Meet at Mbekweni where a local guide will take you through his "kasie" to Chippa`s Place (for traditional African dishes) passing the meat market, spaza shops, creches and men hostels (built to accommodate only men during the apartheid regime). Do not forget to get your traditional gear from passionate designers at Kuyasa Sewing Project.
A visit to Ikhwezi art and craft centre where guests can see wool weavers in action and enjoy a walk around the centre in the beautiful food garden can also be arranged.
Visit the old slave churches in Bovlei (Wellington) and Het Gesicht (Paarl).
Go to Paarl East where guests will be introduced to church leaders, cultural artists as well as sport lovers. You will be entertained by music and the interested history of the area and will be able to taste traditional dishes from church bazaars.
You visit Butterfly House "hope has wings" an initiative of hospice in a bid to help the vulnerable members of the community. Here talented guitarists will welcome you. Listen to the interesting stories of the area by senior citizens that are cared for in this beautiful home. Be gloomed by colorful pictures and art craft on display.
Qolothani Makhosikazi Social and Cultural Services combines tradition and modernization in producing beaded products as part of a Job Creation Project benefiting underprivileged women of Mbekweni. Learn more about the Zulu culture by attending a Zulu evening with traditional food and beverage.
Please take not that all the above-mentioned tours must be booked in advance!
For the golf enthusiast:
Only a few minutes away from Cape Valley Manor you can play two of the most popular golf courses in South Africa.
Paarl Golf Club, one of the oldest and successful clubs in South Africa, has completed a program of modernization. The course has undergone a dramatic change in 2011 and the fairways & greens are up to international standards. Come and book your t-off time, even one year in advance!
Voted 3rd best golf course in South Africa, Pearl Valley Golf Estate is rated "a must play" by local, international, amateurs and professional golfers. Standard green fees include the use of golf carts and unlimited use of golf balls on the driving range.
For the wine lover:
May we invite you to discover the diversity of our beautiful wine valley. From the large international wine companies as Nederburg, KWV, Boland Cellar, Rhebokskloof, Ridgeback, Fairview, Simonsvlei International to the smaller micro producers as Vendome or Tempel you can enjoy high quality and unique wine.
May we invite you to discover the diversity of our beautiful wine valley. From the large international wine companies as Nederburg, KWV, Boland Cellar, Rhebokskloof, Ridgeback, Fairview, Simonsvlei International to the smaller micro producers as Vendome or Tempel you can enjoy high quality and unique wine.
The KWV cellar complex covers an area of 22 hectars, making it amongst the largest in the world. It also boasts the world's five biggest vats under one roof, including a colossal 100000 liter oak cask named " Big Bill."
Traditionally held during the month of September every year since 1975, the Nederburg auction ranks as one of the top wine auctions world wide.Every year in March (next 10 March 2012) the Paarl Omniberg takes place round the rock where you can taste nouveau wine and enjoy yourself.
We organize special winetours with wine tasting and individual see to the needs of our guests.
For those who are interested in nature and animals:
Paarl Rock is about 500 million years old and is one of the largest granite outcrops in the world. The neighboring Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve - with its ancient wild olive trees, rock candlewoods, Proteas and other endemic "fynbos" vegetation thriving amongst giant boulders - offers a variety of scenic, accessible strolling and about 30 km of trails for hiking and mountain biking, just above the busting town.
In 1975, one hundred years after the founding of GRA, the soaring Afrikaanse Taalmonument (Language Monument) was unveiled on Paarl Mountain. Celebrating the contributions of diverse tongues, this iconic landmark has become a signature of Paarl, affording a magnificent panoramic vista over the valley, with Table Mountain visible in the distance.
Visit Butterfly World, the largest tropical butterfly park in Africa where butterflies fly freely in a beautiful covered garden, go to Drakenstein Lion Park a private funded facility where captive born predators find a lifetime care, have a look at Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm where you can touch a baby croc and witness the feeding during a guided tour.
