The wine region of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek produce some of the finest wines in the cape winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the South African wine as you visit different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine. The day also commences with an opportunity to learn more about just one of the many conservation efforts at play in South Africa to rehabilitate and protect our wild in particular the graceful cheetah and Kristernbosch's breathtaking floral kingdom with a so many different plants.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ Passenger Liability cover
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Parking fees
✔ Entry/Admission to the Cheetah Outreach.
✖ Wine tasting fees
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
✖ Entry/Admission to Kristernbosch Botanical Gardens.
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upperbloem
10. Salama Lodge
11. The Capital 15 on Orange
12. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
13. 9 On Barrack
14. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
15. Lady Hamilton Hotel
16. Waterfront Village
17. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
18. Blackheath Lodge
19. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
20. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
Additional Info: Travelers enter their location and we pick all travelers from their location.
Itinerary
1
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Cheetah Outreach - Somerset West
We then proceed to Somerset West, home of the Cheetah Outreach, a preservation center for Cheetahs & other predators with animal encounters. Cheetah Outreach is an educational and community-based program created to raise awareness of the plight of the cheetah and to campaign its survival.
Here enjoy a tour of the facilities and get to know the mission and work of the center.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Stellenbosch
The second oldest town in South Africa, Stellenbosch. It is known for its natural beauty and oak-lined avenues, Cape Dutch architecture, history,culture and wine routes. Here you will go to wine estates you will never forget.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Delaire Graff Estate
After we leave Lanzerac wine estate we will pop in at Delaire Graff Estate, where you will be left breathless by the art, architecture, gardens and food.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Lanzerac Wine Estate
A few minutes drive from Stellenbosch town center lies Lazerac, it is well known to many as a well appointed and elegant country hotel resting within the beautiful Jonkershoek valley. But Lanzerac is more than just a hotel. The historic homestead which bears the 1830 on its gable and lies on the ground that was given to its first owner 140 years earlier also presides over vineyards and also a winery that together produces excellent wines, both red and white .
It is also known to be the first winery to bottle a native South African wine called Pinotage. A chocolate and wine pairing here is conducted by well knowledgeable Sommelier.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Hazendal Wine Estate
The breathtaking Hazendal Wine Estate with its beautiful Landscape art, Pavilion, Marvol Gallery, Wonderdal, Edutainment for Children, Toddlers' play area, wine Library, Jazz Club etc.
Here you will taste award-winning, handcrafted boutique wines and Methode Stellenbosch wine region
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Franschhoek
Franshhoek can be loosely translated to French corner. An area which was given to the French huggenots of the 1680s to grow vineyards. Surrounded by the Drankenstein mountains, when you are in Franschhoek, you could be anywhere near the world. Colonial whitewashed buildings graces the vibrant streets of the food capital city of South Africa. A behive of shopping, Beligian chocolate tasting and the very best place to have lunch.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Stroller accessible by prior management
• Infant seats are available at an extra cost and upon request and prior arrangements.
