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DurbanvilleThis area was fondly called Pampoenkraal (Pumpkin Patch). In 1837 Melt van der Spuy Meyburgh bought the farm called Johannesfontein, which became well known as an outspan for travellers and farmers travelling between Cape Town and towns like Stellenbosch and Malmesbury. As a direct consequence of this, it was only a matter of time before the community began to flourish into the beautiful valley it is today.Sadly, the only place for the Christian people of this area to attend church was either in Stellenbosch or Malmesbury, both these towns were so far away that it would take most of the day by wagon to get there. These good people got together and petitioned the Govenor of the Cape asking for permission to erect a church in Pampoenkraal. Permission was granted by Lord Somerset and a church was erected in 1826 - this church still stands in Durbanville today. This town was initially called D'Urban after Sir Benjamin D'Urban. However, it was later changed to Durbanville to avoid confusion with the already established town of Durban in Natal. In Durbanville you will find a fine selection of accommodation from bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses to self catering units - all to suit the travellers pocket. Activites and things to do in Durbanville Golf Recommended Durbanville accommodation
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