Jetsetting with Janet

Nestled in the picturesque Nuy Valley between Worcester and Robertson, a scenic 90-minute drive from Cape Town, lies the elegant country retreat of Penhill Farm.

Its traditional white-washed, thatched-roofed buildings are nestled at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range (South Africa’s longest) on 3,000 acres of private land. From here, exceptional views stretch across the Breede Valley to the Franschhoek mountains beyond.

Creation is situated in one of the most biodiverse wine regions in the world. In a beautiful arena of undulating hills, surrounded by fynbos-clad mountains and rivers. There are even swathes of fynbos between the vineyards. Carolyn brings together all things wine and creativity at her estate .

Delheim is owned by the Sperling family. The late Michael Hans “Spatz” Sperling, was the Patriarch and also a South African wine industry legend. His wife Vera still resides on the farm.

Eldest son Victor Sperling and eldest daughter Nora Sperling-Thiel serve as Directors of the company and live on the farm with their families. The other two children, Maria and Nicholas, live in Europe.

Short History

The Simonsberg is named after the first Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, after which Stellenbosch is also named. In 1699, he granted the freehold of this piece of land to Lourenz Kamfer, a German. It was originally named De Driesprong.

The farm had various owners until Mr Hans Otto Hoheisen bought it in 1938 as a retirement home for himself and his wife Deli. DELHEIM comes from the German for “Deli’s home”.

The 2004 Ernie Els Wine received another 5 Star rating in the 2007 Platter Guide, which was the only Red Blend to achieve this rating at the time. Through his hands-on approach, Louis’ blended red wines are unique in every sense of the word. His complete dedication and focus on producing premium wines is evident in the quality of the wines he produces. In 2021, Ernie Els Wines was very proud to receive a 5 star Platter award, as well as a Top Red.

La Motte is one of three wine estates owned by the Rupert family. Hanneli’s brother, Johann Rupert, owns L’Ormarins, formerly owned by the younger brother, Anthonij, who tragically died in a car accident in 2001. Hanneli and Johann are in partnership with the De Rothschild family of France, producing wines on the Fredericksburg farm under the Rupert & Rothschild label.

Van Loveren has been in the Retief family since 1937 when Hennie Retief acquired the land in the Robertson Valley and named it after Christina van Loveren, an ancestor of his new bride, Jean van Zyl. Today, Van Loveren is SA’s largest family-owned winery producing several well-loved brands.

Spend the day partaking in fun-filled food and wine pairings that include a non-alcoholic tasting platter and enjoy a leisurely lunch at Christina’s bistro; or go walking in the historic garden, birding, hiking and biking along well-planned MTB routes.

Andrew Van Aswegen and his team have launched a tractor tour of several wine estates in the Helderberg basin which range from boutique estates to family friendly ones which even accomodate pets check out their new service offering here on Jetsetting with Janet

Elkoweru Guest House, nestled in the heart of Namaqualand's picturesque town, Springbok, offers its visitors an upscale accommodation experience at affordable rates. Whether you're a business traveler, a tourist exploring the beauty of Namaqualand, or a South African visiting loved ones, Elkoweru is designed to cater to your needs.

Kliprand Guest House serves as your ideal gateway between the bustling city of Cape Town and the serene landscapes of Namibia.

The Richtersveld consists of the Sandveld on the coast, which is mostly unaccessable (restricted mining area), then you have the wetlands at the orange river mouth, the scenic areas along the Orange river, Conservancy areas at Kuboes, Eksteenfontein and Rooiberg, the National Park, and lastly, areas outside these formal conservancy areas. It needs to be mentioned that some of the Areas outside the conservancy and Park, are no less spectacular than the parts inside these areas.

Our more popular tours are between 2 and 8 days. Before these trips we establish our client’s, personal interests and put something together that suits them. We start planning a tour with two people and keep our group sizes to not more than eight people.

On our tours, we supply everything, from the vehicle, equipment, putting up camp where necessary, preparing meals, cleaning up, changing flat tyres (if necessary), drinking water and accommodation before and after the Tour (in Port Nolloth).

Hollywood Lodge & Green Jewel Adventures is a thriving 100% woman-owned enterprise that offers an authentic cultural homestyle accommodation and tour experience in the picturesque town of Steinkopf, Northern Cape. With a strong commitment to preserving culture, promoting sustainable tourism, and fostering community development, Letitia Pandohe, the dynamic founder of the business, has successfully transformed historical spaces into memorable havens for travellers seeking a genuine Namaqualand encounter. As an experienced tour guide, she is dedicated to providing guest with unforgettable experienced that celebrate the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the area.