South Africa Safaris and Tours

We depart toward the wine areas of South Africa. This country is the world’s 8^th largest producer approx twice the size of Switzerland’s wine industry.

SA has about 100 000 ha under vine concentrated in the Western Cape. The best areas are Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschoek and the Swartland.

On toward the town of Paarl and visit of Paarl nature reserve and Taal monument.

Passing Zandwijk (the only kosher wine estate in SA) we make our way to Fairview for a wine tasting. This estate has 240 ha under vine and has won numerous medals especially for its excellent Chardonnay. They also have over 500 Swiss Saanen goats with which they make excellent cheese. This will also be available for tasting.

On toward the French Huguenot town of Franschoek and visit of the memorial. Followed by a wine tasting at La province cellars (18 ha 770 cases) Lunch at La Petite Ferme or similar in Franchoek (own account )

After lunch we visit the oldest Huguenot wine estate Boschendal for a tasting. This vineyard was the 1st to introduce Blanc de noir in SA. 80 % of their production is white wine although they have a very good red called Lanoy.

Wine Tasting at Boschendal.

My Suitcase

Down the lovely Helshoogte pass for a visit to Stellenbosch, a charming 17^th century town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture. Visit of the excellent Dorp st museum. Late afternoon return to hotel.

*** Note: All Wine Estates are suggestions – and may be replaced with Wine Estates requested e.g. Spier Wine Estate.

TOTAL COST: R 2 050.00

Validity: 01.12.06 - 30.11.07

Cost inclusive of:

Luxury Tour Vehicle
Satour Registered Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
2 X Wine tasting

Cost exclusive of:

Lunch