Visit the most iconic old Constantia Wine Farms – all a major part of history of wine development in South Africa. We take you to where it all began and discuss the importance of the region to SA wine development, while tasting the iconic wines still produced there.
You will taste wine from at least 3 different estates while enjoying spectacular views of the Constantia Valley. We encourage both wine connoisseur and novice alike, to have a good time and a well informative overview of the wine making traditions that is uniquely South African. This is an ideal day trip for wine lovers as well as anyone who can appreciate the Constantia Valley’s history dating back to 1682. Our guest can expect to visit between, 3 to 4 wine estates (4th time permitting) and they will taste anything between 4-7 wines per estate. Lunch is included with a glass of wine.
This is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Cape Peninsula with a full day private tour. As we head out of Cape Town, we pass notable features such as the home of the world first successful heart transplant and the oldest operational windmill in Africa, we pass through the scenic southern suburbs brimming with history and legend. Traveling along Boyes Drive you can enjoy the panoramic views until we arrive in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay, following the coast we move on to Simons Town, rich in naval history. Afterwards we get to visit a breeding colony of the critically endangered African Penguin, lunch afterwards takes place in a terraced garden with panoramic sea views offering delightful seafood menus. After lunch, we head towards Cape Point, an area of Fynbos. The smallest, richest of the six global floral kingdoms, from there we head back to Cape Town along the Atlantic coast and some of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world.
Embark on a journey through the renowned Cape Winelands. encompassing Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Craig will guide you through three picturesque vineyards and wineries, offering tastings of local wines paired with culinary delights. This experience is ideal for wine enthusiasts and those looking to indulge in the region's finest offerings. Learn about the regions history and discover how it influenced the winelands and South Africa today. The town of Stellenbosch, which lies at the heart of this winemaking area, is a gorgeous, historical university town with some of the best-preserved Cape Dutch, Victorian and Georgian buildings along Dorp Street, itself a national monument. The university is the only one in South Africa with a viticultural and oenological department and is home to one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world.
Having been dubbed the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, Franschhoek’s food and wine route is beyond compare. The Valley of the Huguenots, as Franschhoek is also known, (a mere 50 minutes’ scenic drive from Cape Town) became home to a community of French Huguenots who fled their country from religious persecution. They soon recognised that this valley had very similar weather to the wine growing regions in France. Since then Franschhoek has been one of South Africa’s chief wine-making regions for over the past three centuries, and this history permeates every element of the town. Some of the farms here date back many generations and exude an old-world charm, while others are modern and chic.
This private wine tour will visit at least three of the fabulous wine producers of this region.
Come and visit the west coast and take a step back in time, as you meet ancient cultures and people and view 5 million year old fossils of native fauna whose descendants still inhabit the region. Immerse yourself in the local cuisine as you sample spectacular wines and beers. You can visit the timeless fishing industry as well as a wide variety of birdlife. Spend an evening in Langebaan before taking a slow trip back to Cape Town, stopping for a game drive to see four of the big five.
Discover the magic of the Great Karoo
Perfect for those seeking an authentic Karoo experience and memorable journey through a land that embodies timelessness. The Great Karoo is a vast, severely beautiful and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life and cultures all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. The Nama-Karoo Biome occurs on the central plateau of the western half of South Africa, at altitudes between 500 and 2000m, with most of the biome failing between 1000 and 1400m. It is the second-largest biome in the region. The area is predominantly used for sheep and goat farming. The dry air was considered medicinal, and many people came to the Karoo to recover from consumption in the late 1800’s. The clear skies at night make star gazing absolutely spectacular as there is little light pollution in the sparsely populated region. The Karoo is a basin that was a prehistoric inland sea, thus it was once almost a tropical paradise but now all that remains are the abundant fossils, the area being one of the richest fossil beds in the world. The stark arid beauty of the Karoo is arresting, it seems so empty, yet it teems with life adapted to its semi desert scrubland. The wide-open spaces are fantastic for giving one perspective on you place in the world.