Franschhoek Valleycan be found 25km (15 miles) south-west of Paarl, and Stellenbosch lies just beyond the Simonsberg Mountain, a large granite outcrop that forms a part of the Cape Fold Belt. Paarl has a long history of wine production. French Huguenots began to settle at the small trading...
This, combined with the flourishing wine industry surrounding the town, has seen Walker Bay become a popular tourist destination in South Africa. Local wine estates provide plenty of opportunities for wine tasting, and Walker Bay wines are attracting international attention. Wineries like Bouchard ...
Those looking for a trulyAfrican luxe Garden Route safaristay should make their way toGondwana Game Reserve. Although it’s not in the Mossel Bay town, it can be reached in under half an hour from the centre. Here you’ll find haute suites and game-watching right from your patio....
It’s even famed for the production of its own variety of South African sparkling wine, known as Methode Cap Classique. On top of this, the region also provides one of the most unique ways to experience some of the best wine farms in the area via the Franschhoek Wine Tram. ...
Cape Town is one of the most popular cities on the African continent. It is located in the southwestern part of the continent, on the shore of the Atlantic ocean, near the Cape of Good Hope. The history of the Republic of South Africa begins in year 1652
Déjà vu in the Cape is becoming as commonplace as sunburn. Related stories: The Final Insult for South African Wine South Africa Struggles for Survival South Africa Gears Up For a Takeover In theory, South Africa is in the midst of its high summer season – a vital part of the year ...
The Cape Winelands is a stunning region made up of three main wine-areas: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. These valleys produce some of the world’s finest wines, and Stellenbosch continually dominates the South African wine scene in terms of quality....
A singularly South African vintage South Africa’s wine industry dates back to the late 17th century, when European settlers arrived with their viticulture knowledge. While the earliest wineries were founded in Constantia, 11 miles south of Cape Town, the bulk of the estates lie in Stellenbosch,...
I noticed this drastic shift in weather when visiting Constantia. To the south of Cape Town, and sticking out into the ocean, it has its own microclimate: cool with frequent cloud cover and rain showers. This spit of land has numerous wineries but also Simon’s Town, famous for its pengu...
Most of the wineries have their own restaurants, many of which offer world-class cuisine and breath-taking views over False Bay and the Cape winelands. Visitors who enjoy shopping can spend time browsing the “touristy” shops along the Gordon’s Bay beach front and those looking for some ...