In the summer of 1975, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie ‘Jaws’ was released. I remember the film so well. It was probably the first movie I watched unsupervised in the cinema with my girlfriends – excitement, suspense, and pure fear all rolled into one. And yes, I did watch most of the two hours through my…
South Africa’s ‘wild’ province, the Eastern Cape features expanses of untouched beach, bush and forest. This was Nelson Mandela’s home province, and is an area with some enticing attractions – among them the Addo Elephant National Park, with the densest elephant population in the world; the dramatic Wild Coast; and, of course, Mandela’s home at…
A recent paper published in Functional Ecology challenges the often assumed hunting strategy of great white sharks as ambush predators. This is the first white shark research paper to be published in the esteemed British journal. The work took place in Gansbaai – a coastal aggregation site known as the world capital for sighting the…
A personal sommelier with your wine tour? New South African gastronomic safari for the ultimate connoisseur. eyeseeAfrica is helping food and wine lovers get an in-depth understanding of local wines and cuisines with a new Gastronomic Safari Experience. The company arranges bespoke trips based on clients’ preferences to the top Cape vineyards, including a personal…
A stone’s throw from the cold Atlantic Ocean, on the Cape’s ruggedly beautiful West Coast, lies one of South Africa’s richest and most diverse wine regions: the West Coast Wine Route, which has become synonymous with good food, good wine, and good company. The West Coast Wine Route isn’t your typical Cape wine route. Along…
From the earliest days of South Africa’s history, food has set the social scene in the Karoo. It was a treat, a reward, and a way to welcome guests and bid farewell to friends. Karoo food is as limitless as the land – vast, diverse, all-consuming. And like the land, the cuisine captivates visitors, enticing…
The semi-arid Klein Karoo (also known as the Little Karoo) region of the Western Cape is home to many easily accessible attractions and interesting culinary experiences for those who choose to drive along the region’s scenic Garden Route. It is characterized by ostrich farms, spectacular mountain passes, hot springs, and world-renowned caves and home to…
One of the Cape’s lesser-known jewels is the Overberg Wine Route, which crosses breathtaking terrain and spans 250km. Cool sea air flows across the Overberg region, bringing with it spectacular grape-growing conditions for producing award-winning wines. From Elgin to Elim, the Cape South Coast is speckled with wine estates, each offering exclusive wine tastings and…
For Cape Town locals, a summer picnic under giant old trees on a wine farm is a Sunday favorite. Family-friendly wine farms like these promises fun for the entire family. VERGELEGEN WINE ESTATE Vergelegen Wine Estate near Somerset West is great for families with two restaurants to choose from. Camphors is situated in front of…
The Panorama Route is a scenic road in South Africa connecting several cultural and natural points of interest. This route, steeped in the history of South Africa, is situated in the Mpumalanga province. The route is centered around the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third-largest canyon, and features numerous waterfalls, one of the largest afforested…