Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove

Embark on a serene journey aboard the Lady Bonnie pontoon boat, nestled amidst the lush vineyards and olive groves of our estate, surrounded by a shimmering lagoon. This pontoon cruise offers the perfect blend of maritime leisure and natural beauty, showcasing the estate’s unique biosphere and stunning mountain views.

Join us for a relaxing hour-long cruise across the lagoon. Check in early to stock up on refreshments, then hop aboard for a tranquil escape, returning to our charming courtyard afterwards.

Important Information:

• Arrival: Please arrive one hour before departure to purchase refreshments.
• Schedule: Available Wednesday to Sunday at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, and 16:30, weather permitting.
• Contact: Confirm weather conditions with our friendly team at 087 357 0637 or info@benguelacove.co.za.
• Lady Bonnie Weather Policy: Your safety comes first. If weather forces a cancellation, choose a full refund, free reschedule with perks, or a +10% value gift voucher. See full details under our Refund policy.

Vist our website HERE to learn more.

Benguela Cove is more than a vineyard. it’s a destination for experiences to share. Whether it’s a wine tasting, a scenic boat trip, a family day out, or a celebration with friends, our bookable experiences make every visit special.

Visit our website HERE to explore what’s on offer and start planning your day at the estate.

Experience the glamour of the French Riviera at Benguela Cove's Blue & White Party on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Set against the spectacular Kogelberg UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this elegant beach club-inspired celebration combines award-winning wines, gourmet canapés, fresh oysters, live entertainment and breathtaking waterfront views.

Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 15:00 – 22:00
Venue: Lagoon Lawns, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus

Tickets:
Early Bird (until 19 September): R750
Standard (from 20 September): R850

Your ticket includes a welcome glass of Benguela Cove Cap Classique, estate wine tastings, live oyster shucking, gourmet grazing canapés and live entertainment.

Complete the experience by staying in one of Benguela Cove's luxury waterfront villas and turn the celebration into an unforgettable weekend escape. Guests can also enjoy wine tastings, vineyard safaris, gourmet dining, picnics, art, adventure golf and more throughout the estate.

Learn more and book tickets HERE

Celebrate Christmas Eve with an elegant festive dinner at Moody Lagoon Restaurant on 24 December 2026. Set on the edge of the lagoon at Benguela Cove Wine Estate, this one-night-only experience combines exceptional cuisine, award-winning wines and spectacular sunset views.

From 18:30, guests will enjoy a specially curated multi-course festive menu featuring sharing starters, a choice of traditional Christmas mains, and indulgent desserts, all prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. A dedicated children's menu, expansive lawns, playgrounds and courtyard games make this a memorable family celebration.

Advance booking is essential. A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation. Limited seating available.

Visit our website HERE for further infomation.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive waterfront lunch at Moody Lagoon Restaurant on 25 December 2026. Gather family and friends for a relaxed South African summer celebration featuring a specially curated multi-course menu crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and paired with Benguela Cove's award-winning wines.

Guests can enjoy sharing starters, a choice of traditional festive mains, indulgent desserts, and a dedicated children's menu. Make a day of it with the estate's family-friendly activities, including adventure golf, the Splash waterpark, eco-cruises, wine tastings and vineyard experiences.

Christmas lunch starts from 12:00. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Limited seating available.

Visit our website HERE for further information

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is inviting guests to experience one of Walker Bay's most distinctive spring events, The Sandbar Brunch, taking place on Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Limited to just 20 guests, this intimate, all-inclusive experience combines a pontoon boat journey, a harvest table brunch, exceptional Benguela Cove wines and personal time with the estate's winemakers and Cellar Master, Johann Fourie.

The morning begins at 09:00 as guests board the Lady Bonnie pontoon boat for a crossing to the sandbar, the narrow strip of land separating the lagoon from the open waters of Walker Bay. Guests are divided into two groups of 10, creating a relaxed and personal experience rather than a large-scale event.

While one group explores the sandbar with a winemaker, the other spends time at the boathouse overlooking the lagoon with the cellar master. At 10:00, everyone comes together for a generous harvest table brunch, served family style and hosted by two winemakers. Later in the morning, the groups swap experiences before returning to dry land at approximately 13:00.

October is also whale season in Walker Bay, adding another layer of magic to this already unusual setting. Southern right whales are often active in the area at this time of year, although sightings can never be guaranteed. The experience is designed first and foremost around the boat journey, lagoon, food, wine and extraordinary setting.

Set within the Bot River wetland, a RAMSAR-listed site, Benguela Cove offers visitors the chance to experience wine country from an entirely different perspective, surrounded by water, vineyards and the natural beauty of the Walker Bay coastline.

