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South Africa
Discover South Africa's renowned Cape Winelands paired with a world-class safari.
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Experience South African Wines & Wildlife
Discover the allure of South Africa, a captivating nation cradled between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Our custom South African wine tours offer a curated journey through the Cape Winelands and unforgettable safaris in iconic wildlife reserves. Explore the famous Cape Winelands, home to prestigious historic wineries. Visit Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate since 1685, known for its sweet Constantia wine, once favored by Napoleon Bonaparte.
While the wines are reason enough to visit, no trip to South Africa is complete without experiencing its remarkable wildlife. Transition from serene vineyards to the rugged bushveld for thrilling safaris. The Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rare white rhinos—await in Kruger National Park and private reserves, where expert guides offer close encounters with Africa’s iconic species.
In the vibrant city of Cape Town, experience the perfect fusion of beachside allure and the awe-inspiring Table Mountain, accessible via an exhilarating cable car ride. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, a nature lover, or a traveler seeking the ultimate luxury escape, South Africa promises an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends vineyard vistas, wildlife wonders, and the vibrant cultural heart of the country.
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Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa, is a captivating region renowned for its exceptional wines and breathtaking natural beauty. Its wine lands, including Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, produce globally acclaimed Chenin Blancs, Pinotages, and Cabernet Sauvignons. Amidst dramatic mountain backdrops and diverse microclimates, you'll find world-class vineyards, where tastings and cellar tours are an absolute must for any wine enthusiast. Discover the Western Cape, a paradise where wine, scenery, and adventure meet.
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Sample world-class wines: Taste Chenin Blancs, Pinotages, and Cabernet Sauvignons straight from the vineyard in the Cape Wine lands.
No fly zone: Visit the only colony of African Penguins at Boulder’s Beach near Cape Town.
Captivated by the landscape: Indulge in a truly immersive experience by staying at boutique properties and wilderness lodges, allowing yourself to fully unwind.
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Greater Kruger National Park
The world-famous Greater Kruger National Park (GKNP) is South Africa’s largest complex of game reserves and one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The GKNP has nearly four million hectares of unfenced African wilderness where one of the continent's largest varieties of African mammal species roam freely. Within the GKNP are the renowned Timbavati, Klaserie, and Sabi Sand reserves.
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Search for the Big 5: Lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo on game drives.
Luxurious wilderness: Stay in decadent lodges and sumptuous safari camps to observe the wide-open plains, awe-inspiring wildlife and pristine mountain landscapes.
Taste the culture: Be inspired by South African cuisine prepared by local chefs with local ingredients.
Greater Kruger National Park Highlights
Sample Itineraries
Sample Itineraries
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Hohenort Hotel & Spa
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Situated in what is known as “Cape Town’s Vineyard,” the historical Constantia Valley, is a short drive from Cape Town’s city center and waterfront. This proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World boasts elegant guest rooms and suites with breathtaking views of South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain range and the property’s extraordinary gardens. The on-site restaurant, The Conservatory, takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey. To ensure the most comfortable of stays, the hotel also features a ‘Fresh Wellness Spa,’ two pools, a gym, and a tennis court.
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Discover the Cape Peninsula
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Your stops include a visit to the Kalk Bay harbour with its resident Cape fur seals and time at the penguin colony at Boulders Beach where you come close to Africa's only penguin.
Continue to the Cape Point Reserve where you may be lucky to spot endemic species such as the Cape mountain zebra and the bontebok. You may also have the opportunity to see baboons, ostrich, and eland, the largest of the antelopes.
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Explore Cape Town
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Cape Town is South Africa's oldest city, perched between ocean and mountain with a beautiful national park in its heart. It's renowned for its Mediterranean vibe, beaches, Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Dutch architecture, art community and culinary scene. Rich in culture & heritage with pristine white beaches along the coastline, there's plenty to explore - Table Mountain, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, museums, wineries and world-famous restaurants. Beyond the city lies the Cape Winelands & Peninsula - perfect for day trips!
