{"id":2227,"date":"2025-07-02T08:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/?page_id=2227"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:45:06","slug":"excursions-outside-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/index.php\/excursions-outside-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursions outside Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2227\" class=\"elementor elementor-2227\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95ac402 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"95ac402\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18484d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18484d7\" 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elementor-size-default\">Excursions  Outside  Cape Town<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d9b324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9d9b324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f0033 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54f0033\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990b45d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"990b45d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9071f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa9071f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-3-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2681\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-3.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb5deb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7eb5deb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nStellenbosch<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3724a1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3724a1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"137\">Just 45 minutes from Cape Town,\u00a0<span data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"187\">Stellenbosch<\/span>\u00a0is a picturesque town known for its wine estates, oak-lined streets, and Cape Dutch architecture.<\/p><p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"310\">T<\/strong><span data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"310\"><b>op things to do:<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\">Wine tastings at top estates like Tokara &amp; Spier<\/li><li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\">Stroll historic Dorp Street &amp; visit art galleries<\/li><li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\">Hike or bike in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve<\/li><li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\">Dine at gourmet restaurants &amp; local markets<\/li><li data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"579\">Soak up the student energy at Stellenbosch University<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you&#8217;re into wine, nature, or culture, Stellenbosch offers a perfect mix of beauty and experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413b9b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"413b9b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189e9d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"189e9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-2-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2680\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bricscompetition2025.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e12a2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e12a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paarl <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b76a533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b76a533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"286\">Just under an hour from Cape Town, <span data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\">Paarl<\/span> is a scenic gem known for its granite mountain, rich history, and warm hospitality.<\/p><p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"286\"><strong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"309\">Top things to do:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">Taste world-class wines at estates like Nederburg, Laborie &amp; Fairview<\/li><li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">Visit Fairview for wine &amp; cheese pairings (and meet the goats!)<\/li><li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">Explore the Afrikaans Language Monument &amp; museum<\/li><li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">Hike or picnic in Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve<\/li><li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">Enjoy horse riding, hot air ballooning or scenic drives<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"624\">With its mix of culture, natural beauty, and Winelands charm, Paarl offers a laid-back yet enriching experience for every type of traveller.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1248fc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1248fc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e44d21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e44d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-size-default\">Franschoek<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b20fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4b20fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"174\">Nestled in a lush valley just over an hour from Cape Town,\u00a0<span data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"250\">Franschhoek<\/span>\u00a0is a dreamy blend of French heritage, top-tier wine, and fine dining.<\/p><p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"174\"><strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"345\">Top things to do:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">&#8211; Hop on the\u00a0<span data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"387\">Franschhoek Wine Tram<\/span> to explore scenic vineyards<\/li><li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">Dine at award-winning restaurants like La Petite Colombe or Reuben\u2019s<\/li><li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">Browse art galleries, boutiques &amp; antique stores<\/li><li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">Cycle through vineyards or hike Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve<\/li><li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">Enjoy French-inspired charm, from fresh croissants to historical monuments<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"692\">Franschhoek is ideal for a relaxed, luxurious escape with unforgettable food, wine, and mountain views.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625d1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"625d1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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