Where: Backsberg Wine Estate
When: 29 November 2009 - 31 January 2009 from 15h00, begins at 17h00
Price: R85 pre-sold or R100 at the gate.

Where: Bosman's Crossing, Stellenbosch
When: Every Saturdays 9:00-14:00 (weather permitting)
Price: free

Where: Wellington - see festivals website for a map
When: 20 March 2010 - 22 March 2010
Price: 3 Day entry R60pp

If you're interested in doing an overland safari or trans Africa trip it can always be tricky to find the right trip for you. The stress of emailing different companies, comparing quotes and researching itineraries is enough to drain anyone. And after all, you do want a holiday... Unfortunately with so much to choose from and without an intimate knowledge of the region you will never really know what your going to get once you arrive on the ground.

In my opinion, Package Tours South Africa is a great solution! They are a budget safari tour operator located in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands of South Africa. They cater for all classes of traveller from seasoned hard-core travel fanatics to more relaxed clients. Their speciality is definitely in the budget sector and they have a large selection of tours to choose from (almost 200!) and their website is categorized by region and in turn by camping or accommodated trip preference.

South Africa has an abundance of grape varieties and in recent years over forty percent of the vineyards have been replanted as the South African wine industry prepares to operate on a global scale. Shifting the industries focus from volume productions to increasing quality wines and superior cultivars.

South African vineyards have been predominantly white wine vines through the years but a tendency is emerging to produce a more market driven balanced quantity of white and red wines.

Not up for a traditional tour of the winelands? Explore Stellenbosch, it's wine farms and  quaint side-roads at your own pace. Hiring a bicycle or mountain bike is an excellent way to see the area while doing something a little bit different and keeping active too.

Daily Rental: R150 per day
Hourly Rental: R30 per hour

Contact Bonga or Reception at the Stumble Inn Backpackers, Stellenbosch for information.
Currently there are only about 5 or 6 bikes to hire so be sure to get there early to avoid disappointment.

The Stumble Inn backpackers is a vibey backpackers in the heart of Stellenbosch and is a perfect place to base your cycling adventure. The friendly staff will be happy to provide you with a map and give you the inside tips into the good areas to cycle.
Enquire about staying the night should you be interested. They offer both dorms and double rooms.

Bike Hire: Bongas Bike Hire at the Stumble Inn Backpackers
Phone: 021 887 4049