Tailor-made safaris that include Cape Winelands.
Most requested
- 8 days
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
8-Day Journey: Safari, Cellars & City Lights
- 3 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and guided bush walks in Big 5 territory
- 1 night at Rickety Bridge Estate in Franschhoek with a wine tasting
- 3 nights at The Onyx Hotel near Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront
- All internal flights between Johannesburg, Hoedspruit and Cape Town included
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Big 5
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 64,400
Most requested
- 14 days
- South Africa
- 6 lodges
- All-inclusive
14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route
- 1 night at Mantis No 5 in Gqeberha, then 2 at The Plettenberg
- 1 night at Rosenhof Country House in the Klein Karoo
- 2 nights at Tilney Manor in Sanbona with Big Five game drives and walks
- 2 nights at Grootbos Forest Lodge with flower safari and fynbos horseback ride
- Franschhoek wine country at Leeu Estate, finishing at One&Only Cape Town
- 14-day car rental with GPS for self-drive flexibility
- Family
- Walking
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 117,000
Most requested
- 10 days
- 2 lodges
10-Day Luxury Cape Town, Winelands & Beach - Full Circle Cape Experience
- 4 nights at Kensington Place beneath Table Mountain in Cape Town
- Private Cape Peninsula tour to Cape Point and the Boulders Beach penguins
- 14-course traditional African dinner at GOLD Restaurant with live entertainment
- 2 nights at Majeka House with a private Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands tour
- 3 nights at The Last Word Long Beach with dinner daily
- All private transfers between Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Long Beach
- Family
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 45,800
- 13 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
13-Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Amakhala Safari
- 4 nights at The Rockefeller in Cape Town with Table Mountain, Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula
- 2 nights at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa with vineyard tastings at La Motte and Boschendal
- Garden Route drive with stops at Knysna Lagoon and Tsitsikamma National Park
- 4 nights at 5-star Amakhala Safari Lodge in a private Big Five reserve
- Twice-daily 4x4 game drives and walking safaris with expert rangers
- Self-drive throughout with car hire and all breakfasts included
- Bush & Beach
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 49,200
Special
- 15 days
- Zambia
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
15-Day Classic Southern Africa Experience — Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls
- 3 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel exploring Cape Town and Table Mountain
- Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Winelands tastings
- 2 nights at Tintswalo Atlantic in Hout Bay, then 2 at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge with twice-daily game drives and Big Five viewing
- 3 nights at Tintswalo Siankaba on the Zambezi with sunset cruises and a guided Victoria Falls tour
- All internal Airlink flights and transfers between Cape Town, Kruger and Livingstone
- Family
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$10,120 US$11,680
- 16 days
- South Africa
- 6 lodges
- All-inclusive
16 Day Self Drive Bush & Garden Route
- 2 nights at Mhondoro Game Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve
- 2 nights at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in luxury waterhole tents with twice-daily safaris
- 2 nights at Angala Hotel in the Franschhoek winelands
- Whale-watching base at Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus
- 3 nights at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay for Table Mountain and Robben Island
- Self-drive rental with GPS plus internal flight from Johannesburg to Gqeberha
- Family
- Walking
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 81,000
- 9 days
- South Africa
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
9 Day Cape Town, Wine and Wild Sabi Sands Safari
- 3 nights at Welgelegen Boutique Guest House in Cape Town
- Half-day city tour and full-day Cape Peninsula tour to Table Mountain and Boulders Beach
- 2 nights at Babylonstoren, the oldest Cape-Dutch farm in Franschhoek
- Garden tours, wine and olive oil tastings, and garden-to-table dining
- 3 nights at 5-star Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp in the Sabi Sands
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and bush walks tracking the Big Five
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 141,400
- 15 days
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
15 Day Cape, Winelands, Whales & Garden Route Adventure
- 3 nights at Cape Cadogan exploring Table Mountain, Boulders Beach and Cape Point
- 2 nights at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek for wine and farm-to-table dining
- 2 nights at The Marine in Hermanus with land and boat-based whale watching
- 3 nights at Kwena Lodge in malaria-free Gondwana with twice-daily Big Five game drives
- 3 nights at Tsala Treetop Lodge on the Garden Route in Plettenberg Bay
- 15-day self-drive car rental from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Bush & Beach
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 114,000
