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6 - 7..........Cape Town Golf Festival 8 - 12........On Stage 9...............An ABSA Inspired by Africa 11.............Wiggle Car Hire 13.............South African Design 14 - 19......Dining in Cape Town 17.............More South African flavour

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20 - 21......Time to get on track part llI 22............. Leading Venues 27.............Weekend Scene 28 - 29......A True Oasis 30.............Concentrated Flavours 31.............Franschhoek Wine Tram 32 - 33......Hello Winelands

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34 - 35......What To See 36 - 37......Made In South Africa 40 - 41......Cape Town Museums 42 - 43......Wildlife All Year Around 46 - 47......CitySightSeeing Wine Tour & Tastings

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save the date August

WOODSTOCK BEER FESTIVAL 4 AUGUST

CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL TILL 5 AUGUST BAXTER THEATRE Cape Town’s winter comedic tonic, returns to the Baxter Theatre this July and August. Master of Ceremony, Alan Committie, will introduce you to the best international variety acts and top South African comedians.

CELEBRATION OF WINE

WINEMAKERS GUILD AUCTION 16 AUGUST

2 - 5 AUGUST DE WARENMARKT RESTAURANT, STELLENBOSCH

CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD AUCTION SHOWCASE

The biggest wine experiment of the year. An informal (walk-around) tasting of the 2018 Nedbank CWG Auction wines presented by the members of the Guild.

The 6:30pm dinner will feature Fatherand-Son winemaking duos, who will share their stories over dinner, paired with their wines.

3 - 5 AUGUST ROBERTSON

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This festival focuses on unique wintery one-off brews, produced by 17 local microbreweries.

3 AUG. Women-in-Wine brunch & The Company of Legends formal dinner.

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16 AUGUST CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

5 AUG. a Long Table Winemakers Lunch.

HOMEMAKERS EXPO 30 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER

WOODSTOCK WINTER BEER FESTIVAL

2 AUG. 6-10pm- Boutique Brilliance & Big Bottles. Features a dozen of Stellenbosch’s boutique wine producers.

4 AUG. 12pm to 3pm - a relaxed walkaround wine tasting will feature a dozen or so of Stellenbosch’s wine producers offering white and red blends.

THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 18 AUGUST

and evening, specially curated events in wineries and restaurants with an additional family market on Sunday 5 Aug, to showcase small, local producers and artisans.

While the vines are still deep in their winter hibernation, farmers around the Robertson Wine Valley use the time to host festival goers in and around Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor & Robertson.

The full programme include day

Also available for tasting will be past auction wines and flagship wines from Guild Members.

The Auction is open to the public and takes place on Saturday, 29 September 2018 at Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch.

THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 18 AUGUST ANURA WINE ESTATE Do, taste, drink and enjoy at the festival including a chocolate fountain, artisanal chocolatiers, confectionery makers, ice cream vendors, chocolatethemed movie screenings, live bands, gin, bubbly and wine tents, craft breweries, charcuterie, bread and cheese stalls and much more.

CAPE TOWN GOLF FESTIVAL 19 - 25 AUGUST FRANSCHHOEK HUGUENOT MONUMENT 4 rounds of Golf in different, iconic playgrounds around the Cape, completed by serving from 4 wine estates, a celebratory winery lunch and sightseeing.

POETRY IN MCGREGOR 24 - 26 AUGUST A weekend of phrases, rhymes and exhibitions. The theme for 2018 is ‘The Sound of Water’ with most of the 160 poets participating created new works especially for this event.

SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL 25 - 26 AUGUST CAPE TOWN OSTRICH RANCH Allow your spirits to run wild as your flow through a selection of international and local talent presenting the very best in dance music.

Submerge yourself in the sounds of your favourite genres. Ride every rhythm, jump with every beat and relish in the audio waves pulsating from two live stages created by artists from all corners of the world.

HOMEMAKERS EXPO 30 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE Show highlights include the popular

tuis | home theatre, where visitors can watch the experts in action as they present DIY, home makeover and foodie workshops.

INTERIOR spaces see trendsetting interior gurus create their ultimate space. d’VINE life, our avid foodie market where local is lekker, will indulge visitors with artisanal gourmet treats, latest food fads, wine, handcrafted beer and gin.

Truly ARTISAN will showcase a collection of functional and decorative handcraft, skillfully made by local artisans.

The latest Audio and Visual technology at the Tafelberg AV Emporium showcases the best in digital infotainment and appliances.

The WODC Concrete WORKSHOP is a new addition to the Expo offering a creative space for craftsmen, makers and designers.

2018 Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo also features two exciting challenges – a Concrete Design competition and a Concrete Art competition.

5 different time slots (5 hour each) to keep relaxed and the city’s favourite bubbly houses.

Entertainment by the Jimm Harisson Project, Jack Stone, The Hour, Borderline and Gareth James PINOTAGE ON TAP 1 SEPTEMBER DIEMERSFONTEIN WINE ESTATE Tickets include the (ever-so-enjoyed) goodie bag on arrival, Pinotage wine flowing abundantly from the barrel taps, popular local live music

by Freshlyground on stage with Jesse Clegg as the supporting act and the best wine festival experience you will ever have.

STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 1 & 2 SEPTEMBER SIDE STREET STUDIOS On a stick or in a bun.

CAPEGATE CRAFT BEER & WINE FESTIVAL 31 AUGUST & 1 SEPTEMBER CAPEGATE SHOPPING CENTRE 20 wineries and breweries based in the Western Cape will showcase their products ahead of the coming Spring.

OYSTER & BUBBLY EXPERIENCE AUGUST 31 - 2 SEPTEMBER MOJO MARKET Indoor, in the heart of Cape Town with

Following the success of previous years, in 2018 the Street Food Festival will be expanding to include 10 days of festivities.

Smaller pop-up events like food walks, and food movie screenings will lead up to the weekend market, dishing out all the good things visitors have come to expect: local food talent serving your crispy, saucy, fried or fresh pavementfavourites and live DJs spinning the soundtrack to the day.

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Your Festival Package Includes: • 4 Complimentary wine tastings • 1 Festival Shirt, cap & glove • Opening cocktail function • Prize giving gala banquet Friday • 4 Rounds of Golf • 12 Golf Balls • Trip to Robben Island • Lunch at Groot Constantia Wine Estate • R4 885.00 pp EXCLUDES ACCOMMODATION For bookings contatct Reg Ferreira; Office hours: (+27) 021 552 9870 / Mobile: (+27) 082 921 4673 Email: info@capetowngolffestival.com

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Tournament will be played at 4 different golf clubs and will be accompanied and pampered by 4 different renowned and awarded wine estates: MONDAY 20 August ROYAL CAPE GOLF CLUB Wine tasting by Groot Constantia Competition: 4 BALL Alliance

TUESDAY 21 August METROPOLITAN GOLF CLUB Wine Tasting by Cape Point Vineyards Competition: 4 BALL Alliance

THURSDAY 23 August WESTLAKE GOLF CLUB Wine Tasting by Steenberg Wine Estate Competition: 4 BBB STABLEFORD

FRIDAY 24 August MILNERTON GOLF CLUB Wine tasting by Diemersdal Wine Estate Competition: SINGLE STABLEFORD

It is not necessary to evade the Western Cape when the season isn’t, by institutionalized standards, providing the perfect weather. It is a simple mind set change that you can have fun and long lasting experiences here in either situation. In essence, The Cape is great during the warm summer months, but The Cape is also exceptional during the winter months.

“There’s no question that we have to continue to address the negative impact of seasonality”, comments Cape Town’s Mayor, Patricia De Lille.

“This is why the City has established a partnership that brings together a number of organisations with a focus on promoting tourism in the city. Fedhasa, Wesgro, Cape Town Tourism and Accelerate Cape Town are working together to find ways to combat the impact of seasonality on the local tourist industry.”

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on stage August

RUTH FIRST: 117 DAYS

in a city that renders her invisible.

Ruth First was a journalist, academic and political activist during the height of apartheid who was detained, persecuted, exiled and eventually assassinated for her activism and beliefs.

Artscape Theatre, 7 - 11 Aug , Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

Ruth First: 117 Days dramatises First’s harrowing, 1963 arrest and detention under the notorious 90-day clause.

First became the first white woman to be arrested under this act.

Artscape Theatre, 31 July - 4 Aug, Tickets R150 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi BOLLYWOOD ENCHANTED Inspired by one of the most beloved fairytales of all time, Bollywood Enchanted brings together some of your all-time favourite Bollywood songs in a foot-tapping theatrical experience.

Through an intricate weave of song and dance, Cape Town-based Bollywood dance troupe – Taare, presents an inspired adaptation of a timeless classic.

Artists bring to life the fabled themes of hope, love, and resilience while staying true to all that Bollywood rhythm, colour and vibrancy.

Artscape Theatre, 3 - 5 Aug, Tickets RR130 - R150 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi AROUND THE FIRE In this unique fusion of theatre, poetry and live music, a uniquely South African story unfolds. Four women with very different backgrounds, Mbali, Faiza, Amber, and Angel find themselves sharing a makeshift fire on a rainy Cape Town evening. Brought together by unexpected circumstances, they form a bond as fierce and temporary as the fire.

Mbali, the homeless guardian of the fire, and Eastern Cape ‘refugee’, unravels the stories that brought them there while trying to make sense of her own place

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WHEN IN DOUBT SAY DARLING After a sold-out season at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio, the newest Pieter-Dirk Uys show will be presented at the Fugard Theatre in August.

Sometimes politics repeats itself, not only taking history and turning it into farce, but taking farce and turning into the fake news which is now called entertainment. Pieter-Dirk Uys is sorting out 40 years of distress, disguise and disgust: from apartheid to tripartite, from amandla to Nkandla.

Wigs, glasses, wagging fingers, toyi-toyis, red berets, trump cards of madness, icons and aikonas. From Bezuidenhouts, Raubenheimers and Ramaphosas to Altzheimers. At a time when a casual greeting or embrace can be seen as racist or harassment, the advice is simple: when in doubt say darling.

If you can’t remember their names, just say darling. If you get lost along the road to somewhere, simply ask for Darling. He did it, and now Pieter-Dirk Uys also lives in Darling.

Join him and many darlings in this minefield of hashtags and hate speech, on an exciting walk to the edge of the next cliff, when the end of the world seems nigh. It used to be called a sunset but here’s a secret: the sun will also rise tomorrow, darling.

The Fugard Theatre, 7 - 25 Aug, Tickets R140 - R160 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi ENDGAME Nothing makes more sense than to have Samuel Beckett’s brilliant play about senselessness, performed by two ludicrously long-awaited clowns joining

forces- Andrew Buckland and Rob van Vuuren-under the direction of Sylvaine Strike in all her madness and magic.

Furthermore, none other than two theatre icons -Antoinette Kellerman and Soli Philander play in the supporting roles, and together, this company is offering you a journey into the dark heart of the post-apocalyptic circus that is ENDGAME. Endgame explores with precisely crafted eloquence the relationship of oppressor-subject; boss clown and underdog and in some contexts father and son; parent and child.

All of these are either delicately or robustly disembowelled with the rhythmical precision evocative of a Magnus Opus. The laughter triggered when watching Endgame allows its audience to come to terms with the horror and ecstasy of existence all at once.

Baxter Theatre, 8 - 25 Aug, Tickets R120 - R160 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA For the first time in their history, this internationally acclaimed orchestra is coming for a tour to South Africa in celebration of Mandela. Osmo Vänskä leads the music of Beethoven and Bongani Ndodana-Breen.