The Sandbar Brunch is priced at R1,450 per person, all-inclusive, covering the boat crossing, harvest table brunch and cellar master experience.

With only 20 places available and the event taking place once a year, this is a genuinely limited experience for wine lovers, food enthusiasts and visitors looking for something beyond the traditional wine estate visit.

The Sandbar Brunch Event Details:

Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 09:00 - 13:00
R1,450 per person, all-inclusive

View the full event details and booking information: HERE

Back by popular demand. After a sell-out night in 2025, Mike & The Harmonix return to transform our courtyard into a Greek island paradise for one unforgettable evening of ABBA hits, live tribute performance, full costume and staging, and a post-show disco under the stars. Two dates only, 7 November 2026 and 30 January 2027, doors from 16:30.

Pre-book your picnic for collection on arrival, or dine a la carte at Moody Lagoon restaurant earlier in the day, then dance the night away.

Adults R500 | Children R325 (ages 5-17) | Family bundle (2 adults + 2 kids under 17) R1,450 

What Would Your Perfect Wine Taste Like?

Create your own blend at The Blending Table, a new monthly winemaking experience at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate.

Launching on Sunday, 29 November 2026, and taking place on the last Sunday of every month, The Blending Table invites wine lovers to step into the role of winemaker for a hands-on exploration of the art of blending.

Over approximately 2.5 hours, guests will taste four to six component wines from the current vintage, guided by Benguela Cove’s winemaker. Using tasting notes and precision pourers, they will experiment with different proportions, discovering how each component contributes to the structure, aroma, acidity and flavour of the finished wine.

Once everyone has created their blend, the winemaker will reveal his own version, compare the results and share insight into the decisions behind a balanced final wine.

And the best part? Every guest bottles and labels their own creation to take home.
More than a traditional wine tasting, The Blending Table offers an engaging introduction to the craft of winemaking – and the chance to create a bottle that is uniquely your own.

The Blending Table at a Glance:

When: Last Sunday of every month
Launch: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Time: 11:00
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Price: R895 per person
Includes: Component wines, guided blending, bottling and a labelled bottle of your own blend

Limited to: 20 guests per session

Bookings: Book The Blending Table HERE

For six months this summer, a walk between a wine tasting and a lagoon-side lunch comes with unexpected company. Twenty bronze and resin wildlife sculptures by British sculptor Carol Bryant have been placed across Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, from the lagoon and fynbos walk to the restaurant terrace and villa gardens. Rather than being confined to a gallery, the works inhabit the landscape, revealing themselves as visitors move through the estate.

A king cheetah emerges along the fynbos walk; two giraffes meet in a dramatic display of strength; and a black rhino stands with quiet presence. The effect is deliberately immersive – sculptures encountered almost as you might encounter the animals themselves, without warning.

Bryant draws on decades of field study, having observed African wildlife across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Namibia, as well as working with cheetahs and wild dogs at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre near Pretoria. Her work is modelled in clay and cast in bronze or resin, with all pieces in the exhibition available to purchase.

South African visitors may already know Bryant’s work without knowing her name. Her portrait bust of Archbishop Desmond Tutu stands beside his resting place at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. She has also won Best Sculpture at the MIWAS International Wildlife Art Exhibition and the Southern Nature Art Exhibition, and exhibits regularly at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in England.

Entry to the exhibition is free for estate visitors, and the sculptures remain in place throughout the six-month run. Every work is available for purchase, with prices on enquiry.

“Carol's sculptures add something that wine alone cannot: the invitation to stop, to look closely, to reach out a hand.” — Penny Streeter OBE, Owner & CEO, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Date: 2 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, daily 10:00–18:00

Taste, compare and vote at Benguela Cove’s immersive Head to Head food and wine experience.
Enjoy a welcome Cap Classique, followed by four courses paired with eight premium wines, served blind as A and B. Compare different vintages, regions, grape varieties and price points — then cast your vote for the wine you think deserves to win.

What to expect:

Welcome Cap Classique
Four-course lunch
Eight premium wines, valued at more than R3,320
Blind A/B tastings and voting
Exclusive opportunity to purchase the wines tasted

R950 per person | R795 Wine Club Members
12:00–14:50 | The Grand Winery, Benguela Cove
Six Saturdays: 14 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 9 Jan 2027 | 13 Mar 2027 | 17 Apr 2027 | 4 Sep 2027

Spend R1,250 on wine and receive R250 off your ticket, or spend R3,750 and enjoy complimentary lunch and nationwide delivery.

Make a weekend of it with a stay at Benguela Cove’s private waterfront villas or Manor House.