Conquer Cape Nature in Luxury

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ATLANTIC 4X4 DUNE EXPERIENCE

Conquer Cape Nature in Luxury Many attest to the beauty of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain and the region continues to overwhelm you with phenomenal food and culture. It is however, the natural beauty of the Cape that makes it so unique.

Ellerman House is proud to offer guests a tour of the region to indulge in a little adventure and a journey of discovery, showing you Cape Town from a different perspective.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Off-road driving in one’s own specially prepared Land Rover Discovery (LR4) • Qualified and accredited Land Rover instructors & support vehicle • Gourmet Catered Picnic • Sand boarding • The Spice Route • Wine & cheese tasting • Victor Verster Prison Walk to Freedom

Atlantic 4X4 Dunes Experience R36,360.00 (Full Day) - 2 Guests ATLANTIC 4X4 DUNE EXPERIENCE

This experience will provide guests with a morning of adventure in pure luxury. Experience the capability of a state-of-the-art Land Rover Discovery (LR4), learn new skills and tackle some of the most challenging terrain you’ll ever encounter. Equipped with latest off-road vehicles from Land Rover, guests are invited to enjoy a truly scenic and engaging discovery. Trained guides together with qualified and accredited instructors from Land Rover Experience Western Cape have conceived the ultimate winelands & seaside picnic adventure. This morning it is off to explore one of Cape Town’s hidden treasures, an offroad dune paradise. Way off the beaten track, along the West Coast north of of Blaauwberg Strand, where the only prisoner ever to escape Robben Island landed.

Guests will again be allowed to pilot a Land Rover Discovery (LR4) in a safe and protected setting along the North Atlantic coast on one of the region’s largest sand dune fields. In this amazing white sand setting, the luxurious adventurer will be taught important skills and allowed to pilot a vehicle across the sands. After a dose of fun and some adrenaline, a gourmet picnic will be catered for on the dunes. Enjoy uninterrupted views of Table Mountain and Robben Island from one of the many vantage points.

The vehicles will also be stocked with sand-boards, so that you can try your hand at sand-boarding down the dunes. After a few basic instructions you will be blasting down a sand dune in no time at all. Anyone can enjoy sand boarding as long as you have some level of physical fitness. Those who find walking back up the dunes too laborious can enjoy the comfort of the Land Rover as your make-shift ski lift.

SENSORY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY The balance of the day is spent exploring the non-traditional and unique offerings that the Cape Winelands has to offer. Hidden in the shadow of the Cape sandstone and granite mountain complex that is “Paarlberg-Mountain”, you will find the “Spice-Route”. Centuries ago, anyone with a desire to explore exotic flavours and experiences would have needed to wait for the seasonal return of the traders travelling the Spice Route. Fortunately, these days a journey of discovery is easily reached, a sensory feast for today’s connoisseurs of craftsmanship and authenticity.

The Spice-Route was inspired to bring together artisanal food crafters and craftsman of arts together into a space where they could be enjoyed. Here, you will find everything bears its creator’s personal touch. From single origin chocolatiers to craft brewers of beer, to glass- blowers, to a distillery and a confectioners bakery that will delight you. “The vision for Spice Route is to offer visitors a selection of hand- picked artisanal producers who put as much thought, skill and passion into their products, as the wine-makers of the Cape Winelands put into their wine. If time permits drive past Victor Verster Prison, from where Nelson Mandela was finally released in 1990, after his 27 year period of incarceration. The drive amongst the mountains, farms, vineyards and sand dunes all culminates to offer guest touring with Ellerman House a day where their fun and pleasure is by design.

50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | 100% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 12 hours | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | Transport and a private guide is included FAMILY URBAN & TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR

Beginning at Sea Level and ending 1085 Meters higher on Table Mountain, this day focus on exploring the Atlantic Seaboard in a fun and engaging way for children. Following in the footsteps of ‘Stan the Strandloper’ we will take in the city sites before seeing them from a different perspective on the mountain top. The day will begin by Stand-up Paddling and Shell collecting at Camps Bay Tidal Pool. We will then commence a Treasure Hunt in the footsteps of ‘Stan the Strandloper’. This is a fun and engaging 3-5 km treasure hunt along the Atlantic Seaboard, using a GPS and Treasure Map - the children follow various clues between the art works on the Sea Point Promenade. At the Green Point Biodiversity Garden the children will be able to taste and smell all kinds of fynbos to create their own brew under the guidance of the guide. Stopping for a picnic on route we will summit Table Mountain taking in the 360 views while tracking Dassies (Mountain Rock Rabbits) that can often be spotted on the table top. We will finish the day with an afternoon tea picnic.