City Hall, 10 Aug, Tickets R150 - R600 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi ABSOLUTELY FABULOUSLY DRAG Cape Town has a scintillating drag tradition that dates back to the Thirties, especially in vibrant District Six. Today the pageants, the parties, the hairdressing salons and the fabulous drag queen shows still flourish across the city. However, it`s often hosted by backwood clubs, catering to a select few who know where to find them.

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BOLLYWOOD ENCHANTED 3 - 5 AUGUST

The Absolutely Fabulous Drag Show endeavours to put the crème de la crème of drag on centre stage at the Artscape Theatre Centre. With fine feathers preened, false eyelashes fluttering and sequins glittering, the fiercely feminine/masculine are gathering to celebrate the world of “lip sync”, ambiguous seduction and gender identification.

magical journey 2017. In 2018, with new breathtaking acts and more of your favourite classical masterpieces Journey Beyond will once again amaze and delight the entire family.

Top class, drag divas Vida Fantabisher, SA’s Got Talent 2016 runner-up Manila von Teez, as well as Kat Gilardi, JaydeKay Johnson and Angel Lalamore of gay cabaret 3D trio fame, will showcase present-day glory. Camillo Lombard maintains a strict tempo while Basil Appollis stitches it all together and cracks the designer whip as director.

CONCERTO LA DANZA

Artscape Theatre, 10 - 11 Aug, Tickets R100 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi BLACKS ONLY COMEDY

JOURNEY BEYOND 17 - 19 AUGUST

Featuring Celeste Ntuli, Daliso Chaponda (UK), David Kau (MC); Dwayne Perkins (USA), Kagiso KG Mogadi; Nina Hastie; Riaad Moosa; and Ruben Paul (USA).

Join award winning comedian DAVID KAU who needs no introduction to comedy fans - over the years his outlook on everything South African has earned him a strong following.

Cape Town International Convention Centre, 14 Aug, Tickets R275 - R375 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

DON PASQUALE 21 - 25 AUGUST

Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall and based on the 1998 Oscar winning film of the same title. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block... the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration.

That is until he finds his muse - Viola.

This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.

The Fugard Theatre, from 14 Aug, Tickets R150 - R350 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

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JOURNEY BEYOND The Zip Zap Circus and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra took you on a

Artscape Theatre, 17 - 19 Aug, Tickets R220 - R330 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

Dance for All presents a collaboration of dance & live music performed by some of Cape Town’s finest young musicians, directed by Camillo Lombard.

Artscape Theatre, 18 Aug, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi DON PASQUALE Cape Town Opera, in collaboration with UCT Opera School. The course of true love never runs smooth in Italian comedies, and there are twists and turns aplenty in Donizetti’s uproarious opera buffa Don Pasquale, in which the young lovers Norina and Ernesto decide to teach an unscrupulous elderly bachelor a lesson.

German director Claudia Blersch returns to Cape Town after her hugely entertaining 2017 La Cenerentola, with Italian designer Giulio Bernardi joining Maritha Visagie to bring a slice of Neapolitan life to the Baxter Theatre stage.

Baxter Theatre, 21 - 25 Aug, Tickets R150 - R275 Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi TAP DOGS Dein Perry`s TAP DOGS features highenergy dance, theatrical performance and live music performed by a cast of six dancers and two musicians who will bring the steel works to life in a fast paced, unstoppable spectacular that is the perfect show for anyone from 8-80.

Grand Arena, GrandWest, 22 - 26 Aug, Tickets R120 - R260 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi MOZART AND SALIERI Marc Goldberg, the acclaimed choreographer of THE VORTEX, has combined a classical story with a 21stcentury design to bring a sweeping and

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cinematic experience to modern ballet as it’s never been seen before.

Digitalizing his sets, yet retaining the silhouettes of the 17th century, this world premiere had Cape Town on its feet! Don’t miss out on this critically acclaimed production. 6 shows only.

ENDGAME 8 - 25 AUGUST

Artscape Theatre, 24 Aug - 1 Sep, Tickets R120 - R280 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi PLAYING WITH FIRE August Strindberg, one of Europe`s most respected literary figures, wrote only three comedies, one of which is this one-act play about having nothing to do. Set at the beach house where Knut and his wife Kerstin live with his parents, Playing With Fire deals with the everpresent web of relationships, and how to untangle them - if it`s at all possible.

SNIP / TUCKED TILL 28 SEPTEMBER

Witness the ins-and-outs of the multibillion dollar plastic surgery industry as seen from the unique perspective of South Africa’s three pin-up girls for Aviation. Pricked, plucked, pulled and prodded – brace yourselves for a titillatingly turbulent treat!

Winter Symphony Season 2018.

The second year of this festival with international and South African performers showcasing their talent and stories over 6 days. Each play will run for just under an hour.

Artscape Theatre, 27 Aug - 1 Sep, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi LOTTERING AT THE BAXTER THEATRE

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The Trolley Dollies in a mini medical musical. Centering around the modern ‘self-improvement’ culture where a day at the surgeon is preferable to a day at the beach!

Playing With Fire is preceded by a performance of another one-act play, The Open Door, by Alfred Sutro, which similarly deals with love, jealousy and what might have been.

We have received confirmation from Pip Utton (UK) that Playing Maggie will be back to mesmerise our audience!

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Gate 69, till 28 Sept, Tickets R500- R595 including dinner from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

SOLOAFRIKA FESTIVAL OF MONODRAMA

CT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 4, 16, 23, 30 AUGUST

Baxter Theatre, 28 Aug - 29 Sep, Tickets R100 - R135 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

Can there be love without jealousy?

Strindberg`s hypothesis is that love both generates and feeds off jealousy.

Will Knut and Kerstin`s marriage survive the arrival of their close friend, Axel, as all three `play with fire`?

Masque Theatre, 27 July - 4 Aug, Tickets R100 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

LOTTERING AT THE BAXTER 28 AUGUST - 29 SEPTEMBER

Fans can expect to hear Lottering’s outrageous views on a broad range of topics, including French Polony, Life Insurance and Amnesia.

Marc’s brand new one-man show, featuring his latest stand-up material.

Lottering comes to the Baxter Theatre, fresh from sell-out seasons of his smashhit musical, which was nominated for 4 Fleur du Cap theatre awards.

CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Concerts will be played at the revamped City Hall.

4 Aug: Kristi Boonzaaier Ode to Madiba.

Mahler Symphony No.2 in C minor (Resurrection). Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloists: Goitsemang Lehobye (Soprano). Bongiwe Nakani (MezzoSoprano). Cape Town Symphony Choir and The Gentlemen’s Ensemble.

Chorusmaster: Alexander Fokkens 16 Aug: Conductor: Bernhard Gueller.

Soloist: Megan-Geoffrey Prins (Piano).

Enesco Romanian Rhapsody No.1 in A. Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat (Spring); Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor 23 Aug: Conductor: Bernhard Gueller.

Soloist: Alissa Margulis (violin). Mozart Symphony No. 36 (Linz); Bruch Violin Concerto; Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B flat 30 Aug: Conductor: Bernhard Gueller.

Soloist: Stefan Temmingh (recorder).

Hadyn Symphony No. 103 (Drum Roll), Willem Jeths Concerto for Recorder; Elgar Enigma Variations.

Tickets are from R150 to R230.

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PLATE TO PALATE PLEASURES Internationally known Cape Town based practical artist, Carrol Boyes managed to surprise and delight her fans and admirers yet again.

For the last 3 decades Carrol Boyes designed and developed a brand of homeware and accessories made of Pewter, Aluminum, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Leather and Resin. The design aspirations are drown from the human figure and nature. The range delivers everything from center pieces and home basics through office essentials, all the way to personal items for both men and women. It is always a solid, precious gift to get for others or yourself.

A recent partnership with her farmer brother, Barnardt, resulted in a range of wines. It includes reds, whites and imported Champagne under her label. This range is

designed to match both light and sophisticated palates.

In the last year, to the delight of many South Africans, this much loved brand added a selection of dark and milk chocolate petit fours molded into some of her signatory design shapes.

Those additions, reaching out of the brand’s timeless pieces, position them as a default choice for a gift to any occasion.

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dining in Cape Town ASIAN DOWNTOWN RAMEN A: 103 Harington Str. T: 021 461 0407 EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR A: The Wellington building, Darling Street, T: 021 461 2458 www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za HAIKU Exotic Asian cuisine A: 33 Church Street, T: 021 424 7000, www.bukhara.com IZAKAYA MATSURI Japanese, A: Rockwell, Cnr Sciebe Str & Alfred Rd, Greenpoint, T: 021 421 4520, www.izakayamatsuri.com KITIMA Thai. A: Kronendal Estate, 140 Main Rd, Hout Bay. T: 021 790 8004/6 www.kitima.co.za KYOTO GARDEN SUSHI A: 11 Lower Kloofnek Rd. T: 021 422 2001, kyotogardensushict.com SAIGON Vietnamese, A: Kloof Str. T: 021 424 7670 WANG THAI A: Lagoon Beach Drive, Milnerton, T: 021 551 9254, A: V&A waterfront T: 021 421 8702, www.wangthai.co.za

Taste De Grendel wines in a setting that Table Mountain smiles upon Nestled atop Tygerberg Hill, Just 20 minutes from the city, one of Cape Town’s oldest farms De Grendel has a magnificent centuries-old history within the Graaff family.

Perfectly situated on high, sea-facing slopes overlooking unmatched vistas of Cape Town, De Grendel showcases Table Mountain, the city and the seaboard all in one landscape.

Indulge in a gastronomical sensation by visiting our restaurant. Enjoy our contemporary Cape Town cuisine, designed to complement our range of De Grendel wines.

We use classic, locally sourced ingredients and serve in creative flavour combinations with an inventive, modern edge.

We also have a beautiful Tasting Lounge area set exclusively for wine tasting to truly indulge in the De Grendel experience. You can purchase De Grendel Wines direct from the De Grendel Tasting Room, Restaurant or from our online shop at www.degrendel.co.za and have your order delivered to your home.

A TASTE OF AFRICA Most venues also offer authentic entertainment to accompany and compliment the experience. Please make sure to advice about times of shows when booking.

Tues - Sat Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 Dinner: 19:00 – 21:30 Sun Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 RESTAURANT: +27 21 558 7035 restaurant@degrendel.co.za TASTING ROOM: +27 21 558 6280 info@degrendel.co.za

ADDIS IN CAPE Ethopian, A: 41 Church Street. T: 021 424 5722, www.addisincape.co.za BIESMIELLAH Cape Malay experience. A: Wale & Pentz Streets, Bo-Kaap, T: 021 423 0850, www.biesmiellah.co.za GOLD Restaurant A vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience, A: 15 Bennett street, Greenpoint, T: 021 421 4653 www.goldrestaurant.co.za MAMA AFRICA A: 178 Long Str. T: 021 426 1017 www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za MARCO’S AFRICAN PLACE Indigenous African & Cape Malay Cuisine, A: 15 Rose Lane, Bo-Kaap, T: 021 423 5412 www.marcosafricanplace.co.za THE AFRICA CAFE From Moroccan through Ethiopian and

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Zambian, all the way to Xhosa and Cape Malay. A: 108 Shortmarket street, T: 032 422 0221, www.africacafe.co.za The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant A: 1 Wale St. T: 021 424 8663, www.thecryptjazz.com

BREAKFAST CAFÉ EXTRABLATT A: 79 Main Rd. T: 021 286 0460, www.cafe-extrablatt.co.za DEAR ME - Mon-Fri from 7:00am. 165 Longmarket Street. www.dearme.co.za GIOVANNI’S DELIWORLD Mon - Sun from 7:30am.

