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...

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...

Hero Adventure Trails are one of the leaders when it comes to the designing, developing and management of adventure trails in South Africa . The trails at Rhebokskloof have been developed to cater for everyone from kiddies to the seasoned athlete . Whether you walk, hike, run or ride the “Super Bowl” will not disappoint! 5 trails ranging from 3km Read more...

The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (language museum) in Paarl, is at once associated with the Afrikaanse Taalmonument, and a dedication to the Afrikaans language. The Afrikaans Taal museum offers a contemporary exhibition on the origins of the Afrikaans language – its roots, variants and expressions. The initial intention behind the museum was to honour the members and work of a society known Read more...

At the Alpaca Loom watch our weavers at work, interact with the alpacas and all the other animals in the petting zoo and have your kids use up all that pent-up energy on the jungle gym. Alpaca Barn Tours take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00. Alternatively, visitors are able to book a tour by prior arrangement. This Read more...

The Afrikaans Language Monument on Paarl Mountain is a fascinating step back into history. Built in 1975 and designed by architect Jan van Wijk, it acknowledges the influence of a variety of languages on the development of Afrikaans, namely Dutch, Malay, Malay-Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, English, and the indigenous Khoi and African languages, Free guided tours are available daily and Read more...

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 Mill water Wild Flower Garden where numerous species of Proteas may be viewed, catch a bass at Nantes dam or enjoy Read more...