South African wine has been produced for hundreds of years and a tour of its vineyards and impressive wine estates is a must for any serious wine drinker.

A wine tour can be tailor made to your requirements and booked through one of the companies that offer this service. Estate safaris and gourmet wine experiences are also available to add a touch of luxury to your holiday. Most wine estates have brilliant restaurants on site so if you are hungry after your tour you can partake of some traditional South African fare washed down with excellent wine.

Your amazing wine tour can be combined with alternative activities to further enhance your holiday such as a visit to a penguin colony or a boat cruise where you may be able to see magnificent whales in their natural setting. Some tour operators offer an outstanding cultural experience alongside the wine estate tour as South Africa has a rich heritage of art including sculpture and music. Visiting a South African sculpture garden is an amazing experience and certainly worthwhile if you are an art lover. Combine this with the chance to taste the delicious wine of the region and you will feel as if you’re in heaven.