| The picturesque town of Stellenbosch in the Western | | | | improving. A project is underway to build soccer |
| Cape is set to be a popular attraction during the 2010 | | | | fields on the northern fields of the university. |
| World Cup, hosted by South Africa next year. The | | | | There are many first-rate sporting and training |
| University of Stellenbosch and local council are making | | | | facilities available in Stellenbosch. One of the most |
| big preparations for the world’s most popular | | | | successful rugby clubs in the country makes |
| sports tournament. These preparations are in place to | | | | Stellenbosch its home. A programme of events is |
| accommodate tourists and soccer fans, and also | | | | planned for the months leading up to the tournament, |
| visiting teams, who are expected to spend time in | | | | and training camps will be held for visiting teams |
| the scenic university town during the games. | | | | before, during and after the World Cup. The |
| The Greater Stellenbosch 2010 project is helping the | | | | university offers teams many excellent training |
| town to reach its true potential – as a world-class | | | | grounds and facilities, such as the Danie Craven and |
| tourism destination and first-rate collection of sporting | | | | Coetzenburg stadiums. These stadiums also offer |
| facilities. Local businesses, together with the town | | | | sport support facilities, services and expertise. |
| council, intend to create a home away from home | | | | The Coetzenburg Stadium is an excellent practice |
| for foreign visitors and sports people. | | | | venue for visiting teams, as it has top facilities that |
| Find out more about Stellenbosch, South Africa, or | | | | are used by international teams when playing |
| read on to discover more about accommodation and | | | | matches in the province. The indoor and outdoor |
| activities on offer in Stellenbosch. | | | | sports facilities at the stadium include a gymnasium, |
| Accommodation in Stellenbosch | | | | recovery centre, sports-medicine unit and the |
| Accommodation is already available in Stellenbosch, in | | | | Stellenbosch University Sports Performance Institute |
| the form of quaint and cosy guest houses, which | | | | (SUSPI). The institute provides world-class athletes |
| provide a welcoming feel for visitors to the | | | | with training and support that is crucial to international |
| Helderberg area. These guesthouses are graded by | | | | sporting tournaments. |
| local authorities, thus ensuring that they are of a high | | | | Top attractions in Stellenbosch |
| standard, and offer all the amenities that guests | | | | Stellenbosch is renowned for its wine and culinary |
| would need for a comfortable stay. Different catering | | | | offerings, which are some of the best in the country. |
| options, such as self-catering or full service, are | | | | The influx of visitors to the town during the World |
| available. These guest houses provide a relaxed and | | | | Cup tournament is expected to provide a significant |
| friendly atmosphere for visitors to the area. | | | | boost for the local economy: It’s not just its |
| Other types of accommodation include home-stays | | | | sporting and accommodation facilities that are |
| and university residence accommodation. Home-stays | | | | expected to put Stellenbosch on the map, but also |
| are a unique type of accommodation, and make for | | | | its fine wines – produced in the region – and |
| an unforgettable cultural experience. Home-stays are | | | | its magnificent vineyards and wine farms. |
| offered in the Dwars River Valley and Kayamandi, | | | | Stellenbosch is a mere 40-minute drive from the City |
| and provide a comfortable room in a family home. | | | | of Cape Town, yet is set amongst spectacular |
| This is a true African experience, as well as an | | | | countryside scenery. The town will provide a break |
| economical accommodation option. The University | | | | from the bustling inner city, and a place where |
| residences in the area will be able to accommodate | | | | visitors can relax amongst history and beautiful |
| 3,000 guests in affordable and basic accommodation. | | | | surrounds. |
| In total, Stellenbosch will be able to accommodate up | | | | Stellenbosch 2010: World-class facilities for a |
| to 6,000 people during the games. | | | | world-class event |
| Media facilities in Stellenbosch | | | | Stellenbosch offers visitors a unique South African |
| Stellenbosch aims to host at least one World Cup | | | | experience, including world-class training facilities and |
| team during the World Cup tournament. Local | | | | top-class accommodation. Through the partnerships |
| businesses, the municipality and the University of | | | | of the municipality, local businesses and university, |
| Stellenbosch are creating partnerships to create an | | | | Stellenbosch is set to become a major destination |
| exciting experience for all visitors to Stellenbosch | | | | during the World Cup 2010. |
| during the tournament. | | | | Secure your World Cup 2010 accommodation in |
| Training facilities in Stellenbosch | | | | Stellenbosch and enjoy the many facilities and |
| The university is enjoying an increased interest in its | | | | activities the town offers to local and international |
| local soccer teams, whose successes are continually | | | | visitors. |