The Garden at Babylonstoren
Take the opportunity to explore the wonderful acres of Babylonstoren's gardens. Team up with the gardeners for a fun and interactive experience.
Area
The Winelands
Type
Food & Drink
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Whatever the season, there is always something happening in the Babylonstoren garden. You will be accompanied by one of the experienced gardeners, who will serve as your guide through the tour of the gardens. You are also invited to join in the harvesting, pruning, planting, or picking of fruit, herbs, nuts, spices and vegetables.
Tours Featuring This Experience
Be inspired by the itineraries below which include this experience and let our travel specialists craft a bespoke luxury holiday for you.
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View TourHighlights of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana
This wonderful two-week itinerary includes some of southern Africa’s absolute highlights while staying in some of the most luxurious properties across southern Africa. Explore the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, the stunning Winelands and visit Namibia’s desert landscapes of Sossusvlei and the Skeleton coast, before finishing in the beautiful Okavango Delta for an exciting safari.
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View TourIconic South Africa
Incredible wildlife encounters, immersive experiences and delectable fine wine awaits you as we take you on a journey through some of the most extraordinary parts of South Africa. This tour opens the door to exploring the wilderness in style on safari, to stand-up paddle boarding on the rugged coastline of Cape Town. Top this off with world-class restaurants and indulgent wine tasting in the staggeringly beautiful Winelands, and you’ll leave South Africa wanting to come back for more.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationEllerman House
Ellerman House has an enviable location looking out over the Atlantic Ocean from the foot of Lion's Head. As one of the most impressive properties in Cape Town, with unrivaled service, Ellerman House offers ultimate boutique stay
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View AccommodationMont Rochelle
Mont Rochelle is a luxury wine estate hotel in the Cape Winelands and is part of the Richard Branson Virgin portfolio. This is a fantastic luxurious boutique hotel set on a wine farm offering some of the best views in Franschhoek.
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View AccommodationLeeu House
Leeu House is a contemporary and stylish luxury hotel in South Africa's Cape Winelands, with just twelve guest rooms. Located in the heart of the charming town of Franschhoek, the emphasis is on fine food and superb service.
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View AccommodationTwelve Apostles Hotel
The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel is located within The Table Mountain National Park and fronted by a Marine Sanctuary with frequent sightings of whales, dolphins and seals. All this and just 10-minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town.
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View AccommodationFour Rosmead
Built in 1903, Four Rosmead is a classified monument that has been sensitively and stylishly refurbished, and has just ten rooms. The result is a chic contemporary classic small boutique style hotel, with a rich history.
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View AccommodationLa Residence
La Residence is a spectacular hideaway in the Winelands with eleven individually and elegantly decorated suites and five vineyard villas. It is a wonderful place from which to explore the Winelands or just relax and soak up the beautiful scenery.
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View AccommodationKensington Place
Cape Town's definitive boutique hotel, set on the lower slopes of Table Mountain, successfully combines European style with a dash of African flair and comprises nine individually decorated rooms.
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View AccommodationEllerman Villa One
Ellerman Villa One in Bantry Bay, offers a self-contained home of exceptional exclusivity and unrivaled privacy just 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town. Stylish and chic, the villa is effortlessly comfortable with a modern minimalist design.
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View AccommodationVictoria & Alfred Hotel
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is set in the heart of Cape Town's Waterfront area, a great base in this fantastic, vibrant city. Taking pride in the quality of accommodation and service, the V&A has a reputation as one of the top Cape Town hotels.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceDine at Babel
A trip to the Winelands is not complete without visiting Babylonstoren. A walk through the gardens is a fantastic experience, time your visit to take advantage of Babel's opening times. Lunch here is not to be missed!
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View ExperienceOut and about at Babylonstoren
There is so much to explore on the 200 acres of this working farm, get out with the family to wander through the vines or orchards and head up the koppie for a picnic.
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View ExperienceWine at Babylonstoren
Enjoy an interactive tour of a working wine farm. Babylonstoren take you from the grape to the finished product. The enthusiasm and commitment to the Babylonstoren ideal shines through on this tour.
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View ExperienceWaterford Estate Vineyard Safari
Waterford Wine Estate, in the heart of Stellenbosch offers a range of tours for visitors, including a Wine Safari Tour in a safari style Land Rover, a Wine and Chocolate Tasting Tour and a Reserve Vintage Tasting Tour.
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View ExperienceLe Quartier Lounge Bar
Le Quartier Lounge Bar is a recently opened, stylish cocktail bar at Le Quartier Francais in Franschhoek. Mixologist, Matthew Roberts is quickly making it Franschhoek's evening 'hot spot' with his unique, African-inspired cocktails.
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View ExperienceVUUR private dining experience
Hidden among the vineyards and rolling hills of Stellenbosch, VUUR is an intimate chef’s table experience that celebrates the elemental art of cooking with fire.
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View ExperienceDinner reservation at Tokara
This evening we have booked you a table at Tokara.
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