Stellenbosch Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Stellenbosch. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

46km (29 miles) E of Cape Town The charming town of Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by Gov. Simon van der Stel, who, among other achievements, built Groot Constantia and planted hundreds of oak trees throughout the Cape. Today Stellenbosc... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Visitor Information Stellenbosch Tourism Bureau (tel. 021/883-3584; www.stellenboschtourism.co.za) is by far the most helpful in the Winelands, and you'd be well advised to head to their office as soon as you arrive. Besides giving expert... Continue reading »

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Hiking for the faint hearted on Spring Buttress

Sunday 14 January 2007After an evening of listening and watching the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Karen Watkins
Hiking Barrydale - forthcoming attraction

December 30/31st and Jan 1stNEW YEAR in BARRYDALEBarrydale only 350km from Cape Town and on the famous (or infamous) Route 62 is a wonder... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Karen Watkins
Hiking adventures on Table Mountain

Published in the Weekend Argus Travel supplement 12/13 AugustCape Town is a popular tourist destination, and on top of most visitors’ lis... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Karen Watkins
Hike to Bos 400 wreck

If you’re looking for a hike with variety and something for children, this is the one: a shipwreck, a rock scramble, fantastic views and... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Karen Watkins
Hiking on Youth Day

After four days of miserable weather, Friday 16th - Youth Day was a glorious Cape winter day. The previous weekend two local hikers had s... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Karen Watkins