A SHORT HISTORY OF THE RIEBEEK VALLEY

18 things to do in Riebeek Kasteel and the Riebeek Valley

The Riebeek Valley is a much-loved weekend getaway for Capetonians. Here's my pick of 18 things to do in and around Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland.

History

Riebeek Kasteel is one of the oldest towns in South Africa, situated at 75 km from Cape Town in The Riebeek Valley together with its sister town Riebeek West. During 1661 Commander Jan van Riebeeck initiated an …

Where to eat in Riebeek-Kasteel

Riebeek-Kasteel may be tiny, but it boasts more than its fair share of great restaurants. Long known for great olives and spicy shiraz, this sleepy spot has become something of a gourmet destination thanks …

23 things to do in Riebeek Kasteel | Getaway …

Lions no longer prowl the Riebeek Valley and instead you'll find vineyards and olive groves, along with a small town called Riebeek Kasteel, where those who choose to visit often end up falling for its country charms and …

Things to do in Riebeek Kasteel | Kasteelberg Place

Nestled in the heart of the Riebeek Valley, Riebeek Kasteel is the quintessential jewel of the Swartland Region. Just an hour's drive from Cape Town, this village is a favored …

History of the Riebeek Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

Riebeek Kasteel and its sister town, Riebeek West, are two of the oldest towns in South Africa. It was founded around 1661 when Jan van Riebeeck sent a group of explorers on …

Riebeek Kasteel ~ what to do in 48 hours

The stand-out dorpie in the collective is Riebeek Kasteel, charming and with an artisanal edge to romance the foodies and …

Riebeekvalley Tourism – +27 22 001 0096

Best kept secret of the Western Cape. Riebeek Kasteel is one of the oldest towns in South Africa, situated 80 km north-east of Cape Town in The Riebeek Valley together with its sister town Riebeek West.