Green Kalahari · Northern Cape · Since 1947

The craft of
fire & gold.

Experience a fourth‑generation wine and brandy estate along the N14 between Upington and Keimoes. We craft award‑winning wines and potstill brandies from the fruit of the vine and welcome visitors to taste, dine, celebrate, and stay on our working farm in the Green Kalahari.

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Open-flame distillation in the Bezalel copper potstillsThe maturation cellars
No. 02 — The Distillate

Twice through copper,
then years in oak.

Distilled in our traditional copper pot stills, then rested for years in seasoned oak, where long Kalahari heat and cool desert nights coax the spirit slowly toward liquid gold, layering warmth, depth, and desert character. Each release is small, numbered, and finished by hand, as our family has done for generations.

No. 03 — Heritage

A working farm,
four generations deep.

Since 1947, our family has worked these flood‑plains of the Great Gariep (Orange River), raising vine and orchard from the desert’s edge. Four generations on, the same hands still tend the rows, fire the stills, and pour the first glass at the cellar door, carrying forward a legacy shaped by land, tradition, and family.

Fig. 01 — The Estate
1947
Established
4
Generations
N14
Highway
The Green Kalahari, vineyards along the Orange River corridor
No. 04 — Sense of Place

“A river runs through it”

The Great Gariep threads life through the arid Kalahari, a slender ribbon of green defiance beneath an endless sky. Blazing by day and starlit by night, this ancient river nourishes our vines and gives them (and us) their quiet resilience and distinctive character.

No. 05 — The Estate

More than just a cellar.

A boutique cellar, an artisan distillery, a farm kitchen, a wedding venue, and farmstays, one working family farm on the banks of the Orange River.

No. 06 — Stay

Authentic Farmstays

Experience true Northern Cape hospitality and stay on a working wine farm along the N14 Highway between Upington and Keimoes.

Choose a stylish Garden Room or stay in the original Farmhouse lovingly renovated and waiting for your family or friends to make it your home away from home in the Green Kalahari region of the Northern Cape.

Bezalel Estate Farmhouse accommodation near Upington and Keimoes - authentic Cape Dutch farmstay on the N14
No. 07 — Guest Stories

Voices from the Kalahari.

4.95 from 150 reviews
  • We stayed one night in the fantastic house on the farm and had a wine tasting experience which which was great. The staff were very friendly and told us all about Upington. We bought a couple of bottles of wine to take home with us. Now sitting at home in Roodepoort sipping on the wine brings back memories of our…
    Glen HillOctober 2026
  • On our way to Augrabies, my wife and I stopped to drink something nice but ended up eating pizza also. Why? Because the place is a vibe. The food and milkshake were made of high quality ingredients - for example, my blueberry milkshake was made with real blueberries (don't see often.) Everything to the cleaniness,…
    ChaldinSeptember 2026
  • Did the Brandy Tour with Miss Annie. It was the best Brandy tasting we have ever had! Luved the Hanepoot and Rooibos Brandy
    Helen de JagerJuly 2026
  • Beautiful farm just off the N14, the tasting room was stunning, the lady helping with the tastings and orders was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a very tasty charcuterie board and ended up leaving with a couple bottles of wine. Definitely worth a visit!
    James JonesJanuary 2026
  • Excellent accommodation. Good restaurant. Wine tasting and brandy tasting. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Jurie VenterSeptember 2025
  • We bought the best Tomato Chilli Jam at Bezalel. Everything in the shop looked fresh and inviting.
    Madelé Du ToitOctober 2026
  • A great little place for an overnight stop. The rooms were spacious and clean and the free wine and brandy tasting was a bonus, which we enjoyed on the lawn with a cheese and meat platter. The little gift shop was lovely too and the staff made the visit even more special. Well worth the stop.
    Kirsty HuntAugust 2026
  • I chose Bezalel to spend the night as a wine tasting thrown in with accommodation sounded like a fun idea. I ended up being completely blown away. The quirky garden, the beautiful setting and the warm hospitality made this a wonderful experience. I would definitely visit again if I had the chance!
    Wendy GreeffApril 2026
  • A wonderful family run business. We were treated with a knowledgeable winemaker at the tasting area where we enjoyed a selection of wines and brandys. We have a really taste lunch. This all while they were experiencing a power outage.
    Pranay DevchandDecember 2025
  • Did brandy and wine tasting. Wow! Enjoyed every moment. Beautiful gem and friendly staff.
    Soekie SwanepoelAugust 2025
  • We stopped for lunch at Bezalel. It was like an oasis in the middle of the desert! The staff are super friendly, including the doggies and the setting is so refreshing after a long drive. The food was freshly prepared, with good quality ingredients, and we both enjoyed it thoroughly. My husband had the bobotie, which…
    Valerie KneppertSeptember 2026
  • Located just a kilometer off the main road, this hidden gem features a beautifully laid-out cellar, curio shop, and tasting room. Their brandy—crafted with Cognac-level excellence—is exceptionally tasty. The host guiding the tasting was both knowledgeable and highly entertaining, making the whole visit a fun,…
    Timothy Van der westhuizenAugust 2026
  • the estate is pretty, the parking has shade, and the people are friendly. A wonderful way to spend a little time on a long trip
    AnonymousMarch 2026
  • About a km off the main road, a really well laid out cellar, curio shop and tasting room. The brandy that cant be called Cognac is exceptionally tasty and the young lady conducting the tastings is knowledgable and very entertaining. All in all a fun worthwhile experience.
    Tim AndersonNovember 2025
  • Wine tasting and cheese platter. They make everything in house and the wine is amazing. My favorite is the Coffee infused brandy. The tasting area is so beautiful and elegant.
    Franco KoenJuly 2025
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White Wine

Desert Rose Dry White Wine

Pressed from vines that drink the Orange River and bake in Kalahari light. Bone-dry and bright, the first cool breath of evening.

Grapefruit · Green Apple · Lemongrass · White Peach

750 mL·12.0·R 140.00

White Wine

Kokerboom Semi-Sweet White Wine

Named for the quiver tree that hoards its water through the drought. Softly sweet, unhurried, and easy in the heat.

Guava · Yellow Apple · Ripe Pear · Pineapple

750 mL·12.0·R 140.00

Red Wine

Royal Oryx Dry Red Blend

A dry red with the bearing of the gemsbok that crosses these plains, dark, composed, quietly regal.

Spices · Blue Berry · Wood · Black Cherry

750 mL·13.0·R 180.00

Red Wine

Lekuba's Pride Dry Red Wine

The cellar's proudest red, aged slow and poured slower, made for the long table and the longer evening.

Spices · Black Berry · Wood · Black Cherry

750 mL·14.0·R 220.00

Rosé Wine

Suikerbekkie Natural Sweet Rosé

Named for the sugarbird working the aloes at first light. Bright, floral and unashamedly sweet.

Raspberry · Rose Petal · Strawberry · Cherry

750 mL·12.0·R 160.00

Interior of the copper pot still, looking up through the still
Forged in copper and tempered by seasons, the resting spirit yields slowly to the desert air. What rises belongs to the angels; what remains carries time, oak, and the quiet memory of this land.
The Angel’s Share

What is the angel’s share?