Visit the Cape Winelands this holiday season.

It’s no secret that South African wines are held in high regard all over the world. The majority of the country’s vineyards are however only found in the Western Cape Province. Grapes flourish in the region’s mild Mediterranean climate, and this can be seen by the fact that there are some 560 wineries in the Cape region. Wine tourism has become one of South Africa’s fastest-growing industries, and thousands of people visit the Cape’s numerous wine routes every year. The good news is that Hummba has free audio guides to some of the best.

There are several well known wine routes within the city of Cape Town, and the Constantia Wine Route is arguably one of the most popular. The route is classified as one of the city’s Big Six tourist destinations and features the oldest wine farm in the country, Groot Constantia. The Steenberg Wine Estate is also well worth a visit, as is the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

The Durbanville Wine Route is a favourite amongst visitors to Cape Town. The route sits just a short drive outside the city centre and is home to some of the best wineries in the Cape, including the Durbanville Hills, Bloemendal and Meerendal wine estates. The majestic Tygerberg Hills give visitors the ideal backdrop for a pleasant afternoon of wine tasting.

If you fancy going a bit further afield, then the Stellenbosch Wine Route is the perfect place for a day trip. About 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, the route is regarded as the birthplace of Pinotage wines. This is where one can find the famous Spier Wine Estate. Boasting the first five-star hotel in the country, Spier is one of the most luxurious tourist attractions in South Africa. Oude Libertas and the Delheim Wine Estate can also be found on this route.

A visit to the Franschoek Wine Route should also be included on the itinerary of every traveller to the Cape. A scenic drive along the Helshoogte Pass, with a visit to the Boschendal and La Motte wine estates, is the perfect way to spend any afternoon.

Hummba’s got free audio travel guides to all these wine routes and much more. You can download the guides directly onto your Android or iPhone. Check out these links for more information: Constantia, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, and Franschoek.