Things TO DO in and around Stellenbosch:

WINELANDS RANGER WINE SAFARI

Climb aboard the open safari-style vehicle and explore the Winelands like never before:

Scenic Vineyard Routes. I Boutique Wine Tastings. I Authentic Cape Winelands Lunch I Kids’ Junior Ranger Experience.

Your Winelands Ranger Wine Safari includes:

Wine tastings at four selected estates I Winelands lunch (with a selection of local dishes) I Professional, local guide I Open Safari-style vehicle I Bottled water is provided throughout the tour

Create Instagram-worthy moments and last-a-lifetime memories.

https://winelandsguide.com/tour/stellenbosch-winelands-ranger-shared-full-day-experience/

WINE BLENDING AND A BOEREBRAAI

Classic Boerebraai at Middelvlei wine estate. Think crispy chops, juicy boerewors, and succulent chicken sosaties, as well as a personalised bottle of your very own vineyard.

Can accommodate:

Verandah: up to 70 guests

Lawn: Daytime events only. The hiring of a Bedouin tent for shade is recommended: 120 guests

The laidback and peaceful atmosphere provides that perfect authentic farm experience.

https://middelvlei.co.za/

BITES & SITES - BITES IN A BOX

Cultural Food Tours

Join the red apron! Guided walking tours that connect you to the heart and soul of Stellenbosch food. Small group, half day tours. Explore the town centre with your insider guide. Sample authentic Cape flavours. Visit trendy artisans for various tastings. Discover African hospitality and the creativity of township life in “sweet home” Kayamandi.

www.bitesandsites.co.za

STRAWBERRY PICKING

Polkadraai farm

Strawberry picking season: Now to end of January daily, 9am – 4.00pm*

Polkadraai Farm offers a range of strawberry picking packages for groups of 50 or more people (up to 150). The packages include a ride on the Polkadraai Express (tractor ride).

Our farm is ideally suited for large groups of visitors from schools (of all ages), retirement / aged homes and corporates as well as children’s birthday parties

www.polkadraaifarm.co.za

STELLENBOSCH STREET SOIREES

The Stellenbosch Street Soirées are a lively sundowner series made for mingling, sipping and snacking. A section of Drostdy Street is closed to traffic and transformed into a festive, walkable street celebration.

Food stalls serve a variety of light bites, while each evening showcases a different selection of wineries. Added to the setting is the all-important ingredient of live music.

Dates:

28 January 2026

11 & 25 February 2026

11 & 25 March 2026

https://wineroute.co.za/event/stellenbosch-street-soiree-13/

VERGENOEGD DUCK PARADE

VERGENOEGD WINE FARM

Date: Mondays to Fridays

Time: 9am & 12pm only

Over 1200 Indian Runner Ducks parade three times daily as they head into the vineyard to forage for snails and insects under the watchful eye of their herder.

https://vergenoegd.co.za/faq/

EVENTS:

STELLENBOSCH HARVEST PARADE

The Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of the country’s wine capital on 31 January 2026.

This annual celebration is where wine estate owners, winemakers, staff members, wine lovers and local performance art groups and entertainment ensembles unite to honour the start of a new harvest season. Expect vibrant floats, smiling faces, rhythmic sounds and a joyful procession.

This year, the parade start from Market Street and winding its way along oak-lined avenues up to its arrival at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, where a brief ceremony will take place to bless the coming harvest and express gratitude for the contributions of all agri-workers who make the industry thrive.

Date:

31 January 2026

GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA

Experience movies under the stars in the Winelands

The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back for another unforgettable summer season line-up, bringing movie magic to some of the most breathtaking wine estates across the Boland. This is the ultimate Winelands experience you won’t want to miss.

Zevenwacht Wine Estate
Screenings: Pretty Woman (7 Feb)

Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
Screenings: Dirty Dancing (21 Feb)

Morgenhof Wine Estate
Screenings: Serendipity (28 Feb)

https://thegalileo.co.za/movies/

doTERRA SOUTH AFRICA:

LEADERSHIP RETREAT 2026

Empower Yourself and Your Business

A three-day experience designed to inspire, connect, and equip our leaders for lasting success.

Hosted at the breathtaking Asara Wine Estate & Hotel in Stellenbosch, this retreat brings together purpose-driven leaders from across the region for an unforgettable journey of learning, recognition, and renewal.

You’ll enjoy:

Powerful general and rank-specific leadership sessions

Exclusive Founders’ Dinner (invite-only)

Optional Healing Hands Philanthropy experience

Gala Recognition Evening celebrating our newest ranks including Diamonds and Founders

Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside like-minded leaders

Whether you’re focused on personal growth, business expansion, or strengthening your team, the Leadership Retreat is where you’ll find clarity, strategy, and community to propel your journey forward.

Dates:

5 – 7 February 2026

Find out more: https://www.doterra.com/ZA/en_ZA/leadership-retreat

To book: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/341572-doterra-south-africa-leadership-retreat-2026/#/

INVESTEC SA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Stellenbosch Golf Club

The Investec South African Open Championship returns to Stellenbosch, bringing South Africa’s most prestigious golf tournament back to the heart of the Cape Winelands.

As the second-oldest national open in the world, the Investec SA Open is rich in tradition and legacy. For over a century, it has been a proving ground for many of the game’s greats, and in 2026, it promises another thrilling chapter—with a world-class field expected to compete for one of golf’s most respected titles.

Dates:

26 February to 1 March 2026

Book your tickets: https://stellenboschgolfclub.com/sa-open-championship-2026/