Outdoor Activities

Stellenbosch is more than just wine and good food. The mountains, valleys, and coastline surrounding the town offer plenty of ways to get outdoors and active - from leisurely bike rides through vineyards to serious mountain trails. Here are some of our favourite ways to explore the area.

Golf

Bonne Esperance Guest House is situated within driving distance from some of best golf courses the Western Cape has to offer. Beautiful natural surroundings and rolling vineyards make for the perfect setting for a good game of golf, especially after the great rainy season we have just had.

 

Check out our blog post for more info

Wine Tractor

A hop-on hop-off wine tasting tour visiting ten of Stellenbosch's finest wine farms in one of the most fun and unique ways to explore the Golden Triangle. Board the tractor at Root44 Market, and spend the day hopping between estates at your own pace - with 65 to 75 minutes at each stop to enjoy tastings, soak up the scenery, and grab a bite to eat. The last tractor returns to Root44 at 17:35. x

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Hike Jonkershoek to Mont Mari

Bring the family and traverse the Stellenbosch Mountain from the Jonkershoek Valley to Mont Marie. This 4 hour hike will lead straight up and over the Stellenbosch Mountain and down the other side, amazing King protea bushes and fantastic views of Jonkershoek, False Bay and Table Mountain await you at the top.

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Scootours

Explore Jonkershoek on a Mountain® Scooter! Scootours give you the opportunity to Experience this gem of Stellenbosch like never before. During the tour you will experience the beauty of these alpine like mountains surrounding Stellenbosch in a fun and active way. Stunning views, majestic mountains and endless downhill slopes is what Scootours® Stellenbosch is all about

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Mountain Biking

Stellenbosch is fast becoming one of South Africa's top MTB destinations, with over 500km of trail to explore. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, there is something for everyone.

Coetzenburg MTB Trails - Suitable for all levels, from beginner to pro, and only 2km from the guest house. A great starting point.
G-Spot MTB Trail - A 2km gradually descending single track with jumps and berms, popular with riders from around the world.
Jonkershoek Trails - Trails ranging from 10 to 45km through the rugged Jonkershoek Mountains.

Stellenbosch Cycling Map.

Hiking

Stellenbosch is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and some of the finest hiking trails in the Western Cape. From easy waterfall walks to full-day mountain challenges, there is a trail for every fitness level. 

Read our blog post for our top 5 favourite hikes

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