Tulbagh Places of Interest (original) (raw)
Attractions IN Tulbagh
Museums
De Oude Drostdy
Definitely high on the list of �must visits� when in Tulbagh, De Oude Drostdy is a typical Cape Dutch style home built in 1804 just outside the town. It served originally as the seat of the magistrate of Tulbagh, and today is a national monument and ...
Mountain Passes
Nuwekloof Pass
The Nuwekloof Pass connects the town of Tulbagh with Riebeek-Kasteel and Wellington. Historically it has been called the Oudekloof, Tulbaghkloof and Nieuwekloof Pass (a version it should possibly re-adopt to prevent confusion with the other Nuwekloof, a ...
Wine Estates
Tulbagh Wine Estates
The wineries of Tulbagh range from intimate homely cellars that produce honest wines to boutique estates known for their award-winning labels. Twee Jongen Gezellen is known for being the first night harvesting estate in the country. Soon afterwards, a ...
Wine Routes
Tulbagh Wine Route
Only 80 minutes� drive from Cape Town, the Tulbagh Valley lies surrounded on three sides by mountains � in the west, the Obiqua Mountains, to the north the Winterhoek Mountains and to the east, the Witzenberg Mountain range. Cool, south-easterly winds ...
Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes
Witzenberg Valley
The Witzenberg Valley is a huge basin lying in amongst four mountain ranges. To the west is the Nuwekloof Pass and the valleys stretching from Tulbagh to Wolseley, including Ceres and the area up the Gydo, Theronsberg and ...
Attractions AROUND Tulbagh
Mountain Passes
Bainskloof Pass
One of a series of passes that cut through the mountain that seal Cape Town and its surrounds from the interior, Bainskloof Pass is also one of the Western Cape's most scenic routes. To drive its bends and turns brings one right up against the Limietberg ...
Nature Reserves
Bartholomeus Klip Renosterveld Reserve
On Bartholomeus Klip's grassy plains you will find wild animals in one of the last spaces, so close to a city, that still allows for game to freely graze as they might have done years ago. The quagga breeding programme brings together pairs of zebra that ...
Mountain Passes / Mountain Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Boland Mountain Complex
The Boland Mountain Complex includes the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, and Limietberg Nature Reserve. About 40 km to the east of Cape Town, ...
Wine Routes
Breedekloof Wine Route
The youngest wine route in South Africa and just 90 km outside of Cape Town, the Breedekloof wine route lies in the Breede River Valley, which stretches from Gouda in the west, McGregor in the south, Montagu in the east and the Tankwa-Karoo National Park ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Gouda Wind Farm
The Gouda wind farm, the largest wind farm in the Western Cape, lies 115 km north east of Cape Town. Its 46 three-MW turbines joined the grid in September 2015, the first wind farm in the country to use concrete towers instead of the usual steel ...
Nature Reserves
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness area, with its extraordinary rock formations and popular hiking routes, lies about 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The Reserve is situated in the Groot Winterhoek mountain range, north of Tulbagh and east of ...
Nature Reserves
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 35 kilometres outside of Ceres on the farm Erfdeel � a working fruit, vegetable and protea farm, just two hours' from Cape Town. Summer days are glorious, whilst there is almost a guarantee of snow in winter because of the altitude ...
Landmarks / Mandela Route / Popular Tourist Routes
Route 62
Route 62 is modeled after the iconic US Route 66, made famous by the late, great Nat King Cole in the song of the mid 20th century. Travelers headed for the Garden Route will find that Route 62 offers a better alternative to the dull N2 motorway between ...
Miscellaneous
Tweede Tol
Tweede Tol is a Cape Nature camping and picnic site 16 kilometres from Wellington up the Bainskloof Pass, in the Limietberg Nature Reserve - a huge 102 000 hectare mountain, wildlife and fynbos reserve in the mountains. Tweede Tol (second toll) is one of ...
Nature Reserves
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilometres south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. Given the name of the nature reserve - Vrolijkheid means ...
... and a little further afield
National Monuments
Afrikaanse Taal Monument
Known simply as the Taal monument or Afrikaans language monument, the most famous Afrikaans icon, die Afrikaanse Taalmonument, sits on Paarl rock, erected in 1975 to commemorate the semi centenary of Afrikaans as an official language, separate from ...
