Has anyone visited Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the surrounding area recently? Mrs. Tree has expressed a desire to go on a holiday involving vineyards and wine-tasting, so I'm looking for recommendations from anyone who has been there in the last couple of years.
Honestly mate there are so many good vineyards it's tough to recommend . It depends on your taste , big/small , whether you want to eat , what you want to experience . Take your time and have a good look and see that you fancy , if you narrow down time region and what you want then I'll try to help a bit.
The wine route is a fantasy drive and winery's in stellenbosch lovely visits . As a culinary centre franschhoek is brilliant & you a nice walk around of an evening after eating despite what people say about the country . For example the likes of the tasting rooms is an experience . You can also do the wine tram for something a little different .
If you fancy a bit of beach there is camps bay , it's not cheap (for South Africa that is) and you can pay nearly European prices but its worth it. Some of the hotels you can get would cost mega dough elsewhere but you can pay an affordable price . Some great bars and restaurants, you can do it as a overnight or two on your trip and it's impressive .
Cape Town waterfront v&a itself fairly diverse, if you feel like basing yourself there . You can use places like that as a hub before you explore the region .
I certainly wouldn't use a travel agent , book it all yourself because they'll add a bit and you'll think it's cheap but they'll be having you off .
Hiring a car is pennies as is fuel , internal flights the same . You can also get a driver for not much at all to do winery tours or take you about .
The mountain is worth a trip and you can certainly combine that with a stay in camps bay or Cape Town , a cab is fine or the big red tourist bus is worth a day trip to the mountain and you'll get to see a bit and it'll get you back to where you're staying.
In my experience one you've been you'll be going again.
If you need any specific help drop me a pm mate .