Swartland · Western Cape
Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate
Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate is a wine farm in Swartland, Western Cape. About 77 km from Cape Town.
Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate: Riebeek Kasteel day destination
Kloovenburg is a full-service wine and olive destination on the R46 at Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland’s Riebeek Valley. Official site: kloovenburg.com (www). The du Toit family has stewarded the property since 1956; winemaker Pieter du Toit and Annalene lead wines and olive products today. Expect seated wine and olive tastings in the old cellar tasting room, family restaurant Kringe Inni Bos, hiking into Kasteelberg, a four-room guesthouse, and a linked village experience at Eight Feet on Bothmanskloof Pass.
Address: R46, Riebeek Kasteel 7307. Main lines: +27 22 448 1635; tasting room [tastingroom@kloovenburg.com](mailto:tastingroom@kloovenburg.com); general [info@kloovenburg.com](mailto:info@kloovenburg.com).
Tasting room hours and how to book
Official experiences page hours:
- Monday–Saturday 09:00–16:30
- Sunday 10:00–16:00
Book via WhatsApp 079 990 3611, email [booking@kloovenburg.com](mailto:booking@kloovenburg.com), or the online form. Intimate seated tastings feature flights curated by Pieter (copy describes a nine-wine flight option). Olive tasting covers oil, olives, dips, and salts; meat & cheese platters for two showcase cured meats, local cheeses, bakery bread, and Kloovenburg olives, oils, toast toppings, and balsamic.
Published experience tariffs (official booking form, Oct 2026)
| Experience | Price |
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| Olive Tasting (inside only) | R60 |
| Mixed / White / Red Wine & Olive Pairing | R95 each |
| Eight Feet Wine & Olive Pairing | R120 |
| Prestige Wine & Olive Pairing | R150 |
| Wine Tasting: Stamboom Range | R125 |
| Wine Tasting: Estate Range | R150 |
| Wine Tasting: Reserve Range | R200 |
| The Harvest Platter | R350 |
| The Village Platter | R280 |
Confirm current tariffs when booking—prices are taken from the live experiences form.
Wines and olives
Kloovenburg positions itself as a distinguished Swartland wine and olive producer. Shop and estate ranges on the site include Sauvignon Blanc and Mediterranean reds (for example Grenache & Garnacha Peluda, Mourvèdre in Estate listings), mix cases such as Eight Feet Box and Estate Box, plus olive oils, cured olives, tapenade, jams, spices, and body products. Tasting is as much about olive culture as wine—plan time for both if that is your interest.
Kringe Inni Bos (family restaurant)
Kringe Inni Bos is the estate’s family-friendly open-air self-service eatery with a play park. Official hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 09:00–16:30, also open on Western Cape school holidays. Tractor rides through vineyards and 8 Feet coffees/freezos are marketed as add-ons. Kids’ birthday enquiries: [kringe@kloovenburg.com](mailto:kringe@kloovenburg.com). This is not a fine-dining booking restaurant—it is relaxed, outdoor, and child-friendly.
Tours, hiking, and stay
Official tours (book ≥48 hours ahead per tours materials summarised on the estate): seasonal Olive Tour (Mar–May), Vineyard Tour (Jan–Mar), and Cellar Tour—confirm packages and rates on kloovenburg.com/tours/ before paying deposits.
Hiking: day trails into shady indigenous Kasteelberg fynbos. Check in at the tasting room for indemnity and a printed route map; do not hike alone; carry water and respect signage. Trails were noted open on the homepage at fetch.
Kloovenburg Guesthouse: historic building restored on Kasteelberg slopes overlooking Riebeek Kasteel—4 luxury rooms B&B, with breakfast served at 8 Feet Village. Contact [guesthouse@kloovenburg.com](mailto:guesthouse@kloovenburg.com) / Wenen 068 709 2357. Nightly rates enquire.
Eight Feet Village (linked)
eightfeet.co.za sits at the top of Bothmanskloof Pass (R46) with valley views. Contact block ties the village to Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate. Key venues:
- Die Deck — coffee/wine, breakfast–lunch views. Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; Sat–Sun 07:30–17:00; liquor Mon–Sun 11:00–17:00.
- Mura — restaurant Tue–Sun from 12:00 until late.
Village bookings line listed: +27 66 405 6431. When planning a day, clarify whether your tasting is at the estate tasting room in Riebeek Kasteel or an Eight Feet pairing experience—same family ecosystem, different venues.
