Du Toitskloof mountain pass is located 70km from Cape Town and connects Paarl and Worcester. Nowadays you can access Worcester via the Huguenot Tunnel, but do yourself a favour and treat yourself to the beautiful 24km drive that Du Toitskloof Pass offers through the mountains with views over Paarl valley and Paarl Rock.
On this day, 11 February 1990, Nelson Mandela stepped out of prison into the hearts of South Africans. We can all recall this day and where we were, but did you know that Madiba spent his last 14 months of incarceration in Paarl?
In a secluded valley between the granite hills of the Paarl Rock mountains, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate is a quintessentially family-friendly Winelands experience. With rolling lawns, 100-year-old oaks and the scent of jasmine and lavender wafting through the air Rhebokskloof is known and loved for its warm hospitality and a slew of exciting offerings for children and adults alike.
Love and life carry on during a pandemic. True love always finds a way! While things may look and feel different this year, there are still ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your partner, girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife, or even someone you’re not dating…yet… right here in Paarl!
If there is one thing this pandemic and lockdowns has taught us then it is the power of communities when they stand together and rally for each other. As an Africa Proverb so aptly say, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Keep your cool and enjoying every minute of summer right here in Paarl! Enjoy a welcome break-away from home whilst escaping the summer heat by booking your stay at our accommodation spots with lovely pools to plunge in and escape the summer heat.
With the World Travel Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ approval our destination adheres to the COVID-19 guidelines and protocols set by this global industry representative. You can visit Paarl with confidence and peace of mind.
Here is our list of best swimming-pool stays in Paarl.
It is with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty of what the future holds that we enter 2021. Much was experienced and learnt during last year’s COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic is still very much a reality and is directly influencing our travelling decisions.
For all of us 2020 has had its fair share of challenges, one of them being our festive season’s budgets. The Visitors’ Information Center in Paarl have put together ideas for various things to help visitors remain penny wise and not pound foolish when exploring Paarl.
Next time you’re in Paarl, known as the Pearl of the Cape Winelands, make sure to visit Nederburg’s beautifully revamped wine and food experience hub, The Manor, situated in the historic manor house on the farm. Here, the emphasis is on authentic, nostalgic food experiences featuring simple and unassuming, yet wholesome and hearty dishes with a touch of heritage.
Unwrap festive goodness with Nederburg’s Christmas Treat Box in collaboration with Pure Boland, delivered straight to your door in Cape Town and surrounding suburbs on 22 December.
