Local Activities
Below is a brief selection of activities in the Stellenbosch area. Our helpful staff will gladly provide advice and arrange excursions at your request.
Butterfly World
Butterfly World is home to more than 24 species of exotic butterflies and a large variety of birds.
Where: Paarl / Stellenbosch / Wellington
Drakenstein Lion Park
The Drakenstein Lion Park is a Sanctuary for captive born predators. Drakenstein Lion Park was established in 1998 to provide lions in distress with a safe environment to live.
Where: Between Paarl & Stellenbosch Winelands
Stellenbosch Art Gallery
Pay a visit to the Stellenbosch Art Gallery in picturesque Stellenbosch where an extensive selection of paintings, sculpture, and handmade glass.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Botanical Garden
The Stellenbosch Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanic garden in South Africa.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Wineland Auto Museum
Wineland Auto Museum displays South Africa’s largest collection of classic and vintage automobiles.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Eagle Encounters at Spier
Founded in December 2001 by Hank and Tracy Chalmers, Eagle Encounters is a bird of prey rehabilitation, education, conservation and eco-tourism centre.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Spier Wine Centre & Shop
The Wine Centre is housed in an original Dutch gabled barn dating back to 1750 and it’s where wines from over 175 local wine estates.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
The Craft Market at Spier
The craft market at Spier is a must-see, showcasing top-quality contemporary and traditional artworks by South African crafters.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Cheetah Outreach at Spier
Visit the Cheetah Outreach facility and experience the excitement of a personal encounter with hand raised South African ambassador cheetahs.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Oom Samie Se Winkel
Oom Samie Se Winkel (Uncle Samie's Store) is an institution in Stellenbosch and a recommended stop on any visitor’s agenda.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
African Dining Experience at Moyo
Moyo is the Swahili word for soul and a dining experience at Moyo is African soulful experience. A fantastic venue for an African cuisine.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Ready. Aim. Fire
Earmuffs, aim, squeeze the trigger, smoke... beginners are welcome to shoot the breeze while experienced shooters are welcome to put big holes in our targets!!
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
The Giraffe House
The Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre is privately owned and situated on 15 Hectares of land between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Wine Tasting by Bicycle
Push pedal through the vineyards in a scenic outdoor experience educating you on the local wine and landscape.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch / Start in Cape Town
Learn about Wines on a Wine Walk
Get to know the story of the South African wine industry by booking yourself on a Walking Wine Tour in the Stellenbosch Wine Region.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Nuts About Wine
A little nuts, nuts about wine or nut sure - the 'Nuts about Wine' tasting is offered at Stellenbosch Hills Wine Estate.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
Strawberry Safari
Strawberry fields and scarecrows aplenty await pickers in the Cape summer season.
Where: Winelands/Stellenbosch
Taste Reserve Wines at Waterford Estate
Vintage wines are rare in availability and even more rarely available by glass. The rarest opportunity of tasting a selection of vintage wines from South Africa.
Where: Winelands / Stellenbosch