103 Main Rd, Greenpoint HAAS - Mon-Fri from 7:00am to 17h00, Sat - Sun 8:00am to 15h00. 19 Buitenkant St, Cape Town City Centre. haascollective.com JASON BAKERY Mon - Fri from 7:00 am, Sat from 8:00 am.

185 Bree Street. www.jasonbakery.com KLEINSKY’S DELICATESSEN Mon - Sun from 8:00am. 95 Regent Road, Sea Point. www.kleinskys.co.za KNEAD BAKERY CAFE Kloof Street, Mon - Sat from 7:00am, Sunday from 8:00am. 53 Llfestyle Center, Kloof Street.

KNEAD BAKERY CAFE Wembley Square, Mon - Sun from 7:00am.

North Building, Mckenzie Street.

KNEAD BAKERY CAFE Sea Point, Mon - Fri from 7:00am, Sat & Sun from 8:00am. The Point, 76 Regent Street.

LA PETITE TARTE Mon - Sun from 8:30am. Cape Quarter, Dixon Street, de Waterkant.

LILY’S Mon - Sun: 07:00 – 22:00. East-West Building, corner Beach Rd and Surrey Place, Mouille Point. www.lilysrestaurant.co.za NEWPORT MARKET & DELI From 7:00am daily. 125 Beach Road, Mouille Point, www.newportdeli.co.za NEW YORK BAGELS Mon-Fri from 7:00am, Sat from 9:00am.

44 Harrington Street.

ORIGIN COFFEE ROASTERS Mon - Fri from 7:00am, Sat from 8:00am, Sun from 9:00am. 28 Hudson Street, De Waterkant. www.originroasting.co.za SMAK Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 9AM - 3PM. 22 Bree Street, www.smak.co.za STROLLA Mon-Sun from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 11 PM. Peninsula All Suites Hotel, 313 Beach Road, Sea Point.

SUPERETTE Mon-Sat from 8:00am. 66 Albert Road, Woodstock. www.superette.co.za TAMBOERS WINKEL Mon-Sun from 8:00am. 3 De Lorentz Street, Gardens. www.tamboerswinkel.com TRUTH COFFEE ROASTING Mon-Fri from 7:30am, Sat from 8:30am. 36 Buitenkant Street. www.truthcoffee.com VILLA 47 Mon - Fri 6.30am to 10.30pm; Sat 9am to 10.30pm. 47 Bree Street. www.villa47.co.za

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Set in the heart of Camps Bay, Ocean Blue is the locals’ and travellers’ favourite since 1998! Our recent renovations have made your visit more comfortable and with an even better view of the ocean. Superb quality meals, value for money and our friendly team is what keeps people coming back for more. Our selection of fresh seafood, steaks and pizzas, as well as our compliment of excellent South African wines will keep the whole family smiling.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9:30 - 11pm.

Please call toenquire about specials or find us on Facebook.

See you soon, the Ocean Blue family.

10% discount off meals to customers with a ‘City Sightseeing Cape Town’ Bus ticket

For more info & reservations call 021 438 9839, fax 021 438 4204 or email blufish@mweb.co.za

Ocean Blue Restaurant Shop 3 The Promenade, Victoria road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

CHEF RESTAURANTS DEAR ME Cuisine: A celebration of local and seasonal. Open: Monday to Friday: 7:00-15:00. Dinner-Thursday by Vanessa Marx. A: 165 Longmarket Street, T: 021 422 4920, www.dearme.co.za HOMESPUN by MATT Cuisine: A modern culinary adventure.

A: Porterfield Road, Table View. T: 074 946 3691 JANSE & CO - A: 75 Kloof St, Gardens.

T: 021 422 0384. www.janseco.com LA MOUETTE Cuisine: Exciting, modern French food with adistinctly Mediterranean flair

by Henry Vigar. Open: Dinner - Monday to Sunday, Lunch - Friday to Sunday A: 78 Regent Roa, Sea Point,T: 021 433 0856 www.lamouette-restaurant.co.za LA COLOMBE A: Silvermist wine estate, Constantia Nek. T: 021 795 0125, www.lacombe.co.za MULBERRY & PRINCE - A: 12 Pepper Street, Corner of Bree Street, T: 021 422 3301.

THE GREENHOUSE & THE CONSERVATORY AT CELLARS HOHENORT BY CHEF PETER TEMPELHOFF - A: 93 Brommersvlei Rd, Constantia. T: 021 794 2137, www.cellars-hohenorh, www.chefbrucerobertson.com MONDIALL RESTAURANT A: Alfred Mall, V & A Waterfront, Opening hours : 9am - 10pm, T: 021 418 3003, reservations@mondiallco.za, www.mondiall.co.za THE FOODBARN Cuisine: delicious and decadent ‘fine-dining’ style food but in a super relaxed and characterful old barn. A: Noordhoek Farm Village, Corner Village Lane and Noordhoek Main Road. T: 021 789 1390, www.thefoodbarn.co.za THE SHORTMARKET CLUB Cuisine: modern interpretations of classics.

Open: Monday- Saturday. Breakfast: 08:00 – 11:00, Lunch: 12:30 – 14:30, Dinner: 19:0023:00. A: 88 Shortmarket St, T: 021 447 28 74 THE POT LUCK CLUB & GALLERY Cuisine:an additional source of culinary and visual inspiration for diners from the house of Chef Luke Dale-Roberts.

A: 6th floor of The Silo in The old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, T: 021 447 0804/ 1505. www.thepotluckclub.co.za THE TEST KITCHEN Cuisine: Innovative creations by Luke DaleRoberts. Open: Lunch & Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday, A: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock T: 021 447 2337 www.thetestkitchen.co.za NOBU & REUBEN’S Restaurants at the One and Only Hotel.

T. +27 21 431 58 YUMCIOUS Cuisine: renowned chef Jenny Morris

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serves Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee treats.

Fresh, healthy and full of the goodness she is known for. Open: Mon- Sat, 8:00 - 16:00.

A: Cape Quarter Square, 27 Somerset Road, Green Point. Tel: 021 418 8000

FINE WINE STORES CAROLINE’S FINE WINE CELLAR A: Ground floor, matador centre, 62 Strand Street, Open: weekdays 09:00 – 17:30, Saturday 09:00 – 13:00 T: 021 712 2258, www.carolineswine.com OPENWINE - A: 72, Wale Street.

VAUGHAN JOHNSON A: Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront, Open: daily 9:00- 21:00, T: 021 419 2121. www.vaughanjohnson.co.za VINO PRONTO A: 42 Orange St, Gardens, Open: Mon- Fri: 10:30-20:00, Saturday 10:30 - 17:00, Sunday 11:00 -15:00. T: 021 424 5587, vinopronto.co.za WINE CONCEPTS ON KLOOF A: Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Gardens.

Open: Mon - Fri 10:00 – 19:00, Sat and Public Holidays 9:00 – 17:00. T: 021 426 4401, wineconcepts.co.za

GAME & GRILLS ASH Charcoal cooking. A: 81 Church St. T: 021 424 7204. Open Mon - Sat, 10:00 - 22:00 CARNE SA - A: 70 Keerom St. T: 021 424 3460, www.carne-sa.com DIAS TAVERN - A: 15 Caledon Str. T: 021 465 7547, www.diastavern.co.za DON ARMANDO A: 20 Cobern Str, Green Point, T: 021 418 1462 KNIFE - A: corner of Century Blv. & Rialto Rd. T: 021 551 5000, www.knife-restaurants.co.za NV-80 - A: The Point, 76 Regent Rd, First Floor, Sea Point, T: 021 439 7112 THE BUTCHER SHOP & GRILL A: Beach Road, Muoille Point. T: 021 434 0813, www.thebutchershop.co.za THE BUTCHER A: Shop 3, The Promenade, Camps Bay, Open daily: 9:00- 22:30. T: 021 437 0183/ 021 437 0244, thebutcherrestaurant.co.za THE VILLAGE IDIOT A: 32 Loop St. T: 021 418 1548, Open Tue - Thur from 15:00, Fri - Sun from 12:00. www.thevillageidiot.co.za

HALAAL 126 CAPE KITCHEN & CAFE The restaurant is located in the hotel lobby and is fully Halaal serves a Cape Malay cuisine. www.126ckc.com 126 CAFÉ - The Café is also located in the lobby of the hotel also Halaal all the pastries are made in our kitchen that is certified by ICSA. Serves our signature teas and gourmet pastries. Buitengracht St. 021 481 3700. www3.hilton.com ANATOLI’S - Turkish, A: 24 Napier St T: 021 419 2501, www.anatoli.co.za BIHARI - Indian, A: Paddock Shopping Centre,Milnerton, T: 021 522 9894, www.bihari.co.za

EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR A: 96 Longmarket Street, T: 021 461 2458, www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za SIMPLY ASIA - (CBD) - A: V & A Waterfront T: 021 425 5555, www.simplyasia.co.za OCEAN BASKET Seafood, A: Cnr Main and Gabriel Road, Plumstead, (All of Ocean basket food in all the branches is strictly Halaal), T: 021 761 0765. www.oceanbasket.com

HIDDEN TREASURES Cape Town hotels are the home to some of the finest dining experience that our city can provide as part of the indulging hospitality tradition. Reservation is highly recommended for all venues.

CAPE TOWN CENTRAL BOMBAY BRASSERIE - Cuisine: Fine, Indian Specialty dining, A: The Taj, T: 021 819 2000 SIGNAL HILL TERRACE The terrace is located in the Mezzanine floor and has a clear view of Signal Hill.

Serves mainly tapas and finger foods and the most authentic Shisha in Cape Town.

The food served in Signal Hill Terrace is fully Halaal but we do serve alcohol.

Cuisine: Northern Indian (Mughlai), Halaal) A: Hilton Cape Town, T: 021 481 3700, www.capetowncitycentre.hilton.com PLANET RESTAURANT Cuisine: Contemporary South African food served in impeccable surrounding, A: Mount Nelson Hotel, Gardens, T: 021 483 1948, www.mountnelson.co.za SAVOUR - Cuisine: Globel menu, available all day. A: 15 On Orange Hotel, T: 021 469 8000, www.africanpridehotels.com THIRTY 7 - Cuisine:Contemporary, T: 021 412 9999, A: Westin Grand, Arabella Quays SINATRA - PEPPER CLUB HOTEL Cuisine: Continental. A: The Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, T: 021 812 8888, www.pepperclub.co.za GREEN POINT CONNEXION - Cuisine: A Tapas styled menu and an extensive wine by the glass list. A: Protea Hotel, Victoria Junction T: 021 418 1234 THE VUE - Cuisine: Tapas. A: Floor 15, 40 Chiappini Street, The Capital Mirage hotel, De Waterkant. T: 0 21 418 3065.

V& A WATERFRONT BASCULE WHISKY AND WINE BAR Cuisine: International, A: Cape Grace Hotel, T: +27 (21) 410 7082 www.capegrace.com/dining/bascule CAMISSA BRASSERIE - Cuisine: A la carte (Vegetarian). A: Table Bay Breakwater Boulevard, V & A Waterfront. T: 021 406 5000. www.suninternational.com/table-bay CLIPPER RESTAURANT - Cuisine: Seafood Delicacies, A: The Commodore Hotel T: 021 415 100, www.commodorehotel.co.za DASH - Cuisine: an elegant yet relaxed experience with a touch of drama in the presentation of the well-crafted menu.