For those who are interested in history:
Towards Franschhoek lies the former Victor Vester Prison (now Drakenstein Correctional Facility), which grabbed international headlines when Nelson Mandela walked to freedom through its gates in 1990, to make his first public appearance in 27 years. Here a bronze sculpture of this internationally revered statesman can be viewed and we can organize a visit to "Madiba House" by appointment.
Paarl Museum
reflects the history of Paarl Valley and facilitates an interesting and in-depth look at the town's rich and varied cultural heritage.
Anglo Boer War Monument
The ABW Monument unveiled at Labprie Wine Estate on 17 Sept. 2005, focuses on the struggle for freedom and justice of the Cape Afrikaners and other colonists who provided support, or were sympathetic to, the Boers in the Transvaal and Free State Republics during ABW (1899-1902).
Huguenot Gedenkskool
was initiated in 1883 by the Afrikaans community in Dal Josafat to make sure that their children could be educated in Afrikaans, their mother tongue. Some Of SA's greatest poets, authors, scientists and linguists were educated here.
Strooidak Curch & Het Gesicht Church
Strooidak church, built in 1805 and Het Gesicht, the old slave church, built in 1813 in Paarl are two of the oldest churches in South Africa which are still in use. Visitors can tour the Strooidak Church by appointment. Het Gesicht can also be hired for weddings and other services.
De Poort Heritage Village
This existing new Paarl tourism venue can be visited to see heritage artisans at work, see a forge in operation, try out the skill of a blacksmith and watch a cooper and farrier.
Drakenstein Heemkring
archive is housed in De Oude Woning in Paarl. The collection includes valuable manuscripts, photographs, books, genealogical records and research on the original Huguenot farms.
Main Road -12000 Meters of History
At just under 12 kilometers, Paarl Main Road is one of the longest in the country and a delightful electric mix of architectural styles such as Dutch, Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and Art Deco. It houses a myriad of trendy cafes, restaurants, wine-bars, art galleries, funky gift, decor and design shops.
Links:
www.euroconsulting.co.za
www.suedafrikaurlaub.net
A visit to Ikhwezi art and craft centre where guests can see wool weavers in action and enjoy a walk around the centre in the beautiful food garden can also be arranged.
Visit the old slave churches in Bovlei (Wellington) and Het Gesicht (Paarl).
Go to Paarl East where guests will be introduced to church leaders, cultural artists as well as sport lovers. You will be entertained by music and the interested history of the area and will be able to taste traditional dishes from church bazaars.
You visit Butterfly House "hope has wings" an initiative of hospice in a bid to help the vulnerable members of the community. Here talented guitarists will welcome you. Listen to the interesting stories of the area by senior citizens that are cared for in this beautiful home. Be gloomed by colorful pictures and art craft on display.
Qolothani Makhosikazi Social and Cultural Services combines tradition and modernization in producing beaded products as part of a Job Creation Project benefiting underprivileged women of Mbekweni. Learn more about the Zulu culture by attending a Zulu evening with traditional food and beverage.
Please take not that all the above-mentioned tours must be booked in advance!
For the golf enthusiast:
Only a few minutes away from Cape Valley Manor you can play two of the most popular golf courses in South Africa.
Paarl Golf Club, one of the oldest and successful clubs in South Africa, has completed a program of modernization. The course has undergone a dramatic change in 2011 and the fairways & greens are up to international standards. Come and book your t-off time, even one year in advance!
Voted 3rd best golf course in South Africa, Pearl Valley Golf Estate is rated "a must play" by local, international, amateurs and professional golfers. Standard green fees include the use of golf carts and unlimited use of golf balls on the driving range.
For the wine lover:
May we invite you to discover the diversity of our beautiful wine valley. From the large international wine companies as Nederburg, KWV, Boland Cellar, Rhebokskloof, Ridgeback, Fairview, Simonsvlei International to the smaller micro producers as Vendome or Tempel you can enjoy high quality and unique wine.