Special
- 5 days
- All-inclusive
5-Day Cederberg Ridge Self-drive Experience
- 4 nights at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge in Clanwilliam
- Guided visit to ancient San rock art sites
- Rooibos farm tour with tastings of the freshly brewed tea
- Full-day excursion through the Cederberg's mountains and hidden valleys
- Sundowner walks, guided wilderness hikes and complimentary stargazing
- Self-drive throughout with all meals and activities included
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 12,400 ZAR 16,600
- 7 days
- South Africa
- All-inclusive
7 Day Cape Town to Durban Rovos Rail
- 5 nights aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, Cape Town to Durban
- 1 night at the 5-star Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria with city tour
- Stops at Victorian-era Matjiesfontein and Kimberley's Big Hole
- Big Five game drive in the 20,000-acre Nambiti Conservancy
- Visit to Ardmore Ceramics in the Drakensberg foothills
- Scenic travel through the Cape Winelands, Karoo and Valley of a Thousand Hills
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 81,600
- 7 days
- 1 lodge
7-Day Kruger and Cape Winelands Safari
- 4 nights at Last Word Kitara overlooking the Klaserie River
- Twice-daily game drives with Big Five sightings in Kruger
- Bush breakfasts and sundowner stops on a hilltop above the river
- Boma dinners with traditional South African cuisine and tribal performances
- 2 nights at Last Word Constantia among Cape Town's celebrated vineyards
- All internal flights between Johannesburg, Hoedspruit and Cape Town included
- Family
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 97,600
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Where to stay
Lodges in Cape Winelands.
Three price bands, the most-requested in each. 13 lodges across this destination.
The most requested in Affordable.
Top 3
Live availability
From ZAR 2,000 pps · per night
Majeka House
Majeka House is a private hotel that is owner-managed and ideally located within the historical town of Stellenbosch which forms part of the Cape Winelands.
From ZAR 1,600 pps · per night
Auberge Clermont
A stylish country guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley on a historic vineyard and fruit farm.
From ZAR 2,400 pps · per night
Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
Situated on one of Franschhoek’s original country retreats in the Cape Winelands, about 20km from Stellenbosch and Paarl, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa is a charing five-star Cape Dutch luxury hotel with postcard views of the Franschhoek Mountains.
The most requested in Premium.
Top 3
Live availability
From ZAR 7,600 pps · per night
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren is a beautiful wine farm set in eight acres of majestic gardens, with the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek mountains as a backdrop. It is the ideal location to combine with a tour of Cape Town and the Garden Route.
Live availability
From ZAR 3,800 pps · per night
Franschhoek Country House and Villas
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town lies the fertile valley of Franschhoek with its vineyards and orchards framed by rugged mountain peaks. Explore this, the prettiest of the Cape Winelands regions, whilst staying in peaceful luxury at Franschhoek Country House and Villas.
Live availability
From ZAR 5,400 pps · per night
Last Word Constantia
This 5-star intimate hotel features a captivating sunken swimming pool and a nearby tanning deck, which serve as the centerpiece of the beautifully manicured garden. The lounges, dining area, and sun patios all open onto the garden.
The most requested in Lux.
Top 3
From ZAR 7,800 pps · per night
La Clé Lodge
Enjoy a stay at the Lodge in one of five luxurious en-suite bedrooms, or reserve it as a private Villa for a family and friends retreat. Located on La Clé des Montagnes’ second vineyard in central Franschhoek, La Clé Lodge features stunning views, a tennis court, a putting green, and a helipad. With expert chefs providing both hearty home-style meals and gourmet dining. Immerse yourself in the Franschhoek lifestyle and warm hospitality.
From ZAR 12,200 pps · per night
La Residence hotel
Located on a beautiful private estate in the heart of the famous and picturesque Franschhoek Valley; known as the 'Culinary Capital of South Africa', sits the magnificent La Residence Hotel.
Live availability
From ZAR 8,200 pps · per night
Leeu Estate
Leeu Estate is a 5-star country house retreat and boutique winery in the renowned Franschhoek valley; known as one of the world's finest food and wine destinations.
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
The Cape Winelands is made up of a collection of historic towns, Cape Dutch farmsteads, and wineries that produce award-winning wines to the world. Stellenbosch offers daily wine cellar tours and wine tastings, along with hiking trails, museums and trendy art galleries, whilst Constantia boasts the most incredible mountain ranges and an array of adrenalin activities such as zip lining, mountain biking and horse riding. Franschhoek is a picturesque valley of century-old Cape Dutch vineyards and internationally acclaimed restaurants, whilst Paarl is the second oldest wine region in South Africa and is renowned for the village of Spice Route and its full-bodied wine selection of spicy reds and crisp white.
