Cape Town & the Winelands

2 days, 6 stops, Franschhoek

2 days in Franschhoek

Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Stay in Franschhoek village and arrange transport to the estates. Give each morning to a single venue, with lunch there and a relaxed return to the village.

Suits: For two, Across generations, Little ones

Day 1 Boschendal without rushing

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  1. Morning

    Boschendal

    Franschhoek

    Head out to Boschendal and keep to the main Werf area. With a pushchair, ask staff for the firmest route rather than taking farm trails.

    Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  2. Lunch

    Boschendal

    Franschhoek

    Book a Werf picnic, requesting a table and chairs if ground seating would be awkward. Choose the Deli instead in poor weather, subject to availability (check before you go).

    Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  3. Afternoon

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek

    Return to your accommodation for a rest. A short village browse is enough for today; use crossings and take uneven pavements slowly.

    Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Day 2 An estate lunch and village afternoon

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  1. Morning

    Leopard's Leap

    Franschhoek

    Visit Leopard’s Leap for a booked tasting or a relaxed family visit. Match the day to its current restaurant service; opening days and child facilities need checking (check before you go).

    Photo: Leopard's Leap (official website)

  2. Lunch

    Leopard's Leap

    Franschhoek

    Book lunch on the estate rather than driving elsewhere. Confirm highchairs and room for a pushchair when booking (check before you go).

    Photo: Leopard's Leap (official website)

  3. Afternoon

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek

    Return to the village for coffee and time at your accommodation. Skip a further tasting if anyone needs a rest.

    Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Perfect pairs on this trip

A thing to do and a ranked lunch nearby, for a slower half-day.

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  • Franschhoek, In town

    Franschhoek and Protégé

    1. MorningFranschhoek
    2. LunchProtégé Tier 2

    Explore town before a reserved lunch; confirm lunch availability directly.