Franschhoek is a picturesque destination in the heart of the Cape Winelands.  It is home to award-winning wine, numerous wineries, gourmet restaurants, a quaint, bustling town center as well as beautiful natural scenery. Franschhoek has come to be known as a prime wine destination in South Africa. So visiting some of the cellars around the town […]

If you are anything like me, your knowledge about South African Wine is basically that you like it. Even if someone gives me a course on wine, I don’t think I will even remember any of it. I have been to many wine tastings before, and the assistant always says something along the lines of […]

Attending a Wine Competition is one of the best ways to assess a wine’s quality, and there are plenty of South African wine competitions to ensure that consumers really know whether a wine is a good purchase. Some of the competitions attract massive amounts of attention, with hundreds of wine estates submitting their bottles into […]

When you come to South Africa, you will find out that there are a variety of amazing things to see and do during your time here. With so much to add to your to-do list, there is a good chance that you may feel a little overwhelmed by everything that you need to see and […]

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Cape Town for the first time or a seasoned local, Franschhoek is one of the places you just need to add to your  “have-to-visit list”. Located about 50 km east of Cape Town, this little gem is one that should not be missed out on. We listed the Things To […]

South Africa has only one wine region, located in the Western Cape and while it’s relatively small in comparison to other countries, we produce some of the finest wines in the world. People from all over the globe come to Cape Town, specifically for the wine and they don’t go home disappointed! There are several […]

Every year, Cape Town hosts millions of tourists from all over the world. And with so much to offer, it’s not difficult to see why the Mother city attracts so many travellers. There is something for everyone’s taste and budget. One day you can hike up Table Mountain and have spectacular 360-degree views of the […]

So you’re a wine lover and you’re looking for the perfect wine tasting experience in Cape Town. There are so many great wine routes in the Western Cape that it’s hard to pick just one but if you’re looking for a once in a lifetime experience, you should consider the Franschhoek Wine Tram and here’s […]

When selecting a wine tram route, it isn’t really about making the “wrong” choice as much as it is about picking the best option for you. Everybody has different tastes and craves different experiences and this is exactly why we have six different routes to choose from as well as a curated wine tour. Before […]