Every Raw Africa Collection property offers its own complete romantic weekend getaway in the Western Cape that couples can book on its own, each paired with two days of activities right on its doorstep.
This isn’t one long road trip. It’s six separate weekend getaway Cape Town and Western Cape itineraries, one per property, so you can pick whichever matches the weekend you actually want: wine, beach, bush, or golf. Each comes with a Day One and Day Two built from what’s nearby.
Six Weekends at a Glance
| Property | Location | Day One | Day Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Farm | Somerset West | Wine tasting at Waterkloof | Hike Helderberg Nature Reserve |
| Sky Villa | Plettenberg Bay | Robberg Nature Reserve walk | Plett wine route tasting |
| The Bungalow | Plettenberg Bay | Hobie Beach and sundowners | Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve drive |
| Pringle Bay Villa | Pringle Bay | Pringle Beach and penguins | Hemel-en-Aarde wine route |
| 22 Eikehoff | Stellenbosch | Church Street cafés and galleries | Stellenbosch wine tasting |
| Oubaai Villa | George | Golf at Oubaai Golf Estate | Garden Route beach day |
Spanish Farm, Somerset West
A weekend at Spanish Farm pairs vineyard views with a proper hike, all within twenty minutes of the villa.
- Day One: sunset wine tasting at Waterkloof, on the hillside above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Road
- Day Two: hike the Helderberg Nature Reserve, 398 hectares of fynbos overlooking False Bay
Evenings stay simple: the wood-fired hot tub and dinner from the estate’s or nearby restaurants, so neither day needs to end with a long drive back.
Sky Villa, Plettenberg Bay
Sky Villa’s weekend leans into the Garden Route’s two big draws: nature reserves and wine.
- Day One: walk Robberg Nature Reserve for whale watching and coastal views
- Day Two: a tasting along the Plett wine route, South Africa’s smallest wine region
Both days end back at the Sky Bar, with the bay laid out below the villa’s award-winning gardens. It’s a weekend built around views from two directions: out to sea, and out over the vines.
It’s worth allowing extra time on Day One if whale season lines up with the trip. Between June and November, Robberg’s coastal path turns into one of the more reliable whale-watching spots on this stretch of the Garden Route, which can easily stretch a short walk into half a day.
The Bungalow, Plettenberg Bay
The Bungalow’s weekend barely leaves the beach, and the one day it does, it heads for the bush.
- Day One: Hobie Beach, dolphins from the deck, and sundowners at the on-site bar
- Day Two: a game drive at the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, roughly 13km away
It’s the pick for couples who want beach and bush in the same weekend without changing hotels, since both are within easy reach of the milkwood-shaded rooms.
Pringle Bay Villa, Pringle Bay
Pringle Bay Villa’s weekend is the quietest on this list, and that’s the point.
- Day One: a stroll along Pringle Beach and a visit to the penguins at Stony Point
- Day Two: the Hemel-en-Aarde wine route, near Hermanus, a short drive away
The villa itself is sheltered by the Hangklip mountain, so evenings mean log fireplaces in winter or the pool deck in summer, both away from the coastal wind.
Because The Cottage is self-catering, this weekend also suits couples who’d rather cook together than book restaurants for every meal. A slow breakfast on the deck before the drive to Betty’s Bay is part of the appeal, not an inconvenience.
22 Eikehoff, Stellenbosch
22 Eikehoff’s weekend is the most walkable, with everything a few minutes from the front door.
- Day One: wander Church Street’s cafés, wine bars and galleries on foot
- Day Two: Stellenbosch wine tasting at one of the estates just outside town
It suits couples who’d rather not drive at all on Day One, then take the car out just once for the estates on Day Two.
Oubaai Villa, George
Oubaai Villa’s weekend is built for couples who golf, with the beach as the alternative.
- Day One: a round at the Ernie Els-designed Oubaai Golf Estate, minutes from the villa
- Day Two: a Garden Route beach day, with George Airport and the wider coastline close by
Evenings are for the rim-flow pool and the Outeniqua Mountains turning colour over the Gwaing River gorge, about as quiet as a golf weekend gets.
Non-golfing partners aren’t an afterthought here either. With George’s restaurants and the wider Garden Route coastline both within a short drive, a weekend built around one person’s golf game still leaves plenty for the other to do without simply waiting around the villa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some good weekend away options for couples in Cape Town?
Couples based in or near Cape Town have options ranging from city hotels to properties further out in the Winelands or along the coast. Spanish Farm and 22 Eikehoff both work well as a weekend away without a long drive, while Pringle Bay Villa suits couples after somewhere quieter.
Where is the best weekend getaway for couples?
The best weekend getaway depends on what a couple wants from it: wine country favours Spanish Farm or 22 Eikehoff, a beach-first weekend favours The Bungalow or Sky Villa, and total privacy favours Pringle Bay Villa. None of the six is objectively better, just suited to a different kind of weekend.
What are some good 3-day trips I can take from Cape Town?
A three-day trip from Cape Town has enough time for one Raw Africa Collection property plus a couple of activities in the surrounding area, rather than trying to fit in more than one region. Somerset West and Stellenbosch are both close enough to leave a full extra day for exploring beyond the two listed here.
Pick Your Weekend
Six properties, six completely different romantic getaways Western Cape couples can book without any of them feeling like a compromise.
If you’re torn between two, our guide on which Raw Africa Collection property is right for you breaks down the differences in more detail, from Spanish Farm’s vineyard views to Oubaai Villa’s golf-estate quiet.