3 Star Graded Lodge in Stellenbosch

3-Star Guesthouse (National Grading).
Grading: AA as highly recommended
Member of Fedhasa

Information about Stellenbosch

The town of Stellenbosch is the second oldest in South Africa , named after its founder Simon van der Stel. It grew from a small outpost of the Dutch-East India Company into an important cultural town, not least due to the University of Stellenbosch founded here in 1918. Approximately 16,000 of the 45,000 inhabitants are students, thus there is rich and vibrant cultural entertainment and night life varies from cosy pubs to some of the country’s finest restaurants, from street performers to world-class performances at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre.

Because of Stellenbosch`s growing interest to visitors from all over the world the shopping centres feature exquisite boutiques and shops. Galleries exhibit and sell not only prime examples of Sub-Saharan art in general, but also the work of very promising local artists. An array of souvenirs is available at various shops and stalls. Serious connoisseurs of South African wines can make use of reasonably priced shipping or post facilities to have their favourite selections sent or shipped home.

A drive through the Jonkershoek Valley with indigenous fauna such as proteas and a variety of fynbos is an experience not to be missed. At a designated parking spot, a hiking trail to a romantic waterfall begins, leading along the Eerste River and past the experimental fisheries station of the University of Stellenbosch .

The Four-Passes-Road takes you on a day’s excursion from Stellenbosch via Helshoogte Pass - Groot Drakenstein Franschhoek – Franschhoek Pass - Viljon`s Pass- Elgin - Grabouw - Sir Lowry`s Pass - Somerset West - Stellenbosch. The tours lead through some of the most spectacular scenery in the region and include some interesting history. The French Huguenots fleeing from France found a new home in Franschhoek (the French Corner), bringing their culinary specialties with them. Some of the finest wines in the world are grown here.

Near Elgin , you might discover the entertaining baboon family next to the road. The relaxing drive through fruit orchards and up winding passes is capped with a spectacular view from Sir Lowry’s Pass all the way to False Bay on a clear day.