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Ask not what you can do for Stellenbosch, but rather what Stellenbosch can do for you!

Our town is perfectly situated in a magnificent mountain valley and is the ideal destination in which to base yourself when exploring the Winelands, Cape Town, the Peninsula or any of the surrounding areas. Stellenbosch is without question one of the prettiest towns in our country and is rich in culture and history.

We here at iKhaya Stellenbosch Backpackers are a fun loving lot and would love nothing more than to help you plan your stay in Stellenbosch recommending things to do and places to see.

Stellenbosch is the 2nd oldest town in South Africa founded in 1679, Cape Town being the oldest, and is also known as the “Eikestad” – “Town of Oaks” because of the abundance of Oak trees which line our picturesque streets.

Dorp Street boasts the longest row of historical buildings in South Africa, amongst these, the old elegant gabled mansion that houses the Rembrandt van Rijn Art Museum next door to the Stellenryck Wine Museum. Other interesting buildings would include the Theological College, the Old Reading Room, Old Parsonage, Old Lutheran Church – now an Art Gallery, Stellenbosch Gymnasium, La Gratitude, Voorgelegen, Oom Samie se Winkel – one of the first General dealers and the Toy and Miniature Museum – the only one of its type in South Africa.

Entertainment abounds as Stellenbosch is also the oldest university town, so when it comes to night life there is plenty to do. From restaurants, trendy cocktail lounges to live music, all are on our doorstep and the possibilities are endless.

We suggest that your itinerary include some of these magnificent attractions:

Nature at its Best:
• Picturesque Winelands:
.. From the exquisite vineyards to the historic Cape Dutch architecture, the Winelands are
.. without doubt one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa.
• Southern Line Train Route:
.. A hop-on-hop-off rail pass which takes you from the centre of Cape Town along the beautiful
.. Southern Line Train Route to Simon’s Town. The Route meanders along the coast line mere
.. meters from the coast of the Indian Ocean.
• Agulhas:
.. This is the Southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. There are
.. wonderful nature trails to be explored as well as whale watching sites to enjoy.
• Awe inspiring Table Mountain
.. Whether you travel up in a cable car or brave one of the famous hiking trails, Table Mountain is
.. a must when visiting the Cape.
• White sandy Beaches
.. Laze away those summer days on one of our spectacular beaches, Bikini Beach, Strand, Clifton,
.. Camp’s Bay to mention a few.

Rich in Culture and Heritage:
• Museums & Historical Monuments
.. As two of the oldest towns, Cape Town and Stellenbosch are rich in history and culture. Visit
.. the VOC Kruithuis, The Church of Saint Mary, The Coachman’s Cottage and the Old Burgerhuis
.. to name but a few.
• Township Cultural Tour
.. Take a safe trip through the townships with qualified guides to learn more about the very
.. public struggle of Apartheid.
• Robben Island
.. Once looked upon by the world as a mark of shame upon South Africa has now become a
.. symbol of hope and triumph over adversity.

Indulgence:
• Franschhoek
.. A mere 20 min drive away is the “Gourmet Capital” of South Africa. Boasting wineries, deli’s and
.. some of the country’s best restaurants, spend the day there to eat, drink and be merry!
• Wineries
.. Visit some of South Africa’s most famous wineries treating yourself to tastings of your favourite
.. varietals. Why not try a food and wine pairing or some cheese tasting while you are there?
• Spa and Wellness Centre
.. After days of sightseeing, relax with a massage at one of the Spa’s in our area.

We can arrange the following tours and more, either ourselves, or through our sister company, sure Stellenbosch Travel.

A – African Safaris, Aviation – we arrange - from Balloon trips to Helicopters flips
B – Butterfly World, Botanical Gardens, Big Five, Bungee jumping, bike hire
C – Cheetahs, Crocodiles, Cheese, Cycle & Car Hire
D – Diving
E – Export services Wine
F – Flower tours, Fly Fishing
G – Game viewing/drives, Golf, Guided excursions/tours
H – Horse trails and Horse and Carriage, Hiking Trails
I – Interesting venues/people, Indian Ocean Islands
J – Jolls – Parties, Clubs, Pubs, Live Music
K – Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
L – Lions
M – Monkey Town, Mountain Biking, Moeder Kerk, Museums, Mauritius
N – Nature Reserves
O – Oak Trees, Olives
P – Pub Crawls, Photographic adventures safaris
Q – Quad Bikes
R – Raptors, Rotary Club, Rock Climbing
S – Snakes, Shark cage diving, Strawberries
T – Tennis, Tasting Wine, Table Mountain
U – University
V – Vineyards, Vineyard Hiking Trails
W – Wine tours/tasting, Walks, Whale watching, West Coast adventures
X – Xenophobia free
Y – Young Crowd
Z – Zoo Tygerberg, breeding of endangered species

To List but a few of our offerings!

Anything else? YOU ASK - WE SAY YES, and Find the Solution

Should you wish us to quote on any African Tours, Safaris or Over Landing trips please contact us soonest with your requirements
nico@stellenboschbackpackers.co.za/matt@stellenboschbackpackers.co.za