Western Cape Wine Estate
Saxenburg Wine Estate
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At a glance
Region
Stellenbosch
Established
1693
From Cape Town
27 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
The inside track
The estate
One of South Africa's oldest wine farms, Saxenburg sits in the Polkadraai Hills with views of Table Mountain and False Bay, and is best known for its Shiraz.
Established in 1693, Saxenburg is one of the Cape's oldest wine farms and is run by the second generation of the Bührer family. It lies in the Polkadraai Hills west of Stellenbosch, with views across to Table Mountain and False Bay.
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About
Wine
Shiraz thrives in the farm's decomposed granite soils, and the Shiraz Select Collection leads the range. The range runs from the Private Collection and Family Series to the Guinea Fowl estate wines and the easy-drinking Diamond Hill.
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Tastings & Pairings
Choose a four- or six-glass tasting, or pair the wines with chocolate or biltong.
Weddings & Functions
Saxenburg hosts weddings and functions from 10 to 300 guests. Contact Wine in the Cape for details.
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Stay here
Stay at Saxenburg Wine Estate
Stay on one of the Cape's oldest wine farms, 27 km from Cape Town. Saxenburg's self-catering cottages and apartments sleep from two to six, with fireplaces, braai areas, pool access and views of Table Mountain.
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Accommodation
Accommodation
African Sky – Family Suite
Features
- Full kitchen
- Spacious lounge
- Dining areas
- Veranda with outdoor furniture and braai
- Overlooks estate game park
- Ideal for families or groups
Rates on request
Rainbow – Hilltop House
king- or queen-size bed; one-bedroom apartment · not separately detailed beyond apartment
Features
- Reception area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private veranda with vineyard and mountain views
- Access to estate pool and garden areas
- Free Wi-Fi
Rates on request
Private Collection – En-Suite Apartment
king- or queen-sized bed; one-bedroom · modern bathroom with walk-in shower
Features
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Veranda
- Designed for solo travellers and business guests
- Free Wi-Fi
- Secure parking
Rates on request
2-Bed Old Farm Cottage
2 bedrooms; sleeps 4 guests (max 4 adults) · bathroom amenities with a shower; en-suite noted on SA-Venues amenity list
Features
- Traditional farmhouse style
- Views into the game park
- Sitting area
- Dining table
- Full kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, oven, toaster, coffee/tea)
- Wi-Fi
Rates on request
More to explore
More estates in Stellenbosch
Explore the region
Your guide to the Stellenbosch Wine Valley
Explore Stellenbosch with a day built around Saxenburg Wine Estate and its neighbours.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.
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