The Winelands Team
Winelands Experience is one of the Leading tour operators in the Cape Winelands. Our team shares expert travel information and advice to all visitors to the valley. We thoroughly enjoy travelling in and around the Winelands with it’s amazing landscapes and our team are well trained and passionate about the history and heritage of Franschhoek.
Johnson Solomons
Position: Operations Manager
History and Experience:Johnson was born in Franschhoek and lived his whole life in the wine valley and worked in various industries, meeting people and gained expert knowledge on the 
attractions and history this historical town has to offer visitors. He is always available and finding ways to achieve in giving our guests an unforgettable holiday experience. Serving the local community, building new relationships and relieving poverty in the region, has always been one of his main aims as a Pastor.
Special Subject:Operations and customer service
Languages:Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Qualifications: Business Management
Favourite South African Destination:Montagu
Lowie Gelantd
Position: Qualified Tour Guide
History and Experience:Lowie is no stranger to the Cape Wine valley as he was born in Franschhoek and lived his whole life in this popular tourist destination. Despite from only been 
working for 2 years in tourism industry, Lowie knows the Franschhoek valley like the palm of his hand and will point out any attraction or activity at any given time. He is a very reliable driver and enjoys chauffeur driving in particular.
Special Subject:Client service
Languages: Afrikaans, English
Qualifications: Professional Drivers Permit
Favourite South African Destination:Oudtshoorn and Cape Point
Roger Hem
Position: Transport Assistant and Qualified Tour Guide
History and Experience:Roger was born in Xhosa district of the Eastern Cape in a small town called Willowvalle and decided that Franschhoek will fulfill his dreams in working in the hospitality and tourism industry. Roger is one of our preferred drivers from our guests and has been working for Winelands Experience for a number of years, building excellent customer relations and ensuring repeat visitors through the wine valley.
Special Subject:Safaris, Car Hire
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu,
Qualifications: Tour Guide
Favourite South African Destination:Durban and Port Elizabeth
JacquinDaniels.
Position: Wine & Culture Tours Guide.
History & Experience: Born in the valley of Franschhoek, it’s true to say, Jacquin knows the valley inside out. Growing up in the Winelands, he has a keen interest in anything involving wine, whether it’s making, enjoying it or just having a general discussion about it. Being born here, Jacquins wine tours will not only take you through Franschhoek's vineyards and cellars helping you understand and enjoy the different flavours of locally produced wines but also give you an insight into the life of a young South African growing up in this region..jpg)
After finishing school, Jacquin continued his further education by taking a Marketing & Sales Management course for a further 2 years. Following this he started his career in the wine industry and has completed various wine courses whilst working within the wine industry at various vineyards as the “cellar door” wine guide and later being physically involve in the winemaking process. Since joining Winelands Experience, he has successfully completed the Cultural Tours Guide course.
Jacquin is now our lead wine expert.
Special Subject: Wine & Local Culture.
Languages: Afrikaans, English.
Qualifications: Wine & Culture Tour Guide.
Qualifications: Wine & Culture Tour Guide.
Favourite South African Destination: Cape Town.
