tulbagh

We're back at Vindoux just outside Tulbagh, one off our favourites.




We've had a lot of rain recently so Bain's Kloof pass was even more spectacular than usual, with small waterfalls all along the road and everything green and moist.


The wine tasting at Saronsberg, their wines are very good, and they have a nice little art gallery.


The Tulbagh waterfall.


Darling Olives on the way home.

vindoux

This was our second stay at Vindoux in Tulbagh, and it was even better than the first time. We also had a little more time to explore, and found some real gems.

On the way there we drove through Stellenbosch, and did the Grappa tasting at the Wilderer distillery followed by lunch at the Pappa Grappa restaurant. Seriously potent drinks, a little too strong for me, but the food was excellent! Then it was of to the amazing Bain's Kloof Pass again. I still think it's the most beautiful mountain pass in South Africa, and each time it just gets more amazing. There was so many small waterfalls and streams next to the road, and the views are just the best.

The next day we spent the morning swimming in the pools below the huge waterfall just outside Tulbagh, and then walked around the lower part of town browsing the shops, and tasting chocolates at Moniki's Belgian chocolates. We also had one of the best steaks ever for dinner at Paddagang.

The last day on our way home we drove through to Riebeek Kasteel for olives, and more olives, and then took a easy drive back home, with one quick stop at the very small village of Philadelphia. We'll have to drop in there again, it looks interesting.

kuruma

After Impangele we drove through to Worcester to spend a nigh at another beautiful farm called Kuruma. The views were just amazing, and everything was so relaxing. Our host even gave us some delicious fresh asparagus and origanum from her beautiful garden.

On the way home we stopped at Fairview to stock up on cheese...

impangele mountain lodge

We spent a night at the awesome Impangele mountain lodge near De Doorns. We've driven through the area on the N1 a few times, but this is the first time we've spent some time here and explored the valley, and it is awesome! On the way to the lodge we stopped at Inspirati for a very nice lunch, in a very stunning venue.

The next day we did the "train" trip on the Hexpas Express. It was a really nice experience and I would very highly recommend it. The views on the way are fantastic, and the "train" stops in quite a few places, where the guides describe the various plants and the interesting history behind the railway line. We also had a nice picnic at the turn around spot.

tulbach

Then it was off to Vindoux in Tulbach. What a awesome place! A lovely tree house/room with a full bathroom, huge bath, aircon and four poster bed! Stunning views, huge pool and best of all was the absolutely perfect service.

They served dinner and breakfast on the veranda of our room, and the food was very good. Ansie also had a massage the next morning at the spa which is on their premises. A very nice and relaxing few days.