
Tulbagh
The small quaint rural town of Tulbagh that lies around 90 minutes drive from Cape Town, the town is a must visit for those seeking out something a little less touristy but equally as stunning as any of the more famous Cape Winelands towns.
The wine estates of the valley produce exceptional wines of all varieties, the accommodation establishments offer great value, and as a bonus, the town is flanked on three sides by high mountain peaks providing visitors with a unique and stunning destination like no other.
Tulbagh itself is over 300 years old (the fourth oldest town in South Africa) and is littered with Cape Dutch, Edwardian and Victorian buildings. Is it worth the time to visit? Yes; but not as a day trip, we highly recommend that one stays at least one night to experience all that this fantastic little town has to offer.
Below is a few pages highlighting all that is Tulbagh, all images were taken by us here at Uyaphi.com.
Tulbagh South Africa
Tulbagh Church Street
The old Church Street in Tulbagh is one of the more historic streets in South Africa and also one of the prettier. The town itself and the street are around 300 years old but some of the building in Church Street is a little newer than that, yes it gets rather complicated at this point.Tulbagh Scenery
Aaaaahhhh, the beautiful and peaceful hamlet of Tulbagh with those mountains that surround and fruit farms everywhere. A truly stunning destination that as of yet has not been run over by tourists, yes a working town with exceptional beauty awaits all that visit.Waverley Hills Wines
Waverley Hills wine tasting, cellar, restaurant and vineyard is well worth the visit when in the Tulbagh region. Okay, so truth be told they are actually located near the town of Wolseley on the road between Tulbagh and Ceres, but on saying that only a 10-minute drive from Tulbagh itself.Krone South Africa
Ask any South African what their favourite bottle of bubbly is and most will answer "Krone". The tasting area is outside under oak trees with amazingly historic buildings surrounding one with views out over vineyards and onto those majestic mountains in the background.Ceres Zipline Adventure
Sometimes one just needs a bit of excitement and adventure in one's life; well the 1.4 km long Zipline in Ceres has you and your family covered on this one. This is the perfect start to one's day, get all that adrenaline flowing before you head off on a wine tasting excursion or ten.Oakhurst Olive Estate
Yip, you read that part right, for us, this was a mind-blowing experience. Never have we even contemplated that olive oil had so many tastes, smells and complexities yet there we where sipping Olive Oil out of shot glasses and loving every second of the experience.Saronsberg Wine Estate
As far as wine tastings go, Saronsberg is pretty spectacular. Driving in the gate, you are met by a giant of a naked man sculpture from which you wiggle your way up the driveway to the parking area under trees and onto the main tasting and gallery area.
- Cape Town to Knysna
9 Days / 8 Nights
9-day self-driving from Cape Town and ending in Knysna, explore all that this area of South Africa has to offer at your own pace. Take in Cape Town's scenic vistas, whale watching in Hermanus, mountain views in Swellendam and tropical forests in Knysna. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus, Swellendam, Knysna. - Effortless South Africa Safari
15 Days / 14 Nights
Explore South Africa on this 15 Day effortless safari. Take in all the highlights this country has on offer from the famous Kruger in the North to Natal's wildlife and beaches all the way down the Southern Cape coastline through the Garden Route end in Cape Town. - Cape Town & Hermanus
6 Days / 5 Nights
A unique 6-day safari itinerary where one gets to explore all that the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Overberg have to offer. At your own leisurely pace taste wines, photograph penguins, spot a few whales and drive along some of the most scenic roads in the World. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus. - Cape Town, Wine & Whales
9 Days / 8 Nights
On this 9-day self-drive safari one gets to experience all that Cape Town has to offer, sip wines in the famous Franschhoek Valley, explore one of South Africa's oldest towns (Swellendam) and do some whale spotting in the coastal town of Hermanus. Visiting: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Swellendam, Hermanus. - Cape Town & Malaria Free
13 Days / 12 Nights
This 13-day self-drive safari explores all that the Cape Town and Cape Winelands region has to offer before heading off into the Malaria Free Game Reserves of the North Western area of South Africa; the Madikwe Game Reserve and Marakele National Park.