There are many great wine routes close to Cape Town where your clients will be able to sample the best wine South Africa has to offer, and where they can dine in an outdoor setting, often under oak trees typical of this region and surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.

Among the most popular areas for wine tours are the Cape’s original wine-growing area of Constantia, the exceptionally scenic Franschhoek and the historic university town of Stellenbosch. All are within an hour’s drive of the Cape Town city centre, and there are many companies that offer wine tours.

Should your clients visit in spring, they might wish to combine a whale-watching trip to Hermanus with wine tasting in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, which has a reputation for producing exceptional wines.

Most top wine estates offer wine-tasting sessions, but it is advisable to enquire ahead as to opening hours and whether it is necessary to pre-book.

An added benefit for visitors is that many top wine estates also feature their own restaurants, some of which are regarded as the best in the country. Once again, advise your clients to book ahead if they wish to secure a table.

Should your clients wish to make a few days of it, many wine estates also have comfortable guest-house accommodation and offer outdoor activities such as horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.