historic farms and the natural splendor of the Cape Floral Kingdom beckon visitors from across the globe. At Val de Vie Estate, you’ll discover a vast range of lifestyle offerings and outdoor activities, catering to a diverse group with different interests and pastimes. Offerings  Read more...

Did you know about the Paarl Bird Sanctuary at the Waste Water Treatment Works? The Paarl Bird Sanctuary, set against the magnificent backdrop of the Du Toit’s Kloof mountains and Paarl Rock, is one of South Africa’s best birding sites for waterfowl. It forms an integral part of the Drakenstein Waste Water Treatment Works, covering some 41ha and with five Read more...

Charles started painting at a young age. After completing his secondary education at Klein Nederburg Secondary School, he enrolled in the South African Defense Force. He continued to paint and developed a technique to build scale models using matchsticks and other materials. His extensive collection consists of oil on canvas, watercolor on cardboard/ carton and paper, as well as oil Read more...

This Multi-award winning venue is a must visit when in the Western Cape. Located on the Sothern slopes of the Paarl Mountain in Paarl Western Cape, Spice Route and Fairview have so many great activities and venues it will take more than just 1 trip to enjoy this amazing area. The trail network has been specifically designed to cater for Read more...

Upon docking in the Cape Town harbour, ancient mariners would blast their horns to announce their arrival – a sound that could be heard as far as the Paarl mountains. This call signalled the incoming of ships, inviting farmers from surrounding areas to mount their horse carts to go collect and trade. This gathering of diverse artisans is what we Read more...

Haus Desmond, is a modern and homey accommodation Bed & Breakfast establishment situated within the Paarl Winelands area, and can house up to 30 people. It is Perfect for accommodating students, sport groups, church groups, work groups or simply just holiday groups that love to travel and stay over. Your friendly host, Carrol, will meet you on your arrival and Read more...

Nestled in Du Toitskloof pass, R101, Amberg Art and Kitchen, is situated.  This is a destination for locals and everyone driving through the pass.  On the same property you will find Amberg Country Estate, with beautifully designed self-catering cottages.  At the restaurant you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with a breath taking view over the Paarl Valley.  Seating about Read more...