
The site currently known as Durbanville was originally called: 'Pampoen Kraal'. On 2 September 1836 it was renamed; "D'Urban" in honour of Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor of the Cape. Durbanville is not your average Cape Town neighbourhood. There is so much more going on than the daily school run. This is a neighbourhood filled with great experiences for everyone to enjoy. Exploring the wine route will requires a day or two all on its own. There are so many farms to choose from and each one has many great things to offer its visitors. Some have very unique pairings (such as chocolate and wine or pizza and wine) while others are perfectly suited to families thanks to great facilities for kids and parents alike. There are 12 farms in the Valley and all are worth exploring : "Altydgedacht; Bloemendal; D’Aria; DeGrendel; Dimersdal; Durbanville Hills; Hillcrest; Klein Roosboom; Meeredndal; N’Tida; Phizante Kraal or Signal Gun". Durbanville is convieniently a mere 20 minutes, North of the City of Cape Town. Durbanville is one of the oldest municipalities in the Western Cape Province and originally called: 'Pampoenkraal'- (pumpkin fold), after a meeting place for local farmers around some; fresh water springs, just beyond the Durbanville Hills.