Experience breathtaking views of South Africa's wine region, Stellenbosch, from a hot air balloon during this ten-hour, guided tour and taste locally produced Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines, South Africa's equivalent of French Champagne. This tour starts with a pickup at your hotel in Cape Town form where we will drive you to the balloon launch site in Stellenbosch.
See hills swathed with neat rows of vines and quaint buildings from above as you fly over the area. Toast the landing where ever that may be with a traditional glass of sparkling wine and/or orange juice. Our retrieval vehicle will take you back to the venue for breakfast/brunch. Receive a commemorative certificate which proves that you defied the laws of gravity.
Time to sample some locally produced sizzling bubbles after your feet are safely back on the ground during a visit to the wine estates that you flew over. Without any delay, we head off to the house of JC Le Roux, a leading wine estate dedicated exclusively to creating sparkling wine. It was also the first wine estate in South Africa to undertake this endeavour. Using traditional French technique, this wine estate created South Africa's finest, vintage Methode Cap Classiques.
Our next stop Lanzerac Wine Estate. This wine estate came to existence in 1962 when Isaac Schrijver was granted a piece of land by the then Governor of the Cape, Simon Van Der Stel, and it has since grown into an iconic South African wine estate it is today. Sample their Methode Cap Classique (MCC) before it is time to head home. We will drop you off at your hotel in Cape Town after the tour is over.
The Cape wine lands are divided into various different regions, each offering their own ‘wine route’. The most popular and well-known are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl. The wine farms of Stellenbosch are the closest in distance to Cape Town and are within a 45-minute drive of the city centre.
This is the most well known wine region and is home to a variety of cellars, producing some of the country’s most acclaimed wines. The old town of Stellenbosch (1650) is a university town and the oak-lined almost original Dorp Straat is home to museums and galleries as well as many student cafes and restaurants.
The Cape Winelands Tour is a private tour that can be adapted to your personal interests without additional costs. It takes about 9 hours to complete this tour.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful Cape Town is located in a ‘bowl’ created by Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Table Bay. It is, therefore, no wonder that it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Discover nearby Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, with its romantic oak-lined streets, amazing architectural diversity, and its famed food and wine heritage. This trip combines the area’s culture and gastronomic delights at its finest.TOURHIGHLIGHTSCape Town:Thisextraordinarycity is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary scene, great nightlife and a lively cultural sceneStellenbosch:This romantic town boasts beautiful historic buildings and fertile land,perfect forwineries which produceone of the area’s top productsBoulders Beach: Renowned for its stunning scenery, large granite boulders that create small coves, and its colony of African penguins.
Art and architectureFood tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, german
Destinations
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Kayamandi
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Kayamandi
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Cape Town and Garden Route Experience is a 13-day self-drive tour that allows you to explore the beauty of Cape Town at your own pace. You will start your tour by exploring Cape Town’s stunning attractions Beginning with a sunrise trip to Table Mountain, taking the cable car for panoramic views. Make sure to visit Robben Island or opt for a full-day tour of Cape Peninsula covering Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Cape Point Nature Reserve with penguins and baboons – the choice is yours!
Enjoy wine tasting in the Western Cape's scenic wineries. Venture to Hermanus for a self-guided tour featuring wine, food, and nature experiences. Encounter the Marine Big 5 and explore Knysna, Oudtshoorn's ostrich farms, and the Cango Caves. Discover the Featherbed Nature Reserve and the exhilarating kayaking and lilo adventure in Tsitsikamma National Park. Conclude your tour in Port Elizabeth, returning your rental car at the airport and departing with cherished memories.
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Experience a 13-day adventure encompassing all corners of the island – North, South, East, and West with our North and South Island Explorer Package. Hike Le Morne Mountain, relish stunning views, explore the marine world on a catamaran, and dive into the city's vibrancy. Immerse yourself in Mauritius' diverse offerings, with ample leisure time for personal exploration.
Mauritius, situated in the Indian Ocean, is famed for its picturesque beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs. The island's interior boasts the Black River Gorges National Park, home to rainforests, waterfalls, hiking paths, and unique wildlife like the flying fox. The capital, Port Louis, showcases landmarks including the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house, and the 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.
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Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-70 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Fransch
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Republic of Mauritius, Port Louis, Le Morne
One of our Africa Overland Adventures, this tour takes you on an overland journey encompassing many of the incredible landscapes and cultures found in Africa. An incredible trip for any budget, this trip takes you from the calm tropical waters of Zanzibar to the wild Atlantic Ocean of Southern Africa - the contrasts abound. Whether you want to discover the wildlife of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Etosha National Parks or explore the playgrounds of Victoria Falls and Swakopmund, this is a fantastic adventure tour that will leave memories that last forever.
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Overland Journeys
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Western Cape
Nairobi, Cape Town, Western Cape, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Etosha Village, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Stellenbosch, Arusha, Marangu, Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Harare, Great Zimbabwe, Bulawayo