Stellenbosch

Founded in 1697 by Simon van der Stel, governor of the Cape Colony, the bustling town of Stellenbosch is an elegant and well-polished South African destination. Located on the Eerste River ("First River"), the town has a rich colonial history which gave rise to its famous wine industry.
With its hundreds of gorgeous victorian-style estates harmonized with its insanely beautiful landscape consisting of imposing mountains, lush green fields and vineyards, Stellenbosch is a must-see location, especially if you are on the South African wine route.
It is also a cultural hub with many interesting museums and a famous and leading university, one of the most important of the country, famous for its multicultural and multilingual environment, where you can hear Afrikaans, English, and isiXhosa (the Nguni Bantu language).