Stellenbosch safaris, lodges and wildlife tours

Stellenbosch is wine country, rich, lush and beautiful. Founded in 1769 an is the second oldest town in South Africa. It was established by a colony of settlers to whom land had been given on the banks of the Eerste River. The Dutch East India Company used it as a supply point for fruit and vegetables. The early settlers were encouraged to plant oak trees. Still today the street, pavement cafes and wine estates are shaded by beautiful oak trees hence the town is also affectionately known as 'Eikestad.' (Town of Oaks).

Following the Stellenbosch Wine Route is one of the most enjoyable ways of seeing the southwestern Cape. Since the founding of Stellenbosch in 1679, the regions cool climate and fertile soils combined with the planting of the correct varieties of grapes have produced knowledge of winemaking, which spans three centuries. The Stellenbosch Wine Region is today synonymous with high quality award winning wines.

The architecture of Stellenbosch enhances the character of the town. It is a mix of Cape Dutch Revival, Regency, Victorian and Georgian. Take a walk down Dorp Street, which is the longest road of historical buildings in South Africa. Maties University is situated in Stellenbosch, which had its inception as the Stellenbosch Gymnasium in 1866. Stelllenbosch College was renamed in 1880 in the honour on Queen Victorian, Victoira College.

Spier Cellars is situated in Stellenbosch it has a new state-of-the-art wine cellar where the Four Spears range is made. in 1996 the Four Spears Sauvignon Blanc received a covetous Silver Veritas Award. The 1996 Four Spears Noble Late Harvest was given a prestigious Double Gold Veritas Award in 1997. At the 1998 Michelangelo Awards, the 1996 Noble Late Haverst was one of he three wines to be awarded in double gold. Spier Cellars offers tours on weekdays and only by appointment on weekends.