This is an interesting tour that is top rated in Cape Town. It affords travelers a rare opportunity to come face to face with the Big 5. The return trip between Cape Town and Aquila is one of the most scenics. It has everything which you can expect, it has dramatic mountains, valleys, vineyards, and an amazing tunnel.
Travelers must book this tour as it also offers a great opportunity to interact with the locals and taste some of the best dishes on offer in South Africa. It is an outdoor adventure coupled with a sightseeing experience. The drive to and from Aquila is worth more than one can expect.
Travelers also learn a lot about the history of winemaking and learn about wine production in South Africa. There is a great opportunity to taste and buy some of the best wines on offer on this tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Buffet breakfast, Lunch plus welcome drinks
✔ Up to 3 hour game drive at Aquila game reserve
✔ Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Optional activity like wine tasting
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional wine tasting fees of R 60 per person
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. The Capital 15 on Orange
11. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
12. 9 On Barrack
13. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
14. Lady Hamilton Hotel
15. Waterfront Village
16. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
17. Blackheath Lodge
18. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
19. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
20. Kensington Place
Additional Info: We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby
Itinerary
1
Stellenbosch
Drive by this popular wine region in Cape Town which draws thousands of travelers annually. There a over 130 wine estates in Stellenbosch some of which offer cellar tours.
They also offer wine tasting experiences and the reason why this is the most popular is because of Stellenbosch University. Thus university draws thousands of international students who help in the marketing of this wine region.
2
Paarl
One of the oldest settlements in South Africa first established as a farming community in 1687. Now a major wine producing region of the Western Cape Province.
There is the Afrikaans Language Monument which is one of the major attractions besides visiting the wineries for wine tasting. Paarl is also home to Paarl Rock - one of the two biggest single rock outcrop in the world. The other being the Uluru rock in the central Northern parts of Australia.
There are currently some 560 wineries and this is also home to Nederberg Wine Estate the first ever winery to introduce wine auctioning every year in the world.
3
Franschhoek
The wine region with the gourmet town of South Africa. The picturesque valley is known to have the best restaurants and chefs according to annual competions in South Africa.
It is also home to the Victor Vester Prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for the last 3 years prior to his release.
It is the smallest of the three but the most attractive because of its history culture and attachment to those who brought the culture of wine and vinegar production to South Africa - the French Huguenots
4
An almost 4 km long tunnel built under the Du Toitskloof mountains providing a route that is shorter (by 11 km) and faster. This tunnel was constructed by Italian prisoners of war among others.
Work began in 1942 and 1945 because of the World War 1. In 1984 work began ending in March 1988. This tunnel takes you through to an amazing valley with dramatic mountains on both side of the freeway. It takes you to Worcester one of the best wine regions close to Cape Town.
5
Worcester
Another wine region along the scenic drive to Aquila located about 120 km from Cape Town.This wine region is best known for its magnificent Cathedral but is also know famous for the world renowned Worcester Porcelain.
Here is also home to piquant Worcestershire Sauce and the most picturesque cricket ground in the country. All this is besides its magnificent wine producing valley.
6
De Doorns
A very small town in the Breed Valley Local Municipality along the freeway to Aquila. This attractive town nestled in a valley is only 7 km from Worcester and after this place you get to Hex Valley.
Hex Valley is also another wine region in the Western Cape Province which produces top quality grapes for export market only.
7
Arrive to a warm welcome of a glass of wine before being ushered in for registration. After registration you are spoiled with a buffet breakfast before you go on a safari drive which could be up to 3 hours.
The safari is conducted by qualified and highly experienced rangers who will provide you with all the necessary information about the wild animals and the landscape. There are stops when ever you encounter some of the animals to afford travelers photo opportunities.
There is also a 30 minute break where you stretch your legs and have a glass of wine.After safari return back to a hearty buffet lunch. You then take a dip in the swimming pool if you so wish before heading back to Cape Town via one winery for wine tasting.
The drive back to Cape Town is 2 hours where you will be dropped at your hotel after a fun and adventure filled day.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
