Luxury Cape Winelands Holidays

Cape Winelands will impress every visitor with its rich culture, historical charm, wonderful architectural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and world-class vineyards.

This region is a great choice for a magical self-drive holiday where you’ll get to explore a myriad of enthralling wine routes and marvel at some of South Africa's oldest and most enchanting wine estates.

Apart from its award-winning wine estates, Cape Winelands also produces superb cheeses, olives, fruit and organic delights.

The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) is an Internationally-proclaimed area which is located in the Western Cape’s Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa.

The little town of Franschhoek (French Corner) is home to boutiques, art galleries and fantastic restaurants, while Stellenbosch is the second oldest settlement in South Africa where you’ll discover lively bars, quaint cafes and 300-year-old oak trees.

Paarl boasts fine dining restaurants, laid-back bistros, charming old buildings and antique shops. Paarl Mountain, which towers over the town, is one of the largest solid rocks in the world.

A wine-tasting session is almost obligatory in this region and many vineyards, from delightful boutique wineries to extensive estates, offer absorbing tours and the chance to sample their superb produce.

Key attractions in Cape Winelands include Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Bain’s Kloof Pass, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Babylonstoren Gardens, Route 66 which is one of South Africa's most scenic drives and the exclusive suburb of Constantia, with its majestic ambassadorial residences, mountain trails and vast vineyards.

There’s so much to discover in this magnificent region which is brimming with jawdropping natural wonders, with nature trails, cycling routes and beautiful terrain waiting to be explored in a car.

You won’t struggle to find the perfect place to stay during your holiday, with guest houses, excellent hotels, self-catering cottages, lodges and wine farm accommodation among the options available.