Some of South Africa’s finest wines are produced in the Cape Winelands, which is a top tourist attraction.
While the Cape Winelands consist of various regions, some of the popular ones include Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch.
If you’re looking to explore this region and get a taste of award-winning wines, there are various fun tours available, notably on a tractor!
Touring the Cape Winelands
While you can visit the Cape Winelands in your own car, it’s usually not the best idea if you plan on partaking in a few wine tastings. There are numerous touring options available where you can hire a shuttle to transport you from the city or airport, making for a safer trip.
If you want to have a bit of fun, you can tour Stellenbosch’s wine farms on a Hop-on, Hop-off wine tractor tour. Yes, you heard that right, a tractor tour. It’s made to take you along the vineyards and backroads and explore the farms at a leisurely pace, enjoying the amazing scenery while also learning more about the farms and winemaking.
You can also explore Franschhoek’s winelands in a tram. The Franschhoek Wine Tram has several tram lines you can choose from, each of which will visit different wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley.
The tram departs from either the Franschhoek Terminal or the Groot Drakenstein Terminal, and you can opt for a Hop-on, Hop-off tour, customising your own itinerary according to your preferences. These tours have been highly praised by visitors and are ideal for immersing oneself in the winelands experience from its vineyards, wine cellars, and various other activities on offer.
It’s essential to enquire about the relevant bookings to best plan your trip and tour.