The menu focuses on the unique flavours of each ingredient, which, except for the caviar, are all sourced locally.

Terms and conditions apply. Serving suggestions only. Tableware not included.

Ingredients’ and allergens’ list available on request. Price valid until 7 November 2018, or while stocks last. Valid in SA restaurants only, excluding the only Nando’s Kosher Restaurant. Half chicken consists of 1 leg and 1 breast portion.

A: Queen Victoria Hotel, T: 021 418 1466 www.newmarkhotels.com NOBU - Cuisine: Sublime Japanese Cuisine, A: One & Only Hotel Cape Town, T: 021 431 5111 QUARTER RESTAURANT - Cuisine: Fine Dining in the Cape Malay tradition T: 021 418 3281 A: The Portswood Hotel REUBEN’S - Cuisine: The creative menu of Chef Reuben Riffel, A: One & Only Hotel Cape Town, T: 021 431 5222 SIGNAL RESTAURANT - Cuisine: Creative Cape Cuisine A: Cape Grace Hotel T: 021 410 7080 www.capegrace.com/ dining/signal_restaurant TOBAGO’S RESTAURANT - Cuisine: International. A: Radisson Blu, Granger Bay, T: 021 441 3000 THE ATLANTIC GRILL Cuisine: International, A: The Table Bay Hotel, T: 021 406 5918 SEA POINT CASA RESTAURANT AND CABANAS Cuisine: Cape-California resort style food, and a pool side champagne bar, sushi station and pizza oven. A: The Ritz T: 021 439 6010, www.theritz.co.za HARVEYS - Cuisine: South African cuisine with a European twist. A: Winchester Mansions hotel, T: 021 434 2351, www.winchester.co.za LA MER RESTAURANT & GRILL - Cuisine: local with an international twist, A: Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel, T: 021 826 5100 SUNSET RESTAURANT - Cuisine: International, A: the Peninsula Hotel, T: 021 430 7777, www.peninsula.co.za TOP OF THE RITZ - Cuisine: a seven-course set menu inspired by both Cape Town’s landscape and traditions in a revolving restaurant, set above a champagne bar and cognac lounge. Pre- booking I a must. A: The Ritz T: 021 439 6010, www.theritz.co.za OUT OF THE CITY CINCIN - A: Colosseum Luxury Hotel, cnr Century Way & Century Boulevard, Century City, T: 021 526 4000, www.colosseum.co.za KITIMA - Cuisine: Our authentic Asian cuisine, prepared by 5-star Thai chefs.

A: 140 Main Rd, Hout Bay, T: 021 790 8004 MYOGA - Cuisine:The emphasis is on contemporary fusion, with a myriad taste options. A: 60 Colinton Road, the Vineyard Hotel and Spa, T: 021 657 4545, www.myoga.co.za THE GREENHOUSE Cuisine: playfully combines international techniques and styles with local ingredients and flavours, resulting in dishes that surprise and leave a lasting impression.

The 3 tasting menus and à la carte menu, expertly paired with superb wines from the surrounding wine region, will impress even the most seasoned of diners. A: The Cellar - Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, T: 021 794 2137

INDIAN BUKHARA A: 33 Church Str. T: 021 424 0000 A: Shop no. 6264, Upper Level, Victo WHARF T: 021 418 5700, A: Grand West, Casino, Goodwood. T: 021 535 4444, A: corner of Drop & Bird Str. Stellenbosch.

T: 021 882 9133, www.bukhara.com MAHARAJAH A: Corner of Kloofnek and Woodside roads, Tamboerskloof.

T: 021 424 6607 MASALA DOSA A: 165 Long Str. T: 021 424 6772, www.masaladosa.co.za PASSAGE TO INDIA A: 2 Carnaby Centre, Marine Circle, Bloubergstrand. T: 021 557 5524 RG’S KABAB MAHAL A: 315 Main Road, Sea Point.

T: 021 434 0008, www.kababmahal.co.za

INTERNATIONAL AUBERGINE A: 39 Barnett Str. T: 021 465 4909, www.aubergine.co.za BELUGA A: The Foundry, Prestwich Str. Green Point, T: 021 418 2948/ 9, www.beluga.co.za GRAND CAFÉ & BEACH A: Granger Bay Rd, off Beach Rd, T: 021 425 0551 HARBOUR HOUSE A: Quay Four, Ground Floor, V&A Waterfront T: 021 418 4744 / 063 118 9813.

Open Daily till 22:00 www.harbourhouse.co.za HEMELHUIJS 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town, Tel: 021 418 2042, www.hemelhuijs.co.za MANO’S A: 39 Main Road, T: 021 434 1090, www.mano.co.za ON THE ROCKS A: 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand, T: 021 554 1988, www.ontherocks.co.za

MEDITERRANEAN 95 KEEROM A: 95 Keerom Street, T: 021 422 0765, www.95keerom.com BIESMIELLAH A: 021 423 0850, T: Wale & Pentz Street, www.biesmiellah.co.za BURRATA A: 375 Albert Road, The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, T: 021 447 6505, www.burrata.co.za IL LEONE MASTRANTONIO A: 22 Cobern Street, Green Point, T: 021 421 0071, www.mastrantonio.com GIOVANNI’S A: 103 Main Road, Green Point, T: 021 434 6893, www.giovannisrestaurant.com LA PERLA A: Cnr Church & Beach Roads, Sea Point, T: 021 434 2471, www.laperla.co.za MYKONOS TAVERNA A: 343 Main Rd, Sea point. T: 021 439 2106

NONNA LINA A: 64 Orange Str. T: 021 424 4966, www.nonnalina.com POSTICINO A: Cnr Main & Albany Roads, Sea Point, T: 021 439 4014 / 3964, www.posticino.co.za THE COUSINS TRATTORIA A: 3 Barrack Street, CBD, Cape Town, T: +27 832739604. Mon to Fri 18.00 PM 22.00 PM, www.thecousinsrestaurant.com VILLA 47 Mon - Fri 6.30am to 10.30pm; Sat 9am to 10.30pm. 47 Bree Street. www.villa47.co.za

SEAFOOD BAIA A: V&A Waterfront, T: 021 421 0935, www.baiarestaurant.co.za BLOWFISH RESTAURANT A: 1 MARINE Dr. Dolphin Beach, Tableview, T: 021 556 5456. www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za CODFATHER A: 34 The Dr. Camps Bay, T: 021 438 0782/ 3 OCEAN BLUE A: The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, T: 021 438 9838 / 9 ONS HUISIE A: Corner of Generaal Jansens, Road and Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand T: 021 554 1553. www.onshuisie.co.za PARANGA A: The Promenade, Victoria Road Camps Bay, T: 021438 0404, www.paranga.co.za THE LOOKOUT DECK A: Harbour Road, Houtbay, T: 021 790 0900, www.thelookoutdeck.co.za WILLOUGHBY & CO A: V&A waterfront, T: 021 418 6115, www. willoughbyandco.co.za

The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay harbour, the restaurant boasts breath taking mountain and ocean views.

TAPAS FORK - A: 84 long St. T: 021 424 6334 www.fork-restaurants.co.za LA PARADA - A: 107 Bree Street, T: 021 424 2235 SUNDOO - Indian tapas & Bar. A: 77 Regent Road. T: 021 433 0542

THE AMERICAS BEEFCAKES A: 40 Somerset Rd, T: 021 425 9019, www.beefcakes.co.za EL BURRO- Mexican A: 81 Main Road, Green Point, T: 021 433 2364. www.elburro.co.za FAT CACTUS - Mexican, A: 5 Park Rd T: 021 422 5022, www.fatcactus.co.za FRANKY’S DINER Dining in 50’s Style. A: 303 Main Road Sea Point. T: 021 433 0445. frankysdiner.co.za HUDSONS - The Burger Joint A: corner of Portswood & Somerset Rd, Green Point, T: 021 433 1496 JERRY’S BURGER BAR A: 123 Lower Main Road, Observatory.

T: 021 447 8554. A: 5 Park Road, Gardens.

T: 021 422 4415. A: 1 Athens Road, Bloubergstrand. T: 021 556 0852.

A: Willowbridge Centre, 39 Carl Cronje Dr, Tyger Valley. T: 021 914 3883. A: 150 Main Road, Sea Point. T: 021 433 1700

For more info & reservations Tel: 021 790 0900, Fax: 021 790 0922, reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za Visit www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

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time to get on track part iii

With just a few years since its inception, the Franschhoek Wine Tram successfully established itself as a ‘must do’ experience when visiting the culinary capital of South Africa.

A great vision, professional executing and management and a superb standard of service drives the team behind the Wine Tram to keep offering alluring ways and combinations to create the best day out.

With currently offering 6 different routes that holds treasures for both foodies and wine lovers, we will lay out for you 2 routes at a time.

All routes are based on a hop-on hop-off system that follows a time table and are complimented with specially designed, old charming open buses to get you from the tracks to the cellar door.

The Red Line departs on the tram-bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque vineyards while stopping at the following wine estates:

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Maison Eikehof Leopard’s Leap Chamonix Dieu Donne Franschhoek Cellar Rickety Bridge Grande Provence

Maison Estate is home to the award winning and much loved by locals, Chefs Warehouse. The estate’s wines follows the classic French style maturing in small French oak barrels.

Eikehof Estate is a 4th generation family vineyard that shares their knowledge and love around cheese platters in the tasting room.

Leopard’s Leap welcomes you to try their wines with vast offerings in the Rotisserie Restaurant. The Rotisol spit is complimented with the Harvest Table and features seasonal salads, roasted vegetables from the biologic

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vegetable and herb garden on the farm, farm-baked breads, pastries and cakes.

The South African table is a tutored experience at the kitchen table with the head chef. It presents guests with the opportunity to taste authentic South African dishes and to learn about the food heritage while sharing a meal.

If you have the time, the Cooking Demonstration followed by dinner will ensure you a treasured memories for years to come.

Grande Provence

Chamonix Wine Estate combines wine tasting with a 2 hour game drive in their wildlife reserve. Racine, the estate’s restaurant is the culinary birth place of one of South Africa’s known chefs, Reuben Riffle. While relocating and rebuilding his own establishment in the village, he came back to create simple sophisticated bistro style cuisine of international standards. Some of the exquisite gastronomy is available on-the-go at the deli. The estate also offers a series of lodges and cottages.

Dieu Donne’s scenic location overlooks the Franschhoek valley from its visitor’s facility. Roca restaurant serves Mediterranean flavours and is a perfect location to enjoy one of the most magnificent vistas in the Cape Winelands.

Rickety Bridge

The Franschhoek Cellar is a favourite wine tasting and pairing venue. In addition to their own wines they stock and serve partner wines like Brampton and Bellingham. The Platform Bar & Bistro is located on the old railway platform and was re-modelled to mimic a train carriage that overlooks the mountains and vineyards.

Rickety Bridge wine experiences include tastings, Wine Blendings and Cellar Tours that can be arranged by appointment. The estate restaurant, Paulina’s, open for lunch 7 days a week, features a variety of half and full portions of bistro-style menu that allows diners the opportunity to sample and share dishes.

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is a local landmark. The tastings, tours and wine blending experiences are complimented by an art gallery and the estate’s shop that stocks fine African artefacts, photography and smaller collectables. The restaurant is open 7 days a week, for lunch and dinner. The estate’s picnic grounds and basket contents are tasty and picture perfect.

Franschhoek Cellar

Dieu Donne

The Yellow Line departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque vineyards and stops at the following wine estates: Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, Maison, Eikehof, Leopard’s Leap, Chamonix, Dieu Donne and Franschhoek Cellar.

