Joostenberg Vlakte is located just 20 minutes outside Cape Town, in the green belt separating the Mother City and Paarl.

The area is primarily full of small holdings used for agricultural and light industrial purposes.

Situated off the N1, nearby locations are Brackenfell (6.3km), Fisantekraal (7km), Durbanville (7.3km), Tyger Valley (9.5km), Bellville (11.1km), and Cape Winelands Airport (14.5km).