Day 1: Arrival & Manor Welcome
Activity: Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to the Cape Dutch manor in Stellenbosch. Settle in with a welcome glass of Méthode Cap Classique and a dinner of bobotie, Cape Malay curry, and malva pudding, paired with a Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a traditional South African braai in the manor’s courtyard, with live marimba music setting a festive tone.
Highlight: Sip a glass of Amarula liqueur by the manor’s firepit, surrounded by vineyards and mountain views.
Day 2: Stellenbosch Wineries & Tastings
Activity: Visit two prestigious Stellenbosch wineries, including a boutique estate known for Pinotage and a historic vineyard famed for Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn about South African winemaking and taste flagship wines paired with local olives.
Lunch: Dine at the second winery on grilled ostrich, roasted vegetables, and melktert, paired with a Stellenbosch Syrah.
Evening Entertainment: Relax with a sunset yoga session in the manor’s gardens, led by a local instructor, overlooking the Helderberg mountains.
Day 3: Franschhoek Markets & Cheese Pairing
Activity: Explore the vibrant markets of Franschhoek, sampling artisanal cheeses, biltong, and rooibos-infused preserves. Join a cheese-pairing workshop with a local fromager, matching Gouda and cheddar with Chenin Blanc and sparkling wines.
Afternoon: Stroll Franschhoek’s Huguenot heritage sites, including the Huguenot Memorial Museum.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the manor for a wine and biltong tasting, guided by a sommelier, in the manor’s cellar.
Day 4: Private Game Drive & Bush Braai
Activity: Journey to a private game reserve near Stellenbosch for a guided game drive. Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) with an expert ranger, learning about South Africa’s wildlife conservation efforts.
Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a bush braai under the stars, featuring grilled boerewors, lamb chops, and pap, paired with Stellenbosch Pinotage, with a storyteller sharing Zulu folklore.
Highlight: Dine in the African wilderness, illuminated by lanterns and the Milky Way.
Day 5: Paarl & Spice Route
Activity: Visit Paarl’s Spice Route, a culinary hub, for tastings of craft chocolates, artisanal beers, and spiced wines. Tour a Paarl winery known for its Viognier and Shiraz blends.
Lunch: Dine at the Spice Route’s bistro, savoring smoked snoek, bunny chow, and mango sorbet, paired with a Paarl Chenin Blanc.
Evening Entertainment: Attend a South African wine lecture in the manor’s library, followed by a live performance of Cape jazz in the courtyard.
Day 6: Cape Town & Table Mountain
Activity: Journey to Cape Town for a guided tour, including a cable car ride to Table Mountain (weather permitting) for panoramic views. Explore the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood and its Cape Malay heritage.
Lunch: Dine at a waterfront restaurant in the V&A Waterfront, enjoying kingklip fish and chakalaka, paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Evening Entertainment: Return to the manor for a sundowner cocktail party, featuring South African gin and tonics with fynbos botanicals.
Day 7: Stellenbosch Cycling & Farewell Feast
Activity: Embark on a guided cycling tour through Stellenbosch’s vineyards, stopping at a boutique winery for tastings of Méthode Cap Classique and late-harvest wines.
Afternoon: Visit the Stellenbosch Village Museum, showcasing Cape Dutch architecture and colonial history.
Evening Entertainment: Celebrate with a farewell gala dinner in the manor’s dining hall, featuring a five-course menu of springbok carpaccio, Karoo lamb, and koeksisters, paired with rare Stellenbosch vintages, and a live gumboot dance performance.
Day 8: Departure
Activity: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the manor’s veranda, overlooking the vineyards, before transferring to Cape Town for your departure.
Highlight: Receive a parting gift of a bottle of estate Pinotage and a packet of artisanal biltong.
