How peaceful was my valley

Slanghoek is centrally located between Ceres, Wellington and Worcester, and you camp here among vineyards and fruit trees. The stands are on lush green lawns, under shady trees and next to a stream where the strands of weeping willows quietly sway back and forth in the rippling water.

At night, you hear frogs croaking. There are plenty of birds and insects, too, so pack your guide books, insect repellent and hiking boots, because you’re going to love camping here and exploring this stunning part of South Africa. The resort is just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town. After the Huguenot Tunnel, turn off the N1 onto the R101 to Rawsonville. Shortly after that, you turn left again at the signpost to the Slanghoek Valley, and for the next 10 km, you meander past Goudini Spa, Jason’s Hill and the Slanghoek Wine Cellar until you get the sign for Slanghoek.