Olive Oil is more than just a product, it’s a lifestyle! Several local producers offer a variety of experiences to immerse you in the culture and landscapes of South African EVOO:

 
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MAP OF OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The following Featured Producers offer EVOO Experiences:

Babylonstoren | Darling Olives | De Rustica | Hildenbrand | Kransfontein | Lamara | Mardouw | Morgenster | Riverbend | Tokara | Willow Creek


BABYLONSTOREN, Paarl

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  • EVOO TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm

  • RESTAURANT: Babel: Booking for breakfast, lunch or dinner essential.
    Greenhouse: Daily 10am – 4pm.
    The Old Bakery: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun 6pm – 9pm.

  • WINE TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm. Cellar and olive tours 10am – 4pm. Wine museum 9am – 5pm.

  • ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Hotel and Spa

  • FUNCTIONS: Yes

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: 5Ha garden with garden tours daily at 10am.
    Soetmelksvlei, 19th-century interactive farmyard 8:30am – 5pm.


DARLING OLIVES, Darling

  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00

  • WINE TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00

  • FUNCTIONS: 70 pax


DE RUSTICA ESTATES, De Rust


  • EVOO TASTING: Daily from 10am – 4pm by appointment

  • RESTAURANT: By appointment and during summer touring season

  • WINE: Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 11am – 3pm

  • ACCOMMODATION: B & B cottages

  • FUNCTIONS: Small groups by arrangement

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Farm animals and olives


KRANSFONTEIN ESTATE, Stilbaai


LAMARA, Franschhoek

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pm


MARDOUW, between Ashton & Swellendam

  • EVOO TASTING: Tastings by appointment

  • ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Mardouw Country House – 5 suites

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, picnics, driving range, private helipad


MORGENSTER, Somerset West

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm. Sun 9am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
    More info here.

  • RESTAURANT: restaurant@morgenster.co.za, 021 852 1738

  • WINE TASTING: Tastings Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm. Sun 9am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday. Morgenster wines: The Reserve, Lourens River Valley, The Giulio Range, Single Varietal Range. tastingroom@morgenster.co.za


RIVERBEND FARM, Robertson

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  • EVOO TASTING: By appointment

  • ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering cottages

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Bird watching, kayaking, walking, hiking, cycling


TOKARA, Stellenbosch

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential

  • RESTAURANT: Deli: breakfast & lunch, Tue - Sun, booking essential. Restaurant: fine dining, Tue - Sun, booking essential.

  • WINE TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Self-guided art and orchard walk


WILLOW CREEK, Worcester

  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
    Public Holidays: closed.


 

The following Listed Producers also offer EVOO Experiences. See their listings for further details.