Explore the Area

Get up close and personal with some of Africa's most majestic animals at Cornellskop. Encounter lions, cheetah, zebra and many more on this farm which creates a loving home environment for rehab animals and hunting farm rescues.

Tel: 076 564 6961
Address: Van Der Stel Pass Road, Bot Rivier
www.cornellskop.co.za
Distance from hotel: 13 km

Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner, you are in safe hands with Wildekrans Wine Estate. Enjoy horse riding on the beautiful and expansive estate. The estate also features fantastic mountain biking and running trails. Please book in advance.

Tel: 028 284 9902
Address: R43, Botrivier
www.wildekrans.com
Distance from hotel: 8,7 km

Cape Adventure Zone hosts quad biking tours in the Hottentots Holland Mountains and horse riding tours through the apple orchards. They also offer ziplining, mountain bike rentals and guided cycle tours. Please call ahead to book.

Tel: 076 251 8584
Address: Worcester Street, Grabouw
www.capeadventurezone.com
Distance from hotel: 16,6 km

SA Forest Adventures is situated on a Fynbos farm near Honingklip dam. Join them for a tour and explore some of the top-rated quad-biking trails in South Africa. Please call ahead for bookings.

Tel: 079 495 3987
Address: R43, Botrivier
www.saforestadventures.co.za
Distance from hotel: 14,3 km

Elgin River Lodge is an outdoor adventure paradise. Enjoy relaxed river cruises for a minimum 5 people. For the more adventurous there are hiking trails, a ski boat for wakeboarding and tubing, and other outdoor activities. It also has a restaurant and licensed bar. Be sure to phone ahead.

Tel: 021 846 8345
Address: Appletiser Road, Elgin
www.elginriverlodge.co.za
Distance from hotel: 22 km

Cape Canopy Tours provide a unique mountain adventure for anyone aged 5 to 75 and beyond. Zipline through the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve's spectacular views. Don't be worried if you are scared of heights - that will soon be forgotten once you've completed the first slide. You will soon be hooked!

Tel: 021 300 0501
Address: R321, from Grabouw towards Villiersdorp
www.canopytour.co.za
Distance from hotel: 26,4 km

Honingklip 4x4 Trails offers 4x4, hiking and trail running routes, and features an obstacle course – fun for the whole family or just as an adults' day out! It is situated on Honingklip Farm, where you can enjoy a delicious range of Belgian-inspired craft beers after your adventures.

Tel: 083 287 5112
Address: R43, Botrivier
Honingklip 4x4 Facebook Page
Distance from hotel: 14,3 km

The Grabouw 4x4 Route offers a tranquil Grade 3 4x4 and AWD multi route through the majestic Hottentots Holland and Groenlandberg mountain ranges offering dramatic views over the Elgin valley.

Tel: 082 335 7071
Address: Worcester Street,
Grabouw (next to Elgin Grabouw Country Club)
Grabouw 4x4 Route Facebook Page
Distance from hotel: 17,2 km

Refusing to compromise where the quality of the wine is concerned, Almenkerk Wine Estate is strongly committed to making simply delicious wines. A visit to this estate will reward you with spectacular vistas. Take a walk through the gardens or enquire about the hiking trails and activities.

Tel: 021 848 9844
Address: Viljoenshoop Road, Elgin
www.almenkerk.co.za
Distance from hotel: 18,2 km

Beaumont Family Wines is home to the region's oldest wine cellar, originally established by the Dutch East India Company. Taste wines on their stoep or take a tour of the cellar. The Zest Deli offers a local, seasonal menu, delicious snacks, drinks and coffee. Platters and picnics can be ordered in advance.

Tel: 028 284 9194
Address: Compagnes Drift Farm, Botrivier
www.beaumont.co.za
Distance from hotel: 7,7 km

Originally a fruit farm planted with apples, pears and plums, Charles Fox Cap Classique Wine Estate was created by Charles and Zelda Fox in 2005 and is now one of the Cape’s premier Cap Classique producers. Tastings from 10am to 4pm every day. Please call ahead for group bookings.

Tel: 082 471 3444
Address: Valley Road, Elgin
www.charlesfox.co.za
Distance from hotel: 17 km

Visit the incredible and popular Elgin Railway Market, in a unique and spacious art deco style building. Enjoy a variety of tasty foods from around the world; wines and beers; and handmade arts and crafts. Features a children's play park and often has live music. Visit their website for trading hours.

Tel: 021 204 1158
Address: Oak Avenue, Elgin
www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za
Distance from hotel: 14,3 km

Elgin Vintners is a partnership of six dedicated grape growers who have combined their resources to cultivate, produce and market their range of fine quality wines in the Elgin Valley. They also offer a selection of light meals to enjoy alongside their wines. Call Call 072 548 2462 for tastings

Tel: 021 848 9587 / 072 548 2462
Address: Appletiser Road, Elgin
www.elginvintners.co.za
Distance from hotel: 17,2 km

Head to Everson's Cider to taste a huge array of these popular local ciders from the Everson's tasting room. Genuine cider made from fresh Elgin apples (and sometimes pears). See website for hours.

