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9...............Local Craft Celebration 10 - 11......West Coast Way 12 - 13......On Stage 14 - 15......We Call It Braai 16 - 21......Dining in Cape Town 19.............More South African flavour

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22.............Leading Venues 23.............Discover South Africa’s Best Daimonds 26.............True Luxury South African Excursion 27.............We’ve Been To 28 - 29......The 2018 Sommeliers Selection 30 - 32......Hello Winelands 33.............Franschhoek Wine Tram

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HOMEMAKERS EXPO HOMEMAKERS EXPO 30 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER

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.

PINOTAGE ON TAP 1 SEPTEMBER

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.

PINOTAGE ON TAP

STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 1 & 2 SEPTEMBER

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.

LIVE ART FESTIVAL 1 - 6 SEPTEMBER UCT HIDDINGH CAMPUS

WEST COAST FLOWER TRIP 7 - 9 SEPTEMBER

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The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) gathered some of the most influential international artists to deliver boundary breaking performances. A powerful range of public, collaborative and often transgressive performative artworks will

disrupt public spaces on the campus and surrounding culture junctions like the Iziko museums and Company’s Garden. FREE of charge to all but access is limited. Email ica@uct.ac.za as booking is essential.

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

OPEN BOOK 5 - 9 SEPTEMBER THE BOOK LOUNGE & THE FUGARD THEATRE Now in its eighth year, the Open Book Festival has established itself as one of South Africa’s most innovative and leading book festivals. It is committed to creating a platform to celebrate South African writers, as well as hosting top international authors.

The festival strives to instill an interest in, and love of, reading among young attendees, while the programme of more than one hundred events over five days is designed to resonate with the festival goers long after the event.

Elements of the festival programme include talks by international authors and South African writers; poetry; a comics marketplace; panel discussions; book launches; outreach reading initiatives; youth programmes and writer sports.

The festival has been recognised internationally, having been shortlisted twice for the London Book Fair Excellence Awards in the category of Literary Festivals.

WEST COAST FLOWER TRIP 7 - 9 SEPTEMBER DEPARTURE POINT: UNITY YARD OPPOSITE THE ROYAL CAPE YACHT CLUB

Xhosa and translates to “New Home”.

It is reputed to be the largest and fastest growing township in South Africa.

AI EXPO AFRICA

The Ceres Rail Company takes you for a 3 day trip up the West Coast to Graafwater & Klawer.

9 - 11 SEPTEMBER CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

Ride aboard vintage coaches pulled by double header steam Locomotives 1412 (Bailey) and 3322 (Dominique) rolling through the flowers.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening NOW and impacting the world of business and commerce in all market sectors around the world.

The train will depart Cape Town on the morning of Friday 7 September and will return on Sunday 9 September. Passengers will travel by bus to the Lambert’s Bay or Clanwilliam where they will stay at the hotels.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Language and Imaging Processing, Internet of Things and Data Science & Analytics are all being leveraged by business leaders and innovators alike in Africa.

DAY 1 – Cape Town > Graafwater DAY 2 – Graafwater > Klawer > Graafwater DAY 3 – Graafwater > Cape Town KHAYELITSHA FASHION WEEK 8 - 9 SEPTEMBER ISIVIVANA CENTER, KHAYELITSHA A platform that provides fashion designers and models an opportunity to showcase their designs and talents.

The main aim of the initiative is to develop, expose and to prepare them for bigger platform. The purpose is to, prepare, develop and establish a platform for local brands to showcase their latest offerings and new designs to the community and surrounds of Khayelitsha.

Khayelitsha is a partially informal township in the Western Cape, South Africa, located on the Cape Flats in the City of Cape Town. The name is

OPEN BOOK 5 - 9 SEPTEMBER

Research on the impact of AI reveals that AI could double annual economic growth rates in 2035 by changing the nature of work and creating a new relationship between man and machine.

AI Expo Africa 2018 is focusing on real world applications & trends driving the AI Economy in Africa, exploring the AI Business Opportunity NOW and seeking to build an AI Business focused Community across Africa.

NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 10 - 14 SEPTEMBER

NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 10 - 14 SEPTEMBER The week grants free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors, especially people from the local communities.

It should be noted that free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. Some of the parks will be extending the week to include the weekend.

