Surrounded by rugged mountains and rolling vineyards, Mostertsdrift is one of the oldest residential areas in Stellenbosch, characterised by stately houses with lush, tree-rich gardens. Bracketed by the Jan S. Marais Nature Reserve and the beautiful Eerste River, we have nature on our doorstep. Driving or cycling up the winding, tree-lined road through Jonkershoek Valley takes you past a multitude of world-class wine-farms to the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Here the visitor can hike, mountain bike, watch birds and game or fish for trout. In the other direction, a short walk down a street lined with centuries-old oak trees takes you to the historical heart of Stellenbosch, where immaculately restored Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings are still in use every day as shops, offices and residences. Here the visitor will also find a wealth of coffee-shops and restaurants offering a lively, Parisian-styled sidewalk-culture. For the culturally inclined, there are numerous museums, art-galleries and theatres.

Things to do:

Wine tours – the Cape Winelands is one of the foremost wine-producing regions in the world, easily holding its own against any contenders. Rightfully proud of our rich heritage, most farms on the Stellenbosch Wine Route offer tastings and cellar tours.

Golfing – with ten excellent golf-courses within easy reach, the golfer is spoilt for choice. Why not come for a couple of weeks, enjoy our stunning Mediterranean climate, and play the lot?

Hiking and cycling – less than five minute’s drive or cycle away, the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is practically in our back yard. Here there is a wealth of hiking and mountain-biking trails ranging from easy to highly challenging, all against the backdrop of our beautiful mountains.

Day-trips – within a couple of hour’s drive, we have Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront, Hermanus with its world-famous whales, the Franschhoek, Paarl, Wellington and Breede Rivier Wine Routes, as well as a breath-taking range of white, sandy beaches.