Not to be missed:
The Region
Situated on the western side of Tygerberg Hill, with prime views over the Table Bay basin, Burgundy Estate borders the De Grendel Farm - historic home of Sir De Villers Graaf.
Located near main arterial routes, Burgundy Estate is very conveniently situated for access to all of Cape Town's many attractions; including nearby Wine farms in the Durbanville area, Bloubergstrand Beachfront and major shopping centres like Canal Walk are close by.
LOCAL DAY TRIPS
1. DARLING: Home to SA ‘s famous political Comedian .
Must visit
EVITA SE PERRON - Lunch Cabaret show by Evita Bezuidenhout Saturday or Sundays, bookings at 022 - 492 2831
Route
Take the M5 to Milnerton, then R307 through Mamre Mission.
2. FRANSCHOEK: “Wine & Food Capital of the Cape”
“In this small town there are 8 of the country’s top 100 restaurants”To visit
FROMAGERIE at La Grange, Home of Truckles traditional cheese.
PARADISE STABLES, wine tasting on horseback 021 - 876 2160.
FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS, offers wines from all Estates.
HUGUENOT FINE CHOCOLATES, Franshoek Food Factory.
N2 to Somerset West, then R44 to Stellenbosch, the R310
Extras
Lunch at BOSCHENDAL includes picnic baskets on the lawn, light meals at the café and their magnificent buffet. 021 – 870 4200
3. HERMANUS: Heart of the Whale Route
To visit:
OLD HARBOUR, central point for whale watching VOEL KLIP, unspoilt beach with terraced lawns LEMM’S CORNER, local crafters, artworks & curios.
FERNKLOOF, nature reserve (1100 plant species & 50km hiking).
Route:
N2 to Gordon’s Bay, then R44 to Hermanus
Extras:
Rotary Drive to Hamilton Russel Wine Estate, excellent Pinot Noir Arabella Country Estate & Spa
4. LANGEBAAN: A tranquil lagoon town on the West Coast
En-route:
MELKBOS 4X4 PARK, quad bike rides on the beach YSTERFONTEIN, visit the Strandkombuis for rustic seafood
To visit:
FOSSIL PARK, 400 000 years old, 08h00 – 16h00 WEST COAST NATURE RESERVE
Route:
M5 to Milnerton, R27 to Langebaan Past Langebaan: Strandloper Restaurant, true west coast cooking Club Mykonos, greek paradise on the west coast
5. STELLENBOSCH: Centre of SA Wine Industry
To visit:
MOOIBERGE, join in strawberry picking 021 – 881 3222
VAN RYN CELLAR, brandy home to SA ( 021 – 881 3875
SIMONSBERG, local cheese to taste and buy ( 021 – 8091017
DOMBEYA, locally made woollen items ( 021 – 881 3746
OOM SAMIE SE WINKEL, blast from the past (82 Dorp Str.)
SPIER ESTATE, rare white cheetahs & superb wine ( R310)
Route:
N2 to Somerset-West, then R44 to Stellenbosch Extras: More than a 100 wine cellars, contact Wine Info Office for advice and route planning 021 - 886 4310
6. TOWNSHIP TOURS: Suggested Tour Operators:
Legend Tours: Mohammed Baba 021 697 4056
Our Pride: Mandisa St. Claire 082 446 7974
Thuthuka Thandile Biniso 082 478 8028
Cape Town Tourism 021 426 4260
“Potentially your most memorable day in Cape Town”
FAMOUS CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
| 1. CAPE POINT: Tel: +27 21–780-9204 . 021 – 780 9204 . Time: 07h00 – 17h00 Try: Two Oceans Restaurant Curio Shop |
2. CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE: Tel: >021 – 469 1249 . 021 – 469 1249 . Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Try: Coffee Shop |
| 3. CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE: GROOT CONSTANTIA Tel: 021 – 794 5128 . 021 – 794 5128 . Time: 10h00 – 17h00 |
4. DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM: Tel: 021 – 461 8745 . 021 – 461 8745 . Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Where: 25 Buitenkant St, City |
| 5. GREEN MARKET SQUARE: Time: 08h30 – 17h00 |
6. KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS: Tel: 021 – 799 8899 . 021 – 799 8899 . Time:: 08h00 – 18h00 Try: Restaurant / Coffee Shop |
| 7. ROBBEN ISLAND: Nelson Mandela Gateway Tel: 021 – 419 1300 . 021 – 419 1300 . / 411 1006 Time: Every 30 min, depending on weather |
8. SIGNAL HILL: NOON GUN SHOW Time: 12h00 Where: Kloof Nek or via Military Str. Price: Free |
| 9. TABLE MOUNTAIN: Tel: 021 – 424 8181. 021 – 424 8181 . Time: Only in good weather Try: Self service Restaurant Cableway Cocktail Bar |
10. WORLD OF BIRDS: Tel: 021 – 790 2730 . 021 – 790 2730 . Time: 09h00 – 17h00 Where: Valley Road, Hout Bay |