Activities in Stellenbosch

Moyo is an enormous outdoor restaurant on the Spier wine estate near Stellenbosch outside Cape Town. It is designed to be both an excellent restaurant and a unique experience. The setting, the entertainment, and the amazing food all work together to make for a wonderful experience - a must for tourists.

Spier wine estate (home to Moyo) has some land to a Cheetah sanctuary and conservation project. There are over 20 cheetahs at the sanctuary most of which were born in captivity and all of which could not survive in the wild. The idea is that these cheetahs are 'ambassadors' for wild cheetah. The aim is to educate and raise awareness among the public so that wild cheetahs can be conserved.

Zorgvliet is a wine estate in the beautiful Banhoek Valley near Stellenbosch. The estate overlooks the majestic Simonsberg mountains and rolling vineyards. Zorgvliet features a lodge, two restaurants, picnic restaurant, spa, and cellar tours.

The Natural and Organic Farmers' Market is an established initiative of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School, situated in the classic wine lands of the Cape. Its primary purpose is to generate funds by providing a vehicle for the promotion and selling of organic and natural produce and wares.

The expo focuses on farming equipment, services and the transfer of knowledge to wine and fruit growers, and is relative to all other agricultural produce. More than 120 suppliers will exhibit their products and services to farmers, winemakers and the agri-trade at large. The programme include various activities and workshops, with talks, demonstrations and technical tastings. A farm workers programme is also available on Thursday and Friday mornings. Saturday also includes activities and entertainment for the family. A must visit event for all farmers, winemakers, the agricultural trade and even gardeners. Public also welcome.

The Simonsig Wine Estate in the foothills of the Simonsberg mountains outside Stellenbosch was established in 1688 and has remarkably been in family hands since then. The farm produces a number of good wines and is open for tastings and cellar tours from Monday to Saturday.

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