Accommodation is available at Chamonix, The Franschhoek Cellar, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.

Timetable and bookings on winetram.co.za

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Eikehof

Maison Estate

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KIRSTENBOSCH Documented history of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is traced back to the 1700’s, enabling us to apprehend the National Treasure statues it holds and to appreciate its acclaimed international recognition 3 centuries down the timeline path.

On top of being a must do destination for travelers and visitors, this icon serves a handful of opportunities to create majestic and memorable, private or corporate events.

The Manor House, Built in 1914, is located up on the west slops, overlooking the Proteas sections, the rest of the garden and the Constantia Valley farther down. The house was refurbished to the highest standard and can accommodated either individual guests or a full party. The adjusted lawns makes it a fairytale scenery for intimate events. The house also include a meeting room equipped with audio-visual & sound system.

The Marquee Lawn is situated near the Centre for Home Gardening and the reputed Kirstenbosch Tea Room at Gate 2, against the stunning backdrop of Castle Rock and Fernwood Peak. 2 leveled lawn areas are the space for big events of up to 1000 people standing, overlooking the Peninsula Garden.

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The Conference Centre at the main gate enjoys its location by offering large windows that opens to the Camphor Avenue, a signatory feature of Kirstenbosch. Summer or winter, the leafy avenue shades the center and provides a one-off-a-kind backdrop to any event. It is for that reason this venue is popular with both local event planners and international corporates.

Known, local artistic societies runs their annual exhibition in the center, often open to the general public for free so make sure to check and see if your visit to the garden falls on one of those lucky days.

Lastly, the Concert Stage, earning its reputation by proudly and constantly holding the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts series, is open for concert hiring and can be fenced from the rest of the garden. In addition it hosts a few international acts every year and the grassy slant gives a good view over the large stage.

Full details and prices for the different option are available on www.sanbi.org

weekend scene MARKET DAY City Bowl Market

On one hand there is the visitor, which after a long week of travelling and rushing to see all the musts, comes the weekend and he looks to slow down, sit for a while and smile to and among strangers. On the other hand there is the Cape Townian that workrd hard during the week and needs to shop and stock the pantry but also wants to linger and enjoy the world destination he lives in.

Both of them will find the perfect answer in the markets that comes alive around the city.

The early start goes to The City Bowl Market.

Every Thursday evening from 16:30 - 20:30 on 14 Hope Street in Gardens with an addition of a Fashion Market alongside, once a month.

The Neighbourgoods Market

Saturday goers have the choice between The Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock or the Oranjezicht City Farm – Market on Granger bay, next to the V&A Waterfront.

The Neighbourgoods Market is open from 9:00 to 15:00 every Saturday. They cater for all food choices.

Halaal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten and Sugar free, Lactose - Intolerant, Raw and Organic food preferences are all represented.

Housed in the historic sky-lit warehouse of The Old Biscuit Mill, it is a showcase of Cape Town’s finest micro-merchants, designer-makers, specialty-producers and food-alchemists.

Oranjezicht City Farm

The Oranjezicht City Farm – Market started as a market day for the produce of the actual City Farm that is located up in the Oranjezicht neighbourhood, down the slops of Table Mountain. Organic, seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs are collected and picked in the days prior to the market.

From this small, local initiative, the market grew to include bread and other baking goods, organic dairy, free-range eggs, honey, muesli and a long list artisanal, small, local and homemade in scale products that gives the market its hearty vibe.

A dedicated section in the market hosts a big offering of different food stalls of local and international flavors.

This favorite holds long tables and benches that creates a communal atmosphere throughout the markets’ sections.

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a true oasis

Just over a year old, Tranquila Spa at the famous Aquila Safari is becoming a sought after destination for the simple, ingenious reason of being part of an exciting Big 5 safari that also offers luxurious African hospitality, traditional culinary delights, diverse accommodation options, renewable energy and welfare to both human and wildlife.

Couples visiting should take advantage and book one of the secluded chalets that include outdoor shower or bath. It is a lifetime experience to soak under the beautiful African sky.

Families visiting the reserve enjoy ground floor rooms that open to the communal areas, keeping children occupied but still in sight. The Kids Club is there for those who need more attention and supervision.

In between the morning and afternoon game drives on a safari vehicle, quad bike or on horseback, the reserve offers all you can find in a resort: a swimming pool, rolling lawns and sun decks, a pool bar and even a cigar lounge.

The Tranquila Spa complex, which is open for free to those who stay in the reserve more than 2 nights, includes 2 large heated indoor pools, a steam room, wet & dry sauna, a nail bar,

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10 treatment rooms, a couples or group treatment room and an outdoor pool.

Short term guests can use the spa for a fee of R250 per person per day and the first treatment booked will be discounted by this amount. Guests to the Premier Cottages are granted free access no matter the length of their stay.

The spa uses natural products that harness the medicinal powers of indigenous plants, flowers and herbs and are free from petrochemicals, synthetic ingredients, colourants and preservatives.

The menu includes skin care treatments, body treatments, eye enhancements, waxing services & hair braiding. Access is subject to availability.

Aquila Spa & Game Reserve is located in the Karoo desert, less than 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town. Guests have the option of tailor making their overnight packages or choosing from 4 different day trip safari packages.

Full details are available at aquilasafari.com

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The Cape’s Secret Season constantly offers unexpected surprises from mogul chefs and iconic wine estates. This month we are happy to share with you that Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek offers a winter gesture for its diners: a wide range of small plate options of some of Chef Guy Bennett’s most popular dishes.

Choose any combination of three plates from grilled linefish, a warm goat cheese salad, spiced crispy squid, low & slow beef short rib, a creamy risotto with pancetta, soy braised pork, artisanal cheeses, as well as a dark chocolate fondant to hit your sweet spot. Your trio of small plates is accompanied by a

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tasting glass of Grande Provence wine.

This menu, served from 15:00 to 19:00 daily, offers locals and visitors a taste of the stunning Grande Provence winter specials and is ideal for wrapping up a day in the valley.

For those who look for a more comprehensive dining experience, Chef Guy recommends to add to the small plates menu a few extras such as freshly shucked oysters or dreamy desserts.

Chef Guy and his team love playing with their food and change their dishes constantly by incorporating new ingredients and produce that become

available as the seasons change so variations to the menu above are more than likely to occur.

The Restaurant at Grande Provence is open daily for lunch and dinner. The small plates menu is available at R220 per person for 3 plates of your choice. To book your table, call Tel: (021) 876 8600 or email reservations@grandeprovence. co.za.

Grande Provence is en-route 4 of the 6 Franschhoek Wine Tram lines, the Blue, Green, Red & Yellow. Still, sticking to the time schedule doesn’t guarantee a seat at the restaurant. Pre-booking is well advised.

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The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Franschhoek Wine Tram currently offers five hop-on hop-off lines to choose from: Blue Line, Red Line, Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line. Each visiting eight wine estates and showcasing a separate part of the Franschhoek Valley.

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GRANDE PROVENCE HERITAGE WINE ESTATE

Grande Provence wears her 300-year history with dignity. A haven of tranquillity with gentle vistas of the Franschhoek Valley, this is winelands hospitality at its finest. Exceptional wines, perfection on a plate at The Restaurant, French inspired picnics, luxury country accommodation, and an eclectic collection of contemporary South African art complete the experience. Welcoming, attentive staff make the secluded Owner’s Cottage and La Provençale Villa in the Vineyards a rejuvenating private retreat. Special Heartland rates apply during winter months.

EXPERIENCES Cellar tours & tastings Lunch & dinner à la carte Picnics & private dining Luxury accommodation Art gallery & shop Tel: +27 (0)21 876 8600 • Email: reservations@grandeprovence.co.za • www.grandeprovence.co.za Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate

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SOLMS-DELTA WINE ESTATE

At Solms-Delta we celebrate what it means to be South African. The food, the people, the music and, of course, the wine.

And by telling the stories of where we come from and sharing ownership and profits equally with our workers, we bring a sense of pride, belonging and ownership to those who have, for generations, called our historic farm home. Solms-Delta is open seven days a week 363 days a year. We are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. FACILITIES: Fyndraai Restaurant - Open daily.

Tasting room, 7 days a week, 9AM - 5PM Deli, Picnic, Dik Delta Culinary Garden Museums - Experience our history

Tel: + 27 (0)21 874 3937 • Email: info@solms-delta.co.za • www.solms-delta.co.za Solms-Delta Wine Estate Allee Bleue - 021 874 1021 Boschedal - 021 870 4200 Babylonstoren - 021 863 3852 Chamonix - 021 876 8426 Dieu Donné Vineyards - 021 876 2493

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Address: Solms-Delta, Delta Road Off the R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Valley

Eikehof - 021 876 2469 Franschhoek Cellar - 021 876 2086 Grande Provence - 021 876 8600 Holden Manz - 021 876 3173 La Bourgogne - 021 876 3245

La Bri - 021 876 2593 La Couronne - 021 876 3939 Leopard’s Leap - 021 867 8002 Le Lude - 021 100 3464 Maison - 021 876 2116

Mont Rochelle - 021 876 2770 Noble Hill - 021 874 3844 Plaisir De Merle - 021 874 1072 Rickety Bridge - 021 876 2129

hello winelands ESCAPE TO THE CAPE'S FAMOUS WINE COUNTRY ON A FULL-DAY TOUR FROM CAPE TOWN Taste regional wines from two different wineries in the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wine valleys, including both big-name and family-run estates. 7 different pick-up points around the city makes it the most convenient way to hop-on and head to the Cape Winelands.

Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours of the vineyards and their wine cellars.

A great opportunity to enjoy lunch in the quaint, historic village of Franschhoek, the gourmet center of South Africa. Browse, search and book in advance in one of the chef restaurants in the village to makes this day legendary.

Include: Professional, live guided tour by a wine specialist guide (in English) FREE wine tastings at 2 wine estates FREE cheese pairing FREE cellar tour FREE Wi-Fi & USB ports aboard the bus Transport by air-conditioned coach A photo stop at Blouberg for that picture postcard view of Table Mountain from across the water Excludes: Cost of lunch Please note: This is a full-day trip. Tours return at approximately 17:30 Timetable & bookings at www.citysightseeing.co.za

WORLD CLASS RESTAURANTS CONSTANTIA LA COLOMBE A: Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Main Rd, T: 021 795 0125, www.lacolombe.co.za MYOGA A: 60 Colinton Road, At the Vineyard Hotel and Spa, Newlands, T: 021 657 4545, www.myoga.co.za THE GREENHOUSE & THE CONSERVATORY AT THE CELLARS-HOHENORT T: 021 795 6226, www.collectionmcgrath.com FRANSCHHOEK DISH AT LE FRANSCHHOEK A: 16 Minor road, T: 021-876 8900, www.lefranschhoek.co.za BABEL RESTAURANT A: Babylonstoren wine estate, R45, Simondium, T: 021 863 3852, www.babylonstoren.com CAFE BONBON A: La Petite Dauphine Guest Farm, Excelsior Road, T: 021 876 3936, www.lapetite.co.za

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CAFÉ DES ARTS A: Reservoir Street West (Behind the FNB) T: 021 876 2952, www.cafedesarts.co.za

LE BON VIVANT A: 22 Dirkie Uys Street T: 021 876 2717, www.lebonvivant.co.za

COSECHA RESTAURANT A: Noble Hill wine estate, R45, T: 021 874 3844, www.cosecharestaurant.com

MIKO RESTAURANT A: Mont Rochelle Hotel, Dassenberg Road, T: 082 948 1209, www.virginlimitededition.com