How to plan a visit
1. Aim for tasting-room hours Mon–Sat 09:00–16:30 or Sun 10:00–16:00; book WhatsApp 079 990 3611 if you want a specific flight or platter. 2. Families: time Kringe Inni Bos for Fri–Sun / public holidays / WC school holidays. 3. Hikers: start at the tasting room for maps/indemnity before Kasteelberg trails. 4. Overnight: guesthouse + Eight Feet breakfast; or day-trip from Cape Town via R46 Bothmanskloof. 5. Combine with nearby Riebeek West stops (for example Marras) for a valley loop.
FAQ
Do I need an appointment for a standard tasting? Walk-up is possible within published tasting-room hours, but WhatsApp/email booking is encouraged for seated flights and pairings.
Is Kloovenburg only about wine? No—olive tasting, olive products, and olive/vineyard tours are core to the offer.
Where is Eight Feet relative to the cellar door? On Bothmanskloof Pass above the Riebeek Valley; linked under the Kloovenburg contact ecosystem—confirm which venue holds your booking.
Why Riebeek Kasteel visitors shortlist Kloovenburg
Among Swartland cellar doors, Kloovenburg is unusually complete: published Mon–Sun tasting-room hours, olive culture beside wine, a family restaurant with school-holiday openings, hiking maps at the tasting desk, overnight rooms, and the Eight Feet pass village for coffee or dinner with a view. Use it as an anchor stop when neighbouring farms (Klein Amoskuil, Lammershoek) are appointment-only. Always reconfirm tariffs on the experiences booking form before large groups arrive, and keep WhatsApp 079 990 3611 handy for last-minute platter or flight changes.
Things to do at Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate
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Wine tasting & pairings
Wine tasting
Official kloovenburg.com experiences/wines/olives: seated wine flights curated by Pieter du Toit (nine-wine flight copy on wines page); olive tasting (oil, olives, dips, salts); wine & olive pairings; Meat & Cheese Platters for 2 (cured meats, local cheeses, bakery bread, Kloovenburg olives/oils/pesto). Book WhatsApp 079 990 3611 / booking@kloovenburg.com. Published experience tariffs on experiences page: Olive Tasting R60 (inside only); Mixed / White / Red Wine & Olive Pairing R95 each; Eight Feet Wine & Olive Pairing R120; Prestige Wine & Olive Pairing R150; Wine Tasting Stamboom Range R125; Estate Range R150; Reserve Range R200; Harvest Platter R350; Village Platter R280. — Contact: +27 22 448 1635 / tastingroom@kloovenburg.com / info@kloovenburg.com; Address R46, Riebeek Kasteel 7307.
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Wine tasting & pairings
Olive tasting
Official tours page (book ≥48h): Olive Tour in season Mar–May ±3h R950 pp; Vineyard Tour in season Jan–Mar ±3h R950 pp; Cellar Tour ±2h R850 pp (R450 without charcuterie platter) — includes guided cellar + five Estate wines + platter when full package.
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Restaurants & dining
Wine & olive pairings
Official restaurant: family-friendly open-air self-service eatery; play park; tractor rides; 8 Feet coffees/freezos; kids birthday enquiries kringe@kloovenburg.com.
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Places to stay
Meat & cheese platters
Official: Kloovenburg Guesthouse 4 luxury rooms B&B; breakfast at 8 Feet Village; guesthouse@kloovenburg.com / Wenen 068 709 2357. Nightly rate not on fetched homepage.
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Wine tasting & pairings
Restaurant (Kringe Inni Bos)
Official homepage: day trails into Kasteelberg; check in at tasting room for indemnity + route map; trails open at fetch.
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Restaurants & dining
Cellar / vineyard / olive tours (seasonal, by appointment)
eightfeet.co.za (Kloovenburg contact block): Die Deck coffee/wine breakfast–lunch hours; Mura restaurant Tue–Sun from 12:00; Bothmaskloof Pass R46.
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Places to stay
Stay (Kloovenburg Guesthouse)
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Other experiences
Hiking trails
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Restaurants & dining
Kids (play park / tractor rides — restaurant)
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Other experiences
Eight Feet Village (coffee / Die Deck / Mura — linked)
Notable wines
Shiraz; Cabernet; Chardonnay; Pinotage; olive oil; table olives
Visiting with kids
Kringe in die Bos is a family-friendly open-air restaurant with a play park in a natural setting, self-service eatery and tractor rides through the vineyards; kids birthday parties can be booked.
