EIKENDAL LODGE
Accommodation Services in Stellenbosch

The Helderberg ward, on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain, produces some of the Cape’s finest wines. The moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean results in cool afternoons and evenings that are ideal for producing quality grapes. With that focus we have that modern yet old world touch which appeals to palates worldwide. It also shows in our achievements in the sense that it is worldwide and not just focused in one place. We work as hard as possible in the vineyard to work less in the cellar to really preserve the fruit in the wine. This wine is packed with freshness and hints of minerality, enriched with crisp, ripe pears, honeysuckle, orange peel, apples and honey. Years of hard work, dedication and an absolute obsession with quality have shaped this wine. Our Reserve range is all about the skill of bringing terroir and winemaking together and to make sense of it all. Some of these wines are the best you will find in SA. The wine has an attractive nose, which reminds of violets, plums, black berries, cherries and peppery spices. It is very expressive with ripe blackberry and black currant characters dominating the nose. Like DNA, excellence is an inseparable part of Eikendal Vineyards; its very essence, the purity expressed in the blend of sublime terroir, choice fruit and meticulous skill. We have many activities to choose from, join us for a memorable day! Eikendal has made land available to a group of hand-raised cheetahs in the care of the Cheetah Outreach Programme. Eikendal Vineyards and Winelands Flyfishing is casting a fresh spin on the ever-popular pastime of fly fishing in the heart of the Helderberg Winelands. Eikendal’s two dams are stocked with all the popular angling species. At Eikendal we welcome families of all sizes, and have a great little jungle gym outside by the lawns, so bring the little ones and enjoy a lovely wine tasting or al fresco lunch from the restaurant. At Eikendal Lodge our hospitality is inspiring and warmed by our genuine desire to please. This renowned and hugely popular restaurant, Giovanni’s, is adding extra taste to your Eikendal Experience with its sister restaurant, Cucina di Giovanni inspiring visitors to linger longer in our warm company with its unique, Italian themed menu catering for all tastes. Especially those whose lives are affected by alcohol, through providing support and training to local wine farm and township crèches and establishing after-school provision for older children living in the Winelands. Peace Parks Foundation envisage the establishment of a network of protected areas that link ecosystems across international borders. Through cross-border partnerships, many conservation areas will make an invaluable contribution to regional stability, job creation and biodiversity conservation. Cheetah Outreach is an education and community-based programme created to raise awareness of the plight of the cheetah and to campaign for its survival. The World of Birds in Hout Bay near Cape Town aims to support conservation on a global scale.