Safari & Wine: The pair you never thought you needed!

Safaris are not something I have always wanted to do. In fact, the thought used to be a little scary! During this whole lock down business, I have watched a LOT of National Geographic and Disney Nature. Since the farmlands and industrialized towns keep expanding in to wildlife territory, I was worried we'd come across a desperate lioness who needs to feed her cubs. Of course, I know now this is an unnecessary fear since the safari tours are on protected refuges where wildlife is allowed to flourish as nature intended. AKA humans on vacation are not on the menu!

The best way to understand conservation is to immerse yourself and see the threats to the environment first hand. Fortunately, tourism has gone the way of sustainability and conservation so I'm happy to be in the travel industry and promote locations, hotels, and tours that revolve around that. And maybe after experiencing one of these amazing opportunities, you will be inspired to help!

The trip outlined below actually donates $100 per couple to rhino conservation:

Another great option I recently learned about is the Franschhoek Wine Tram, located only one hour away from Cape Town. So you can enjoy your safari and South Africa's wine country all in one destination! Best time of year to visit is actually in the winter; although chilly, it's nothing like a northern winter. They have eight different hop-off hop-on options or if you're like me and want to be catered to, there is the Curated Wine Experience. Sounds divine, doesn't it?! The experience includes an open air, double deck tram to three estates with guided wine tastings, a cellar tour, and a three course lunch! Learn more here: https://winetram.co.za/

In the mean time, while we wait for international travel to open, I recommend trying another wine recommended by Cary's local wine market: "The Stark-Conde Cabernet Sauvignon ($26). This wine comes from South Africa's Stellenbosch region which is mountainous and close to the coast and is South Africa's most notable region. This is a bold Cab, with plenty of earthy notes thanks to the granitic soils, as well as notes of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, mint, and woodsmoke." - Chatham Street Wine Market 

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