Into the wild
If adventure is calling your name and your spirit animal is one of South Africa's Big Five, then heading into the bush/game reserve is the ideal break for you. Waking up early in the morning to track hard-to-find animals might not be everyone's cup of tea but the adventurer will certainly get a kick from this and, should they spot anything, will most likely be hankering for a celebratory and warming drink to toast with afterwards.
My pick has to be: A glass of award-winning De Krans Port
Beach bliss
It may be winter in South Africa but the feeling of sinking your feet into
warm sand and eyeing an azure sea is incredibly alluring. If the bank account
allows, get yourself to a warmer climate but if you can't get out of the
country, you can head to the shores of Arniston Beach in the Overberg which is
beautifully rustic and lined with thatched fishermen cottages. A fish braai
would be the perfect way to spend an evening alongside a large glass of wine.
My pick has to be: Winter's Drift Pinot Noir
Natural in nature
If you've had enough of the hustle and bustle of city life, then finding a
piece of Eden might be just right for you.
Escaping into the glorious natural wilds of the Western Cape is a real
eye-opener - we often forget the expanse and difference of terrain within such
short distances of each other. To see endless skies and experience absolute
solitude, head to Tanagra wine and guest farm in McGregor; stunningly
isolated, it's just you, the Karoo stars and a big, solo red wine.
My pick has to be: Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon
Pump it up
If life is too slow for you then get the adrenalin going with an adventure
holiday that is packed with activities. River Rafters might be just up your street, though I'd
probably wait until the weather gets warmer. For something a little more
romantic, why not try a mini break in Noordhoek and go horse riding along the
beachfront?
My pick has to be: Obviously, if you're going to be on the move, a PET
bottle would come in handy but for a wind-down session in the evening, keep it
frisky with Villiera Sauvignon Blanc
Pamper me
Sometimes you just need to completely relax and have the cares and worries
of everyday life melt away. Spending time at a luxury spa or on an
all-inclusive holiday can do wonders for the soul - equally, so can a bottle of
good wine.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg Mountains
is a South African Natural Heritage site brimming with indigenous flora and
fauna and varied species of birds and mammals. Its award-winning spa is going
to set you up for the ultimate relaxation and pampering.
My pick has to be: Any wine by Cederberg
of course!