Tel: 066 166 1736
Address: Viljoenshoop Road, Elgin
www.eversonscider.com
Distance from hotel: 16,8 km

Genevieve MCC is a boutique Méthode Cap Classique producer nestled in the Botrivier Valley. Founder, Melissa Genevieve Nelsen pursued her passion into the winemaking industry to develop the beautiful Genevieve Blanc de Blanc we know today. The search for the perfect terroir and quality grapes led Melissa to Botrivier.

Tel: 083 302 6562
Address: Klein Botrivier, Karwyderskraal Rd, Botrivier
www.genevievemcc.co.za
Distance from hotel: 18 km

The Hickville Smokehouse is a smokehouse in the style of traditional Texan BBQ. They use local woods and organic chips to smoke, believing that only time will serve the cut. The Hickville Smokehouse is perfect for a long, slow afternoon.

Tel: 079 831 0840
Address: N2, Elgin
www.hickville.co.za
Distance from hotel: 14,9 km

The picturesque Highlands Road Estate will keep you occupied for hours, and that's before you've tasted their excellent wines.

Tel: 071 271 0161
Address: 75 Highlands Road, Elgin
www.highlandsroadestate.co.za
Distance from hotel: 15,8 km

Honingklip Brewery produces a well-known range of Belgian-inspired craft beers. Visit the brewery restaurant, which offers pizza, platters and snacks. Relax in an idyllic location with a child-friendly play area.

Tel: 082 542 6484
Address: R43, Botrivier
www.honingklip.co.za
Distance from hotel: 14,3 km

Luddite Wines are committed to farming as conscientiously and as greenly as possible, believing that technology and mechanisation will never be a substitute for passion.

Tel: 028 001 0516
Address: Van Der Stel Pass Road, Botrivier
www.luddite.co.za
Distance from hotel: 8,9 km

As well as the traditional Elgin apples and pears, the Oak Valley Wine Estate produces excellent wine, flowers and free-range meats. Visit the Estate to taste their wines or ride their popular mountain bike trails.

Tel: 021 859 2510
Address: R321, Oak Avenue, Grabouw
www.oakvalley.co.za
Distance from hotel: 16 km

Visit the Oude Molen Brandy Distillery and learn the secrets of their fine brandy. The distillery is home to two of the largest copper pot stills in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy tastings of this delicious local brandy.

Tel: 021 859 2517
Address: Worcester Street, Grabouw
www.oudemolen.co.za
Distance from hotel: 16,3 km

A selection of world-renowned wines, as well as Cluver Jack cider, are available to taste from the Paul Cluver Wines tasting rooms. In addition to tastings, Paul Cluver features mountain biking, amphitheatre concerts, and a house restaurant with a seasonal menu of locally sourced food, often made using ingredients from their own garden.

Tel: 021 844 0605
Address: N2, Elgin
www.cluver.com
Distance from hotel: 10,7 km

Paul Wallace, never known to be a traditionalist, and sometimes described as something of a viticultural maverick, has been making his own Malbec from bought-in grapes since 2004. What started as a 'fun project' has developed something of a reputation and following. Tastings by appointment only.

Tel: 083 255 1884 / 082 572 1406
Address: 63 Highlands Road, Elgin
www.paulwallacewines.co.za
Distance from hotel: 20 km

The popular Peregrine Farm Stall is a household name amongst Cape locals. It offers an abundance of locally sourced artisanal goods and wholesome, responsibly farmed, fresh produce. They have a highly regarded café and restaurant as well as a bookstore and playground area. There are also stores selling local leather crafts and CBD products.

Tel: 021 848 9011
Address: N2, Elgin
www.peregrinefarmstall.co.za
Distance from hotel: 13 km

Rivendell Estate is located on the Whale Route, en route to Hermanus. The estate offers wine tasting which can be accompanied by platters and also boasts Blissful, their à la carte restaurant. You can look forward to enjoying your wine whilst taking delight in the panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards and mountains.

Tel: 028 284 9185 / 028 880 0092 (restaurant)
Address: R43, towards Hermanus
www.rivendell-estate.co.za
Distance from hotel: 16 km

South Hill Vineyards is an exclusive boutique wine farm situated on the cool mountain plateau of the Elgin Valley. Enjoy superb wines and bistro-style lunches at South Hill Vineyards restaurant, while browsing through the art gallery and sculpture garden featuring local artists.

Tel: 021 844 0888
Address: Valley Road, Elgin
www.southhill.co.za
Distance from hotel: 14,7 km

Tel: 021 846 8345
Address: Appletiser Road, Elgin
www.elginriverlodge.co.za
Distance from hotel: 22 km

Producers of premium local wines of international distinction, Villion Family Wines select their vineyards based on various criteria such as sustainability, high-altitude sites and proximity to the ocean. They also produce the much-loved series of ‘Seemonster’ lifestyle wines. Wine tastings are hosted in the cellar at Barton Vineyards.

Tel: 028 284 9248
Address: R43, towards Hermanus
www.villionwines.com
Distance from hotel: 10,7km

The 1 000 hectare Wildekrans Wine Estate holds tastings of their award-winning wines in the original cellar, built in 1936. Cellar tours can be booked in advance. The Keer-Weer Restaurant welcomes you with seasonal dishes and familiar favourites such as burgers and a kiddies menu.

Tel: 028 284 9488
Address: R43, Botrivier
www.wildekrans.com
Distance from hotel: 8,7 km