If you are a wine connoisseur who delights in new vintages, or just a vacationer looking for a trip beyond the ordinary, you should consider pursuing a luxurious, exotic vacation to the lush wine region of South Africa, the splendid Hex Valley. This central wine producing region of South Africa is merely a 90 minute drive from the metropolis of Cape Town. Within the lush Hex Valley lie numerous wineries—the sight of vineyards will please your eyes as much as the taste of the region’s wines will bewitch your tongue.

Both summer and autumn are stunningly beautiful times of the year to visit the Hex Valley and steep all your senses in the stunning richness of this fabulous part of South Africa. Just imagine savoring a complexly layered local vintage against a backdrop of blue-hued mountains. Nearly every winery in the valley opens its doors to wine-tasting while also providing visitors with guided tours of the chateau. As if the wine were not enough, the Hex River Valley is also home to the well-known Aquila Reserve, named for a black eagle indigenous to the reserve’s grounds. Within the boundaries of this precious game reserve an observant traveler may witness many of the regal species of South Africa, in the glory of their natural habitat, including the king of beasts, the lion. The Hex River Valley will please your palate with the deliciousness of its many wines, thrill your soul with its regal wildlife and intoxicate your senses with its splendor.