Location

SUSPI is located in the town of Stellenbosch, 50 km (31 miles) east of Cape Town, South Africa. Facilities and support services are situated on Stellenbosch University's sport campus, thereby ensuring that clients are presented with a centralised sports offering ideal for training camps.

GPS Coordinates:
-33.940352, 18.871186

Distance from Cape Town International Airport:
35 km (22 miles)


Links:
Directions to SUSPI
Stellenbosch Weather Forecast
Currency Converter


Stellenbosch Quick Facts:

  1. Stellenbosch was founded in 1679, making it South Africa's second-oldest town.

  2. It is affectionately known as the "Eikestad", which means "City of Oaks".

  3. Current population: approximately 120 000 (of which 22 000 are students).

  4. Climate: Mediterranean with dry, sunny summers that stretch from October to March. Midday temperatures average between 22° C and 34°C (60°F and 94°F).

  5. Stellenbosch is probably best known for its university - one of South Africa's finest tertiary institutions. The latter has produced numerous political leaders, achievers in the academic and business sectors, as well as world class sportsmen and -women.

  6. Stellenbosch is the centre of the country's wine industry and a prime tourist and conference destination. Annual festivals range from music, wine and art to international sporting events.

  7. In addition, Stellenbosch also has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous historical landmarks, galleries and museums populating the tree-lined avenues of the town.

  8. Techno Park, South Africa's premier science park is located on the outskirts of town. This is evidence of the fact that Stellenbosch represents a bustling centre for commerce, agriculture, and education.

For more information, visit Stellenbosch Tourism at www.stellenboschtourism.co.za