Spend a day where an open safari vehicle meets cellar doors: a 2-hour game drive through a 220-hectare sanctuary followed by curated wine and cheese pairings across Stellenbosch estates. Expect close animal sightings, panoramic lunch decks and award-winning vintages.
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The morning light in the Winelands hits the grasses of a 220-hectare sanctuary like a signal: everything wakes and stretches. You climb into an open safari vehicle and the guide eases you along rutted tracks while giraffe heads appear above scrub and impala melt into the grass—wildlife that moves with purpose, not performance.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required beyond short cellar or deck strolls
Wildlife
History
Stellenbosch wines trace back to 17th-century farms; modern estates often sit on soils shaped by ancient Cape Fold Belt geology.
Conservation
The sanctuary balances introduced game with local fynbos habitat management—stay on designated tracks and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Private Wildlife and Wine Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring binoculars
A compact pair improves wildlife sightings and helps you read distant bird and mammal behavior during the open-vehicle game drive.
Sun protection is a must
Wide-brim hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for the open vehicle and exposed lunch decks; UV can be strong even on cool days.
Pace your tastings
Tasting fees are included but sampling can add up—eat between stops and hydrate to keep energy steady for afternoon activities.
Layer for wind
Coastal and vineyard winds can be chilly, especially late afternoon—carry a light windbreaker for comfort on decks and during drives.
Binoculars
Improve distant wildlife viewing from the open safari vehicle and lakeside tasting areas.
Wide-brim hat & sunglasses
Protects from strong midday sun during drives and on exposed terraces.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for short walks around estates and on uneven sanctuary tracks.
Light windbreaker
Keeps you warm on open vehicles and windy lunch decks, especially in cooler months.
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