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Paraglidinging over the Franschhoek winelands

South African wine

Courtesy of our fantastic wines, thousands of international visitors flock to our winelands where they find a myriad attractions and activities to keep them entertained all year round.

KwaZulu-Natal vineyards at Abingdon Estate, Lion's River

KwaZulu-Natal wine

Visit the wine farms in the Lion's River area near Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands for a tasting adventure in the new frontier of South African wine.

Hilko Hegewish with his Dik Delta !Karri mead

Honey mead

Mead, a magical mixture based on natural flower nectar, is enjoying a delicious revival - thanks to a handful of local artisan mead-makers.

Amarula Cream

Amarula, a cream liqueur, made from the African marula fruit, is infused with South African flavour and folklore, and is utterly addictive…

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Rottcher orange wines

Rottcher orange wines, redolent of a sun-ripened orange orchard, and imbued with the spirit of family wine-making, make for a delicious taste adventure.

Vegan and vegetarian wines

Soothe your conscience, calm your karma, and satisfy your connoisseur’s palate with South Africa’s growing range of vegan and vegetarian wines.

Orange River Wine Route

Fans of easy drinking, affordable red and white blends, and dessert and fortified wines, will be amply rewarded on the Orange River Wine Route.

Cape Winelands

South Africa is famous for its wines, most of which come from the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape, which includes towns such as Stellenbosche, Paarl, Franschhoek and Robertson.

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Dining out on delicious seafood at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Good food and wine are a highlight of any trip to South Africa.

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Wine estates (gastronomic)

Buitenverwachting

Austrian chef, Edgar Osojnik, gives Cape fine dining a contemporary European twist. Try the tapas in the courtyard, or fresh seasonal produce cooked to perfection and creatively presented. Impeccable...
Rust en Vrede

Impeccable, imaginative food that pays homage to local and sustainable ingredients, spectacularly good service, and a thoughtful well-priced wine list, keeps local and international gourmands...
La Colombe

A daily chalkboard menu of Franco-Asian fusion dishes masterfully executed using outstanding local ingredients, discerning service, and one of the country’s best wine lists, assures La Colombe’s...
Pierneef à La Motte

Executive chef Chris Erasmus innovatively marries Cape Dutch and French Huguenot fare, delighting diners with his re-interpretations of traditional Cape recipes. Original Pierneef art works,...
Terroir

Chef-patron Michael Broughton serves robust French bistro food reinterpreted through Western Cape sensibilities. Technical wizardry in the kitchen never overwhelms the seasonal produce. Great...
Bread and Wine

Chef Neil Jewell is the king of charcuterie chic. Patrons can’t get enough of Bread and Wine’s comfy, casual, kid-friendly atmosphere. Jewell’s all-natural sausages, mixed cured meat platters, and...
Overture

True-to-terroir chef, Bertus Basson, puts a contemporary spin on French country cuisine using earthy, seasonal flavours, and classical techniques. Unexpected combinations never overpower top-quality...
The Goatshed

Freshly baked breads and from-the-farm cheeses with Fairview/Goats do Roam wines are a match made in heaven at this busy, family-friendly Winelands eatery. Continue the trend of wholesome food made...
Fyndraai

For sensational, contemporary South African dining, look no further than Fyndraai restaurant’s heritage-inspired menu – a fusion of Khoisan, Cape Dutch, and Cape Malay flavours. Try the daily...
Tokara

From a glass temple on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, culinary-creative, Richard Carstens, uses the finest seasonal and local ingredients to create deliciously playful plates of...