
South Africa
The Cape Winelands
Travel through the Cape Winelands with Wilderness and discover the South African wine regions.


South Africa’s Winelands
Just an hour's drive from the city of Cape Town, the Cape Winelands offer an indulgent country escape from the urban energy of the Mother City. World-renowned wine, charming Cape Dutch architecture, award-winning restaurants and the vernacular gable design-inspiring Cape Fold mountains have earned the Cape Winelands prime position on any South African itinerary - and it’s not only about the wine.
Key Areas
Where to go

Classic estates
Famed regions: Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.

Constantia
Cape Town city’s closest wine region.

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Loosely translated: Heaven and Earth.

Swartland
Head up the West Coast, off the beaten track.

Beyond the vines
Endlessly beautiful and magnificently fertile, the Winelands region produces more than just wine. Fill a basket with strawberries picked by your own hand. Savour cheeses, rich and fresh. Sample heavenly olive oils, handmade chocolates, whiskies, brandies, gins. Or take to the mountains. Stellenbosch is a famed South African mountain bike hub, and a haven for hikers, experienced and amateur.

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A curated Winelands wonder
Whether a seasoned connoisseur, a casual wine enthusiast or a traveller more interested in the adventure scene, we’ve got you. Our expert Travel Designers will happily craft a bespoke itinerary that centres around your taste. Whale watching in the morning and wine tasting in the afternoon… why not?
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