Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...
Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more
Segway Tours and Spier Wine Farm have combined green technology and fun to provide a Stellenbosch winelands experience of a lifetime | |
Spier Wine Farm, R310 Lynedoch Road, Stellenbosch, Swellendam | |
http://segwaytours.co.za/ | |
spier@segwaytours.co.za | |
@segwayspier | |
SegwaySpier | |
@segwayspier |
Also read: Soup and wine pairing, or a kitted-out winter picnic? Both are available at Spier this winter.
---
Here’s an interesting way to see Spier Wine Farm: on a Segway.
It’s super-easy and safe, plus you’re in the fresh air zooming through the gorgeous green Spier vineyards but without raising a sweat – what’s not to like? This is why Segway Vineyard Tours is so popular for team buildings and a memorable outdoor adventure for family and friends.
Once guests are completely comfortable with their ability to drive their Segway, a guide takes them gliding through the beautiful landscape of lush vineyards and the jagged Stellenbosch mountain range beyond.
If you’re nervous about your ability to handle the Segway, don’t worry: there’s a 30-minute training session. That’s because, says Sue Ramgathi from Somerset West, who took a Segway Vineyard Tour, they really get you comfortable. “We spent 30 minutes with our tour guides, who showed us how to operate the Segway: mounting and dismounting safely, how to accelerate and slow down, how to take turns and manage bumpy patches.”
During the lesson, the Segways are programmed to training mode, which allows a maximum speed of 10kmph. Once you’ve got the hang of this electric two-wheeler, speeds can be increased. The Segways are also frequently sanitised during the tour, as are the helmets. “As a newbie, I was nervous but I got quite used to it after a while and it was so much fun,” says Sue, who especially enjoyed how knowledgeable the guide was about the farm.
Among the many reasons why it’s such a satisfying and enjoyable experience, says co-owner Erik Neethling, is because of the Segway’s LeanSteerTM technology. That means when you move the frame or handlebars in a direction the Segway responds almost immediately.
With a bit of practise, you begin to ride almost intuitively. What’s interesting, says Erik, is that often it’s the most sceptical participants who return with the biggest smiles.
There are three ways to experience one of South Africa’s most famous wine farms on a Segway Vineyard Tour. The most popular is the Sunset Tour. The Vineyard Tour goes from one block of vineyards to another and finishes off with a tasting of Spier Signature wines. The Spier Farm Tour is a one hour-long experience to the first block of vineyards, where you’ll learn about the famous wine estate’s biodynamic farming techniques.
This fun challenge is only available for team-building bookings. Once you master the Segway’s technology, it might be time for Segway Soccer. This involves zig-zags, figure of eights, a course of riding through cones, and at the end of the obstacle course, each person must try to shoot a goal.
Team-building activities can also be tailor made for the group, adding elements such as a treasure hunt and team prizes.
Segway Vineyard Tour can accommodate 15 to 18 guests per tour, with four to five guests per guide, and team members can be split according to a pace that suits their comfort zone. Have a bigger group? They can train everyone together and split the group for the rides out.
If some in your team still feel uncomfortable on a Segway, Spier offers so many other options. Segway Vineyard Tours can be matched with spa treatments, an Eagle Encounter, a crafting experience or picnic and wine-tasting.
Segway Vineyard Tours has a team-building special: Spier Farm Tour (70 minutes) at R275pp or R305pp including wine tasting (minimum booking of eight).
---
End every month with a Wine & Climb at Cape Point Vineyards
Still stuck for ideas for your company’s end-of-year celebration?
We’ve collected some great options for strong and fun team-building activities.
Know Cape Town inside out? Have a look at these unique things to do.
Keep your travel goals strong and check out our bucket list.
---
Use our events section for an up-to-date overview of what’s happening in the city, ‘burbs and dorpies. Join our newsletter and get quick access on the go by adding us to your mobile home screen for the ultimate guide to discoveries in Cape Town.
Follow and like us on Twitter ❤ Facebook ❤ LinkedIn ❤ Instagram ❤ Pinterest for updates.
Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...
Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more
Get over the midweek hump with a ...
Easy spot for team building, midweek date night, & more
Dance and dinner theatre at Mavericks
High-end, choreographed burlesque cabaret
Car rental specials in Cape Town
Free upgrades, free data, 10% off luxury vehicles & more
Sublime dining at Palm House Boutique ...
Friday Night Steak Club, Afternoon Tea, 6-course tasting menu & more
Team building, stylish conferencing & ...
Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End
Our team’s top picks at the Waffle ...
Loaded hotdogs, caramel popcorn G&Ts, waffle churros
Free beach clean-ups with the Two ...
It happens every single month. See upcoming dates
The hidden seaside bistro on the ...
Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes
You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special
Filini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore
Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and a buzzy rooftop bar
Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...
Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room
Best day ever? Monster Mountain ...
Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery
Possibly the best escape room in the ...
HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”
Spirit tastings and unique cuts at ...
Gin atomiser, brandy tastings and chef recommendations
Reasons to visit this beach-side family ...
Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more
This boutique 5-star hotel offers ...
The signature Palm Journey includes a 3-course lunch