DUTCH EAST RESTAURANT A: 42 Huguenot Street T: 021 876 3547, www.dutcheast.co.za

MONNEAUX RESTAURANT A: Huguenot (Main) Road T: 021 876 3386, www.monneaux.co.za

FOLIAGE RESTAURANT A: 11 Huguenot Road T: 021 876 2328, www.foliage.co.za

ORANGERIE A: Le Lude winery, Bowling Green Avenue (Lambrechts Rd), T: 087 754 9926, www.lelude.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK KITCHEN A: Holden Manz Wine Estate, Green Valley Rd, T: 021 876 2729, holdenmanz.com GRANDE PROVENCE ESTATE – The Restaurant T: 021 876 8600, www.grandeprovence.co.za

PIERNEEF A LA MOTTE A: La Motte wine estate, Main Road T: 021 876 8800, www.la-motte.com RACINE A: Chamonix Farm, Uitkyk Street T: 021 876 2393, www.chamonix.co.za

LA PETITE COLOMBE A: Cnr Huguenot St. and Berg St. T: +27 21 202 3395, www.lacolombe.co.za

REUBEN’S A: No 2 Daniel Hugo Rd, T: 021 876 3772 www.reubens.co.za

LA PETITE FERME A: Lambrechts Rd, T: 021 876 3016, www.lapetiteferme.co.za

RYAN’S KITCHEN A: 1, Place Vendome, Huguenot Rd T: 021 876 4598, www.ryanskitchen.co.za

THE FRENCH CONNECTION A: 48 Huguenot Rd, T: 021 876 4056, www.frenchconnection.co.za THE KITCHEN A: Maison Wine estate, R45, T: 021 876 2116, www.maisonestate.co.za PAARL BOSMAN’S A: Grande Roche hotel, Plantasie Street & Constantia Street, T: 021 863 5100, granderoche.com HARVEST RESTAURANT A: Laborie Wine Farm, Taillefer T: 021 807 3390, www.laboriewines.co.za LUST BISTRO & BAKERY A: Intersection R45 & Klapmuts Rd, SimondiumT: 021 874 1456 STELLENBOSCH 95 AT MORGENSTER A: Vergelegen Avenue, Off Lourensford Road, Somerset West, T: 021 204 7048, 95atmorgenster.com 96 WINERY ROAD A: Zandberg Farm, Winery Road, Off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, T: 021 842 2020, www.96wineryroad.co.za AVONTUUR RESTAURANT A: Avontuur Estate, R44, Somerset West. T: 021 855 4296, www.avontuurestate.co.za CAMPHORS A: Vergelegen wine estate, Camphors at Vergelegen, T: 021 847 1346, www.vergelegen.co.za CUVÉE A: Simonsig Wine Estate, Kromme Rhee Road, Koelenhof, T: 021 888 4932, www.simonsig.co.za DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE RESTAURANT & INDOCHINE A: Helshoogte Rd T: 021 885 8160, www.delaire.co.za JORDAN RESTAURANT A: Stellenbosch Kloof Rd T: 021 881 3441, www.jordanwines.com TERROIR A: Kleine Zalze estate, Strand RoadT: 021 880 8167, www.kleinezalze.co.za TOKARA Restaurant A: Helshoogte Rd, T: 021 885 2550, tokararestaurant.co.za WATERKLOOF A: Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West, T: 021 858 1292, www.waterkloofwines.co.za

WINE CENTRES AND SHOPS BOTTELARY HILLS WINE CENTRE Serves as a sales venue and information gateway to all the products and destinations in the Bottelary Wine Route (a sub route of the Stellnbosch wine routes).

Open Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 18:00, Sat: 9:00 - 17:00, Sun: 10:00 - 14:00, A: Bottelary Rd, Stellenbosch, T: 021 865 2955, www.bhwc.co.za DIE BERGKELDER The Wine Centre offers all day tastings, with specialists on hand to offer interesting facts about their wines, whiskies, brandies and fortified wines from around the Cape Winelands.

It is also the home of the Vinoteque, a wine bank that houses a superb selection of premium, well-matured wines, cellared under optimal conditions, and delivered door-to-door on request.

Open times: 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to16:00 on Saturdays.

A: George Blake St, Stellenbosch, T: 021 809 8025, bergkelder.co.za KWV WINE EMPORIUM Spread over 22 hectares, the KWV cellar complex in Paarl is one of the largest in the World and offers a broad portfolio of products, including sparkling wines, natural wines, fortified wines, liqueurs and brandies.

Open times: Monday to Saturday (incl. public holidays): 9:00 - 16:30, Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.

A: Kohler St, Paarl, T: 021 807 3007, www.kwvwineemporium.co.za THE FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR Sophisticated tasting venue housing several wine brands and offering various eating options. A full experience for the whole family with food offered next to the wine tasting options.

Opening times: Mon to Thurs 10:00 - 18:00 (Kitchen closes 16:00), Friday 10:00- 21:00 (Kitchen closes 19:00), Sat 10:00- 18:00 (Kitchen closes 17:00), Sun 10:00 - 18:00 (Kitchen closes 16:00).

A: R45 Franschhoek Main Rd, T: 021 876 2086, thefranschhoekcellar.co.za WINE VILLAGE – Hermanus Representing more than 700 South African wine producers all wine lovers are spoiled for choice. Excellent service, quality products and they have more than 15 years’ experience in shipping wine worldwide.

Opening times: Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 18:00, Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00,

Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00. Open public holidays. A: R43, Hermanus, T: 028 316 3988, www.winevillage.co.za

MARKETS IN THE WINELANDS BLAAUWKLIPPEN FAMILY MARKET A range of stalls from fresh produce and homemade products to crafts and plants.

There is also live music. Blaauwklippen wine estate- R44, Stellenbosch.

Open every Sunday 10:00 to 15:00.

FRANSCHHOEK VILLAGE MARKET Local Food & Craft Market, craft beers, antiques and local wines.

Every Saturday 9:00 – 14:00 under the trees of the Church hall in Franschhoek LOURENSFORD HARVEST MARKET A vast variety of fresh produce and an array of craft and art stalls to browse through. A specialised children programs running every week and dogs are welcome too.

Lourensford wine estate - Somerset West is open every Friday 17:00 - 21:00 and Sunday from 10:00 - 15:00.

ROOT 44 A vast range of hand-picked antiques, gorgeous children’s clothing, funky t-shirts, jewellery, homeware, leather goods and various other arts. Food stalls offer local winelands tastes and representatives from around the globe. Non-stop entertainment for both kids and adults.

Audacia Wines, Corner of R44 & Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, Open every Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.

‘SLOW MARKET’ at Oude Libertas From farm to fork - Proudly produced locally -Foods which are grown, raised, harvested or transformed by the producers themselves.

Oude Libertas road, Stellenbosch.

Open every Saturday 09:00 -14:00 VERGENOEGD FAMILY MARKET Every Saturday kicks off at 8:00 with the Vergenoegd family breakfast run or walk. A light bite will be available to order after the run whilst relaxing and enjoying the Duck Parade at 09:45. Walk friendly, pram friendly, dog on a leash friendly and kiddies bike friendly.

The Market at Vergenoegd has a array of homemade goods.

Fresh food, preserves and amazing bakes.

Vergenoegd Wine Estate, Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch.

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FLOWERS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE An ocean of colour – fields covered in a sea of purple, yellow, orange, blue and white. This is what Spring at the West Coast is all about.

About 2 hours drive north of Cape Town, up the R27, you’ll reach the West Coast National Park. This area of South Africa receives little rain throughout the year but after the winter rains from May to July/August, the normally dry landscape becomes a carpet of wild flowers with vibrant bands of Gousblomme and Vygies, as well as Nemesias, Lachenalias, Babiana and Ixias. It is a world know spectacle for flora and nature lovers.

Two main areas are easily accessible for a day trip from Cape Town: Clanwilliam and the Cedarberg Mountains inland, The Sandveld & the West Coast along the ocean.

At the foothills of the Cedarberg lies the town of Clanwilliam and a number of flower routes. These include the Bieudouw valley. Which can be the highlight of any flower tour in a good year – the Boskloof valley or Nardouwsberg.

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If you pick your dates right, you can also visit the Clanwilliam Flower Show held between 24 August to 2 September this year. Every year about 400 species from 32 families are exhibited in their typical setting at the Clanwilliam Flower Show. Here the flowers botanical names, as well as their tongue-twisting local names, are displayed.

For more information and last minute updates it is best to browse clanwilliamwildflowershow.co.za From the Cederberg you can head west to the ocean through an area known as the Sandveld.

Continue south along the West Coast Road (R27) via the picturesque fishing village of Paternoster with its Columbine Nature Reserve. Then head along to the West Coast National Park. Along this coastal strip, you find the strandveld of salvias and showy daisies.

Within the West Coast National Park lies the Postberg Nature Reserve. This reserve boasts the greatest variety of birds,

game and Sandveld flowers in the Western Cape. This special section of the park is only open during August to October.

The Darling Flower show held 14 – 16 September, is a concentrated show of the beauty that surrounds.

Detailed information is available on www.darlingwildflowers.co.za

FLOWER VIEWING TIPS Flower Viewing Tips – The best time for viewing is between 10:30 and 16:00 during the warmest part of the day when the flowers are open.

– The day temperature must be at least 18 degrees Celsius.

– Sunny days are best for the opening of flowers. Rainy or overcast weather is not ideal so avoid disappointment.

Plan to visit other sights on such days.

– Flowers face the sun and are therefore best displayed when traveling with the sun behind you. Viewers are advised to travel north soon after departure and then to do most flower-viewing by moving in a southerly direction.

– When taking a circular route, try traveling in a westerly direction in the morning, followed by a southerly one and finally an easterly one.

– Get out of the car and walk amongst the flowers but

www.samigration.com / www.sami.co.za South Africa awaits if you are considering immigrating and you will be pleased to know there are many opportunities for skilled immigrant workers, retirees and investors who will contribute to South Africa’s economic development.

SA Migration specializes in assisting people from all over the world to relocate to this wonderful country.

We are proud to be a leader in the field of migration and relocation.

The country offers an investor-friendly environment, in which 100% foreign ownership is allowed.

make sure to also look for the delicate, smaller species.

– Tread lightly and carefully so as not to trample plants unnecessarily.

– Please don’t pick any flowers.

– Many outlying areas do not have mobile phone reception.

– Make sure that you set off on your journey with a full tank as fuel is not readily available everywhere. It is thus also important that you take your own drinking water.

For a current update about what and where to see follow the West Coast news on www.capewestcoast.org/news

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made in south africa WOMEN’S WEAR

ALEXANDRA HÖJER ATELIER www.alexandrahojer.com

ALEXANDRA HÖJER ATELIER Feminine clothing using mainly natural fibers. 156 Bree Street. www.alexandrahojer.com DANIELLE MARGAUX A fashion house that offers a high-fashion, clothing design and manufacture service. 6 Bird Street, Montegray House, Stellenbosch. www.daniellemargaux.co.za GABRIELLE SWIMWEAR 7 Ravesncraig Road, Woodstock www.gabrielleswimwear.com HABITS Fashion for real women.

