Banhoek Fixed Departure Wine Safaris Discover
Banhoek Wine Safari
Nestled between the Simonsberg, Drakenstein and Jonkershoek mountains lies the Banhoek Valley. As you venture up the Helshoogte Pass from Stellenbosch, you will find a fine example of ultra-modern and enormously sophisticated wines. These include wines from, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Rainbow’s End, Zorgvliet Wine Estate and Le Pommier Wine Estate.
BOOKINGS & PRICING
Adult R400 pp / Children (3-17) R225
Wine tasting fees at each estate (ranging between R35 and R150 per person) are not included in the price.
The tour starts and ends at either the The Stellenbosch Hotel (Stellenbosch Central) or at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Wine Tasting Reservations are made by us.
In order to avoid disappointment, we advise passengers to make dining reservations at least 24 hours in advance of travel.
Banhoek Wine Safari Zorgvliet - Rainbow's End - Thelema
Duration: 4.5 hours
Includes: 3 Wine Farm Visits with Safari Vehicle
Wine Farms: Zorgvliet, Rainbow’s End, Thelema
Departure Times: 09:00, 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 14:00
Days of Week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Departure Points: The Stellenbosch Hotel (Stellenbosch Central) & Lanzerac Hotel and Spa
Price: R 450 pp (Adults) | R 225 pp (Kids 4 – 17 years)
Zorgvliet
A tranquil setting on the foot of the Simonsberg mountain with its vineyards on the slopes of the mountain overlooking the Simonsberg Valley and Surrounded by mountains which was inhabited by animals in the early days and with the option estate wines and take a walk through the farm feel one with nature. With generations behind them and anecdotal stories of the labels and personal touch of the family owned farm, makes this wine farm a firm choice
Rainbow's End
A family estate laying high on the slopes of the Jonkershoek Mountains overlooking the Banhoek Valley. The valley is unequivocally perfect for red wines, thus they only grow red and use all their varietals in their range. While enjoying some award winning wines, take in the scenic mountains, and on some days you might be lucky to spot a rainbow (A promise after the rain) or even witness a “MYSTical event”
Thelema Mountain Vineyards
A wine farm that has been described as “one of the most beautiful places on earth”, lying on the south eastern slopes of the Simonsberg mountains. The high altitude and the rich red soils are ideal for premium quality wine grape production. They have a movie-themed t-shirt for the staff every year, so it will be good to test your movie knowledge, they are for sale.
Le Pommier
This family-friendly, wine farm boasts magnificent mountain views. It offers a restaurant, various accommodation options and wine pairing options. Their range is characterized by excellent quality wines that also appeal to your novice wine drinker, it is a product of one of the top wine regions in South Africa and the world. Their restaurant specializes in original Cape cuisine and especially great in winter with their soup and wine pairing for the cold winter days.
| 9:00 Departure | 10:15 Departure | 11:30 Departure | 12:45 Departure | 14:00 Departure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stops | Stops | Stops | Stops | Stops | ||
| The Stellenbosch Hotel (Pick Up) | 9:00 | 10:15 | 11:30 | 12:45 | 14:00 | |
| Lanzerac Hotel & Spa (Pick Up) | 9:05 | 10:20 | 11;35 | 12:50 | 14:05 | |
| >> Thelema | 9:15 - 10:30 | 10:30 - 11:45 | 11:45 - 13:00 | 13:00 - 14:15 | 14:15 - 15:15 | |
| >> Zorgvliet | 10:45 - 12:00 | 12:00 - 13:15 | 13:15 - 14:30 | 14:30 - 15:45 | --- | |
| >> Rainbows End (Le Pommier on Mondays) | 12:15 - 13:30 | 13:30 - 14:15 | 14:45 - 16:00 | 16:00 - 17:15 | 15:30 - 16:45 | |
| Lanzerac Hotel & Spa (Drop Off) | 13:40 | 14:25 | 16:10 | 17:25 | 16:50 | |
| The Stellenbosch Hotel (Drop Off) | 13:45 | 14:30 | 16:15 | 17:30 | 17:00 |