All activities are safe for children | Rates excludes all entrance fees | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | A 100% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 12 hours | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | Transport and a private guide is included

Full-day 2x Guests: R8,160.00 3x Guests: R10,100.00 4x Guests: R11,900.00 5x Guests: R13,800.00 Full Family Package R15,700.00 (6x guests) CITY ORIENTATION & BO-KAAP WALKING TOUR

This half-day tour puts guests in touch with the very earliest days of Cape Town.

Visit the District Six Museum (and District Six, itself) and the Bo-Kaap, previously the old slave quarter. Our specialist guide will help deepen your understanding of the city’s history through engaging with local families in the Bo-Kaap community.

Bo-Kaap (roughly translated to High Cape) is aptly named as the small suburb that sits high on the slopes of Signal Hill, overlooking the Cape Town city bowl. The very first fragment of land ‘gifted’ to the Muslim community by the Dutch, is easily identified by the colourful homes of the residents. Many theories linger as to the genesis of this animated colour palate chosen for the buildings, all of which will be delved into by your guide. Experience true South African hospitality, while enjoying a delicious home-made meal. With pre-arrangement, you can join in the preparations and learn about the Cape Malay cooking techniques.

Kindly note that a 50% cancellation fee applies if the tour is cancelled within 24 hours | A 100% cancellation fee applies when a tour is cancelled within 12 hours | Rate excludes entrance fees | This tour is exclusive to Ellerman House | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | Transport and a private guide is included.

City Orientation & Bo-Kaap Walking Tour

1 - 3 Guests R4,000.00 4 - 7 Guests R4,800.00 8 - 13 Guests R5,500.00 EXPLORE THE PENINSULA

Cape Peninsula Tour In one day travel over 100 miles, traversing the coastlines of two oceans, the Atlantic and Indian, to pass along some of the most picturesque places in South Africa. Along the drive, discover how the peninsula became known as the “the fairest cape” in the world discovering the many ways there are to enjoy it.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Light House and spectacular vistas at Cape Point • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve • Boulders Beach Penguin Boardwalk • Simonstown, home to the SA Navy and treasure trove of Mariners’ History • Chapman’s Peak Drive (SA’s version of California’s Highway 1) • Drinks served on scenic site along the route

Explore the Peninsula (Full Day)

1 - 3 Guests R8,000.00 4 - 7 Guests R9,200.00 EXPLORE THE PENINSULA

INCREDIBLE VISTAS The most Southwestern tip of Africa, Cape Point, is where it is fabled that two oceans meet. Learn how the treacherous rocks running along the Atlantic Seaboard came to be known as the ‘’Ship Graveyard” or why Bartholomew Diaz called the this place “Cabo de Tormentas” (Portuguese for: Cape of Storms) and what changed in the 200 years following that caused Jan Van Riebeeck to anchor in Table Bay and proclaim it, “Die Kaap van Goede Hoop’’ (Dutch for: The Cape of Good Hope). Cape Town’s Chapman’s Peak drive is both dramatic and beautiful. Hugging the face of Chapman’s Peak Mountain, this pass offers breathtaking vantage points that rise up to 593 meters above sea level. Driving along this particular route is special in that it offers views at every one of its 114 curves that necessitate, slow careful driving, allowing one to enjoy it all the more.

AT ONE WITH NATURE The residence of the African Penguin, famous for its animated displays is on Boulder’s Beach in Simonstown. Here is where the Cape’s nature takes center stage, as the birds put on an animated display. The uniquely conceptualized Boulders Beach penguin interaction allows the animals to freely roam while guests are restricted to a generous boardwalk. One is able to view the African Penguin in its natural habitat without disturbing or infringing. Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve will provide you with an opportunity to view animals like the Cape Mountain Zebra, the mischievous Baboon and the blissful Ostrich, all of which reside in the reserve. At Cape Point Nature Reserve one can also find a plethora of one of the Cape’s most outstanding natural attributes, the “Fynbos Floral Kingdom” that is indigenous to this region.