1 Cavendish Close, Cavendish Street, Claremont. www.habits.co.za

FABIANI fabiani.co.za

HENDRIK VERMEULEN COUTURE. Immerse yourself into a world of vintage charm, timeless elegance and dramatic grandeur. 73 Buitengracht Street. www.hendrikvermeulen.com KLUK CGDT High fashion, impeccable style, graceful designs, and perfect understanding of the female form and demur. 47 Bree Street. klukcgdt.com LALESSO Ethical, eco, sustainable clothing and swimwear. www.lalesso.com LEIGH SCHUBERT Exclusive elegance. www.leighschubert.com

KAROO CLASSICS www.karooclassics.com

MEMEME Stocks the best of ready to wear South African designers. 117a Long Street. www.mememe.co.za MICHELLE LUDEK At the Watershed, V&A waterfront. www.michelleludek.co.za MUNGO & JEMIMA. Brilliant women’s fashion designers.

You’ll always find there something you must have. 108 Long Street & at The Watershed, V&A Waterfront. www.mungoandjemima.com STEFANIA MORLAND Unique, playful pieces that remain classic and timeless. 153 Kloof St, Gardens. www.stefaniamorland.com

THE WATERSHED V & A Waterfront, 17 Dock Rd

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TAKE CARE A womenswear label. 73 Kloof Street, Gardens. www.takecareclothing.com

TART Leisure wear. Youthful and energetic.

6 Lower Scott Road, Observatory. www.tartclothing.co.za

MEN’S WEAR ADRIAAN KUITERS Tailored men clothing. 73 Kloof Street, Gardens. www.adriaankuiters.com BLUECOLLARWHITECOLLAR Carefully made garments with a fantastic fit. Lifestyle on Kloof, Gardens. www.bluecollarwhitecollar.co.za FABIANI Bespoke menswear. fabiani.co.za MAXHOSA BY LADUMA Traditional Xhosa motives made into wearable knits. 34 Long Street.

Visit www.maxhosa.co.za for more.

SHAKUR OLLA A luxury goods and ready to wear couture menswear designer. 34 Somerset Rd, Green Point. www.shakurolla.com SMITH & ABRAHAMS Mens nostalgic street wear.

103 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock.

XIPIXI. A lifestyle fashion brand specialized in elegant garments and accessories for gentlemen. www.xipixi-official.com ASHANTI Contemporary African Designs.

77 on Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town. www.ashantidesign.com

ACCESSORIES & DESIGN BLACK BETTY Jewellery is sourced or designed and then hand-crafted to give it its own signature style. Black Betty Showroom, 53 Wale Street. www.blackbettydesign.com COCO LI BOUTIQUE Locally sourced fashion & accessories.

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Somerset Road. www.cocoli.co.za KAROO CLASSICS Ostrich, Leather & Mohair goods Shortmarket Street. Open Mon-Sat. www.karooclassics.com MERCHANT ON LONG Contemporary fashion, art & homewear.

34 Long Street.www.merchantsonlong.com MISSIBABA Localy design & produced bags.

229 Bree Street. missibaba.com

MR & MRS A treasure trove of clothes, accessories and homeware. 98 Kloof Street, Gardens. www.mrandmrs.co.za.

1st Floor, Maxton Centre 354 Albert Road, Woodstock

MUNGO Design, weave and make a wide range of home ware products including table linens, bedding, throws, apparel and more. 78 Hout Street. www.mungo.co.za

Phone: +27 (0)21 426 2475 Fax: +27(0)21 426 0860 Email: info@streetwires.co.za

PICHULIK African inspired, handcrafted, statement pieces. F36/f37 Watershed. www.pichulik.com

LEATHER GOODS DESIGNERS CHIMPEL Handmade clutches and accessories made with soft, natural and exotic leather. www.chimpel.co.za

Streetwires is a social enterprise on a mission to create and sustain employment within the dynamic field of wire and bead art.

DARK HORSE Furniture, handbags & accessories for the urban professional. www.dark-horse.co.za ELS & CO Fine Leather Craftsmen offering classic good for the outdoor men. www.elsfineleather.com

Operating in the picturesque Bokaap area of Cape Town, The Streetwires studio shares premises with our administrative department and includes an onsite shop which is open to the public from nine to five on weekdays and from nine to one on Saturdays.

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT A line of bags, accessories and footwear for young adults. www.freedomofmovement.co.za

Studio tours and wire art workshops are also available on request.

IKHAYAELITE A combination of fashion & travel bags. www.ikhayaelite.shopstar.co.za ILUNDNI Ladies envelope bags & clutches. www.ilundi.co.za JEKYLL & HIDE Wallets, purses and business bags and classic fine shoes. www.jekyllandhide.co.za JINGER JACK A wide range of classic and modern designs to accommodate a wide variety of needs for the person on the go. www.jingerjack.co.za

KAT VAN DUINEN A luxury handbags designer. www.katvanduinen.com

LEATHER AND SUEDE Jackets and accessories for both genders. www.leatherandsuede.co.za MATSIDISO SHOES Each pair of Matsidiso shoes is an original, hand crafted product, ethically made by happy hearts and hands in Cape Town. matsidiso.com

ROWDY Ladies handbags. www.rowdybags.com RUST & REVENGE Ladies handbags. www.rustandrevenge.co.za SKINZ From raw skins to bags and accessories. www.skinzleather.co.za

THE BURGANDY COLLECTIVE Day to day, professionals and adventurers goods. www.burgundycollective.com URBAN AFRICA ATELIER Bags and accessories for the urbanist. www.urbanafrica.co.za WOLF & MAIDEN Artisan bags, backpacks, wallets and belts. za.wolfandmaiden.com WOODHEADS Iconic Cape Town establishments that holds everything related to leather and old charm. www.woodheads.co.za

ART EDGE Glass gallery, Cape glass studio.

29 Vredenburg Lane, off top of Long Street. Open Tuesday - Friday. www.capeglassstudio.com

IMISO Distinctive clay art. 373- 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock. www.imisoceramics.co.za

AT THE WATERSHED Home to more than 150 tenants who represent over 365 brands.

A vast selection of products can be found there from ceramics and furniture to textiles, fashion and jewellery.

This vibrant part of the V&A Waterfront is not only a place to shop.

The Watershed is located on Dock Road, next to the Two Oceans Aquarium and is open daily from 10h00 - 18h00.

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cape town museums MUSEUMS IN THE WINELANDS FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM

IRMA STERN MUSEUM

Monday & Tuesday : by appointment only; Wedsday - Friday: 8:00 - 15:00; Saturday: 8:30 - 12:00.

The home and studio of Irma Stern, a renowned South African artist.

A special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history.

This is an active Air Force base. All visitors must produce an ID or Passport.

Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00; Saturday 10:00 -14:00; closed on public holidays.

L’Ormarins wine estate, R45, Franschhoek.

Piet Grobler St, Ysterplaat Airbase.

25 Cecil Rd, Rosebank.

GROOT CONSTANTIA MANOR HOUSE

BO-KAAP MUSEUM

KOOPMANS- DE WET HOUSE

Showcases local Islamic culture and heritage.

This house museum is furnished as a home for a well-to-do Cape family during the late 18th Century.

The oldest wine-producing estate of South Africa.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia.

Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00.

HESS ART COLLECTION

71 Wale Street.

The art gallery houses a collection of contemporary, pop and modern art

by South African artists.

Open Monday – Sunday from 10:00 – 16:00. Glen Carlou wine estate, Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Paarl.

MUSEUM VAN DE CAAB A voice to the individual indigenous and slave people who have lived and worked on the farm from pre-colonial times to the present.

Open 7 days a week, from 09:00 to 17:00. Solms-Delta, Delta Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek.

THE AFRIKAANSE TAALMONUMENT The Afrikaans Language Museum honours those that played an important part in the process to recognise Afrikaans as an official language of writing and reading.

CAPE TOWN SCIENCE CENTRE More than 250 interactive exhibits and puzzles.

Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 16:30; Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 – 16:30 370B Main Rd, Observatory.

DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

35 Strand Street.

MARITIME CENTRE Features an overview of shipping in Cape Town, and the earliest existing model of Table Bay harbour.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

1st Floor, Union-Castle House, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront.

The District Six Museum works with the memories of this specific District experience and with that of forced removals more generally.

PLANETARIUM & DIGITAL DOME

25A Albertus St & Buitenkant Street.

Shows Daily. Closed On Mondays for research.

Interactive exhibition, educational movies and exploring our sky.

HEART OF CAPE TOWN MUSEUM

25 Queen Victoria Street.

Open: Mon to Sun 08:00 –17:00 (Apr. to Oct.) 08:00–20:00 (Nov. to Mar.) Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain.

The birthplace of the first ever human heart transplant.

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THE RUPERT MUSEUM

7 days a week. Guided tours start at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00.

The unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. Over 350 works of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970.

Specially pre-arranged tour is available at 17:00.

Open Mon - Sat: 10:00 – 16:00.

Stellentia Rd, Stellenbosch.

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Groote Schuur Hospital, Groote Schuur Dr, Observatory.

Houses the William Fehr collection: works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and drawings).

Due to the sensitive nature of artworks on paper, only a selection of works is on exhibition. Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

78 Buitenkant Street.

SLAVE LODGE

and T-shirts printed yesterday.

From human wrongs to human rights, exhibitions on the lower level of this museum explore the long history of slavery in South Africa.

Daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY

Corner Adderley and Wale Streets.

South Africa’s premier art museum.

SOCIAL HISTORY CENTRE Houses indigenous cultural material from southern Africa, artefacts from the colonial period of the Cape, including maritime and historical archaeology, as well as collections of world ceramics, furniture, coins and textiles, among others.

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

17 Church Square.

SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM A tribute and detailed account of one of the great Jewish communities of the diaspora.

25 Queen Victoria Street.

Daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Government Avenue, Company’s Garden.

THE SPRINGBOK EXPERIENCE - SA RUGBY MUSEUM Honouring the Springboks and South African rugby.

Tuesday - Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00.

Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront.

WILLIAM FEHR COLLECTION AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

Open Sunday to Thursday.10:00 - 17:00; Friday 10:00 - 14:00.Photo ID required at entry.

Contained in the collection is a wealth of historical information concerning the peoples and landscapes of early colonial South Africa.

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens.

Daily from 09:30 to 15:30.

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM

ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY MODERN AFRICAN ART (MOCAA).

Houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. The collections now range from fossils almost 700-million years old to insects and fish caught last week.

There are also stone tools made by people 120 000 years ago, traditional clothes from the last century,

MUSEUM HOURS Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday: 10am - 2pm Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays Open Public Holidays

Cape Town Walking Tours No visitor to the Mother City should miss out on its beautiful historic buildings, museums and diverse history. See everything the Cape Town inner city has to offer with a Historic City free walking tour which operates on a Tip Only basis: you enjoyed?

Tip your guide. You had a laugh? Even better.

FREE TOURS BY FOOT Tours departs daily at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm from the ticket office at 81 Long Street (stop 5).

As you explore the city in the 90-minute tour, your guide will highlight buildings and places of relevance and history along the route.

Look out for the tour guide in their red uniforms with their red umbrellas to join the City Sightseeing Free Walking Tours.

Collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora and hosts international exhibitions.

Open Daily 9:00 - 18:00.

Visit www.citysightseeing.co.za for more

V&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Road.

Situated in the Museum Mile in central Cape Town, the South African Jewish Museum offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multi-media displays and truly engaging accounts of South African Jewish history.

COST Adults: SA Pensioners: Students (Under 12 years): Students (Over 12 years):

R60.00 R30.00 FREE R30.00

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town

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wildlife all year around Welcome to Cape Town! South Africa’s melting pot of cultures, languages and bountiful festivities around every corner.

Not only Cape Town home to Natural World Heritage Sites, the 7th Wonder of the World and one of the world’s most renowned botanical gardens, but a vibrant city with exquisite museums & galleries, phenomenal dining and coffee shops galore – let’s not forget ‘Truth Coffee’ voted best in the world.

