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Stellenbosch

South Africa · CPT

Cape Dutch gables among South Africa's best vineyards.

About

Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads.

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Known for

  • dining · world class
  • architecture · excellent
  • hiking · excellent
  • nature · excellent
  • sightseeing · excellent
  • tranquility · excellent

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Weather through the year

  • Jan86°F4d wet
  • Feb86°F3d wet
  • Mar82°F6d wet
  • Apr77°F6d wet
  • May70°F8d wet
  • Jun65°F13d wet
  • Jul62°F12d wet
  • Aug63°F12d wet
  • Sep67°F8d wet
  • Oct74°F6d wet
  • Nov78°F5d wet
  • Dec82°F6d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 15 mi away.

Nearby destinations

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