A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | A 100% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 12 hours | Excludes lunch and entrance fees | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | Transport and a private guide is included R44 MARINE 4X4 SAFARI & ELGIN VALLEY

The scenic R44 follows the coast all the way from Cape Town’s False Bay. Look out for whales and dolphins as you head towards Walker Bay – known for some of the best land-based whale-watching in South Africa. On the way we’ll stop at Betty’s Bay to visit its resident colony of African penguins, plus the fascinating Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, home to more plant species than any other garden in the world. Your guide will show you how to make use of traditional plants, perhaps preparing fresh iced tea, as you explore the nature trails that lead up into Disa and Leopard’s Kloof.

Next, head inland into the Elgin Valley with its wealth of hiking and mountain bike trails. Our return to Cape Town brings us over Sir Lowry’s Pass, with incredible views across the city and back along the R44 coastal road. This Private Cape Adventure is a superb way to experience some of the most beautiful and diverse regions in this Southern part of South Africa.

Rates excludes all entrance fees | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | A 100% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 12 hours | Lunch can be arranged at an additional charge to the guest | Restaurants are confirmed no the day | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | Transport and a private guide is included

Full-day 2x Guests: R8,160.00 3x Guests: R10,100.00 4x Guests: R11,900.00 5x Guests: R13,800.00 Full Family Package: R15,700.00 (6x guests) BEST OF THE CAPE TOUR

The definitive Cape Town tour, the Best of Cape Town encompasses all of the city’s top attractions and destinations. From the beaches of Camps Bay and Hout Bay, to the quiet village of Noordhoek, beautiful Cape Point Nature Reserve and warm beaches of False Bay, as well as the award-winning wine region of Stellenbosch, you will be able to discover the many wonders of the Cape Peninsula and its many highlights.

CAMPS BAY & CHAPMAN’S PEAK Situated along the Atlantic Seaboard, the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay have been awarded Blue Flag status, offering pristine white beaches and beautiful, clear waters that make these beaches highly popular as well as majestic coastal drive of Chapman’s Peak.

CAPE POINT Cape Point and the spectacular nature reserve that lies in this area is one of the most famous landmarks in Cape Town, and for good reason. Cape Point is situated on the south westerly tip of the Peninsula. This area spans across landscapes such as rugged cliffs, lush fynbos and vast open spaces.

SIMON’S TOWN & PENGUIN COLONY Simon’s Town is the seat of the SA Navy, and has a charming coastal town atmosphere and a vibrant history. Here you can find a thriving harbour and other attractions as well as Boulders Beach, which is one of the only places in the world that you can swim alongside penguins. (30min)

STELLENBOSCH REGION VISIT The Cape Winelands is situated outside of Cape Town, and this is where you will find some of the country’s top wine estates. A number of wine varietals are produced here. The town of Stellenbosch offers vibrant historical monuments and plenty more besides wine tasting, from exclusive cellar tours to various chocolate & cheese tasting with a chance to purchase wine at cellar prices.

Best of the Cape Tour (08h00 - 17h00) R8400.00 Price includes a driver/guide. Excludes lunch and entrance fees. (Full Day) - 2 Guests ART IN THE WINELANDS TOUR

Join our Art Guide and take a tour through the winelands to the very best art galleries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek including visits to the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden, Grande Provence, La Motte, Delaire Graff and Tokara.

Available Tuesday - Saturday Price includes a driver and private art guide

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden • Grande Provence • La Motte • Delaire Graff • Tokara

Art in the Winelands Tour R9,300.00 (Full Day) - 2 Guests ART IN THE WINELANDS TOUR

The gallery at GRANDE PROVENCE has established itself as a leading location for contemporary art. The gallery features all the visual art forms. The exhibition usually changes every 6 weeks. At The Shop a diverse variety of high quality South African art and craft can be seen in the context of an interior environment. The Shop offers opportunity to purchase works by artists and craft people. Grande Provence specialises in sculpture, making the sculpture garden and indoor sculptures a special attraction. *Guests can choose to add a canapé and wine pairing to their Grande Provence visit.

