10 Things to do Good for Kids in Stellenbosch That You Shouldn't Miss

Horse riding in a reserve with giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbuck and more. No riding experience needed and children from 8. Optional wine tasting ride

Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, with a recorded history dating back to 1692. Spier's winery has won multiple awards in recent years, including Producer of the Year (Mundus Vini, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2011). We also performed exceptionally at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition (five Best in Class Gold medals and two trophies), and were the top performing SA winery at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for three consecutive years. The Spier cellar has ISO 22000 certification, is Fair Trade accredited, organically certified and follows the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) criteria.

Miniature Railway Theme Park based in the Stellenbosch Winelands open on weekends, school and public holidays from 9am to 5pm.

Warwick has become known as one of the most welcoming destinations with a truly authentic experience & friendly ambience. Open 365 days a year, join us for our famed 'Gourmet Picnic' and a tutored wine tasting. Bring your friends & family for a 'VINEYARD SAFARI' or just laze around on our magnificent lawns under the trees. This kid-friendly historic property will wow you.

The urban sprawl of Stellenbosch comes to an abrupt halt, in its south-western suburb of Onderpapegaai, when you enter the gates of Middelvlei. Suddenly, before you lies a beautiful vineyard-strewn amphitheatre overlooking the Bottelary Hills and the upper reaches of Devon Valley. This is the home of the Momberg family, who have been wine farmers since 1919.Join in the Boerebraai fun at Middelvlei where our resident braai expert will prepare your chops, boerewors and chicken sosaties to perfection. As if the appetising aromas of roosterkoek and braaibroodjies are not enough, Ben's homemade pâté and Ouma Annie's pumpkin fritters have placed the Middelvlei Braai in a league of its own.

Eagle Encounters is a privately-run, non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, conservation, education and eco-tourism organisation based on the organic Spier Wine Farm in the beautiful Stellenbosch Winelands. Our speciality is working with those mysterious, underrated and misunderstood creatures called birds of prey. Bring the family and friends along and join us on a journey of discovery into the amazing world of a variety of magnificent South African animals. Delight in spectacular interactive flying shows and be humbled by personal, one-on-one encounters with these enchanting, lovable, sentient beings. While you're savouring your experience, learn about our behind-the-scenes rescue, rehabilitation and conservation work in the fight to preserve these important creatures for future generations. Don't forget to bring your camera along to capture these unique and unforgettable memories!

The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, located in the historical center of Stellenbosch, is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa. This compact Garden houses an enormous diversity of plants, both indigenous to South Africa and exotic. The Garden is open to the public and a R10 admission applies. Although the Garden does not have a visitor parking area, a parking lot is located adjacent to the garden in Van Riebeeck Street.