Delaire Graff Estate
A luxury estate on the Helshoogte Pass with a jeweller's polish and one of the best views in the Winelands.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
The most beautiful estate on the most beautiful pass, at a price.
The most beautiful estate on the most beautiful pass, at a price.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Why it's worth your time
Expensive, beautiful, and worth it for the view and the restaurants. The wine is good; the setting is the point. Pair with Tokara next door on a Helshoogte loop.
What we love
The Helshoogte view and the two restaurants on the terrace.
What to know
Owned by Laurence Graff of Graff Diamonds; the estate houses a private collection of South African and international art and is run with a jeweller's polish.
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