Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

town in the Western Cape and its wine route is the oldest in the country. All the estates onthis route lie within a 12-km radius of the town.The wine route consists of some 44 cellars and the wines of these cellars are rated amongthe best in the world. Most of the estates can lay claim to a fascinating and long history andthis legacy is also open to scrutiny by interested visitors. Savouring the tastes andexperiences offered by the wine route is an experience definitely not to be forgotten!For more information on the individual wine cellars in the Stellenbosch Wine Route visit itswebsite at http://www.stellenbosch.co.za.Wellington Wine RouteThe town of Wellington is situated amongst lush vineyards and olive and fruit orchids at thefoot of the Hawekwa Mountains.The route leads to some ofWellington’s most prestigiouswine cellars where visitors cantaste and buy the wines orenjoy leisurely lunches underthe trees. Wine enthusiasts andcasual visitors alike will gainvalue from a visit to theWellington region.For more information, visit thewebsite:http://www.visitwellington.comMISSION VILLAGE ROUTEMany groups contributed to the history of the Western Cape and South Africa in its entirety.One of the most influential groups was the missionaries who came here to bring the Christianfaith to the indigenous inhabitants and to support the newer Christian European arrivals.Many towns came into being as mission stations and/or Dutch Reformed Church settlements.The Mission Village Route incorporates various towns and villages in the West Coast anduncovers the history of early missionaries who ventured throughout South Africa. The townsthat are part of the Mission Village Route are Ebenaezer, Goedverwacht, Mamre,Papendorp, Rietpoort, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Wittewater, and Wupperthal.ROUTE 27The West Coast Road (R27) leads to a world of tranquil towns, rough coastlines and endlessstretches of beach. Route 27 explores the West Coast and its many small villages and towns.Situated on this route are the small towns of Aurora, Darling, Hopefield, Langebaan,18