Luxury holidays in Stellenbosch

When to go

Winter isn’t an ideal time to visit South Africa (June to August), as it gets cold and brings rain. Instead, wait until spring (September to November), when the gardens of Stellenbosch’s hotels come to life and the vines take root. Summer is glorious (October to March), paving the way for pool parties and braais; autumn (April to June) brings harvest and the best of the region’s bounty with abundant wine and farm-to-fork meals (even more than usual).

Getting there

• Planes

  Cape Town’s main international airport is a 30-minute drive to the west.

• Automobiles

  Driving’s a popular way for visitors to explore South Africa car hire is easily arranged at all major airports and city centres. Roads are well maintained and easy to navigate, especially along the main N2 highway, which snakes from Cape Town to the Garden Route and into the Eastern Cape. Many hotels offer a free shuttle around Stellenbosch if you want to go car free and explore the wineries without a designated driver.