Walk and Workshop

Not-only-Olives experience

At Olive Valley Walks, we’re flipping the script. If you’ve swiped past olives your whole life, this is your moment. Introducing our fynbos-focused “Not an Olive Experience”—a sensory adventure that starts with nature and ends with something delightfully unexpected.

A Journey Through the Heart of Fynbos

The Boland’s granite fynbos is a tapestry of endemic flora— found nowhere else but here in the Western Cape. On this short guided walk, guests reconnect with the rhythms of the Cape Floral Kingdom: inhaling buchu’s crisp aroma, identifying honeybush shrubs, and hearing the soft rustle of mountain fynbos all around.

From Walk to Workshop: Buchu-Infused Marzipan

After the walk, the fun begins. Watch, learn—and get hands-on—as we teach you to extract buchu essence and press the oil-rich marzipan into art:

  • Buchu marzipan: Bold and aromatic

  • Honeybush marzipan: Sweet with floral notes

  • Rooibos marzipan: Smooth, warm, unmistakably Cape

Discover how humble almonds transform into creamy confections, enriched by South Africa’s treasured botanicals. 

Tasting & Light Bites

We’ll round off the session with a curated tasting experience. Enjoy your freshly made mini-marzipan confections paired with carefully selected snacks—no “lunch included,” yet always satisfying and memorable.

Book now at WhatsApp 067 785 0855

Other walks include:

Olive Valley Walk

A short 2‑5‑hour guided walk starting and ending at Waterfall Valley, exploring olive fields, fynbos, and sweeping views over Paarl.groups or individuals welcome.

Walk to Ashia & Nederburg 

(Wed/Sun mornings only)
A half‑day adventure: a 5 km trek through groves to the Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary, followed by a wine tasting at Nederburg Estate.

Fynbos Family Walk

A gentle 1 km adventure ideal for families with young children. Explore local flora, descend to a waterfall, and enjoy a small picnic. For families up to 5, available July–October.

Hike & Rejuvenating Swim

 A gentle 4 km walk through olive groves and vineyards, leading to a cool swim in a farm dam—perfect for sunset relaxation.