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Orange River Wine Route

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Discover Orange River Wine Route

Northern Cape · Regional wine route

Discover the Orange River Wine Route

The Orange River Wine Route is one of the world’s most unexpected wine regions. Around Upington, Keimoes and Kakamas, vineyards and date palms create a ribbon of green through the red sands of the Kalahari.

The river makes winemaking possible in this hot, dry climate. Here, you will find fresh whites, fruity reds and luscious sweet and fortified wines. The region is also a major grower of table grapes and raisins.

Why visit

  • A rare chance to taste wine grown on the edge of the desert
  • Sweet and fortified wines that suit the warm climate
  • Augrabies Falls National Park and Kalahari scenery
  • Warm Northern Cape hospitality and wide open skies

Browse the wine farms and venues below to find your perfect stops.

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Wine farms to explore

Orange River Cellars logo

Orange River Cellars
Orange River Wine Route
Restaurant
Open to the public
Veritas 2026 Winner
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Lowerland
Orange River Wine Route
Open to the public
Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate logo

Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orange River Wine Route
Restaurant Child friendly
Open to the public
Avg. bottle R100+
Die Mas van Kakamas logo

Die Mas van Kakamas
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun
Closed
Orange River Wine Route
Restaurant
Open to the public

Explore the area

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Discover Your Orange River Wine Route Visit

Short course · 3 lessons · 22 min Discover the Orange River The history, the fun facts and how to plan your visit to Orange River Wine Route, in three short lessons and a quick quiz. Start the course

Good to know

  • The Orange River is South Africa's longest river, at about 2,200 kilometres.
  • Irrigation from the river turns desert into vineyards.
  • Upington is the main town of the Orange River wine area.
  • Augrabies Falls is not far from the wine area.
  • The vineyards sit on the edge of the Kalahari.

Book your tasting

Check current tasting hours and reserve your preferred experience directly with the farm.

Allow time to explore

Choose a comfortable number of stops and leave time to enjoy each visit.

Arrange your transport

Plan a designated driver or local transfer before setting out for your wine day.

Your next wine discovery starts here

Choose a farm, explore its wines and make time for the experience.
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