CAPE WINE 12 - 14 SEPTEMBER

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BIERFEST 28 - 29 SEPTEMBER

Wine traders and media guests from around the world gets an extensive look into the wine industry of South Africa with seminars, speakers sessions and themed wine tastings. 352 South African wine producers will be putting their best foot forward to showcase how the quality of the wine produced on our shores has improved exponentially over recent years and the world of wine is certainly taking note.

101st DARLING WILDFLOWER SHOW 14 - 16 SEPTEMBER DARLING GOLF CLUB

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER

Celebrating an integral part of the Cape Fynbos Kingdom comprised of Renosterveld, Rietveld, Sandveld, and Strandveld where more than 1200 different species of flowers can be found. The display will focus on the Wildflower Society’s development through the past 101 years as well as the Herbarium project. The festival grounds will also include more than a hundred food and craft stalls, a play park for children, relevant workshops and a chance to sample the regions’ local wine and beer.

FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED FESTIVAL 15 & 16 SEPTEMBER

FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED 1 & 2 SEPTEMBER

The two-day festival offers Franschhoek’s winemakers the platform to showcase their selection of new release wines, which range from MCC’s, white wines and rosés to red varietals.

The festival takes place in different wine estate, each with its’ exclusive offers including dining and entertainment options. You can either drive around the valley or settle in a farm for most of the day, soaking in the gentle spring sun beams.

BRANDEWYN & BOEREWORS FEES 22 - 23 SEPTEMBER HILLCREST QUARRY Brandy, Braai & music.

Saturday will only be for Adults (No Under 18`s), Sunday is a family day, with Children under 12 Free.

CAPE TOWN MARATHON

CAPE TOWN MARATHON 22 & 23 SEPTEMBER

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22 & 23 SEPTEMBER DIEMERSFONTEIN WINE ESTATE Aside from the exceptional athletes that run the full and half marathons,

members of the public are welcome to enroll for the 10km and 5km Peace Run / Walk or the 12km Trail Run. BIERFEST 28 - 29 SEPTEMBER GRANDWEST Divided to 3 sessions over the weekend, the Bierfest allows more people to enjoy this German inspired event with everything Bavarian- costumes, music, food, décor and beer, lots of beer.

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER Southern Right Whales and other marine animals inspires this eco event.

Both above and below the ocean activities are planned.

Community and cultural activities, special events in local restaurants, crafters from around the region, sport events, kiddies entertainment, a music stage with artists consciously performing during the festival, a vintage car show, an interactive marine themed eco village, adventure activities down in the Old Harbour and of course whale watching- land, boat and air based whale watching!

BAROQUE FESTIVAL 21 - 23 SEPTEMBER ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GREEN POINT Camerata Tinta Barocca present a line-up of local and international soloists and ensembles that will deliver a varied programme ranging from early 17th century Italian and Spanish music to Mozart.

THE AFROFEST 22 - 24 SEPTEMBER DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY The AfroFest is a movement that supports local African culture makers, by building awareness about artists and businesses that uphold African culture on a daily basis.

Taking action to build towards an inclusive festival for the Heritage Weekend celebrations (24th September every year), catering for all African entertainment across Cape Town.

Celebrate the different aspects of the African culture such as music, dance, arts, crafts, fashion and food, and support our local entrepreneurs and artists! Events and venues details on www.theafrofest.com

local craft celebration

Quenti Alpaca Farm & Mill in the Wellington Wine Route started its current operation on 2009 with the first 12 alpaca arriving from Chile. The current herd size is 204 with 33 due to birth in September/October.

The old restored Cape Dutch homestead dates around 1715 and neighbours the only customised industrial mill dedicated to Alpaca in SA. Mill machinery has come from all over Europe, carefully reconditioned and set just right for the extremely low micron fibers. All of this results in a farm that oversees the entire process from nurturing the animals to the end products. It includes colouring the in house manufactured yarn with natural pigments and knitting products by farm residents, employees and neighbouring communities.

Personal wear and homeware products are available all year round through the online store. You can find beanies, socks, ponchos, snoods and scarves, throws, baby blankets and yarn, all in delicate earth tones and natural pastels. capealpacas.co.za for the online shop.

