It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.’ There is general consensus that early humans originated in Africa because our closest relatives (gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees) are found only in Africa and…
Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful Mother City, offers an endless variety of attractions to explore and experience. Some are well known, such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, etc. Others are lesser-known, but always ready to be shared by the locals. The city and breathtaking surrounds have so much for everyone to enjoy. There…
Travel into the rather undiscovered Hemel-en-Aarde valley in the Overberg, where high up on a ridge and at the end of a long dirt road, is a piece of paradise that combines the rich gifts of nature and unique terroir. Here the dedicated team of Creation has worked tirelessly to create their award-winning wines. In…
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…
Cape Town is the sweetheart of South African destinations and a place that demands a lingering look at her cosmopolitan mix of local culture, diverse offerings, magnificent beaches, and the beautiful Winelands. Iconically marked by Table Mountain, as well as Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 19 years of his incarceration. Go up Table Mountain…