Cape Winelands

Forming a neat triangle, the valleys of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch make up the prodigious triumvirate of South Africa’s wine industry that mingles with the world’s elite.

Usually overlooking a small dam, some vineyards and a hazy blue mountain range, many of the wine cellars are open to the public for a minimal fee; some go so far as to offer your client fabulous meals and picnic baskets to complement their newly acquired wine.

But it’s not all noses, palates and lengthy finishes. The Cape Winelands area is home to some spectacular scenery which alone is enough of a draw card. Scenic hikes, horse trails, and cycle routes all make full use of the resplendent mountainous nature reserves and surrounds. An outdoors enthusiast's dream awaits!

The towns themselves are charming stills of years gone by - with classic Cape Dutch architecture and proud monuments, museums, and galleries – which have taken on a modern persona with boutique restaurants and modern amenities.

Visit the Cape Winelands and inspect their rich historical and cultural heritage, while visiting quaint villages, museums and galleries. Visit world class vineyards and discover why the Cape Wine route is considered to be the gourmet capital of South Africa.

And to think that all this is within an hour’s drive from Cape Town and tantalisingly close to the Garden Route.

See our Cape Winelands Tours...