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    19 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2019

    26 December 2019 - By 

    As 2019 draws to a close, I am fondly reflecting on the most memorable experiences I have enjoyed in and around Cape Town during the year. All of which you can enjoy going forwards. So, here are the 19 best experiences to enjoy near Cape Town in 2019 – and beyond: 1. Villiera Wines Game Drives and MCC and Nougat Pairing Villiera Wines, near Stellenbosch, is one of the loveliest wine farms to visit. They really offer visitors some excellent experiences. Highlights include: fun, affordable game drives (complete with buck species, giraffes and bird life); MCC and nougat tastings; and…

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    Picnic Review: A Waterside Picnic at Mont Rochelle

    19 June 2019 - By 

    Mont Rochelle, a picturesque wine estate in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, is one of my favourite wine farms. Not only does it form part of the fun Wine Tram tours but it is a great wine farm, with excellent food and wine, accommodation and estate experiences to enjoy. Mont Rochelle also doubles as a stunningly beautiful wedding venue. (It’s also a lovely place to get engaged.) Happily, the estate offers some nature-rich outdoor experiences. In fact, this estate is one of the most well-rounded you will find anywhere in the Cape Winelands. A Wonderful Waterside Picnic at Mont Rochelle But…