Places to Visit in Stellenbosch

Many of the oak trees in this city were declared to be historical monuments on many different streets. These streets include Church, Pastorie, Drostdy, Crozier, Ryneveld, Bird, Van Riebeeck and Andringa.

This hostel for men was founded in 1961 and there are a variety of activities that can be found here. There is a huge courtyard that can be used for parties and other functions and even a home for the manager of the hostel.

This golf club can be found on the banks of the Blaauwklippen River and near the mountain range called Stellenbosch. There are many different facilities here, including a restaurant and terrace, bar and lounge, golf shop and driving range.

This is a store and the name translates into “Uncle Samie's Store” and it should be one of the top places to stop. You can find anything at this store, including straw yard brooms that are made by hand, arts and crafts, clothing and even fruits and vegetables.

This centre is a good place that gives the visitors the ability to view the many different species of birds and other wildlife. There are also a jumping castle and jungle gyms that are available for the kids to enjoy.

This is a fully functioning farm and they grow many different types of produce, including vegetables, grapes and strawberries. Here you can enjoy many different activities, including hiking, laser games, picnics, paint balls and many other outdoor activities.

This safari only lasts around 40 minutes at the most, but it will give you an extremely detailed tour of the Big 5 Vineyard. There are amazing views during the tour and you will leave fully enlightened about the different types of grapes raised here and the wines that are produced.

This small garden can be viewed within 1 hour and houses different plants from all over the world. This is one of the oldest gardens attached to the university in the city and the foundation was laid down in 1925.

This museum opened on March 23, 1962 and it is located smack dab in the middle of the city. The museum hosts 4 different houses from different periods that show how the people lived during specific times as well as the distinct types of architecture used over the years.

This is one of the best known buildings in the city and it has been converted into a museum. The museum features different artefacts about the history of the military in the city.

This church is across from the Drostdy Hotel and is considered to be a historical monument in the city. This church is small and quaint with roofs constructed of thatch.

This art gallery has been around for around 24 years and is home to many paintings that were created by masters of South African origin. They also specialize in framing, as well as having postcards, cards and prints of different paintings available for sale.

These farms were constructed in 1902 and were most likely designed by one of the famous architects, Sir Herbert Baker. They are located on Aan-de Wagen Road in the city.

This cottage, which is constructed of thatch, has dormer windows and side gables made of concavo convex glasses. It is located on Alexander Street.

This farm has a pond that is full of crocodiles and every 45 minutes they give a tour of the area. This farm is home to more than 1,000 crocodiles and you can touch the baby reptiles. You can even watch them eat.

This is an old church and is one of the oldest in the city. It was originally constructed in 1823 and in 1840 a northern wing had been added to the structure. It is famous for the pulpit that is inside the building as well.

One of the best ways to explore the city is to do it on the back of a horse. If you have luck on your side you will be able to view many different animals, including giraffes, elands, springbok and even zebras.