As South Africa's second largest wine region, Paarl has more to offer than just the famous Taal Monument. There are various wineries around the region that specialize in chenin blancs and reds (these grapes grow naturally in the hot climate of the region), so take a stroll on the wild side and enjoy the sauvignon blanc and chardonnay purists. Whether they test lesser-known grapes or stick to tradition and produce fine single varietals, you will learn everything unique and enjoyable at these vineyards. A chocolate and wine pairing is a must. Apart from wine, it's possible to find picnic spots with stunning views, mountain-biking trails for the whole family, and mouthwatering food and wine pairings.

Activities

• Wine Tasting

Optional Activities

• Mountain Biking

Accommodation

In the picturesque Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is situated on the award-winning Val de Vie Estate.

• Includes breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.

Take the Garden Route towards after breakfast. Enjoy the scenery by taking a few detours and off the beaten path experiences. This South African bushveld lodge offers unique safari experiences. From spending a day at the spa to going on a bush safari, having an Elephant experience, a Lion experience, or visiting a Meerkat safari, not to mention the Roaming Cheetah Experience. A spectacular waterhole is on your doorstep and the Swartberg mountains are a beautiful backdrop to your stay. This is true African accommodation in the Klein Karoo.

Activities

• Wine Tasting
• Bush Safari

Optional Activities

• Cango Caves
• Cango Ostrich Farm

Accommodation

4 Star Bufflesdrift Game Lodge

• Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

As you depart Oudtshoorn, head towards Shamwari Private Game, a world-famous game. At Mantis Founders Lodge, you can experience an eco-escape and enter the Gateway to the Big Seven. Mega pods of bottlenose dolphins live along the coast of Port Elizabeth, which was named the world's Bottlenose Dolphin Capital. Winter or summer, whale watching is possible. There are intimate bushwalks in the 400-hectare Founder's concession, where you can observe the Big Five in their natural habitat. The experienced guides at the lodge will take you on morning and evening game drives so that you can explore the Eastern Cape's history, fauna, and flora in more depth. Birders and wildlife photographers alike will enjoy what the experienced guides have to offer.

Activities

• Bush Safari

Optional Activities

• Rhino Conservation
• Spa

Accommodation

Mantis Founders Lodge

• Including breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Selected local beverages

Port Elizabeth Airport is only an hour which gives time to take a detour into either Addo Elephant National park for a Game drive OR the Amakhala Game Reserve.

Your Cape Winelands & Garden Route ends at Port Elizabeth Airport!

Optional Activities

• Addo Elephant Park
• Amakhala