Museums
Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (Language Museum)
The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum (language museum) in Paarl, set on the banks of the Berg River, and roughly 50 kilometres north east of Cape Town, is at once associated with the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, and a dedication to the Afrikaans language. The Afrikaans ...
Nature Reserves
Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve
Just outside Stellenbosch, lying in the beautiful Jonkershoek Valley, is Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve. It is a particularly scenic nature reserve set on the Eerste River with the Stellenbosch Mountain in the background and SAFCOL plantations and ...
Landmarks / Museums
Boekenhoutskloof House
Boekenhoutskloof wine estate produces a couple of well-known wines - The Wolftrap, Porcupine Ridge and The Chocolate Block. It lies in the farthest corner of the Franschhoek valley. The farm has been here since 1776 ...
Wine Estates
Bottelary Hills Wine Estates
Nestled amidst the idyllic beauty of the Cape Winelands is the Bottelary Hills region, home to a number of acclaimed wine farms as well as to the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy. This area (including Stellenbosch) was founded by explorer Simon ...
Museums
Burgerhuis Museum
The Burgerhuis, a cultural museum in Stellenbosch, is one of a group of historical buildings that surround the village green, also know as the Braak. Stellenbosch�s village green was laid out as early as 1703 as a parade ground that today lies at the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Miscellaneous
Butterfly World
Butterfly World, the largest butterfly park in South Africa, lies at the cross roads of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington, just off the N1 at exit 47, near a little village known as Klapmuts. A visit to Butterfly World is a stop that takes little ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Cape Town Film Studios
Cape Town Film Studios lie on the edge of Cape Town, just off the N2 where it meets Baden Powell Drive. Almost everyone in Cape Town knows the studio because of the two pirate ships alongside the N2. There is reportedly a beach-side village ...
Nature Reserves
Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
Lying within the Western Cape's Cape Floral Kingdom, the 322 030 hectare Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) lies roughly 40 km east of Cape Town. It was officially registered by UNESCO in September 2007. The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve is ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Champion Trees
It is difficult to believe, when you first stroll down the predominantly oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch, that not every tree is a champion tree. There are so many of them and they tower above you, obviously decades old ...
Tulbagh as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Du Toitskloof, Franschhoek, Gouda, Groot Drakenstein, Klapmuts, Paarl, Pniel, Simondium, Stellenbosch, Wellington
Staying Overnight
Self Catering
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge
Tulbagh Travellers Lodge offers guests spacious accommodation in clean, well-decorated bright and sunny rooms. A large open-plan communal kitchen...
Self Catering
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages are situated just outside the historic town of Tulbagh on the slopes of the Saronsberg Mountains just 120km from Cap...
Self Catering
Reflections Kasteelberg Cottage
Reflections Kasteelberg Cottage is a luxury, two-sleeper, studio cottage offering accommodation in Tulbagh on Reflections Guest Farm. The farm is...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Outpost Cottages
Bergsicht Outpost Cottages in Tulbagh are air-conditioned and each have an indoor fireplace and outdoor wood-fired hot tub, so you can make the m...
Self Catering
Guinevere Guest Farm
The farm house is only a 1.5 hours' drive from Cape Town and is the ultimate self-catering farm accommodation and venue for a large private group...
Self Catering
Reflections Cedarberg House
Reflections Cedarberg House is a spacious home offering Tulbagh accommodation for a large family or group of friends. The house is situated next ...
Self Catering
Barn Owl Cabin
Barn Owl Cabin presents an exceptional fusion of nature and luxury, offering the ideal retreat to unwind and rejuvenate. Here, you can take a dee...
Self Catering
Orchard Cottage @ Welbedacht
Orchard Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and off...
Self Catering
Reflections Obiqua House
Reflections Obiqua House is a large, four bedroom house offering accommodation in Tulbagh. The house on Reflections Guest Farm and is perfect for...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Southern Belle
Bergsicht Southern Belle is a beautifully designed couple's destination enveloped in a natural pocket of foliage that keeps things nice and priva...
Self Catering
Stone Cottage @ Welbedacht
Stone Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve offers a tranquil environment, nature walks, an abundance of...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Country Cottages
Bergsicht Country Cottages offers comfortable, country chic accommodation on a working farm ideal for romantic stays and family breakaways. Each ...
Self Catering
Victorian Honeymoon Loft
Victorian Honeymoon Loft is situated in the Historic Church Street. Located directly in-front of Tulbagh Country Guest House, and alongside Padda...