With kids. About 60 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.
Play areaLawnsCasual food
- play park
- tractor rides through vineyards
- hiking trails
- kids birthday parties
Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate centres family time at Kringe in die Bos, an open-air restaurant with a play park in a natural setting, self-service eatery food and tractor rides through the vineyards. Kids’ birthday parties can be booked (kringe@kloovenburg.com). Opening hours are Friday–Sunday, public holidays and Western Cape school holidays, 09:00–16:30 — those school-holiday days are extended trading hours, not a holiday programme. Day hiking trails need an indemnity form signed at the tasting room. Pump track, trampolines and water play appear only on secondary listings and are not claimed here. A strong Riebeek-area pick for toddlers and tweens who need a proper play park beside lunch.
Is there a play area?
Yes — a play park at Kringe in die Bos.
When is Kringe open?
Fri–Sun, public holidays and Western Cape school holidays, 09:00–16:30.
Are tractor rides available?
Yes — tractor rides through the vineyards are offered.
Nearby with children
- Riebeek Kasteel village (family stroll) — Outing, Riebeek Kasteel · 4 km Website
- Church Street heritage walk — Outing, Tulbagh · 22 km Website
- Oude Kerk Volksmuseum (Tulbagh Museum complex) — Kids museum, Tulbagh · 22 km Website
- Wellington Museum (nearby) — Kids museum, Wellington · 30 km
Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Swartland. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm.
Staying here
Four air-conditioned rooms in the restored Victorian Riebeek Kasteel parsonage with a pool, a welcome bottle of wine and breakfast at Eight Feet Village.
Place to stay. About 60 min from Cape Town. Kloovenburg Guesthouse (The Parsonage).
Guesthouse. Sleeps each room 2 (3 en-suite king rooms + 1 luxury suite with private lounge) a unit. Up to 8 guests. 4 units. From R1500 (per room per night (lowest of four rooms; R1650, R1950, suite R2900)).
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restored Victorian parsonage on the Kasteelberg slopes with views over Riebeek Kasteel
Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate offers Kloovenburg Guesthouse (The Parsonage) — a restored Victorian parsonage with views over Riebeek Kasteel.
Property: Kloovenburg Guesthouse (The Parsonage) — three en-suite king rooms plus one luxury suite.
At a glance
- Stay type: guesthouse
- Capacity: 8 guests
- Amenities: pool; air-con; breakfast voucher at Eight Feet Village; welcome wine; estate tasting and hiking
- Pets: no
- Rates: published room figures are undated, so we don't quote them
Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.
Before you book
- Pets are not listed as welcome.
- The listed rate is per room per night (lowest of four rooms; r1650, r1950, suite r2900). Confirm the season before you compare.
Where is the Parsonage?
In Riebeek Kasteel (on the estate's guesthouse pages), with breakfast at Eight Feet Village.
Are pets allowed?
No.
What do rooms cost?
Official rates have no year. Check the current tariff with the guesthouse.
Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Source. More stays in Swartland. With kids.
Tours that stop here
- Riebeek Kasteel Wine, Port and Olive Tour — Bush Club Tours, shared group · from R1,850 per person (no year shown)
Questions before you go
Where is Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate?
Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate is at R46, Riebeek Kasteel, in Swartland. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 60–90 minutes.
When is Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate open?
Open Sunday · Open public holidays. Hours change, so call +27 22 448 1635 before you drive.
Can I do a wine tasting at Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate?
Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 22 448 1635 for fees.
Can I eat at Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate?
Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.
Can I stay over at Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate?
Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 22 448 1635 for rates and availability.
Wine of Origin
Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Swartland
The Swartland is the Cape's most influential inland renaissance: dry-farmed bush vines, Paardeberg granite, and a producer culture built on blending and old vines.
Terroir snapshot
Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.
- Latitude
- -33.38
- Longitude
- 18.93
- Elevation
- 97 m (Open-Meteo)
- Soil pH
- 6.3 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
- Clay
- 10% (SoilGrids)
- Organic C
- 33.3 g/kg (SoilGrids)
Sources
- Wine route membership: association listing
- Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
- Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
- Tours: operator pages
- Elevation: Open-Meteo
- Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids
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