Table mountain Cable Cart
The Legend of Table Mountains, Devil's Peak. As the story goes Van Hunks, a pirate in the early 18th century, retired from his eventful life at sea to live on the slopes of Devil's Peak. He spent his days sitting on the mountain, smoking his pipe. One day a stranger approached him, and a smoking contest ensued which lasted for days. The smoke clouds built up and a strong wind blew them down towards the town. When Van Hunks finally won the contest, the stranger revealed himself to be the Devil (hence Devil's Peak), and the two disappeared in a puff of smoke. Legend says that the cloud of smoke they left became Table Mountain's tableclothe - the famous white cloud that spills over the mountain when the south-easter blows in summer.
For centuries Table Mountain, enchanting and charasmatic, has been a treturous climb to the top. Back in the 18th century many a man tried to climb the slippery slopes but only a handful could say that they have succeed to conquer this mystical mountain.
Today you can experience the breathtaking scenery of the Cape at the top of Table Mountain. No need to put those hiking boots, it is as easy as climbing into a cart and you are carted all the way to the top of Table mountain.
Adults: R180 return
Children: R90 return
Mandela's Prison- Robben Island
It is hard to believe that one of South Africa's greatest leader spent 27 years in exile on Robben Island. He was locked away on an Island far from any form of civilazation, trapped in a small cell with a blanket as his bed and the only time he could go outside was to work in the quarry.
Robben Island, Dutch for "Seal Island" was used as a prison between 1961 until 1991. The South African Apartheid regime locked away its political prisoners.
Today you can tour showing you the aspects of the Islands terrible history.
The tour is: 3.5 hours long, two half hour ferry rides. Ferry departs from the V&A waterfront at 9am, 11am and 1pm.
Adults: R220
Children: R110
The Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good hope was build between 1666 and 1979 by the dutch East Indian Company and was used as a maritimer replenishment station. It is the oldest Colonial building in South Africa.
The Castle houses the Castle military museum and Iziko museum.
Adults: R28
Children: R15
Gates open at 9am
Cape Point
The Cape Point or Cape of Good Hope, situated at the south-western tip of Africa, is a place well known for treacherous seas, troubling many a ship as they passed from Atlantic Ocean to Indian Ocean or visa-versa. Table Mountain National Park overseas this beautifully scenic area which is home to an entire floral kingdom and many populations of animals.
Around the park there are numerous walking trails for you to explore. There is a funicular that will take you right to the tip where you are able to look back at awe at the beauty of Cape Point, Cape Town and it surrounds.
There is an indescribable feeling that you get standing at this point and if you are in Cape Town this is a must see local attraction.
V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is situated between Table Mountain and Robben Island and it gives one the opportunity to experience images of the earlier activities of the Harbour.
The Waterfront is a Shoppers dream as it boosts stores for clothing, South African memorabilia, wine, dining, local craft markets and so much more.
Dining on the Patio of the Waterfront will entertain young and old as Seagulls gather to hopefully find the remains of discarded food, a word of warning. Try not to leave your food unattended, if you turn away even just for a moment you might find you plate empty. The only evidence left by the thief is a white feather and a seagulls foot print.
Wine Trips
This tour departs at 10:30am. Pick up at your accommodation in Stellenbosch or by arrangement. (We have a special deal for people staying in Cape Town)
First Stop: Here we do a cellar tour where the winemaking process is revealed and a brief wine tasting method demonstrated. We sample the wines produced by this estate.
Simonsig Wine Farm Since French Huguenot Jacques Malan first set foot in the Cape Wine lands in 1688,
The Malan family of Simonsig, one of South Africa's most reputable wine producers, has leaped to acclaimed heights in pioneering wine excellence.
Endowed with quintessential terroir, progressive winemaking skills and a proud heritage, the three Malan brothers uphold a passionate commitment towards quality and innovation ? the hallmark of the Simonsig portfolio.
A legendary landmark in its own right, Simonsig continues to reap rewards for its extensive range of formidable red, white and sparkling wines, as the Malan family winemaking legacy lives on.
Crafted by family tradition. Enjoyed by connoisseur and novice alike.Second Stop: We move onwards towards Paarl - en route a taste of delicious goats milk cheese.
Fairview Wine Estate The home of Fairview wines is a 300ha farm on the south-west-facing slopes of Paarl Mountain, a granite rock outcrop in the heart of the Paarl wine district, viticulturally among the most historic and influential areas of the Cape wine lands. Standing among the lavender beds in the terraced front garden of the winery, you'll look out across rolling fields and see distant flat-topped Table Mountain, a world-famous landmark standing guard over the city of Cape Town, South Africa's tourist mecca perched on the Cape Peninsula at the southern tip of the African continent.
Winemaking on the farm can be traced back to 1699, not quite a half-century after the first European settlers arrived in southern Africa. But its wines entered the modern era with the first bottling under the Fairview label in 1974 by the Back family, owners since 1937. Today, some three decades later, grandson Charles Back II has brought Fairview wines to world markets. One of South Africa's pre-eminent vintners, he has earned Fairview a reputation for consistent quality across a range of innovative styles, using both classic and unusual varieties. And he has helped pioneer a modern culture of wine growing in South Africa that embraces typicity of terroir, unrestricted by ?estate? appellation, by both developing his own vineyards to their full potential and seeking out new viticultural sites to grow fruit for wines to please popular tastes and discerning palates.
Third stop: Is for lunch in Franschhoek. Lunch is included in the price and caters for vegetarians. A glass of wine or beer is included but any extra imbibing is for your own account.
Selection of items on menu
SALADS
Greek Salad
Chicken Salad
Chicpea Salad
Halloumi Salad
BURGERS
Chicken Burger
Mushroom Burger
Pepper Burger
Cheese Burger
PASTA
Napolitana (Tomato)
Penne Brocolli
PANCAKES
Chicken Mayo
Tuna Mayo
Creamed Spinach
VARIETY MEALS
Hake with Chips and Salad
Babotie (Cape Malay dish)
Chicken Peri-Peri Roll with chips
Bangers and Mash
Thai Curry
Fourth Stop: The gift of perfect conditions
Dieu Donne is situated high on the steep southwest facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains. Here the sun is pempered, ensuring slow ripening of our grapes. And thanks to cool summer conditions and Dieu Donne's unique soil strata of Hutton and Clovelly from weathered granite with a rocky top soil, found only in this corner of the Valley, the vines do not show excessive vigour, nor do they over-produce. This exceptional terroir gives Dieu Donne wines their special character.
Dieu Donne grows two thirds red and one third white grapes. The cellar produces 16 500 cases per year, of which nearly half is exported to countries around the globe.
Fifth Stop: Boschendal wine estate is the last farm for the day then homewards to Stellenbosch. Nestled in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Cape wine lands , one of South Africa 's original wine farms eagerly awaits your arrival. With a winemaking tradition spanning over 300 years, Boschendal Wine Estate offers a veritable treat for wine lovers everywhere. This gracious national treasure is a familiar favourite to many and a glorious discovery for countless others.
Return to Stellenbosch at approximately 17:00pm, well fed - well informed and who knows maybe well drunk!!
The tours are conducted by a registered tour guide. All guides have the required legal qualifications.
Tour vehicles are Toyota Quantum 13 seater mini vans. Air conditioned and seatbelts for each seat.
**** Farms are subject to change depending on wine availablility, time of year, how busy the farm is etc but we try to keep it as above ****