7 days – Wine & Whales – South Africa

Explore the Paarl/Franschhoek region in the heart of the Cape Winelands, on a wine tour before spending one night at Cascade Country Manor, Paarl – optional activities include wine tastings, visiting the magnificent Cathedral Cellar with its barrel-vaulted roof and large carved red wine vats;

Spend the at Eendracht Hotel – visit the wine farms in the Stellenbosch region, take a scenic hike through the winelands, do a guided bicycle tour of Stellenbosch and the vineyards or visit the wine farms with a hop off wine or a private wine tour, we will gladly assist in booking any of these.

Overnight at South Hill Vineyard’s guest house in the heart of the Elgin Valley – visit the Elgin Wine farms, sample locally made craft cider and visit the UNESCO protected Kogelberg Reserve – other activities include swimming, apple-picking, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, river cruises, ziplining, bird watching, wine tastings or just savour a glass of South Hill wine while relaxing;

Take a scenic drive towards lovely Arniston and spend the night at The Arniston Spa Hotel, next to a quaint old fishing village, surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves;

Your last 2 nights are spent at the outstanding De Hoop Collection, De Hoop Nature Reserve. There are plenty of things to do – whale-watching topping the list of course, day walks, guided bird walks, scenic game drives and top-quality wines from its Wine Cellar – in a silo.

This is the end of your tour through the Western Cape. We hope you enjoyed this Cape Country Route!

* We highly recommend to enjoy a few nights in Cape Town in addition to above itinerary. Chat to us for more information and options!