SIP FOR THE WILD

What if your next glass of wine could help protect some of Africa’s most endangered animals?

Travelers staying at select Minor Hotels across Africa can now do exactly that thanks to a new partnership between Minor Hotels, conservation charity Saving the Wild, and South Africa’s Hoopenburg Wine Estate. Together, they’ve created a wine collection that combines exceptional wine, stunning wildlife photography, and a mission to help protect rhinos, elephants, and pangolins from illegal poaching.

🦏 A Wine Collection with a Story

The new “Saving the Wild” collection features three wines, each inspired by one of Africa’s most iconic species.

A Cabernet-Merlot blend honors the rhino, a Sauvignon Blanc celebrates the elephant, and a Rosé shines a spotlight on the elusive pangolin, one of the world’s most trafficked mammals. Each bottle features striking wildlife photography donated by acclaimed conservation photographers, transforming every label into a work of art.

Look closely and you’ll notice gold foil details highlighting the animals’ horns, tusks, and scales, drawing attention to the very features that make them targets for poachers.

🍇 Straight from South Africa’s Wine Country

The wines are produced by Hoopenburg Wine Estate, an award-winning vineyard in South Africa’s renowned Stellenbosch region. Known for its dry-land vineyards and exceptional growing conditions, the estate has built a reputation for producing wines that showcase the character of the Cape Winelands.

For travelers exploring Africa, the collection offers an opportunity to taste a piece of one of the continent’s most celebrated wine regions while supporting an important cause.

🐘 More Than Just a Label

What makes these bottles unique isn’t just what’s inside.

Each wine includes a QR code that unlocks conservation stories and short films produced by Saving the Wild. Guests can learn about the challenges facing endangered species and discover the people working on the front lines of wildlife protection across Africa.

A portion of proceeds from every bottle sold helps fund Saving the Wild’s efforts to strengthen wildlife protection laws and advocate for specialized courts that prosecute wildlife crimes more effectively.

🌍 Travel That Gives Back

Many travelers today want their journeys to have a positive impact. Whether it’s supporting local communities, protecting cultural heritage, or preserving natural landscapes, meaningful travel is becoming just as important as memorable experiences.

This partnership offers a simple way to contribute. Order a glass with dinner, learn the story behind the label, and know that your purchase supports efforts to protect some of Africa’s most vulnerable wildlife.

✨ Raise a Glass to Conservation

The next time you’re enjoying a stay at an Anantara, Avani, or NH Hotel property in Africa, consider choosing a wine that does more than complement the meal.

The Saving the Wild collection is a reminder that travel can connect us not only to beautiful places, but also to the people and organizations working to preserve them for future generations.

Sometimes, making a difference can be as simple as raising a glass. 🍷🦏