Franschhoek Trips

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Top rated Franschhoek Trips

Beautiful winelands! | Apr 19 07'

by Scott & Nancy a traveling as a couple from Minneapolis, on vacation in Franschhoek

Arrived in the small village of Franschhoek yesterday. It’s a beatiful, charming little village tucked into a valley and surrounded by mountains on... Continue reading »
The Wine Country | Nov 10 06'

by Voices of Africa a traveling as a couple from Los Angeles, on vacation in Franschhoek

"Ronnie thought hard about a career change."

(Ronnie's story) On our way to Cape Town, we decided to leave a day early to spend some time in the wine country. The view was absolutely ama... Continue reading »
Winelands | Oct 30 08'

by herewegoagain a female traveling as a couple from Lake Oswego, on vacation in Franschhoek

Today we have a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Winelands, including the historic town of Stellenbosch, with its oak lined streets, where we vi... Continue reading »
Wine country | Jul 05 08'

by Mike & Madeline a 32 year old female traveling as a couple from Exminster, on vacation in Franschhoek

"“there ain’t no need to go outside”"

Rain, wine, rain and more wine! We arrived in Franschhoek, wine country and got cosy in our little cottage in the Chamonix estate vineyard. Nice... Continue reading »
Franschoek: Tierra de viñedos | Aug 09 07'

by Nivariense a 45 year old male from Ceuta, on vacation in Franschhoek

Franschhoek, situada en el valle de los Huguenots (Hugonotes), es uno de los destinos más destacados del mundo vitivinícola.Uno no se puede sorpren... Continue reading »
Hiking to the Valley of the Flying Ants | Nov 24 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Franschhoek

"The best way to write off your backpack and your pants"

The Valley of the Flying Ants. A mountain trip that I’d heard about many years ago. A Mountain Club trip, rugged, no paths, “not to be done in bad... Continue reading »
Wine Country and the Garden Route | Feb 06 07'

by InterNATZionale a 30 year old female from Madison, on vacation in Franschhoek

We left Cape Town on Wednesday morning heading towards wine country. South Africa has delicious wines in several varieties! I am starti... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Franschhoek

The Winelands Tour | Jan 03 07'

by The Cheng Family a traveling as a family from Canada, on vacation in Winelands

"we could just feel those waistbands starting to fit a little snugger again"

Winelands Tour of South AfricaJanuary 4 – 10th, 2007The Winelands are an easy and scenic few hours drive away from Cape Town and were our first sto... Continue reading »
Stellenbosch: Wine Country | Nov 09 06'

by World Is My Oyster a 28 year old from New York City, on vacation in Stellenbosch

"Wine tasting, scenery, and free rides."

We got into Stellenbosch at night and planned to have only 1 day there, leaving on the Baz Bus the next morning. Stellenbosch is a college to... Continue reading »
A wonderful finale to wine country! | Apr 21 07'

by Scott & Nancy a traveling as a couple from Minneapolis, on vacation in Stellenbosch

Our final day in the winelands, we hit Backsberg (one of the few totally "green" wineries in the world) as well as a great cheese farm which made t... Continue reading »
Hiking the Puddings route | Feb 16 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Paarl

"The uppermost pudding and a rock scramble"

Waking on Saturday morning, on the veranda of Agtertafelberg hut with Elandspad below and surrounded by mountains, I wondered why I don’t come here... Continue reading »
Hiking down the length of Elandspad | Mar 10 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Paarl

"Good for making fires but hopeless at boulder-hopping"

The warning bells were ringing when Rob and Richard voiced doubts about doing the trip in one day. Another warning was when we climbed the steep ro... Continue reading »
Thomas Hut 75 years | Nov 04 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Worcester

"People talked and drank by firelight as 60s music played"

On Friday 3 November, in between showers, 80 people celebrated the Thomas Huts 75th birthday. The event may only have lasted a few hours, but was t... Continue reading »
Wine Country | Jan 08 08'

by C&K a traveling as a couple from Edmonton, on vacation in Stellenbosch

Spent a couple of days in South African wine country, sampling from the multitude of labels and vintages on pour. Apparently you're supposed... Continue reading »
If You Prick Me Do I Not Bleed? | Oct 11 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Nursing two bruised arms and a severely dented machismo!"

We always knew that planning the trip was going to be difficult - but the really tough decisions are less about budgets and travel logistics and mo... Continue reading »
8,553,600 seconds... | Jan 01 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"99 days - Or roughly 14 weeks/2 376 hours/142 560 minutes/8 553 600 seconds until we leave!"

Well the New Year is upon us. 2007. The Year of our big trip. It seems hard to believe that in just a few short months we will ac... Continue reading »
The Great Backpack Mistake | Aug 26 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Rob & Denise Blunder at the Pawn Shop"

Getting ready for a 9 month trip means lots of forward planning. One of the most important tips that the guide books give is that you HAVE to... Continue reading »