... or even wildebeest, nothing beats a bottle of Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2007, one of South Africa’s greatest wines. A bit pricey, but hey, when you’re serving the king of the jungle you dare not go with anything but the best. Now, when his highness is not around, I prefer a bottle of Graham Beck Old Road Pinotage 2003; milder, gentler, yet tasty and reasonably priced. When placing an order you can always mix and match, so you have something for every occasion. A gift package of wine is always a great idea. I make it a point to send one whenever one of the girls in another pride has her cubs.

Whichever wines you choose, you will unlock the secret of the excellence of the South African wines. However, the South African vineyards, located just outside of Cape Town, South Africa in near perfect growing conditions, are also one of the most beautiful vistas in the world. Which brings me to my next profound recommendation.

If you’re planning an African wildlife Safari, combining it with a tour of Cape Town, South Africa, and the surrounding wine country makes for a truly memorable trip.

A wildlife safari by its very nature is all-inclusive. When you are traveling in the Bush all day, things need to be very structured. On the other hand the South African vineyards are within easy driving distance of Cape Town, South Africa. You therefore have the flexibility of spending some nights in Cape Town and some in bed and breakfasts in the wine country. This also provides you with the opportunity of sampling some of the excellent restaurants and wines in Cape Town or the wine country. A tour of the cultural and historic sites in and around Cape Town is also an option.

If you ladies are thinking about leaving your king at home, we even have a tour, which combines Cape Town, the vineyards, spas, shopping, as well as a wildlife safari. And for this one, if you listen closely at night, I will have the big boy give out a special roar just for you.

Regardless of your preferences we will work closely with you in developing a customized trip to suit both your tastes and your budget; and whatever venues and countries you choose to visit, I look forward to personally greeting you and raising a glass to our glorious and enchanting continent.

Until then...