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Breathtaking scenery

Here, we bring you some of the best on-screen locations that you can experience on your next trip to South Africa – and which films to watch before you visit!

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Expect the unexpected on the R62 Wine Route

Billed as the longest wine route in the Western Cape, the Route 62 Wine Route encompasses Wellington, Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson and the Klein Karoo. Wine lovers can visit up to 70 wine farms, of which 11 are specialist brandy cellars, and comprise the R62 Brandy Route – an adventure on its own!

Breathtaking scenery

The Paarl Wine Route

Breathtaking scenery

The Paarl Wine Route

The Paarl Wine Route is along one of the country’s major wine-producing areas and some of the biggest names in the South African wine industry are found here.

Breathtaking scenery

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

Breathtaking scenery

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

The Stellenbosch Wine Routes include 5 sub-routes that are defined by their user-friendliness as opposed to official wards, wine styles, or geographical location, helping visitors get the most out of their winelands experiences.

Franschhoek - South Africa’s food and wine capital

A very popular Franschhoek activity is wine tasting and you can visit some of the world's most-acclaimed wine estates here. The area is also famous for producing hand-turned sparkling wines in the French style, called cap classique. The town's main road is lined with restaurants, some run by award-winning chefs.

A salute to craft beer – Gilroy’s brewery

Gilroy’s microbrewery features 4 unique ‘real cask ales,’ beer tastings and live entertainment on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Breathtaking scenery

Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience

Breathtaking scenery

Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience

Smithfield is a good central stop between Johannesburg and the Wild Coast or Johannesburg and Durban. It boasts an artistic local community with good local eateries, excellent birding and numerous mountain bike trails.

World-class food and award-winning wines

The country offers excellent wines and superb dining options, especially home-grown cuisine. The Cape Winelands are renowned for their many wine estates, often with award-winning restaurants on site.

Breathtaking scenery

The Stellenbosch winelands

Breathtaking scenery

The Stellenbosch winelands

The Stellenbosch winelands are considered to be the capital of the South African wine industry. With more than 60 estates currently operating, it's the leading centre for viticulture and viticultural research.

Breathtaking scenery

Free State birding route

Breathtaking scenery

Free State birding route

With varying habitats along the way, you can expect to see a plethora of birdlife on the Free State birding route. The Free State is also one of the most scenic parts of South Africa, making it a must-see for birders and keen photographers.

Breathtaking scenery

West Coast Wine Route

Breathtaking scenery

West Coast Wine Route

The West Coast Wine Route follows the N7 North and has a surprisingly large selection and quality of award winning wines to chose from. It includes boutique and garagiste producers, along with some of the largest wineries in the country.

Vibrant culture

South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence

Vibrant culture

South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence

Eastern Cape province is the heartland of South African English culture, as the site of the first mass settlement of British settlers around the city they called Grahamstown – now renamed Makhanda.

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South Africa on the big screen

Expect the unexpected on the R62 Wine Route

The Paarl Wine Route

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

Franschhoek - South Africa’s food and wine capital

A salute to craft beer – Gilroy’s brewery

Smithfield is a central stopover with good food and ambience

World-class food and award-winning wines

The Stellenbosch winelands

Free State birding route

West Coast Wine Route

South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence

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