Palmiet Valley Estate is located in the heart of the beautiful Cape Winelands in the historic town of Paarl. Paarl and the surrounding wine farming towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are famous for their world class whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies. Ways to experience the Winelands during your South Africa holiday include by foot, on horseback, or in a chauffeur-driven classic limousine from Palmiet's vintage car collection.
A highlight of any visit to the Winelands during your South Africa holiday is a wine tasting trip through these picturesque towns and farms, sampling the wine and cheese produced here, visiting the historic farm homesteads and Huguenot monuments dating back to the 17th century, browsing the quaint high street antique shops, and lunching in some of South Africa's finest restaurants or picnicking on any of the wine estates along the way.
Mountain Hikes
There are some great mountain trails for you to enjoy during your South Africa holiday, and the Drakenstein Mountain Reserve is home to a variety of protea plant species, rare birds, baboons and mountain bok.
Abseiling
Paarl is famous for its rock climbing terrain. This activity caters for the adventure-seeker and includes a descent through the Limietberge canyon using abseils, jumps, belays and traverses. With no less than six waterfalls, abseils range from 15 to 50 metres with the option of cliff jumping for the brave-hearted.
Trout Fishing & Clay Pigeon Shooting
This can be arranged in Franschhoek or Du Toits Kloof Resort for your South Africa holiday.
Hot Air Ballooning
Spend a day gliding over the Swartland on your South Africa holiday. This is an exciting activity that can be arranged (weather depending).
Mountain Bikes
If you are a fan of mountain biking, bike rentals are available in the area and this is a great way to explore the estate and surrounding area.
Within 30 minutes driving distance from Palmiet:
Cape Town
Cape Town truly is a tourist mecca. There's so much to do, see and experience and all within relatively short distances from one another. White sand beaches, first class shopping, 5-star dining and epic mountain walks and hikes can literally all be accomplished within 10 square kilometers of one another. It's this proximity to so many wonderful activities and natural beauty that makes Cape Town such a unique city and Palmiet the perfect location from which to explore it.
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront development has grabbed the imagination of Capetonian and visitor alike. With majestic Table Mountain as a backdrop and the unique interest of the 'working harbour', the 'Waterfront' has become one of Cape Town's most popular attractions and a first-world shopping and dining experience.
Table Mountain
The exhilarating ascent of Cape Town's Table Mountain is a must for any visitor. Take the cable car up and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and its spectacular beaches and coastlines.
Beaches
The Cape's beaches rank them amongst the finest in the world. Dotted along a winding 15km mountain drive you'll find numerous pockets of white sand and blue ocean – a haven for suns-seekers and beach strollers alike.
Within an hour from Palmiet:
Good Hope Nature Reserve:
One of Cape Town's main attractions is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, at Cape Point. The reserve boasts a spectacular coastline that ends with the powerful meeting of the warm Indian and cold Atlantic Ocean.
Shark Cage Diving:
If you are adventurous, there is no greater thrill than to White Shark dive in Cape Town with one of these glorious sea predators. Whether you get into the water and dive with sharks in Cape Town, or whether you stay on the boat and view the Great White Sharks from the safety of the boat, it will be a day to remember for the rest of your life.
Winelands Golfing:
Chauffeur driven tours, great food, inviting accommodation, and proximity to more than a dozen courses, some just 5 minutes away, make Palmiet Valley Estate the perfect base camp for golfing parties and tours. A visit to the Estate would not be complete without playing the wonderful greens and fairways of the winelands. [Click here] to read more about golfing at Palmiet Valley Country Estate.