Still in the Franschhoek Valley and only a short distance away, we visit LA MOTTE. The museum there offers a stimulating culturally historical experience with displays depicting aspects of the Rupert family and Cape Dutch architecture. The large gallery is dedicated to the life of one of South Arica’s greatest masters, Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (as seen in the Ellerman House lounge). The work of several leading contemporary artists can also be seen at La Motte. *Guests can choose to add a winelands tea to their La Motte visit.

The next stop is DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE nestled between the majestic mountains and overlooking the vineyards of Stellenbosch. The striking Cape Dutch architecture meets African artefacts and styling representing some of South Africa’s finest contemporary artists such as William Kentridge, Lionel Smit, Dylan Lewis and Deborah Bell.

The last vineyard, TOKARA, is the embodiment of GT Ferreira’s philosophy that good wine, good food and good art go together to make a good life. Some of the finest artworks by contemporary artists such as the wood carving by Egon Tanya and Marco Cianfanelli’s laser cut sculpture ‘Mine Vine’ which stands at the winery entrance area is a must-see experience. Works by diverse artists such as Conrad Botes, Brett Murray and William Kentridge form part of the visual experience at Tokara.

Guests will also be taken to the magnificentDYLAN LEWIS SCULPTURE GARDEN where they will be taken on a tour through his studio and workshop. The garden is a beautifully landscaped area surrounded by the Stellenbosch mountains and include larger-than-life sculptures of the artist.

Art tours are not available on Sundays and Mondays as most galleries are closed | Lunch can be arranged at an additional charge to the guest. Restaurants are confirmed on the day | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | All tours are exclusive to Ellerman House guests | Transport and a private art guide is included NORVAL & ZEITZ

THE NORVAL FOUNDATION This new art gallery houses the Norval Foundation private collection, one of the largest private collections of South African contemporary art, as well as hosting key exhibitions of both local and international artists. Designed to international standards it is expected to become a significant space for fine art in the country and globally. What’s more, it is also opened in an area of environmental importance where work has been carefully performed to simultaneously rehabilitate and restore a sensitive wetland system.

THE ZEITZ MUSEUM Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a public not-for-profit contemporary art museum which collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora; hosts international exhibitions; develops supporting educational and enrichment programmes; encourages intercultural understanding; and guarantees access for all. Over one hundred galleries, spread over nine floors, are dedicated to a large cutting edge permanent collection; temporary exhibitions; and Centres for Art Education, Curatorial Excellence, Performative Practice, Photography, the Moving Image, and the Costume Institute.

HIGHLIGHTS Depart Ellerman House for The Norval Foundation Tour resume at The Norval Foundation Lunch at The Skotnes Restaurant Transfer to Zeitz Museum Tour resume at the Zeitz Museum Return transfer to Ellerman House

Norval & Zeitz Tour Includes a driver and professional private R7960.00 (Full Day Only - 6 Hours) - 2 Guests art guide. Excludes lunch & entrance fees. ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AFRICA

Private tour with our art guide The Zeitz MOCAA in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront, is a public not-for-profit contemporary art museum which collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora. The impressive re-appropriated silo building was re-imagined into its current form by Heatherwick Studio from London, housing one hundred galleries, and is dedicated to a large cutting edge permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions.

The tour of the museum will take approximately two hours and our art guide will explain seminal artworks exhibited across the four floors inside the building. The guests will be guided through the themes and mediums explored by some of Africa’s leading contemporary artists.

Further contemporary art works in leading galleries at The Waterfront can be visited on request and this will be at an additional cost.

Tours to The Zeitz MOCAA are not available on Tuesdays | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours | A 100% cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled within 12 hours | Lunch can be arranged at an additional charge to the guest | Restaurants are confirmed on the day | Prices are subject to change | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | | All tours are exclusive to Ellerman House guests | Transport and a private art guide is included

Zeitz MOCCA Tour R1,800.00 (2hrs) - 1-2 Guests DOM PERIGNON ELLERMAN HOUSE & P2 EXPERIENCE DOM PERIGNON P2 EXPERIENCE

Allow our team to guide you through one of the most remarkable Champagne pairing R8200 PER COUPLE experiences. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY BOOKING ESSENTIAL Our Sommelier and Chef have teamed together to create the perfect Dom Pérignon P2 experience at Ellerman House. The different notes of Dom Pérignon P2 are accentuated with carefully selected South African dishes. Our Sommelier will guide you through an enriching culinary journey. This experience includes a bottle of Dom Pérignon P2 Blanc and a Bento Box style culinary experience.

