Dexter & Claire’s guide to the Western Cape
Food scene
The wine and famous duck parade with their working flock of more than 1 200 Indian Runner Ducks on the farm are an amazing experience to go see.
For more information: https://vergenoegd.co.za/about/the-duck-parade/
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Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate
1 Faure Village RdThe wine and famous duck parade with their working flock of more than 1 200 Indian Runner Ducks on the farm are an amazing experience to go see.
For more information: https://vergenoegd.co.za/about/the-duck-parade/
Long recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756.
Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this seventeen-century national monument.
A very much family-run wine estate.
On visiting the Estate, make sure you join Trish and Carol in the Meerlust wine shop. Here you will be able to enjoy a relaxed tasting of our full range of wines. The wine shop boasts a photographic timeline of both the history of Meerlust and the history of the Cape.
Groups larger than 10 are required to make a reservation.
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Meerlust Wine Estate
33 Baden Powell DrLong recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756.
Today, the traditional dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, eighth generation custodian of this seventeen-century national monument.
A very much family-run wine estate.
On visiting the Estate, make sure you join Trish and Carol in the Meerlust wine shop. Here you will be able to enjoy a relaxed tasting of our full range of wines. The wine shop boasts a photographic timeline of both the history of Meerlust and the history of the Cape.
Groups larger than 10 are required to make a reservation.
Cucina di Giovanni is renowned for its phenomenal atmosphere, ambiance, and quality Mediterranean inspired cuisine.
Only 15 minutes from the house and a great Italian treat for those nights you prefer not to cook.
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Cucina Di Giovanni
Cucina di Giovanni is renowned for its phenomenal atmosphere, ambiance, and quality Mediterranean inspired cuisine.
Only 15 minutes from the house and a great Italian treat for those nights you prefer not to cook.
15 Min away - the best local shopping mall for your everyday needs and groceries.
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Waterstone Village
15 Min away - the best local shopping mall for your everyday needs and groceries.
A great way to spend a Saturday morning.
Weekly farmers' market offering fresh produce, bread, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.
Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
https://ozcf.co.za/market-day/
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Isitolo sase-Oranjezicht City Farm
Granger Bay BoulevardA great way to spend a Saturday morning.
Weekly farmers' market offering fresh produce, bread, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.
Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
https://ozcf.co.za/market-day/
A stone's through away (20min drive) to one of the TOP markets in the area. Live music from midday every Saturday and Sunday.
The venue has an abundance of beautiful shady trees and there is ample parking with car guards on hand
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Root 44
Annandale RoadA stone's through away (20min drive) to one of the TOP markets in the area. Live music from midday every Saturday and Sunday.
The venue has an abundance of beautiful shady trees and there is ample parking with car guards on hand
This farm offers strawberry picking, tractor rides & mini-golf, plus light bites & a food/wine shop.
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Polkadraai Strawberry Farm
7603 Stellenbosch Arterial RoadThis farm offers strawberry picking, tractor rides & mini-golf, plus light bites & a food/wine shop.
Best burgers in town. Great little place with fuss free burgers made by the famous Bertus Basson (SA food celebrity).
Fuss free, casual restaurant that also offers takeaways. Every meal comes with a free soft serve 🍦 coupon.🍔
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De Vrije Burger
13 Drostdy RdBest burgers in town. Great little place with fuss free burgers made by the famous Bertus Basson (SA food celebrity).
Fuss free, casual restaurant that also offers takeaways. Every meal comes with a free soft serve 🍦 coupon.🍔
At the centre of the Cape Winelands lies the Simonsberg mountain, home to an exceptional vineyard named Tokara Wine estate.
Great wine and good fine dining with stunning views a stones throw away from the house.
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Tokara Wine Estate
Helshoogte RoadAt the centre of the Cape Winelands lies the Simonsberg mountain, home to an exceptional vineyard named Tokara Wine estate.
Great wine and good fine dining with stunning views a stones throw away from the house.
Spek & Bone
84 Dorp StA must for drinks and tapas
Peregrine Farm Stall
R321Best farm stall
Guardian Peak Winery & Grill
Annandale RoadCome here for the most delicious breakfast and stunning views
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Stark-Condé Wines
Come here for the most delicious breakfast and stunning views
Muratie Wine Estate
Knorhoek RoadThe Table
Warwick Wine Estate
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Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
Pro Tip: Take some wine/snacks/ drinks to have on the top to enjoy the magnificent views with. Pre-book your tickets online at: https://www.tablemountain.net/
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadTable Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.
Pro Tip: Take some wine/snacks/ drinks to have on the top to enjoy the magnificent views with. Pre-book your tickets online at: https://www.tablemountain.net/
Signal Hill/Lula Lula Mountain, or Lion's Rump, is a landmark flat-topped hill located in Cape Town, next to Lion's Head and Table Mountain. The hill was also known as "The Lula Lula Flank", a term now obsolete. Together with Lion's Head, Signal Hill/Lula Lula Mountain looks like a lion sphinx.
We recommend taking a picnic basket to watch the sunset here. Time your drive carefully so as to not miss the sunset.
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Signal Hill
Signal Hill/Lula Lula Mountain, or Lion's Rump, is a landmark flat-topped hill located in Cape Town, next to Lion's Head and Table Mountain. The hill was also known as "The Lula Lula Flank", a term now obsolete. Together with Lion's Head, Signal Hill/Lula Lula Mountain looks like a lion sphinx.
We recommend taking a picnic basket to watch the sunset here. Time your drive carefully so as to not miss the sunset.
Lion's Head a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 meters above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park.
Take a short 30 min hike to the top for some magnificent views of Cape Town. A very popular hike done for sunset/ sunrise.
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The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetLion's Head a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 meters above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park.
Take a short 30 min hike to the top for some magnificent views of Cape Town. A very popular hike done for sunset/ sunrise.
IJonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadI-Motor Museum yaseFranschhoek
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