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Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Town Metropole/ Oostenberg

Towns
Brackenfell | Kraaifontein |    Kuilsrivier 

The Oostenberg region is characterised by tranquil and beautiful mountain scenery and its convenient proximity to Cape Town city centre, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the Winelands. 

Oostenberg Tourism Bureau 

Brighton Road 
Kraaifontein 7569 
Tel: +27-21-980 6112 
Fax: +27-21-980 6179 
E-mail: oostenbergltb@yebo.co.za 
URL: http://www.gocapetown.co.za 

Kraaifontein - Kraaifontein (crow fountain) takes its name from the many crows nesting in its tall trees. It became an independent municipality in 1950. 

Kuilsrivier - Named after the river, this town was a cattle post belonging to the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. It became an independent municipality in 1950. 

Major Attractions

Museums 

Wijnland Auto Museum Tel +27-21-9884203 
Hazendal - Marvol Russian Museum Tel +27-21-9035112 
Wine Routes and Wine Farms 

Bottelary Road Wine Route, Kuilsriver 
Zevenwacht Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9035123 
Hazendal Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9035112 
Fort Simon Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9060304 
Kaapzicht Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9061620/1 
Goede Hoop Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9036286 
Mooi Plaas Wine Estate Tel +27-21-9036273 
Outdoor and Sport 

Friesland Horse Trails
Tel +27-21-9816539
Guided horse rides through scenic country trails 
Mountain View Horse Trails
Tel +27-21-9033662
They offer scenic horse trails, stabling, instruction, and youth camps.
One Hour Trail
These scenic routes can be a combination of forest, fynbos or vineyards. Irrespective it will be a memorable ride.

Wine Tasting Trail
Aprox. 2-3 hours. A wine tasting on either Zevenwacht or Saxenburg Wine Estate offering the opportunity to sample some of the best wines the fairest Cape has to offer. 
Kuils River Golf Club
Tel +27-21-9030222
Bottelary Road, Kuils River 
History and Culture 

Mooiplaas Homestead
Mooiplaas, meaning beautiful farm, lies in a valley on the northern slopes of the Bottelary Hills. The farm dates back to the early 1800's, in 1963 Nicolaas Roos aquired the property and was later joined by his sons This Cape Dutch homestead became a national monument and displays the date 1833 on its front gable. 

Farm house, Zevenfontein
Situated on the Stellenbosch Winelands on the slopes of the Ribbokrant, with superb views overlooking Table Mountain and the Two Oceans. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights, which await visitors to the Zevenwacht Wine Estate and Farmhouse. 

Hazendal Farm, Bottelary
Established in 1699, Hazendal derives its name from the original owner, Christoffel Hazenwinkel, who hailed from Braunsweig, Germany. The old cellar (wine tasting centre), the homestead and the old gate posts were given "National Monument" status on 1991. 
Eco/Wildlife 

Endangered Wildlife Breeding Centre - Tygerberg Zoo
Tel +27-21-8844494
300 soecies of mammals, birds and reptiles. Resident free flying white Storks with six nests - breeding in early summer. See parents raise their chicks. 
Animal Zone - Klapmuts
Tel +27-21-8755063

An exciting new concept of leisure and learning where the public can view and interact with rare and exotic species. This is a haven for nature lovers, displayed naturally on a farm with unusual mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. 
Aquaterra - Kuils River
Tel +27-21-9034217

Wide range of exotic tropical fish. Sales and advice. 
Bonzai Estate - Kraaifontein
Tel +27-21-9874040
Wide range of exotic bonzai trees. Sales and advice.