Resting at the central point between five nature reserves in the breathtaking wine region of the Western Cape, Villiersdorp is a gorgeous little town often overlooked for its grander neighbours, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, but in fact, offering a wealth of its own allure. Gourmands can take a page out of history by sampling the range of well-priced wines the Villiersdorp Wine Cellar, which is one of the oldest wine cellars in the country or savouring the magnificent flavours of eleven wines paired with sumptuous platters at the Stettyn Wine Cellar. The area abounds in captivating landscapes of mountains, farmlands and bush, which adventurers can experience in some unusual ways: take a ‘Back to Basics Survival Course’, or go kloofing at the aptly-named Suicide Gorge. Other fun activities on offer include art classes with renowned painter Gustav Bester, exploring a tractor museum, or teeing off at the world-class golf course.