Guest House / Self Catering
Oudekloof Guest House
Oudekloof Guest House is located on the Oudekloof Wine Estate and provides accommodation for a total of twenty two guests. The wine estate is set...
Self Catering
The Fort
Situated on the banks of the Berg River, Buffalo Drift boasts a spectacular "Fort". This facility can comfortably accommodate large groups of peo...
Self Catering
31 on Witzenberg
31 on Witzenberg is a charming stone cottage nestled on a picturesque farm on the Boointjiesrivier road between Tulbagh and Ceres. The cottage is...
Self Catering
Reflections Guest Farm
Reflections Guest Farm is a 70 hectare farm-resort getaway, directly off a tarred road, nestled in the beautiful and historic Tulbagh Valley. Stu...
Guest House / Self Catering
Wittedrift Manor House
Wittedrift Manor House is an impressive Cape Dutch style house in Tulbagh. From here you are ideally located close to restaurants, shops, museums...
Self Catering
Eagle Cottage @ Welbedacht
Eagle Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and offer...
Self Catering
Mont Rouge Cottages
Boasting breathtaking mountain views, these self catering riverside cottages in Tulbagh are child friendly, affordable and spacious. Choose betwe...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Angelino
Angelino is a cosy farm cottage at Bergsicht, tailor-made for romantic weekends away. Here you can enjoy Tulbagh accommodation in a lovely farm s...
Self Catering
House 22 Tulbagh Road
House 22, Tulbagh Road is an old railway house that has been newly renovated. Accommodation is offered in a three bedroom house and a one bedroom...
Self Catering
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin offers self catering accommodation in Wolseley at the foot of the Witzenberg Mountains. The chalet sleeps four guests in two bedro...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Lady Red
Bergsicht Lady Red is a self-catering farm cottage offering Tulbagh accommodation, tucked away under the trees. This is the perfect hideaway for ...
Self Catering
Reflections Perdeberg Cottage
Reflections Perdeberg Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh that is perfect for a romantic getaway. Reflections Guest Farm is nestled in the be...
Self Catering
The Oaks
The Oaks offers guests a relaxing escape with scenic mountain views and the charm of farm living for up to 10 people and is perfect for those see...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Tulbagh Mountain Manor
Tulbagh Mountain Manor is situated amongst the orchards and vineyards with spectacular views of the valley. All rooms have a bar fridge, tea / c...
Guest House / Self Catering
Morgansvlei Country Estate
Morgansvlei Country Estate is a working estate which provides comfortable accommodation in five rooms. The estate has a swimming pool and covered...
Self Catering
Duikersdrift Winelands Country Escape
The guest cottages at Duikersdrift boast spectacular, uninterrupted mountain views while the private patios with fireplace are the perfect place ...
Self Catering
Little Acre Luxury Pods
Little Acre Luxury Pods offers charming and unique accommodation with stunning mountain views, situated on the Waverley Hill Organic Wines & Oliv...
Self Catering
Reflections Winterhoek Cottage
Reflections Winterhoek Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh in a charming studio cottage next to the olive grove and overlooking the Reflectio...
Guest House
Tulbagh Country Guest House
Tulbagh Country Manor is the jewel in the Quarters crown. Guests enjoy the luxury of Old World charm and experience grand Cape Dutch living, surr...
Self Catering
The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives
The Boathouse at Oakhurst Olives offers accommodation set against the slopes of the Groot Winterhoek Mountains. This tranquil farming valley is n...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Vindoux Guest Farm
This family run retreat is set on a working fruit and wine farm, offering you total relaxation and rejuvenation only 90 minutes from Cape Town. V...
Self Catering
Big Sky Villa
Big Sky Villa offers self catering accommodation in the heart of Tulbagh. The area is well known for its olive farms, wine farms and churches. Th...
Self Catering
Welbedacht Nature Reserve
Just over an hour's drive from Cape Town, Welbedacht offers a stunning retreat in the country. Fully equipped, self catering cottages tucked away...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Tulbagh Country Cottages
This fully equipped self-catering unit in Tulbagh sleeps two guests in an open plan living / kitchen area, with an en suite bath and shower room....
Self Catering
Vrolikheid Landgoed
Nestled within the picturesque Tulbagh valley lies Vrolikheid Landgoed, gracefully situated on an operational fruit farm. Our contemporary self-c...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Laetitia
Laetitia is a beautifully designed couple's destination with 180-degree views over plum orchardsn. Tailormade for romantic getaways, this picture...
