Magnificently located in the heart of the Cape winelands, the Town of Oaks presents visitors with a kaleidoscope of outdoor adventures in spectacular scenic surroundings.
Make the most of the sultry summer days and enjoy the bounty of Mother Nature. Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice between animal excursions such as bird watching, horse riding, game drives, cycling and hiking trails and even strawberry safaris. Villiera Wines have recently introduced a scintillating combination of wine and wildlife when they launched the 175-hectare Villiera wildlife sanctuary. Although the farm already had a vibrant birdlife including 1,000 Peking ducks, pheasant, guinea fowl, blue cranes, owls etc, the reserve now also contains steenbok, duiker, springbok, red hartebeest, zebra, bontebok, eland, grysbok, gemsbok as well as bush pigs, foxes, mongeese, porcupines and caracal. Visitors can enjoy tasting Villiera?s award-winning sparkling wines before experiencing a 2-hour game drive.
Game drive prices are R150 per adult and R75 for children under 12 years of age. Booking is essential, please contact (021) 865-2002.
The full moon and sunset hikes at the Dirtopia Trail Centre can probably be counted amongst some of the most incredible hikes in and around Stellenbosch. Visitors can enjoy amazing sunsets or dazzling moon risings from the top of Klapmutskop with panoramic 360° views. Hikers can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the clearly marked vineyard trail through a Renosterveld conservancy and yellowwood forest. The route is 9.75km, but shorter routes are available on request. Mouthwatering picnic baskets can be ordered in advance for R90 per person or visitors can bring their own refreshments along.
Visit www.dirtopia.co.za for a schedule of upcoming full-moon and sunset hikes for the 2009-2010 season. Costs are R40 per adult and R20 for kids under 10, which include shuttles, permits and maps. Space is limited so advance booking is advised. Guests can also rent a bike and take a spin on the fabulous MTB tracks on the grounds.
The Children's Route will provide loads of entertainment and not only for the kids. Points of interest include the Tygerberg Zoo, Butterfly World, the Drakenstein Lion Park, The Giraffe House animal sanctuary, Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm as well as the Cheetah Outreach programme at Spier. Summer also mean strawberry season and members of the public can pick their own strawberries at the Mooiberge Strawberry Farm or Polkadraai Farm Stall, both child-friendly establishments. Many members of the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes welcome children and offer special activities to entertain the youngsters, while parents enjoy fabulous food and wines.
Further trails are available at Amani, Beau Joubert, Bilton, Bein, De Toren, Hartenberg Estate, Mount Rozier and Sylvanvale, but visit www.wineroute.co.za for a list of seasonal activities.
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