South Africa
Join Us on a Tour of South Africa
South Africa tells its story through the landscape as much as the meal. In Cape Town, fishing boats return beneath the silhouette of Table Mountain while neighborhood bakeries, spice shops, and cafés reflect centuries of cultural exchange. Just beyond the city, the Cape Winelands stretch beneath rugged peaks, where vineyards planted by French Huguenots more than three centuries ago continue to produce some of the Southern Hemisphere's most compelling wines. The table is equally diverse: Cape Malay curries fragrant with cinnamon and coriander, freshly harvested oysters, flame-grilled seafood, and wines that rival the world's great regions. Every meal becomes another way of understanding the country itself.
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A MO/AD Tour of South Africa
Alongside celebrated chefs and winemakers, our journeys open the doors to acclaimed wineries, remarkable restaurants, and the farmers, winemakers, and artisans shaping South Africa's evolving culinary identity.
The Best Time to Visit South Africa
We love visiting South Africa during the Cape's harvest months, from September through April, when vineyards are alive with activity and long evenings invite lingering meals outdoors.
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Taste your way through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, visit historic wine estates, watch African penguins wander Boulders Beach, and linger over seafood overlooking the Atlantic in Cape Town.
“Modern Adventure opened doors that we would not otherwise be able to experience.”
South Africa Private Travel
Why It Matters
If you're dreaming of a South Africa centered on private cellar tastings with celebrated winemakers, tracing Cape Malay culinary traditions through Bo-Kaap, or dining at one of the country's internationally acclaimed restaurants, we begin with what inspires you.
How We Travel
Whether you're settling into a vineyard estate beneath the Simonsberg Mountains or spending an afternoon with a local producer in the Cape Winelands, each experience unfolds through trusted relationships and thoughtful pacing.
Make It Yours
Our Travel Designers will create a journey through South Africa that reflects your interests, balancing exceptional food and wine with dramatic coastlines, wildlife encounters, contemporary art, and the rich cultural history of the Cape.
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The trip was so well organized, without being fussy. It was possible to be in a big group without it feeling like a group trip and the guides were outstanding.
5-star curated trip, all around. This was my first group vacation experience and it totally exceeded my expectations!