Cape Winelands Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Babylon Vineyard

#summerbreak Babylon is a very nice vineyard on the orange line of the South African wine tour. This particular vineyard is very big and they do very nice food platters to share. You can take a tour of the extensive grounds, and also their wine cellar, where they teach you about the craft of making the wine. All around the vineyard there are signs and information about the wines which is very interesting and they do great platters to share. If you go on a wine tour, I would recommend spending a bit more time at this particular vineyard as there is more to see/do here #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer

Vineyard vibes and wine delights

Renowned for its beautiful gardens, vineyards, and luxurious accommodation - Babylonstoren in one of South Africa’s most exquisite wine farms. It offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and culinary experiences for visitors to enjoy. It's situated in the Drakenstein Valley, near the town of Paarl, which is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Cape Town. This picturesque region is known for its vineyards, gardens, and stunning landscapes. If you plan to visit, it's a beautiful destination to explore in the Western Cape. Address - Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, 7670, South Africa Ambiance/Facilities - Relaxed atmosphere Available on site: Farm shop, restaurants, lodging, wine museum, spa, garden. Highlights - Wine museum Rating - 10/10 #Franschhoek #Winefarm #South Africa

Wine not?

This is a must do if you’re in South Africa! Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. Located just outside Stellenbosch it’s the perfect family day out. There’s plenty to do and see and they offer a wide range of workshops and activities. The also offer a wine tasting experience with some of their award winning Tickets are R80 and you can use them for an entire year.

Cute Lodge, AMAZING Animals

We visited the Inverdoorn Game Lodge, located 3 hours outside of Cape Town. The property is small but offers lovely rooms and mini chalets for guests. The rooms was comfortable and exactly what we needed. The food is cooked daily and offers a variety of food that represents the various cultural and ethnic groups of the Western Cape. The highlight of our trip we’re the game drives in the morning and evenings. We were able to see cheetahs, lions, elephants, rhinos, springbok, and so much more. Many of these animals are in the process of being rehabilitated for release into the wile. Conservation and respect for nature is a core tenant to this wonderful lodge. Our game driver, Kevin, was the highlight for us. He was super knowledgeable about the animals and shared many insights into the conservation process. #safari #Inverdoorn #westerncape

Getting There - Driving Attractions - wildlife Hotels - Inverdoorn Food & Restaurants - amazing food Shopping - gift store #safari #safaripark #safariguide #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #africa #wildlife

Tropical vibes in Autumn

In the Botanical Garden they have a greenhouse section that houses both tropical and arid plant species. My favourite was Tropical house 1 (as shown in the video). Honestly, the humid hotness was a define escape for the cooling weather and brought me right back to the himid weather of Shanghai in summer. Inside the actual greenhouse there are lots of different and interesting plants to keep you interested. #garden #greenhouse

If your going to do wine tasting you got to do it right. 🥂❤️