Sprawled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch safeguards 7,000 species of plant life, most of which are unique to the Cape. Go on a self-guided meander or on a guided tour, which will identify the unique aspects of gardens and share the history behind this World Heritage Site.

Explore the changing exhibitions of African sculpture art displayed in the beautiful garden settings; picnic in the many shady nooks; relax with a book on a bench; or take a break and lunch at the restaurant.

Table Mountain is a great source of pride to all Capetonians. At 260 million years old, it is older than the Andes, the Rockies, the Himalayas and the Alps. It was even crowned as the seventh natural wonder of the world, reminding us of what a privilege it is to be located in its shade at The Silo Hotel.

You can ask our concierge about various hiking routes up Table Mountain if you’d like to do the climb; alternatively, you can take a ride to the top in the cable car, which is a large, glass, rotating cabin that will lift you to the 1,067-metre-high “table top”.

Take off from the V&A Waterfront and land at our sister hotel, La Residence, just in time for lunch on their intimate wine farm. It’s a 30-minute scenic flight to the heart of Franschhoek where vineyards, valleys, and mountains unfold below.

Land and enjoy a fabulous al fresco lunch overlooking the cabernet sauvignon and shiraz vineyards of the 30 acre estate. You might prefer to do a wine tasting in the cellar with one of our expert wine stewards or a local winemaker before you fly back and touch down in time for sunset drinks at The Silo Rooftop.