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South Africa is a land of fantastic contrasts and incredible diversity. Sounds like the ultimate travel cliché, but in this case it rings true. In addition to being one of the very best game viewing destinations in the world – a place to live out your deepest National Geographic fantasies, the country is also, and perhaps surprisingly, a gourmet’s paradise. Exquisite wines are produced on historic vineyards in the shadows of fabled Table Mountain, and an intriguing blend of African, Asian, and Western accents define the country’s sophisticated and dynamic culinary landscape. Award winning country lodges, safari camps, and resorts are to be found in dramatic settings in the heart of pristine wilderness areas, or in bucolic countryside settings. Service is superlative, attention to detail unsurpassed, and the design innovations of these cutting edge boutique properties have made South Africa the talk of the travel industry.

Many people visit South Africa, but do so in a rush and along well beaten paths, never allowing time to savor both the bountiful wildlife and the rich gourmet traditions. Our Wines & Wilds of South Africa itineraries showcase the finest wines of the Fairest Cape, masterful culinary creations, world-class, trend setting luxury lodging, and superb pure African safari experiences.

The key to creating a perfect Africa travel itinerary is customized planning. These itineraries, the long and short version of Wines & Wilds, are guidelines. Contact your Solaris Expeditions travel consultant to begin creating a tailormade Gourmet Safari all your own.

This carefully crafted itinerary combines old favorites and insider secrets: greet the world from the top of the landmark Table Mountain that towers over Cape Town, explore some of the city’s most beautiful spots (including the dynamic Waterfront, the serene Constantia vineyards, and the pristine wilderness of Cape Point, the southwestern-most tip of the African continent) before moving to the historic town of Franschhoek nearby, where entire streets are national monuments. Here you’ll be ideally placed to explore the fabled Winelands of the Western Cape, with local experts leading you to both historic estates and award-winning new innovators.

Since the end of apartheid, South African wines have exploded onto the international scene, with intriguing new twists on the latest trends and blends. In between tastings, you’ll dine on the finest local cuisine in elegant restaurants, or picnic in exquisite settings. There’ll be the option of a little gentle hiking in glorious mountain scenery, to counterbalance indulgence.

Throughout the Cape leg, you’ll stay in distinguished five-star hotels chosen for their spectacular locations. Your journey continues, beyond the valleys of the Cape Winelands to remote red-rock mountains, home to an exclusive Relais & Chateaux country retreat, Bushman’s Kloof, where history and nature come together in an impossibly beautiful setting. Further east, along South Africa’s stunning Indian Ocean coast you’ll spend a few days unwinding in high style at Pezula, Africa’s premier luxury resort. The trip is rounded off perfectly with a luxury safari experience at one of the legendary private game reserves that adjoin the Kruger National Park. Here you’ll experience all the excitement of game drives and the Big Five, at the same time as enjoying superb food and amenities.