Refreshing Activities to Make the Most of This Summer

Posted on Tue November 5, 2024.

Discover fun and refreshing ways to make the most of summer! From outdoor adventures to relaxing activities, find inspiration to beat the heat and enjoy the season to the fullest.

1. Historical bike tour and wine tasting

Embark on an unforgettable cycling tour through Stellenbosch and into the stunning Jonkershoek Valley. Visit 2 wine estates nestled in the mountains where you can participate in a delicious wine and chocolate tasting and a cellar tour.

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2. Wine tasting safari

Jump aboard a Safari vehicle and join a wine-tasting safari tour in Stellenbosch. Visit 3 vineyards, sample award-winning wines, and take in the epic views.

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3. Bites & Sites walking food tour

Experience South African culture through the stories, the food and the architecture along the oak-lined streets of this historical town.

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4. Strawberry picking at Polkadraai farm

Picking strawberries at Polkadraai Farm is a fun, family-friendly experience in Stellenbosch. Known for its vibrant fields and rows of juicy strawberries, the farm allows visitors to pick their own berries directly from the plant, which means you can choose the ripest, freshest strawberries.

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5. Garden tour at Babylonstoren

The Garden Tour at Babylonstoren is a beautiful, immersive experience that lets you explore one of the most renowned gardens in South Africa.

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Guest Reviews

Bonne Esperance Villa Experience

Nice guesthouse, friendly people, super experience. We booked the villa. What a enormous space. We were with 6 persons and had all the privacy in the world.

- Hans
Excellent

This is the second time that I've stayed at this hotel and everything has been wonderful. It's a quiet neighborhood across the street from the Botanical Garden, yet it's a five minute walk into the center of Stellenbosch. The property itself is a comfortable B&B with every detail considered, but overall it's the staff who make every stay there a memorable one

- varady

Kansas City
A little piece of paradise!My husband & I stayed at Bonne Esperance & had a wonderful time. Not only are the staff extremely friendly & welcoming, but our room was also beautiful (deluxe with balcony), the breakfast delicious & the location superb! We strolled the leafy streets of Stellenbosch & explored the town on foot - everything is a few minutes walk away!We will highly recommend a stay at... Read More

- Liselle Raath
We had an overall very nice and relaxing experience. Thank you. We will most certainly visit again.

- Joanne Turnbull

Further Reading

A Step Back in Time at Soetmelksvlei Mon June 2, 2025

Soetmelksvlei is a meticulously recreated 1890s Cape farmstead located on the Babylonstoren estate between Paarl and Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Opened in mid-2024, this immersive experience transports visitors back to 1897, showcasing the self-sufficient lifestyle of Boland farmers during that era.

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Wine Farms Doing It Differently: Regenerative Farming & Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch Fri March 14, 2025

When we think about wine tasting in Stellenbosch, we often imagine rolling vineyards, elegant tasting rooms, and the clink of glasses under ancient oaks. But behind the scenes, some wine farms are doing more than just crafting world-class wines—they’re helping to regenerate the earth. Welcome to the world of regenerative farming and biodynamic wine growing, where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a way of life. And the best part? You can...

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Empowering the Future: An Introduction to Regenerative tourism Thu January 23, 2025

Regenerative tourism goes beyond sustainability by actively improving and restoring the environment, culture, and communities that tourism impacts. Instead of just minimizing harm, it aims to leave a destination better than before by supporting local economies, restoring natural ecosystems, and preserving cultural heritage.

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