12 things to do in and around Riebeek Kasteel

By Roxanne Reid
The history of Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland goes back a long, long way, as stone-age tools and KhoiSan art found in the mountains around it show. But today it’s a much-loved weekend getaway for Capetonians. ‘We’ve realised tourism is the way forward for the Swartland,’ says local history aficionado Chris Murphy. Here’s my pick of 12 things to do in and around Riebeek Kasteel. 1. Wine tasting The original wine cellar at Kloovenburg is now a tasting room where...