On arrival, at Cape Town International Airport (or in the city centre) meet 'n greet by our local representative, hand-over of the Welcome Pack and Road Atlas, assistance to the car rental counter to receive your car.
Self-drive to your accommodation.
Local sightseeing at leisure. Table Mountain and Lion's Head are possible weather permitting.
Day at Leisure.
We suggest doing the Cape of Good Hope Baz Bus day Tour visiting Hout Bay, option to cruise to Seal Island, then the Penguins at Boulder's and then Cape Point with option to cycle and hike including a picnic lunch. Please advise us to pre-book.
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and visit to SA's oldest wine estate, Groot Constantia is a fine day outing.
Explore the V&A Waterfront and take a cruise and tour to Robben Island to learn more about our freedom struggle heroes.
The community experience is so special that it was awarded runner-up in the Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 in the category Cultural Experience… you’re in for a treat.
Drive from Cape Town follow the N7 to Malmesbury, Moreesburg and Goedverwacht.
TIPS to visit en-route along the N7:
- Desert Rose Padstal, with homemade, fresh products and a selection of souvenirs.
- Historical walk and museum in Malmesbury
- The Wheat Industry Museum in Moreesburg
- Org de Rac wineries for organic wine & olive tasting
The Moravian mission station of Goedverwacht is nestled between the Piketberg Mountains and is accessed by an excellent tarred road off the R399, between Piketberg and Velddrift.
After arrival you follow the main road to the Goedverwacht Tourism Office, where you find a selection of brochures and information about what to see and do in the area. You will receive the directions to your host family home, where you will have time to meet and settle in.
In the afternoon you will discover your surroundings during a village walk with your host. You will experience the pride of the locals with their village and get to know their neighbours, friends and families. The village is situated in a fertile and well-watered valley and is characterized by gardens full of flowers, fruit and vegetables surrounded by a beautiful valley with the Bergriver, mountains and wetlands.
For dinner you will have a home cooked meal together with your host family and time to share stories.
You will have a delicious breakfast with your homestay family and meet your local guide at the tourism office for a guided Historical walk. This includes a visit to the Watermill and Museum, the Moravian Church, the Stone-built School, first monument and the Slaves graves. The church and parsonage were constructed of local stone and built by the villagers. It was established in 1889 as a Moravian Mission station and has a fascinating story.
The land originally belonged to a widowed farmer, Hendrik Schalk Burger. When the emancipation of the slaves was in sight, he asked his slave, Maniesa (originally from Bengal, India), and her five children and son-in-law to stay on the farm with him and care for him until his death. In his will, he left the farm to Maniesa and her children with the instructions that when all her children had died; their descendants should sell the farm and divide the proceeds. His own children challenged the will in court twice but the will was upheld and remained in Maniesa's family's hands until 1888 when her last child, Hester, died. Her grave can still be seen in the graveyard. Their descendants then decided that instead of selling the farm on open auction, they would sell it to the Moravian Missionaries for 750 Pounds. Your guide will tell you interesting stories about the church, the mill and the slave graves.
Bid farewell to your host family.
Once on the N7 travel 70Km northwards to Driehoek. Stop in Citrusdal to buy food and drinks for all your meals (as there are no shops nearby the farm), since you're staying in the heart of the Cedarberg Mountains. Once back on the N7 travel for 27Km until you see the gravel road turn-off right. Travel another 30Km, crossing the Olifants River and at the T-junction (from Clanwilliam) turning right, follow following the road until you see the signs to Driehoek Farm turnoff.
Activities:
Hiking - Driehoek is a family friendly nature resort surrounded by magnificent mountains and ideal as a base for hiking to well-known landmarks such as Tafelberg, Sneeuberg, the Maltese Cross, Welbedacht and Panorama caves and the Wolfberg Arch.
Farm - Alternatively enjoy the facilities on this working farm. The vineyards produce Sauvignon Blanc- Shiraz and Pinot Noir wines.
Driehoek is an operating farm where children are able to pet the animals and watch some of the farm activities. Farm animals include free-ranging chickens, turkeys, a Potbelly pig, sheep, cattle and horses.
Riding and pony rides for the young ones. Riding is done at own risk. Please remember to bring your own helmets.
There are various natural pools to explore for swimming (with water throughout the year).
Birding - For the avid birder request the bird list for bird-watching at Driehoek.
Wellness - One of Driehoek’s historic buildings was converted into a therapy room, to be used for beauty treatments. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Mountain Biking - circular routes on the farm and around the area to experience the outdoor environment. Bring your own mountain bike.
After breakfast and packed a picnic lunch, water and snacks choose to hiking options. Persons with average fitness can manage them.
If you would like a hiking guide to accompany you, please book this through our office well in advance. We'll advise the guide fee, you settle this cost with the guide direct.
1. Hiking to the Maltese Cross (4 to 5 hours walking return): Drive a short distance to the Dwarsrivier parking lot and Cape Nature office to register and get your day hiking permit (payable at the office), walking map as well as more info.
2. Hiking to the Wolfberg Arch (6 to 7 hours walking return): From the Driehoek Farm office get your permit (payable direct), hiking map and information.
Note temperatures: It is extremely hot in high summer. If you walk in summer, you should start as early as possible i.e. 6 or 6.30am so that you return from your walk before the main heat of the day. Even starting early, you will need to take plenty of water with you, (2 litres per person minimum), sunblock, a wide brimmed hat and a light weight long sleeved shirt to cover up if necessary. Winter months are very cold in the mornings but with pleasant daytime temperatures, ideal for walking throughout the day, unless it is raining.
Depart for Tulbagh. Follow the N& travelling southward. Turn right on the R365 past Porterville, through the Swartland Region, over the Nuwekloof Pass. Make A snack stop at the old Toll Road Farm Stall before reaching Tulbagh.
In Tulbagh, visit the historic village which is a living museum depicting settler life in the 1800's. Church Street was fully restored to its former glory after the earthquake in 1964.
Check-in at your accommodation. Dinner is offered at the Readers Restaurant 2 doors down from the Manor House for fine dining paired with superb local wines.
After breakfast spend more time exploring some of the local sights of Tulbagh.
Then drive to Wellington.
We suggest you visit the family Val Du Charron Wine & Olive Estate for wine tasting and enjoy lunch in the Grill Room, famous for grain-fed and grass-fed beef, dry or wet aged, aged between 22 and 55 days or feat on other specialities. There’s steak tartare, oxtail, brisket, marrow bones, biltong and beef burgers too. Venison, pork and chicken feature prominently along with salmon, prawns and calamari, and there are also vegetarian options on the menu.
Drive back to Cape Town. In the late afternoon drop-off your car rental at the downtown office or Cape Town International Airport.
Alternatively stay-on in Cape Town. With prior arrangement we can book the accommodation and extend your car rental.
