Born and bred in the Cape Winelands, Janet has many years of experience as a specialist wine guide and national tourist guide. She also organizes and conducts tailor-made packages and tours for larger groups or small individual groups in Southern Africa. Contact her for tailormade itineraries, incentives, accommodation, car rental, fly in safaris, hunting safari and and self-drive packages. Her Read more...

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...

Deidre has been working in Acrylic and Oil on canvas since 2013 when she started studying painting at Nanette Ranger Art Studio. Herself an accomplished dancer, she likes to capture the movement of dancers in bold strokes with vivid colours. She depicts dancers, flowers, landscapes and all themes that celebrate the joy and beauty of life.   Read more...

Nanette Ranger has been practicing art for the past 30 years. She specialises in sculpting and her sculptures can be viewed at Giovanni’s, Laborie Wine Estate or at her sculpture studio in Courtrai, Paarl (booking essential for studio visits). Her work varies in size from small, bird sized sculptures, to 3m high figures. Her work is primarily aligned with environmental 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...

Fairview’s main attraction when you are travelling with kids is the postcard-perfect Goat Tower. The tower is home to Fairview’s furry mascots who are responsible for the estate’s excellent cheeses. Their climbing up the tower stairway is sure to capture your imagination! The goats do quite like to explore, and children are free to pet and hug them. The Goatshed 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...

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...