Book Ellerman House Tel: +27 (0) 21 430 3200 [email protected] www.ellerman.co.za

Terms & Conditions (1) The Dom Pérignon Experience P2 takes approximately 2 hours (2) The experience is exclusive to guests staying at Ellerman House (3) Booking more than a day in advance is essential (4) A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if the experience is cancelled within 24 hours (5) Please inform our team of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking (6) Prices are subject to change ART & WINE TOUR

Zeitz MOCAA, The Norval Tour & Constantia Valley

STEENBERG FARM (FLAGSHIP TASTING RECOMMENDED) Steenberg Wine Estate offers guests a selection of wine tasting experiences, with a Wine Tasting Bar, Tasting Lounge and Outdoor Terrace to choose from. With infinity pools and reflective water features set before some of the most remarkable scenery in Cape Town.

CONSTANTIA GLEN Constantia Glen is ideally located below Constantia Nek, just moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre. It is a picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate wines. Steeped in history, Constantia is the oldest wine producing region in South Africa dating back to 1685. Constantia Glen has a unique position cradled between the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain (World Heritage Site) ranges, with predominantly north-east facing slopes. This singular location allows for exposure to late afternoon sun, ideal for the slow ripening that shapes classically expressed wines.

Art & Wine Tour Price includes a driver/guide and professional private art guide. R9,600.00 (Full Day) - 2 Guests Excludes lunch and entrance fees.

SIGNATURE CONSTANTIA WINE TOUR

Let Ellerman House take you on a journey to the Constantia Winelands to experience the oldest wine area in the Cape.

Available Tuesdays - Saturdays. Price includes a driver, private guide, entrance fees, tastings and lunch

HIGHLIGHTS

• Constantia Glen • Eagle’s Nest • Klein Constantia

Signature Constantia Wine Tour R8,800.00 (Full Day) - 1 -3 Guests SIGNATURE CONSTANTIA WINE TOUR

CONSTANTIA GLEN Cradled between the slopes of Constantiaberg and False Bay, Constantia Glen is 60 hectares of magnificent views of the ocean. Guests will learn about viticulture practise and the history of the farm while making their way down to the tasting room through the vineyards. There you will taste four wines paired with a selection of local cheeses and charcuterie while taking in the breathtaking views of the surroundings.

EAGLE’S NEST The origin of Eagle’s Nest can be traced back to 1836 when it was used as a stop between the area now know as Wynberg in the east and the harbour of Hout Bay in the west. The farm specialises in Shiraz, Merlot and Viognier after extensive research was done to better understand the terroir and climate of the area. The vineyards are planted on some of the steepest agricultural slopes in South Africa resulting in the use of a unique terracing system to maximise the amount of sunlight. Guests will be taken on a private and exclusive Land Rover tour to the highest point on the estate for a unique wine tasting.

KLEIN CONSTANTIA Dating back to 1685, Klein Constantia has been described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine farms. Set between ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg with breathtaking views of False Bay. The farm produces some of South Africa’s top wines, including one of the world’s best natural sweet wine, Vin de Constance. Guests will learn about the unique history of the iconic wines of the Cape and how it put Constantia on the map in the 1700s. A private cellar tour will follow with a tasting of current and older vintages. If weather permits, guest will be taken for a drive through the vineyards and taste the famous Vin de Constance.

Wine tours are not available on Sundays and Mondays as most restaurants are closed | These tours are exclusive to guests staying at Ellerman House | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if the tour is cancelled within 24 hours | Please inform our team of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking | These tours include lunch, entrance fees, tastings, driver and a guide | Prices are subject to change SIGNATURE HEMEL-EN-AARDE TOUR

Visit 3 of the most spectacular vineyards in this famous valley.

Hemel-en-Aarde translated means Heaven and Earth and the valley is surrounded by the majestic Overberg Mountains. The valley provides a sheltered location for the production of many varietals especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Available Tuesdays - Saturdays. Price includes a driver, private guide, entrance fees, tastings and lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hamilton Russel • Bouchard Finlayson • Creation

Signature Hemel-en-Aarde Tour R9,500.00 (Full Day) - 2 Guests SIGNATURE HEMEL-EN-AARDE TOUR

HAMILTON RUSSEL Discover the first vineyard planted in the valley, founded by Tim Hamilton Russel in 1975, and since that time has carved out a reputation for producing wines that straddle the old and new worlds and produce some of the most recognisable Burgundy styles in South Africa. Join a private tasting of current vintages and an exclusive barrel tasting conducted by the Hamilton Russel team and/or Anthony Hamilton Russel himself.

