3 Day Stellenbosch Meander Slackpacking
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3 Day Stellenbosch Meander
Slackpacking
A Multi day hike through the scenic Stellenbosch winelands with views of towering mountain peaks and
valleys covered in magnificent vineyards, enjoy wine tastings and meals at award winning estates along
the way.
This tour can be arranged as a guided tour or a self-guided tour.
Guided: One of the Adventureshop Guides will lead you on the hikes each day and provide information
about the area, fauna and flora and arrange wine tastings as needed. Accommodation and luggage transfers
are included in the rate.
Self-Guided: Adventureshop will provide the client with a GPS track for each walk per day. Adventureshop
can make arrangements for tastings as required. Accommodation and Luggage transfers are included in the
rate.
Ou Landbousaal · 1 Noordwal – Wes Street · Stellenbosch · 7600
3 Day Stellenbosch Meander
Slackpacking
Day 1: Stellenbosch town via Coetzenburg to Mont Marie - 12km (319m elevation) one
way or 19 km return.)
Arrive in Stellenbosch at 8:00 to drop off luggage at the Adventureshop office (Ou Landbousaal, 1
Noordwal-Wes Rd) and attend the tour briefing.
The Hike starts at the Adventureshop office and follows the Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF) trails through
Stellenbosch Mountain to Eden and Mont Marie wine estate.
You will pass through the Stellenbosch University Test Farm before ascending the slopes of Stellenbosch
Mountain with beautiful views towards Table Mountain and the False Bay.
Pass the famous G-Spot Mountain bike trails and descend through the Pine forests of Eden before reaching
the first farm on your route, Mont-Marie (Wine tasting and Restaurant available).
From Mont Marie, Dornier (Tasting and Restaurant), Waterford (tastings and platters) and Kleinood
(Tastings) are a short walk further.
Tastings can be arranged by Adventureshop (tastings fees and Lunch on own account). Those who have the
energy can hike back to Stellenbosch via another but similar route or we can arrange a Adventureshop pick
up to bring you back to your accommodation in Stellenbosch after a lazy Wine farm lunch.
Accommodation in a centrally located 4 star Guest house. Dinner can be arranged at one of the many award
winning restaurants in Stellenbosch within walking distance from your Guesthouse.
Ou Landbousaal · 1 Noordwal – Wes Street · Stellenbosch · 7600
3 Day Stellenbosch Meander
Slackpacking
Day 2: Stellenbosch Town to Banhoek Valley – 16 km with 350m elevation
Please leave your luggage at hotel reception as we will collect and transfer the luggage to your
accommodation establishment for tonight. Guided tour guests will meet their guide at reception.
Today the route meanders through beautiful Stellenbosch town and Stellenbosch Univeristy with its vibrant
“Rooiplein”. The next 2 km are along the tar road into Idas valley before the route starts climbing through
the Idas Valley Nature area. (One of our local Idas valley community trails helpers will walk with you
through this section)
Beautiful views over the Idas valley dam and the Stellenbosch valley await before we reach the summit of
Helshoogte pass at Delaire Graff (Wine tasting and Restaurant). Enjoy breathtaking views over the Banhoek
valley from Delaire Graff, and make sure to visit beautiful Tokara (wine tasting and restaurant and Tokara
Deli), and Thelema (wine tasting). After lunch and wine tastings it is a short downhill walk into the Banhoek
valley to your accommodation in the winelands. Your luggage will be at your accommodation.
Spend the afternoon relaxing in the winelands. Dinner can be arranged at one of the nearby Wine estates.
Ou Landbousaal · 1 Noordwal – Wes Street · Stellenbosch · 7600
3 Day Stellenbosch Meander
Slackpacking
Day 3: Banhoek Valley Meander to Boschendal – 19 km with 415m elevation
Please leave your luggage at hotel reception as we will collect and transfer the luggage when we collect you
at the end point of the route. Guided tour guests will meet their guide at reception.
Hike from your guesthouse doorstep through the magnificent Banhoek valley with optional visits to
Oldenburg wines and Rainbows End wines. Climb the slopes of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains in the
Banhoek Conservancy where Eland, Gemsbok, Blouwildebeest and much more roam free. Hike the
spectacular sky traverse route to Boschendal farm where you can have a well deserved lunch and wine
tasting before we collect you and transfer you back to Stellenbosch in the afternoon.
Optional extra accommodation in Stellenbosch can be arranged for tonight
Rate: Self-Guided : R 3 850 pp sharing
Guided : R 4 850 pp sharing
Ou Landbousaal · 1 Noordwal – Wes Street · Stellenbosch · 7600
3 Day Stellenbosch Meander
Slackpacking
Included :
• 2 Nights accommodation (1 night at a Guesthouse in Stellenbosch Town and 1 night in the Banhoek
wine lands.)
• Breakfast
• Luggage transport
• Transfers specified in itinerary
• Back up in case of emergency
• Assistance in arranging itinerary.
• Guide with the Guided option
Excluded:
• Trying to use less single use plastic, please bring your own water bottle. Refill possible en-route.
• Wine tastings and lunches
• Dinners
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities
What to bring:
• Water bottle with water or camelbag
• Dress according to weather. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes.
• Small backpack to carry on hikes with a warm jacket or shell is advised.
• First aid kit
• Hiking poles if needed.
• 1 Suitcase per person with clothes, toiletries and personal items can be transported by vehicle as per
itinerary.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
• Insurance information - health and travel information including policy numbers and phone
numbers.
• Please make sure that you are healthy and fit enough to do the tour. When in doubt, please get an
opinion from your medical practitioner as this is your own responsibility
• Money for extra drinks or any personal purchases
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