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Visit Stellenbosch
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Stellenbosch is the most developed winelands in SA and home to the University of Stellenbosch. It's known for its bold Shiraz and Pinotage, plus a variety of soils at the foot of Cape Fold Mountains. It's a terroir ideal for growing Cab Sauv, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauv Blanc to rival Napa's Californian wine.
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Taste the Regional Flavours
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Expect local flavors. Fresh ingredients. A journey for your palate. We try to source all our ingredients within 50 miles of our camp. You'll have a daily bush breakfast. Light lunches. Think homemade breads and specialty butters. Crunchy salads. Then, South African-inspired dinners that explore regional flavors and cuisines. Every plate tells a story. And we have a wine cellar with a complex note for every occasion…
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Try Birding
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The Timbavati’s bird life tells its own story. Of ancient riverine trees. Of seasonal fruits. Of inter-dependencies. Love and courtship. Life and death. Bird life in the Greater Kruger is abundant, especially in the summer when resident birds take on breeding plumage, and migratory species arrive in droves from further north in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The dawn chorus is a symphony with many, many stars.
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Take a Guided Game Drive
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Our game drives go beyond the ordinary to give guests unforgettable wildlife experiences in the Timbavati and Klaserie reserves. You may see the big 5 - lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos. But you'll also discover so much more. Brown-hooded kingfishers nesting in river banks. The universe in a string of stars. Your own courage, staring into a lion’s eye. All while being led by some of the Greater Kruger's most skilled guides and trackers.
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Unplug Deeply at Tanda Tula
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Field Camp is more of an experience than a place, it gives you the opportunity to allow nature to be your guide to all the beauty that it has to offer, with absolutely no distractions. A unique encounter that allows you to connect to the environment by completely exposing your emotional and physical self to her elements.
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You're in control
At Into The Vineyard, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer you complete freedom to build your perfect trip. Start with one of our many sample itineraries and customize as you desire, or start with a blank page, and with the help of our expert Trip Planners, we can create your dream wine-inspired travel experience.
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I waited 50 years to travel to France. I imagined every detail to make my dream trip come true. I needed help in making the dream a reality.
From my first phone call to IntoThe Vineyard and meeting Morgan, to actually sitting in a vineyard in Provence sipping a chardonnay, they held my hand and planned each beautiful step. They listened to me and tailored exactly the trip I wanted. I chose to do it as a solo trip but never felt alone. The accommodations, drivers, and details all made for a flawless first-time international trip.
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Madison Dreith and her team did an outstanding job of arranging a memorable visit to the Bordeaux region of France, as well as a one-day "foodie" tour of Paris. It was so easy to enjoy the trip when we had drivers who knew the area to take us to the different wineries. The restaurants selected for us to have our lunches were outstanding as well. Into the Vinyard allowed us to fully enjoy our time in Bordeaux.
Debby Kirkman -
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour in Bordeaux. This tour was in August so we know it was a challenge. But their delivery was World Class.The service people lined up by Into the Vineyard were engaging, thoughtful and respectful. The two hotels, although small both in number of rooms and room size, were quaint. Their breakfasts and afternoon beverage arrangements were a nice touch. The specific wine tours had much more of an educational tone to them as compared with other wine tours we experienced previously. A unique aspect of the week was a side boat trip in Archachon. It was an interesting break from the wine tours and the boat captain was incredibly humorous. Recommend this tour and this tour company highly!
Mark Johnson -
Booked us an amazing trip to Champagne and Corsica. We were so impressed by the quality of the hotels they recommended and the guides they paired us up with. Not only did they arrange fantastic tours of well-known wineries but also small independent ones. Super professional and their attention to detail was great. Corsica was suggested to us and was everything we wanted and more!
Andrea Klein -
We just had an amazing trip to France/Spain to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. I want to thank Into the Vineyard as they picked wonderful spots for us to stay along with some amazing adventures.
Colin heard our desires and was able to point us in the right direction so that we could enjoy the experience without being constantly on the move. The part I really appreciated was that we wanted wine activities, primarily in Bordeaux, but had enough experience to plan non-wine day tours for us in the other cities, such as a Tapas tour and a cheese/barkery/chocolate tour.
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