The Gourmet Shed outside Clarens is a worthy pit stop for hungry travellers in search of the finest local fare. The converted sandstone barn offers a unique restaurant and country-style feasting in a very scenic part of the Eastern Free State highlands. Think of tables of meaty treats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and melktert (milk tart) like ouma (granny) used to make. more

Chain restaurants offering vegetarian options have grown in South Africa in recent years. From traditional and health-oriented fast food outlets to sit down eateries, vegetarian dishes have increasingly made their way onto these menus. As a result, vegetarians have much more choice, no matter where they find themselves in the country. more

South African food awards are a good compass to direct you to the best local produce available. Winning products and establishments are chosen by the country's top chefs, food critics and restaurant reviewers, guaranteeing you a mouth-watering local foodie adventure. more

Wine and music tours will add enjoyment and variety to your Cape winelands experience. Performances range from contemporary rock and pop concerts that the whole family can enjoy, to traditional Cape song and dance concerts, or, for serious classical music buffs, wine cellar soirees. more

Vegan wine, or vegetarian wine, may sound like an oxymoron, given that wine is made with grapes. However, vegan and vegetarian wine drinkers are keenly aware of what goes into their wine as this affects the integrity of their lifestyles and/or beliefs. more

Rottcher orange wines are not to be confused with wine from the Orange River wine region. The Lowveld’s most delicious and unique export, orange wine came about through the blessed union of a missionary in KwaZulu-Natal, in need of communion wine, and an abundance of citrus plantations. more

Travellers on the Orange River Wine Route are invariably amazed by the dramatic contrast between the arid desert and the lush vineyards growing on the edge of the Orange River. The wine farms of the area depend on this mighty body of water for every drop of their fruity, easy-drinking wines. more

International awards for tourism always sees South Africa featuring prominently on all the most prestigious lists. Informed by traveller opinion polls or with input from members of the travel and tourism industry, they are a meaningful gauge of quality and diversity. Our performance leaves us confident that we’re more than meeting visitor expectations. more

The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival offers food lovers and sporting enthusiasts a bonanza of fun activities. Warm up this winter with food and wine-related events, off-the-wall sports and adventure, and fun activities for the whole family. more

OR Tambo airport transfer services are plentiful, offering coaches, minibus shuttles and luxury private transfers to and from the airport. Transfers provide easy access to Johannesburg as well as top visitor destinations such as Soweto and Sandton, all within an hour’s drive of the airport. more

One of the values of the Eteya award scheme for emerging tourism entrepreneurs is that it recognises products that add to the diversity of South African tourism experience, offering unique options to mass-market products. Previous winners of Eteya awards are often found well off the regular tourism beat. more

Nothing sells a country more than a big, warm welcome, matched with service excellence at every stage of a visit. The South African tourism industry’s growing understanding of this fact is illustrated by its enthusiastic competition for the Welcome Awards, a programme which celebrates service providers who exceed customer expectations. more

Pan African cuisine tours are best experienced in Gauteng, where African epicurean entrepreneurs have come to the province of gold to seek their culinary fortunes. Travellers can take advantage of the presence of such migrants to engage in an edible cross-country adventure while never leaving Johannesburg. more

The food terroir of Mpumalanga runs the full gamut of gourmet. From fine-dining in White River and sub-tropical fruit and nut abundance in Nelspruit, to trout fishermen in Dullstroom, and pasture-fed beef in the grasslands, joyful culinary complexity is the order of the day in the province of the rising sun. more