LUXlife magazine reveals the winners of this year’s Travel & Tourism Awards

Benguela Cove is the Best Luxury Winery & Villa Experience - South Africa in the Travel and Tourism Awards 2023. In 2022 LUXlife magazine named Benguela Cove the Wine Destination of the Year - Western Cape and in 2021 Wine Destination of the Year - Overberg in the Global Excellence Awards.

Discover Benguela Cove’s Award-Winning Luxury Villas

Benguela Cove Wine Estate’s villas are located on the ocean's edge in Walker Bay. Conveniently situated en-route from Cape Town to Hermanus in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.  

The estate is part of the UNESCO designated Kogelberg Biosphere and WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) has now awarded Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate the top award for excellence as a Conservation Champion. This confirms it as a beautiful and exciting venue to visit - and an important and protected environment, with rich and varied flora and fauna.  

Each architect-designed villa is a unique place to stay. Individually designed, the luxury interiors, facilities and modern finishes ensure a perfect holiday experience. With accommodation for 6 to 10 guests and panoramic sea and mountain views.  

There is so much to see and do when you visit. From wine tastings and vineyard safari’s to gourmet dining, art gallery and sculpture park. There are also fun things to do with the children.  

About the Travel & Tourism Awards 

Travel and tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world. It employs millions of individuals and generates trillions for the world’s economy. We all enjoy travel throughout our lives and, leaving no stone unturned, these award winners create magical moments for us to enjoy either solo or with loved ones. 

Now in its seventh year, the LUXlife Travel & Tourism Awards aim to recognise and showcase those within the industry that go above and beyond for their clients.  

Commenting on the winners of this year’s awards programme, Coordinator Jessie Wilson stated: “It is with pride that we present our winners within this year’s Travel & Tourism Awards. It’s great to see them flourishing in such a prevalent industry that helps us to create precious memories. I want to congratulate each and every one of them.” 

Find out more about the awards and view the winners' archives here.