May we invite you to discover the diversity of our beautiful wine valley. From the large international wine companies as Nederburg, KWV, Boland Cellar, Rhebokskloof, Ridgeback, Fairview, Simonsvlei International to the smaller micro producers as Vendome or Tempel you can enjoy high quality and unique wine.
The KWV cellar complex covers an area of 22 hectars, making it amongst the largest in the world. It also boasts the world's five biggest vats under one roof, including a colossal 100000 liter oak cask named " Big Bill."
Traditionally held during the month of September every year since 1975, the Nederburg auction ranks as one of the top wine auctions world wide.Every year in March (next 10 March 2012) the Paarl Omniberg takes place round the rock where you can taste nouveau wine and enjoy yourself.
We organize special winetours with wine tasting and individual see to the needs of our guests.
For those who are interested in nature and animals:
Paarl Rock is about 500 million years old and is one of the largest granite outcrops in the world. The neighboring Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve - with its ancient wild olive trees, rock candlewoods, Proteas and other endemic "fynbos" vegetation thriving amongst giant boulders - offers a variety of scenic, accessible strolling and about 30 km of trails for hiking and mountain biking, just above the busting town.
In 1975, one hundred years after the founding of GRA, the soaring Afrikaanse Taalmonument (Language Monument) was unveiled on Paarl Mountain. Celebrating the contributions of diverse tongues, this iconic landmark has become a signature of Paarl, affording a magnificent panoramic vista over the valley, with Table Mountain visible in the distance.
Visit Butterfly World, the largest tropical butterfly park in Africa where butterflies fly freely in a beautiful covered garden, go to Drakenstein Lion Park a private funded facility where captive born predators find a lifetime care, have a look at Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm where you can touch a baby croc and witness the feeding during a guided tour.
For those who are interested in history:
Towards Franschhoek lies the former Victor Vester Prison (now Drakenstein Correctional Facility), which grabbed international headlines when Nelson Mandela walked to freedom through its gates in 1990, to make his first public appearance in 27 years. Here a bronze sculpture of this internationally revered statesman can be viewed and we can organize a visit to "Madiba House" by appointment.
Paarl Museum
reflects the history of Paarl Valley and facilitates an interesting and in-depth look at the town's rich and varied cultural heritage.
Anglo Boer War Monument
The ABW Monument unveiled at Labprie Wine Estate on 17 Sept. 2005, focuses on the struggle for freedom and justice of the Cape Afrikaners and other colonists who provided support, or were sympathetic to, the Boers in the Transvaal and Free State Republics during ABW (1899-1902).
Huguenot Gedenkskool
was initiated in 1883 by the Afrikaans community in Dal Josafat to make sure that their children could be educated in Afrikaans, their mother tongue. Some Of SA's greatest poets, authors, scientists and linguists were educated here.
Strooidak Curch & Het Gesicht Church
Strooidak church, built in 1805 and Het Gesicht, the old slave church, built in 1813 in Paarl are two of the oldest churches in South Africa which are still in use. Visitors can tour the Strooidak Church by appointment. Het Gesicht can also be hired for weddings and other services.
De Poort Heritage Village
This existing new Paarl tourism venue can be visited to see heritage artisans at work, see a forge in operation, try out the skill of a blacksmith and watch a cooper and farrier.
Drakenstein Heemkring
archive is housed in De Oude Woning in Paarl. The collection includes valuable manuscripts, photographs, books, genealogical records and research on the original Huguenot farms.
Main Road -12000 Meters of History
At just under 12 kilometers, Paarl Main Road is one of the longest in the country and a delightful electric mix of architectural styles such as Dutch, Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and Art Deco. It houses a myriad of trendy cafes, restaurants, wine-bars, art galleries, funky gift, decor and design shops.
Links:
www.euroconsulting.co.za
www.suedafrikaurlaub.net
