15 days in Paarl Itinerary

The town of Paarl remains best known for its landscape, dominated by a gargantuan granite outcrop--it's also notable as the birthplace of the Afrikaans language.

Visiting Franschhoek Pass and Ashia will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Paarl: Hermanus (Ataraxia Wines, Grotto Beach, &more), Franschhoek (Glenwood Vineyards, First South African Perfume Museum, &more) and Stellenbosch (Eagle Encounters, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Spier Wine Farm, &more). The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Fairview Wine and Cheese, explore and take pictures at Boschendal Wine Estate, tour the pleasant surroundings at Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, and examine the collection at Franschhoek Motor Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Paarl travel route planning website.

In March, daily temperatures in Paarl can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C.