The Cape Winelands are responsible for some of the finest wine varietals in the world. Every bottle is evident of the century-old heritage of each wine farm as well as the perfect climate in which to create Sauvignon, Chenin, Chardonnay, Pinot, Cabernet and Merlot, to name but a few.
The most popular wine valleys are on opposite ends of Cape Town, however all share the same sunshine that allows its grapes to mature to just the right level of perfection – be it for a light body or an aroma that lingers long after the cork has been discarded.
Constantia Valley is home to nine award-winning wine farms that are shaded by oak trees and steeped in a rich history that includes the likes of Simon Van der Stel. All the wine farms boast sweeping vistas of the valley below and around them – the perfect view from which to enjoy a crisp glass of Chardonnay.
Stellenbosch and Paarl wine valley are home to hundreds of wine farms, each with something unique to offer. More inland than Constantia, the grapes here enjoy an incredibly warm climate – a warmth that can be enjoyed in the red wines in the area. Surrounded by small towns, the wines here are result of hard work and passion.
Its in this Helderberg (Somerset West) region that rolling verdant hills covered with vineyards await wine-lovers. Each of the towns have their particular wine expertise and its well worth the adventure to explore them.
While Franschhoek is renowned for its MCC Sparkling wine, Paarl is the true home of South African Pinotage. No matter how many bubbles you prefer or what varietal you’d like to try, the Cape Winelands won’t leave your inner sommelier disappointed.
The Best of South Africa Travel map displays the locations of the destinations and accommodation that we have selected and visited; for each item, hovering over or clicking the marker will display a short summary and photo of that place or hotel, and hotel pricing. Follow the links in the info box to the full page listing which has much more information.
Note that the online map offers both a satellite view (click satellite in the top right) and, for some locations, a street level view (Drag the person in the top left onto the map). These let you explore the country; and when you wish to explore in person, or if you have any questions about the places you see, give our staff a call, or request a quote. Our staff regularly visit the places and accommodation that we feature.
When you book a holiday with us we will provide full driving instructions for reaching your accommodation, where necessary; these can be used by yourself, or you could enjoy the luxury of a driver. Alternatively we will arrange private (car rather than coach) transfers for you; helicopter transfers are also possible for some destinations.
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My husband and I booked our holiday in South Africa and Mauritius with Best of South Africa Travel. Ash was brilliant she organised all our hotels at our different destinations in South Africa and we were very impressed with the high standard of them all. Ash also booked tours for us, recommending different interesting tours we would not have known …
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