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Established in 1989, Bouchard Finlayson is a boutique winery dedicated to producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs of outstanding quality. Join a private tasting and an exclusive barrel tasting hosted by the Bouchard Finlayson team and/or Peter Finlayson himself.

CREATION Creation Wines takes pleasure in inviting you to a little piece of paradise. Guests are invited to enjoy a truly unique secret five course pairing guaranteed to surprise and indulge your palate. We cannot reveal any further details as it is veiled in mystery. Imagine five scrumptious entrée-sized dishes paired with five superb Creation wines. This ever changing menu always offer a delectable surprise.

End this Signature Tour with a slow drive back to Ellerman House and enjoy some whale watching en route.

Wine tours are not available on Sundays and Mondays as most restaurants are closed | These tours are exclusive to guests staying at Ellerman House | Booking more than a day in advance is essential | A 50% cancellation fee will be charged if the tour is cancelled within 24 hours | Please inform our team of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking | These tours include lunch, entrance fees, tastings, driver and a guide Prices are subject to change. SIGNATURE WINELANDS TOUR

Let Ellerman House take you on a journey through the Cape Winelands to experience the best in South African wine.

Visit 3 of South Africa’s top wineries and experience the best of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands.

Available Tuesdays - Saturdays. Price includes a driver, private guide, entrance fees, tastings and lunch

HIGHLIGHTS

• Waterford Estate • Rust en Vrede • Antonij Rupert Wines

Signature Winelands Tour R10,000.00 (Full Day) - 1 - 3 Guests SIGNATURE WINELANDS TOUR

WATERFORD ESTATE Nestled in the Helderberg Mountains, Waterford is an inspiring and extraordinary place to visit. Two unique experiences are found here - the Wine Safari and the Wine and Chocolate tasting. Enjoy a chilled glass of MCC when you arrive before you board the specially modified Land Rover for an exciting drive through the vineyards followed by a tasting of the special range of premium quality wines available. On return to the tasting room you are invited to a wine and chocolate pairing.

RUST EN VREDE Since 1694 Rust en Vrede has stood peacefully among vineyards of Stellenbosch. The Engelbrecht family have specialised in producing only red wine with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The private tasting will include the full range of exclusive red wines and a simple but perfectly prepared lunch paired with a glass of wine.

ANTONIJ RUPERT WINES From its home base on historic L’Ormarins wine farm, for a private tasting of Antonji Rupert, Cape of Good Hope and Terra Del Cappo wines. After the tasting you will visit the Franschhoek Motor Museum located on the farm where you will have an opportunity to explore the vast collection of motor vehicles from the very first Model T to the latest in motoring design.

Wine is taken very seriously at Ellerman House, and the hotel’s 7500-strong collection of South African wines represent both established and emerging labels from the Western Cape’s world-renowned wine regions. Many of the wines in the collection are rare or special releases augmented by sought-after vintages bought on auction. Wines from the cellar are only made available on the hotel’s wine list once they have been optimally aged and are deemed ready for enjoyment at peak maturity. Many of these fine wines are also available by the glass without compromising on quality, thanks to the Le Verre de Vin preservation system. The depth of the wine list allows guests to try verticals of vintages whereby the same wine can be sampled over various releases. Integrating outstanding contemporary architecture with breathtaking sculptural elements and cutting-edge design, the Ellerman House Wine Gallery is not only a showcase for this extensive, award-winning wine collection but offers guests a unique, interactive journey into the world of wine.

It aims to bring to life South Africa’s 350-year old heritage of winemaking, providing an environment for tasting and learning about local wines as intriguing and inspiring as the wine itself. Sophisticated storage is provided in state-of-the-art wine racks and separate, temperature-controlled maturation cellars for white and red wines. The gallery incorporates an interactive multi-media wine library and Brandy Tasting Lounge. There is also a Champagne Cellar, stocked exclusively with rare and special vintages of Dom Pérignon.