When you think of African wines, your mind is immediately drawn to South Africa. And you would be right � Constantia, the Robertson Valley, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek are all areas renowned for their exquisite harvests. But you would be mistaken to think that South Africa is your only option if you are looking for fine wines. The wine cellars of Wolwedan, Namibia, are legendary in their own right.

Minutes from the city, Constantia is the benchmark of South African wine, so it makes sense to spend a couple of nights in Constantia Uitsig in the heart of a working vineyard which have flourished since the seventeenth century. Set in a valley of breathtaking beauty, this is the perfect place from which to explore the Cape Peninsula and city, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery and their outstanding food and wine. An hour�s drive away and you�ll come across the family-run Roggeland country house in beautifully converted stables and farm buildings with high ceilings and thick stone walls, typical of a Cape Dutch farmhouse. Gordon Mincke and his two daughters take pride in the homely atmosphere that they have created while dinner is a sumptuous four course affair with each dish complimented by the excellent wines of the region. Leave the Western Cape and head north to the deserts of Namibia. The vibrant red dunes of the Namib Desert sculpted by the wind are a spectacular site. Game viewing is limited to oryx, antelope, and zebra but you won�t be disappointed as the landscape is truly hypnotic. Wolwedan Dunes Lodge is perched on top of a plateau with panoramic vistas, capturing the desert in a most memorable way. The lodge reflects the ambience of a tented camp, but provides the comfort and protection of a permanent building. Spend your mornings exploring the mountain ranges and sand dunes on foot or by 4x4, the massive sand dunes at Sossusvlei are within easy each, then return for a lazy afternoon indulging into Wolwedan�s impressive wine cellar.

PRICES: FROM �2,670 per person sharing for 2 nights at Constantia Uitsig B/B, 2 nights at Roggeland H/B, 1 night Hansa Hotel B/B, 3 nights Wolwedans Dune Lodge fully inclusive and includes London-South Africa return on British Airways and local flights in economy, car hire in the Cape, transfers and light aircraft flights in Namibia

For more information and to book your tailor-made holiday contact Okavango Tours and Safaris on 020 8343 3283 or email info@okavango.com

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Notes to Editor: Okavango Tours and Safaris was awarded the AITO Travel Company of the Year in January 2006 for top rating in the Customer Satisfaction Survey - small companies category. AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators, is an organisation representing around 152 of Britain's best specialist tour operators. The common aim of all AITO members is to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction by concentrating on three main pillars: Choice, Quality and Service, enshrined in the association's Quality Charter. Companies admitted to AITO are not only vetted and fully bonded for clients' protection, in compliance with UK and European regulations. They are also bound by AITO's own code of business practice which includes provisions for the clear and accurate descriptions of holidays and the use of customer questionnaires for monitoring standards.

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