With all these opportunities around you, why not indulge in the many options?

Take a truly ‘African safari’ or wet your feet shark diving? Alternatively, simply relax and tan on the soft sands of the famous Clifton beaches. With the skyward mountains, sun-kissed beaches of Camps bay, lush-green forests of Tokai & Newlands, Cape Town has something to anyone.

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recommended wildlife must-dos CAPE FUR SEALS

Loving known as the ‘dogs of the sea’ for their sweet nature and playful frolicking, the Cape Fur Seals naturally occur on islands around SA and are found nowhere else in the world.

Duiker island is home to over 6000 seals who love to sun themselves about on the rocks and audibly snort and grunt at one another, bobbing in the swell while keeping an eye out for fish to eat. They’re mostly brown, but shades vary from caramel to dark chocolate.

The pups are born black and slowly grow lighter. These water-logged dogs are inquisitive and friendly when in the water, and will often ‘escort’ scuba divers and snorkelers – but a word of caution: on land they are far less relaxed and tend to panic when people come near them, so rather keep your distance.

While the local fishermen may complain about the mischievous bunch, they are a pleasure to watch as they dance in in the water, jouncing along the boat and will often hold a flipper held high to give you

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high-5. The seals are on the island all year around, however are most active and abundant in the heat of Cape Town’s summer. So beat the heat and climb on board one of Drumbeat Charters’ cruises.

Not to forget, you can also spot these pups at Robben Island (Dutch for ‘seal island’) You are guaranteed to encounter pod of Cape Furs cavorting about.

AFRICAN PENGUINS Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town is arguably one of the most beautiful spots in Cape Town – not simply for the venerable granite boulders, crashing crystal-blue waves and the silky white sands, but it’s tiny tuxedoed locals! The African penguins (fondly known as jackass penguins, because of the braying sounds they make) established their colony 1983 and remains the only place in the world where one can get up-close to African penguins.

Boulders itself consists of 3 pristine beaches, 1 penguin viewing area and 3 boardwalks.

The boardwalks are placed as a measure to allow for viewing of these marvellous birds, whilst keeping them safe from poking fingers and irresponsible behaviour of people, so please be sure to stay on the boardwalks at all times within the viewing area.

Please take care not to touch or feed the penguins – they may look cute and cuddly but their beaks are as razor sharp and if they feel threatened they have no qualms about nipping a finger or nose! You should be able to see the fancily dressed fellows throughout the year - but for a real treat, try to visit in January when the juvenile birds are moulting on the beach. Of course Beach space depends on the tides, so make sure to come at low tide and visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Note, there is limited parking, so arrive early during peak Summer months!

Boulders Visitor Centre: +27(0) 21 786 2329 - Adults: R65 Kids: R35 Operating Hours: 7 days a week Dec – Jan: 07h00 – 07h30 Feb – April: 08h00 -18h30 May – Sept: 08h00 – 17h00 Oct – Nov: 08h00 – 18h30

SHARK CAGE DIVING Looking for a heart-pumping adrenalinespiking experience? Why not swim with the Atlantic’s most ferocious fish in the Great

White Shark capital of the world Gansbaai?

Walk, or rather, swim on the on the wild side with a life-changing experience you will most certainly never forget. Shark diving in can be divided into 2 main seasons: High season - May to October: this the best time to see Great White sharks as the visibility is good and shark activity escalates. Low season: January to March, however shark activity still continues and you have a good chance of spotting these majestic creatures.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you call the company and ask about their current shark sighting and/or schedule a few days before. As a heads up, it’s a stunning boat ride out with the pros wherein 4/5 people jump in the cage at one time upon a sighting. Although the water temperature may shock you more than the shark, the adrenaline will warm you up quickly!

Although nothing beats a genuine face-toface encounter with a Great White, there is also the option to either just tag along for the boat ride or see the phenomenal show from the upper deck of the boat – don’t forget those cameras!

CHACMA BABOONS If you have taken a road trip along the coastal road, you will have bound to bump into a troop or two of some furry primates lolling about foraging, playing or fussing over one another - A human society in miniature, the Chacma baboons in the Cape Of Good Hope Park are truly interesting and uniquelot to observe. What makes this particular large collection of 6 troops unique is during the low tide they may be found roaming the beaches feeding on sand hoppers and shellfish - a very unusual behaviour for primates as their diet mainly consists of fruits, roots, bulbs, insects and scorpions.

Watching this bunch can be very rewarding - but do so from a discreet distance. Please don’t get out of your car and leave it open, especially if you have food inside. Keep your windows mostly up and even your doors locked as these quick and agile baboons have been known to jump into cars and steal food, bags and any loose items!

The dominant males have especially large teeth and a dangerous (and painful) bite.

Do not feed these animals because this leads to problem behaviour from these highly intelligent primates. These primates are also notorious for their destructive behaviour and if conditioned to receive food may have to be eliminated for public safety.

The Chacma baboon troops on the Cape peninsula are the only protected population of the species in the world due to human activity and interaction.

Here are some do’s and don’ts: • DO keep a safe distance from baboons • DO move away slowly if a baboon approaches you • DO takes pictures from the safety of your vehicle or a safe distance

• DO NOT display food when baboons are visible • DO NOT tease or agitate the baboons • DO NOT open the windows or doors of your car when baboons are present • DO NOT feed baboons. You will be fined

big 5 safaris

Who comes to South Africa and doesn’t go on a safari? A literal bucket-list experience, we have two breath-taking game reserves we recommend that will not only give you the opportunity to see the exclusive Big-5, other wildlife and flora, but an experience you will take home with you and cherish forever:

AQUILA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Aquila’s four-star cottages are built largely from rock, thatch and wood to blend with the environment and offer every comfort like roaring log fires, wooden viewing decks, air conditioning, crisp percale linen, rock bathrooms and, in some, alfresco rock showers.

Aquila’s afro-chic Aquila Lodge comprises of 3 levels, accessible by a glass panelled lift with magnificent Karoo vistas. The Lodge offers both standard and premier lodge room. Aquila has an outdoor swimming pool, a pool bar, a cigar lounge and a large dining room where the chef presents a rich variety of authentic South African cuisine. Aquila newly opened African spa featuring; 2 large heated indoor pools, steam room, sauna, nail bar, 10 treatment rooms, a couples or group treatment room and an outdoor pool.

INVERDOORN GAME RESERVE Inverdoorn is the largest private wildlife reserve in the area, providing sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife. The game reserve offers a premier safari experience including game drives, luxury accommodation and incredible insight into the rescue and rehabilitation of the cheetah.

Inverdoorn is also home to the Big 5 - the elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard. The game is thriving and during your safari you may come across herds of eland, gemsbok and zebra, or hippos wallowing in the dam. The rhinos, with their horns intact, are a distinct highlight, combined with the magic of walking with giraffes and watching the cheetah run. This beautiful, big cat is the heart and soul of Inverdoorn.

In 2001 Cape Cheetah was established, which seeks to rescue and rehabilitate cheetahs and, ultimately, release them into the wild.

SAFARI

Set in the pristine Southern Karoo Highlands against a backdrop of dramatic mountains, the Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers an exciting taste of real Africa just two short hours from Cape Town. Aquila is home to an enormous variety of game, including the Big 5. Two- to three-hour game drives are a perfect way to see the animals (in four-wheel-drive vehicles, quad bikes or on horseback).

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The Groot Constantia Experience Groot Constantia is nestled in the fertile Constantia Valley. It is here that we believe time should be taken to first understand and then consume our award-winning wines.

The new Visitors Route offer a circular self-guided route of the heritage-rich core of the wine estate.

Groot Constantia Road, Constantia Tel: 021 794 5128 www.grootconstantia.co.za

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

La Parada has given Cape Town’s oldest bistro – Constantia Nek Restaurant – an extreme make-over for the iconic destination.

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

Overlooking the lush Constantia Wine Valley, the new resturant offers customers all its old-time favourites but now coupled with spectacular views of the award-winning vino region as well as the rolling Constantiaberg mountain range.

1 Houtbay Road Constantia Nek 021 7950 620 www.laparada.co.za

The adventure begins with a brief safety introduction at our office with in the Silvermist Estate. From here guests will embark on a hair raising guided 4 x 4 drive into the mountain high above Constantia with a spectacular view of Cape Town. Cape Town Ziplines borders on the Table Mountain National Park Reserve.

Silvermist Wine Lodge Constantia Nek, Hout Bay Road 021 7950 225 www.saforestadventures.co.za

You will be surrounded by the natural beauty, fauna and flora while walking and zipline between the 12 platforms.

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

Don't miss our famous duck parades, live entertainment and kids entertainment as well as a delicious range of food, coffee, wine, craft beer, arts and crafts!

Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Baden Powell Drive, Faure, Stellenbosch Wine Route 021 843 3248 www.vergenoegd.co.za

Accessible on the

Franschhoek & Stellenbosch wine tour

The BEST way to see Cape Town and Table Mountain!

Direct access to Table Mountain City Tour, Mini Peninsula, Downtown, Wine and Sunset Bus Walking Tours of City and Bo-Kaap Unique Hop On - Hop Off township tours Harbour and Canal Cruises

All Day - Every Day! VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY - TICKETS DISCOUNTED ONLINE!

www.citysightseeing.co.za

021 511 6000

FRANSCHHOEK & STELLENBOSCH The best way to seethe Winelands, with 2 hours at leisure to explore the historic town of Franschhoek and a scenic drivethrough Stellenbosch.

FULL DAY TOUR Includes: 2 wine tastings Cheese pairing Cellar tour Duck parade

PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

via our website or from our ticket offices and subject to seat availability

& PENGUINS

Complete your visit to Cape Town by joining us on this live guided (in English) tour to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hopewith a stop at Boulders Beach to view the penguins.

R145 entrance fee to Cape Point Reserve Optional walk to Cape of Good Hope

Call Centre

021 511 6000 (07h00 - 19h00 daily)

BIG 5 SAFARI & SPA Real Africa. Real Close To Cape Town.

4-STAR ACCOMMODATION | SPA | GAME DRIVE | HORSEBACK & QUAD BIKE SAFARI At the award-winning Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, visitors will enjoy a luxurious Big 5 Safari just two hours from Cape Town. With outstanding personal service and magnificent facilities; it just does not get any better. The new world-class Spa at Aquila adds to the already exceptional services at the Reserve. It is a masterpiece of luxury that is defined by its serenity and creative use of natural elements.

Make sure you contact the reservations team today to secure your safari stay at Aquila.

TRANQUILA SPA INDOOR HEATED POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | RELAXATION AREA | OUTDOOR POOL | TEN TREATMENT ROOMS GROUP OR COUPLES ROOM | NAIL BAR FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES 4-STAR ESTABLISHMENT | PREMIER, FAMILY & STANDARD COTTAGES | LODGE ROOMS | DAY TRIP SAFARI | HORSEBACK SAFARI | QUAD BIKE SAFARI | STAR SAFARI | OVERNIGHT SAFARI | FLY IN SAFARI | WINE TASTING | INDOOR & OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS | OUTDOOR POOL | WET BAR | CIGAR LOUNGE | CONFERENCE CENTRE | SPA | LIBRARY | CURIO SHOP CHILDREN’S FACILITIES & JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMME

Aquilasafari www.aquilasafari.com AquilaSafaris RESERVATIONS: +27 (0)21 430 7260 | MOBILE: +27 (0)83 301 9222 | RES@AQUILASAFARI.COM