Guest House / Self Catering
Yellowwood House
Yellowwood House is a guest house in Tulbagh, an excellent base for exploring the Cape Winelands and surrounding areas. Tulbagh is a magical dest...
Guest House / Self Catering
Tarentaal Villa
Nestled in the historic Tulbagh Valley, lies Villa Tarentaal, offering secluded cottages surrounded by large tranquil gardens and exquisite mount...
Self Catering
Harry's Lakeside Cottage @ Kloofzicht
Harry's Lakeside Cottage is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass. This self-cat...
Self Catering
Gum Tree Cottage @ Welbedacht
Gum Tree Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of living, you may let go of al...
Self Catering
Pine Cottage @ Welbedacht
Pine Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve is just below the magnificent Winterhoek Mountains and offers...
Self Catering
Aalwyn Farm Cottage
Aalwyn Farm Cottage offers Breede River Valley self catering a 65h working Farm and Game Park. The farm is on the foot of the Witzenberg Mountain...
Self Catering
The Loft @ Kloofzicht
The Loft is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass, and is about 4km before the T...
Self Catering
Fisaasbos
Fisaasbos is a self catering rondawel cottage located on a working fruit farm in Tulbagh. This comfortable cottage is perched on a hill and has l...
Self Catering
Kliphuis on Kleinfontein
The Kliphuis on Kleinfontein is situated on a large dam and against the spectacular Witzenberg mountain range 12km outside the town of Tulbagh. H...
Self Catering
Fraaigelegen Farm
Fraaigelegen Farm offers total serenity in three self catering cottages with magnificent views. Choose from our three cottages, Shiraz, Cabernet ...
Self Catering
Bergsicht African Delight
African Delight offers Tulbagh accommodation on a farm at Bergsicht Country Cottages in a lovely farm setting. This beautiful valley, surrounded ...
Self Catering
Eikelaan Farm Cottages
An outing to Eikelaan is viewed as a complete 'break from reality' and a total switch off from the buzz of the city life � great for re charging ...
Self Catering
Vindoux Tree Lodge
Vindoux Tree Lodge comfortably sleeps up to 8 people high up amongst the trees. The generous size and facilities make the Tree Lodge a truly spec...
Self Catering
Victorian Villa
For those who appreciate beautiful things, this delightful house will be sure to impress. The Victorian Villa was built in 1814 in the Cape Dutch...
Self Catering
Bergsicht Ruby Star
Bergsicht Ruby Star offer Tulbagh accommodation at Bergsicht Country Cottages in a lovely farm setting. This beautiful valley, surrounded by brea...
Self Catering
Tulbagh Springsteen Cabins
Springsteen Cabins in Tulbagh provide the perfect escape and will place you into a surreal natural environment, surrounded by pristine fynbos veg...
Self Catering
Tulbagh Mountain Bungalow
Tulbagh Mountain Bungalow is a stunning bungalow offering self-catering in the picturesque Tulbagh Wine Valley and at the foot of the Winterhoek ...
Self Catering
The Farmhouse @ Kloofzicht
The Farmhouse is located at Kloofzicht Estate, the first wine estate as you approach the valley from the Nuwekloof pass, and is about 4km before ...
Hotel
Rijks Wine Estate & Hotel
Spoil yourself. Get out of Town. Set on a working wine farm and surrounded by the Witzenberg and Winterhoek mountains, Rijk's Wine Estate and Ho...
Self Catering
Tortoise Cottage @ Welbedacht
Tortoise Cottage offers Tulbagh accommodation at Welbedacht Nature Reserve. The Reserve offers a tranquil environment, nature walks, an abundance...
Self Catering
Reflections Witzenberg Cottage
Reflections Witzenberg Cottage offers accommodation in Tulbagh in a beautiful, two bedroom cottage. Perfect for small families or a couple of fri...
Guest House
Manley Wine Lodge
Manley Wine Lodge is located in the history rich area Tulbagh; just over an hour's drive from Cape Town. Manley is an award winning wine farm off...
Self Catering
Buffalo Drift
Located in the Breede River Valley, Buffalo Drift is situated on Ruigtevlei Farm, near Tulbagh. This working farm on the banks of the lush Berg R...
Hotel
Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
Founded in 1859 the Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel is centrally located, walking distance from all Tulbagh amenities. The hotel offers a spaciou...