South Africa honeymoon safari
Immerse yourself in South Africa’s celebrated “Food & Wine” capital, Cape Winelands. Famous for its fascinating countryside, infinite vineyards, and unique local cultures, Cape Winelands is one of the world’s most highly-acclaimed wine countries.
As a wine lover’s paradise, Cape Winelands explodes with the scent of plump grapes and fertile earth—and when combined, these two elements produce some of the world’s greatest wines. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply love wine (without the tasting expertise), a tour through Cape Winelands will introduce you to spectacular wines, pairings, and wine making history.
Comprised of family owned vineyards that date back centuries ago, this region is rich with intriguing history and cultural heritage. Because there is so much more to visiting Cape Winelands than simply tasting wine, Cape Winelands has racked up quite the reputation with its well-rounded tours. From olive oil tastings, to brandy tastings, and village tours, to food and wine tasting tours, you’ll discover how food and wine have played a crucial role in shaping Cape Winelands existence since the early 1600s.
Cape Winelands tours
Depending on the tour provider you choose, you have the opportunity to experience . . .
- Winemaking tours: Have you ever dreamt about making your own wine? If so, you can bring that dream to life on a winemaking tour. During this tour, you experience the entire winemaking process and, in the end, you’ll receive your very own bottled, delicious creations. From harvesting the grapes yourself, to crushing the grapes, to allowing your wine to ferment, you will have created a spectacular wine from start to finish. Once your wine has fermented and is properly bottled, the wine you have made will be shipped to your home (whether you live in Europe, the U.S., or elsewhere) for you to share with family and friends. In addition to actually making the wine, you’ll also learn about food and wine pairings and how to make cheese, and you will experience several wine and olive tastings throughout the region.
- Personal wine tasting tours: Whether you’re looking to enjoy an intimate wine tasting tour on your honeymoon, or want to experience a tour with close friends or family, you will be able to have a completely private and personal experience on one of Cape Winelands’ many multiday personal tours. Wine tasting tours go to some of Cape Winelands’ most prestigious wine and olive estates, allowing you to try delicious wines, brandies, olive oils, and olives.
Cape Wineland estates
Because personal wine tasting tours allow you to choose your activities, you can eliminate any vineyards or estates you don’t wish to see. For example, if you prefer white wine as opposed to red (or vice versa) you have the opportunity to hand select the vineyards that specialize primarily in whites (or reds). No matter the size of your group, you can experience a personal wine tasting tour that gives you the attention you deserve and a front-row wine tasting experience.
- VIP Wine Tasting: Many of the personal multiday wine tasting tours provide you with the option of making a highly tailored itinerary that will incorporate your every individual preference. Whether you want to enjoy private, delectable lunches and picnics at exclusive wine estates and talk with the masters of winemaking themselves, or visit some of the most prestigious Winelands estates, VIP wine tasting tours will satisfy your every desire. Because some of the estates are by-appointment only, an intimate wine tasting tour allows you to visit some of the most exclusive estates throughout the Winelands. One such estate, The De Toren estate, is open by appointment only and is a rare treat to anyone’s itinerary because the winemaker uses the traditional way of making wine—using basket presses instead of pumping the wine. Visitors on their personal Cape Winelands tour are able to meet De Toren’s winemaker and enjoy a private tour and tasting.
- One Day Tours: If you’re not staying in Cape Winelands for several nights, a one day tour through some of the local villages and Cape Dutch farms is one of the best ways to witness all the beauty and highlights Cape Winelands has to offer. Some of the local villages you can visit while on one day tours include Franschhoek’s historic French Huguenot Village, Paarl, and Stellenbosch. On these tours you will observe all-encompassing, classic Cape Dutch style architecture and spectacular sight-seeing, and learn about the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region from expert guides. You can also enjoy a variety of one day wine tasting and olive tasting tours.
- Horseback riding tours: Take an intimate, multiday wine tasting tour through the prestigious wine vineyards of Franschhoek on horseback. Enjoy frequent stops at some of the region’s most exceptional vineyards and relax on the rolling countryside for a delectable picnic. Visiting only the vineyards you want to see, you can be certain you’ll experience the most personal, accommodating, and exceptional wine tasting tour you’ve ever had.
Because Cape Winelands is full of culinary sensations and famous for its exceptional wine reputation, it’s the perfect destination for families and honeymooners alike who are looking for the vacation of a lifetime.
What would you like to experience in Cape Winelands? We’d love to hear from you in our comments section.
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The horseback riding tours sound wonderful! I’ve only ridden a horse once before, but there’s truly something amazing about a horse’s natural movements. I’ll have to keep this in mind for a potential honeymoon!
I was just talking with my coworker about this yesterday at the resturant. Don’t remember how in the world we got on the subject actually , they brought it up. I do recall eating a wonderful chicken salad with ranch on it. I digress…