When
Much like the rest of the Western Cape area, the Cape Winelands region boasts a relatively temperate climate throughout the year with warm, dry summers from November to March and colder, wet winters from June through to August. There is no single best time to visit the Cape Winelands as each season brings something special.
Summer provides the opportunity to sip chilled white wine whilst enjoying the magnificent vineyard views out in the sunshine. Winter brings lush green vegetation and offers a wonderfully cozy atmosphere. Autumn, on the other hand, turns the vineyards into a beautiful palette of orange and yellow, while spring sees the surrounding Cape countryside covered in a blanket of colorful wildflowers.
When deciding on which time to visit the Cape Winelands, it is advisable to consider which other destinations you would like to see on your trip. A popular combination includes Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route, and a classic safari experience in one of the Eastern Cape Game Reserves.
Where
The Cape Winelands is made up of a collection of historic towns and Cape Dutch farmsteads. Stellenbosch, Constantia, Franschhoek, Paarl, Tulbagh, and Wellington are the major wine routes, producing well-regarded South African wines to the world.
Stellenbosh is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape with more than 200 wine farms and estates. There is a huge selection of accommodations options that range from historic Cape Dutch homesteads to modern luxurious hotels. Stellenbosch offers daily wine cellar tours and wine tastings, food tours, top rated fine dining restaurants, hiking trails, museums, trendy art galleries, quaint sidewalk cafes, and charming boutiques.
Constantia is nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park and commands vistas of the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges. Located only twenty minutes from the city center, Constantia is the ideal location when visiting Cape Town. Recognised as the oldest wine-producing region, dating back to 1685, Constantia boasts eight award-winning wine estates. The mountain ranges and green belts offer breathtaking photo opportunities and then there are shops to explore, an adrenaline rushing zip lining adventure, mountain biking, horse riding, and a wide selection of world-renowned dining experiences.
Franschhoek is a beautiful valley that is home to century-old vineyards, Cape-Dutch architecture, hiking trails that wind through flowers and wildlife at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, a vintage car and motorcycle museum, and the Huguenot Memorial Museum which honors the area’s French settlers that arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town is a sought-after food and wine center surrounded by an astonishing array of world-class wine estates, internationally acclaimed restaurants, upmarket art galleries, boutique shops and a variety of excellent cafes. A wine tram runs daily, offering six various routes to Franschhoek’s top wine farms.
Paarl is located an hour from the bustling city of Cape Town and embodies rich history and culture. Home to a 27-hole championship golf course and a pristine Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Paarl consistently ranks as one of the top ten golf destinations in South Africa. The Paarl Wine Route, which is the second oldest in the country, is known for its full-bodied spicy reds and crisp whites. Spice Route is reason enough to head to Paarl for the day. With two fabulous restaurants, a coffee shop that serves homemade ice cream, a winery tasting room, a distillery, a cured-meats deli, a chocolatier, an art studio, a glass-blowing studio, the Cape Brewing Company, and a shop filled with hand-crafted treasures, Spice Route is a little village all on its own.
Tulbagh boasts the highest concentration of declared historical monument buildings in South Africa. Tulbagh is renowned for its wine route, local cheeses, Belgian chocolates and olives. For the more adventurous there are horse riding trails, hiking trails and mountain bike routes and the mountainous Groot Winterhoek Wilderness reserve beckons close by. If you’re a lover of fine art, you’ll be happy to know there’s a number of art galleries and artists in and around Tulbagh. If you looking to experience something different then take a tractor ride up the historic Oudekloof Pass to enjoy the mountains and views out over Tulbagh, or zipline amongst the rock formations of the Schurweberg.
Wellington is a picturesque town located only 45-minutes from Cape Town, 15-minutes’ from neighbouring Paarl and 30 minutes’ scenic drive through the Winelands, to historic Stellenbosch. The region is renowned for beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, picturesque environment, gardens and wineries. The historic Bain’s Kloof Pass, with unsurpassed vistas, indigenous flora and fauna and crystal-clear streams and rivers, is the perfect spot for hikers and fly-fishermen. Hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing, Unimog expeditions, mountain biking, 4×4 routes and abseiling are just some of the outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the mountainous terrain and scenic surrounds.
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