The Banhoek Valley was known as ‘De Bange Hoek’ during the 1700s. ‘Bang’, translated from Dutch and meaning ‘fear’ in Afrikaans, refers to the trepidation experienced by those who travelled over the steep mountain pass where wild animals such as lions and leopards roamed. Today, vines are planted in rows across the mountain folds at elevations of up to 640 … Continue reading Sip and soak in these vineyards of Banhoek Valley