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Welcome to the malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a three-hour scenic drive from Cape Town to the heart of the Little Karoo, along the Route 62 – the world’s longest wine route. At the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg Mountains, Sanbona boasts 58, 000 hectares of sculpted Cape Fold Mountains, wide-open Karoo plains, indigenous flora and fauna and rare examples of San rock art, some dating back more than 3, 500 years, plus a unique boat safari. More than a Big 5 wilderness reserve, it’s the vastness of the landscape, the alluring stillness and isolation amid raw beauty and boundless plains that make Sanbona unique. Explore a wilderness sanctuary in the Western Cape while staying at your choice of three luxurious lodges or a back-to-nature Explorer Camp adventure, each of which is surrounded by ancient folded mountains and endless vistas. Please note that Sanbona is a private reserve and booking in advance is essential.

Xmas 2020 trading hours Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Sat and Public holidays 10am-2pm 25th Dec 2020 and 1st of Jan 2021 Closed We are a small family-run boutique olive farm nestled in the renowned Robertson Breede River Valley surrounded by the Langeberg and Riviersonderend Mountains. We extract extra virgin olive oil and process our own unique range of table olives and tapenade. Come and enjoy the ambience of the Robertson Valley as well as the taste of our olives and olive oil, a fruit well-known for its remarkable health benefits. Heading out of Robertson towards Ashton on the Red you will turn left into into Klaasvoogds East (NOT Klaasvoogds West) and travel for about another 2km's till you see the big green Marbrin Olive growers board on your right, turn in there and follow the dirt road for another 2KM'S till you reach the tasting room. Road can be a little bumpy in places, but worth it.

Springfield Estate is a family owned wine estate situated in the Western Cape of Southern Africa. The Bruwers are descended from the French Hugenots and have been farming this land for five generations. At Springfield Estate, we are passionate about our craft. We believe that our name is our most precious possession, and our motto, Made On Honour, applies to every facet of our being. Our wine at Springfield Estate is made from single vineyards, mostly using natural yeast. This allows the character and the individuality of the grape to truly show itself. Due to our natural yeast fermentation, we strive to work as naturally as possible, both in the vineyard and the cellar.

Owl's Rest is a boutique Olive and Lavender Farm and the home of Owl's Products. Aside from producing olive oil and other olive products, the farm cultivates and distills Lavender, Rose Geranium and Rosemary to produce pure essential oils and hydrosols which are sold in their natural, pure form as well as serving as key ingredients in a range of personal care and cleaning products produced on the farm. A range of natural personal care and cleaning products as well as some unique and delicious food products are available at the farm. Coffee's, tea's and light snacks are served outside in a tranquil and garden setting surrounded by olive trees.

Viljoensdrift Fine Wines & River Cruises is a family owned farm and winery with brothers Fred and Manie Viljoen at the helm. In addition to our wines, we offer visitors a special experience for a day outing. After driving to the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley, just 2 hours from Cape Town, guests can join us for a 50 minute River Cruise on the Breede River. A tasting on arrival helps guests to choose the right wine to take on board along with a picnic basket of choice breads, cheeses, & cold meats. Sit down meals are also available from our Deli. We have live music on most weekends. Wines include the River Grandeur range, Anchor Drift, Cape Vintage Reserve, Villion MCC, & Muskapino Sweet Pink Sparkling Wine *River bookings must be made online. (see website) *The deli closes 30 minutes before the gates. *We are only open on the first Sunday of the month, except for peak season (Summer).

Add a wine experience to your Garden Route / Route 62 Itinerary! Situated on the popular Route 62, South Africa's largest family owned winery boasts a pallet of superb experiences: Wine Tasting, Food & Wine pairings, Hiking, Garden Tour, Mountain Biking/ bike rental, Bird Watching, Bistro (lunch). You're welcome 7 days a week!