The wine · Paarl
Dekkersvlei Vineyards
About an hour from Cape Town, beneath the Klein Drakenstein mountains, Dekkersvlei is one of the oldest wine farms in Paarl and home of the world’s first White Pinotage.
~1 hour from Cape Town
Tour styles · Wine & Safari
Wine & Safari Tours
Taste the world’s first White Pinotage in the morning and go looking for the Big Five in the afternoon.
One enquiry, wine and wildlife
We work directly with Aquila Private Game Reserve and its sister wine estate, Dekkersvlei Vineyards in Paarl. That means one enquiry covers both: a tasting at Dekkersvlei, and a day trip or overnight safari at Aquila. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll put together the package.
Where to go
The wild · Karoo
Aquila Private Game Reserve
A scenic drive on from Paarl into the Karoo, Aquila is known for its Big Five sightings and its conservation work.
~90 minutes from Dekkersvlei
What to expect
Morning
Taste the original at Dekkersvlei
White Pinotage and other estate wines, a look inside the working cellar, and an optional brandy tasting.
Midday
The drive into the Karoo
About 90 minutes from the Winelands to the reserve.
Afternoon
Game drive at Aquila
Head out in search of the Big Five with the reserve’s guides.
Your choice
Stay overnight, or head home
Stay at Aquila for a morning drive before you leave, or return to Cape Town the same day.
Planning tip: An overnight stay at Aquila gives you more time on game drives and an easier journey home.
Wine & Safari