Explore Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is situated about 50km,s east of Cape Town, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It runs along the banks of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. Stellenbosch is one of the most beautiful towns in South Africa. and very well known for it,s majestic mountains and bountiful vineyards, and wine farms that surround the town. Stellenbosch has breathtaking views that will inspire you.
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Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A 3-course meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around R470. Dinner for 2 at a seaside restaurant can range between R400 and R900.Drinks
Stellenbosch being the wine capital of South Africa has an incredible range of locally produced wines, like a Cabernet Sauvignon costing a mere R150. A Bordeaux Blend which is native to the Stellenbosch area would be around R400- R600 per Bottle.
Transportation
Taxis
Metered taxi fares start at a R17 basic fee and is R13 per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Uber is available in Stellenbosch and accurate fare estimates can be found using the Uber app.Things to do in Stellenbosch
The top attractions to visit in Stellenbosch are the Waterford Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Delaire Graff Estate, Jordan Wine Estate and the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Hepatitis A
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Guidebook
- Camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- First Aid Kit
- Power bank
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars
Passports & Visa Information
No visa or passport is required for a South African Citizen when travelling in your own country.