Ashia Cheetah Conservation 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 Read more...

Welcome to the best adventure in the Western Cape! The Paarl Adventure Trail network is a joint initiative between Drakenstein Municipality, land owners and Hero Adventure Trails. The custom-built trails traverse through a variety of terrain and boasts some spectacular features and views around Paarl Mountain. Take a journey of discovery and stop over at the many points of interest Read more...

Respect, love and horsemanship Alpha Equestrian Centre is based in the farming district of Simondium between Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Here, in the heart of the Cape Winelands we strive to create a life and educational experience through a range of horse activities that range from leisurely outrides, to disciplined programmes to prepare the horse and rider for a professional 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Wine Valley Adventures has a package to suit everyone! We find the adventure either on horseback, by quad bike or on a horse drawn carriage. To top that off we can add to your nature experience with special packages that include a wine tasting, sundowner, dinner or moonlight trails. We operate 7 days a week and the trails are led Read more...

Set within 3,5 hectares (8 acres) of cultivated fruit and vegetables, the big garden at Babylonstoren is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, which supplied sailing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh vegetables and fruit during the days when the Cape was a halfway station between Read more...