Over 1000 runner ducks march their way to the SUMAYA HISHAM/GETTYIMAGES
vineyard at Vergenoegd Wine Estate. Opposite:
The Rovos trains have a pre-1940s style dining car;
La Motte prepares to recieve dinner guests.EXPERIENTIAL
HOLIDAYS
T
he true make of a luxury
holiday itinerary is often
defi ned by how gratifi ed
you feel on your way back.
When the best wines have
complemented the best steaks, your
adrenaline levels have soared to
surprising new levels, and you’ve
learnt a thing or two about world
history, you know your South African
holiday is complete.WINE IN BLISS
Untangle the subtle threads of
Pinotage as you swirl the wine
between your cheeks; let the
fragrance of Chenin Blanc fi ll
you with a bit of the Cape coast;
South Africa is blessed with some
of the fi nest wine regions in the
world and here, a customary
wine tour is in order. The wine
regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl,and Swartland are replete with
legendary wine estates that offer
tours and tastings in the classic
ambiance of old Dutch mansions or
quaint cottages, albeit with a side
of history. The Vergenoegd Wine
Estate in Stellenbosch, is one of
the oldest farms in S outh Africa
and is famous for its fl eet of runner
ducks who are set free on the farm
twice a day to take care of pestsCROSSROADS OF LUXURY
Beneath the African skies, these luxury experiences bring you closest
to nature and change you a little each time.