Wine Tours in South Africa

Discover South Africa’s most renowned wine regions through privately curated itineraries.

Oenotated Travel wine tours in South Africa focus primarily on the Cape Winelands, including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Constantia, and Paarl, with opportunities to explore coastal and emerging regions such as Hemel-en-Aarde, Cederberg, and the Overberg. Tours often begin or end in Cape Town, blending wine tastings with cooking classes, coastal scenery, and exceptional dining. Each itinerary can be tailored to your interests, preferred travel dates, and budget, offering access to both celebrated estates and smaller, boutique wineries.

Your South Africa wine tour is designed entirely around your preferences and pace.

Customization starts with a personal consultation to understand your wine interests, travel dates, group size, and desired experiences. Oenotated Travel curates winery visits, tastings, and dining experiences accordingly, including access to both renowned estates and smaller producers. Dietary preferences, mobility considerations, and special occasions are addressed during planning to ensure a comfortable experience from start to finish.

All South Africa wine tours are fully private and exclusively yours.

Oenotated Travel offers only private wine tours, never group tours unless you request to join a shared experience. Your itinerary, transportation, tastings, and schedule are designed specifically for your party. This private approach allows for deeper winery access, unhurried tastings, and the flexibility to adapt the day as needed, creating a refined and personalized wine travel experience.

Booking is simple, collaborative, and tailored to your travel goals.

To book, contact Oenotated Travel through the website to begin a consultation. After discussing your preferences and travel dates, you’ll receive a customized itinerary proposal outlining experiences, inclusions, and pricing. Once confirmed, a deposit secures your tour, and Oenotated handles all reservations and logistics, ensuring a smooth planning process.

Pricing reflects the level of customization, access, and luxury included.

The cost of a South Africa wine tour varies based on trip length, selected wineries, accommodations, transportation, and optional experiences such as private tastings or safari extensions. As a bespoke service, pricing is customized per itinerary rather than offered as a fixed package. Transparent pricing is provided during the planning process to align with your expectations.

Yes, a deposit is required to confirm your private itinerary.

A deposit secures winery reservations, accommodations, transportation, and exclusive experiences included in your South Africa wine tour. The remaining balance is due closer to departure, following a clearly outlined payment schedule. All terms are communicated upfront to ensure clarity and confidence before booking.

Each tour includes curated tastings, and expert planning and support.

Oenotated South Africa wine tours typically include private winery visits and tastings, culinary experiences like food tours and cooking classes, luxury accommodations, ground transportation, and 24/7 support while traveling. Depending on your itinerary, tours may also feature winemaker lunches, food and wine pairing meals, artisan craft workshops, and cultural experiences. Every detail is carefully planned to balance structure, comfort, and free time.

Yes, private transportation is included throughout your wine tour.

All scheduled wine tastings and experiences include private transportation with professional drivers. This ensures comfort, efficiency, and the freedom to enjoy tastings without concern for navigation or driving. Transportation is tailored to your itinerary, group size, and location within the Cape Winelands or Cape Town region.

Wine tasting and safari experiences can be seamlessly combined.

Oenotated Travel can design itineraries that pair Cape Town and the Cape Winelands with a luxury safari extension, such as Kruger National Park or private wildlife reserves. All transfers, accommodations, and experiences are coordinated to create a cohesive journey that highlights South Africa’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and wines.

Rescheduling is possible, depending on availability and partner policies.

If your plans change, Oenotated Travel will assist with rescheduling your South Africa wine tour whenever possible. Flexibility depends on winery availability, accommodations, and third-party booking terms. Early notice allows for greater flexibility, and all rescheduling conditions are clearly communicated during booking.

Tour deposits and final payments are non-refundable.

Non-refundable deposits and final payments are required to guarantee private services where demand is high for the best guides, drivers, hotels, and wineries. If you must cancel, travel insurance will reimburse 100% of your tour cost when you cancel for a covered reason. Travel insurance also protects you against medical emergencies and other unexpected costs during your trip. We offer travel insurance with cancellation coverage and 24/7 emergency assistance from Allianz Global Assistance, one of the best providers in the industry. Oenotated Travel communicates all cancellation conditions in advance and works on your behalf to recover value whenever possible, prioritizing transparency and support.

Experience South Africa’s signature varietals and diverse wine styles.

Wine tastings often include Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinotage and elegant Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines. Depending on your preferences, tastings may focus on classic producers, innovative winemakers, or terroir-driven boutique estates. Each tasting lineup is curated to match your palate and interests.