For the second year, on 29 September, visitors are welcome to the Quenti Farm Festival. It is a celebration of natural fibers and all the creativity that it generates.

The owners share their fascination for the many ways people create, using very simple tools – a crochet hook, a set of knitting needles, water and friction, natural pigments……………the list goes on. There are many people doing small unique things with little exposure, so the festival is a place where their work is showcased.

The festival day offers a range of workshops – crochet, felting, hand spinning and yarn blending. The oldest guild in the country will be present – Cape Guild of Weavers.

They will demonstrate some of their crafts and display the work of their members. Mill tours throughout the day will show visitors the amazing machines and processes used to transform raw fiber into fabulous, sleek worsted yarn.

Celebrations will be complete with live music, fabulous food, local craft beer and wine, great coffee and cakes, all in a glorious setting under a huge wild fig tree, between ancient buildings in the shadow of the Hawaqua Mountains. Wellington is just an hour’s drive from central Cape Town, but it feels as if you are a thousand miles away from civilisation. Peaceful and beautiful with an enormous number of bird species can be seen every day.

If you wish to visit Quenti Alpaca Farm & Mill on other days, you are welcome to do so by appointment. They offer personalized tours of the barn and mill concluding at the studio, where products are displayed, and people can browse and shop after the tour.

Quenti Alpaca & Mill Klein Limietrivier Farm, Palmietvlei Road, Wellington.

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on stage September

OLEANNA OLEANNA FROM 14 SEPTEMBER

SNIP / TUCKED TILL 28 SEPTEMBER

In Oleanna, a female college student engages with her male professor in a heated discussion about his lesson content and teaching style.

The relationship of a somewhat pedantic teacher and his student quickly turns into a fiendishly acute x-ray of the mechanisms of status, censorship, abuse and a charge of sexual harassment. It examines the explosive and relevant contemporary issues of the assumption of power, intellectual freedom and sexual politics against the background of academic, institutional and structural inequality .

Starring award-winning actor and comedian Alan Committie (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Love Factually, Defending the Caveman) as John, opposite actress and TV star Nicole Fortuin (SABC 3’s RoerJouVoete, Generations – The Legacy, Swartwater, and Warner Bros’ A Cinderella Story: If The Shoe Fits) as Carol.

This hard-hitting two-hander will be presented in the Fugard Studio Theatre for a strictly limited season.

LOTTERING AT THE BAXTER 28 AUGUST - 29 SEPTEMBER

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SNIP / TUCKED 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!

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!

Gate 69, till 28 Sept, Tickets R500 - R595 including dinner from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi LOTTERING AT THE BAXTER THEATRE Marc’s brand new one-man show, featuring his latest stand-up material.

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

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.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

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

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.

OTHELLO: A WOMAN’S STORY 4 - 12 SEPTEMBER

The Fugard Theatre, Untill 6 October, Tickets R150 - R350 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

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.

Baxter Theatre, 28 Aug - 29 Sep, Tickets R100 - R135 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi OTHELLO: A WOMAN’S STORY Mish Mash Media Productions will stage an all-female production of Shakespeare’s Othello, at the Baxter

in the Masambe Theatre. The play is set in a modern-day female prison with no male characters, the first of its kind for Shakespeare in South African theatre.

Baxter Theatre, 4 - 12 Sep, Tickets R85 - R150 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi THE MAGIC SHELL An African folktale set in ancient times when the first people go on an adventure in search of stories. They discover magical animals and the stories come to life in English and isiXhosa with original songs and unique masks.

The play encourages children to tell imaginative stories and to read; it fosters pride in our heritage and language, connects us to nature, brings laughter and opens up channels of creativity.

Artscape Theatre, 4 - 8 Sept, Tickets R50 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi FACE FOR RADIO Cape Town, it’s your last chance to see Dalin Oliver perform his smash hit stand-up comedy show, Face for Radio, live in his hometown.

He’s one of the rising stars of the South African comedy scene and will be at the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall for a back by popular demand final run following a successful nationwide tour in 2017 where he racked up laughs and rave reviews all over the country.

Baxter Theatre, 10 - 15 Sept, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY Sima Mashazi is a rising star in South Africa. She performed the role of the young Miriam Makeba in the first international musical, Mama Africa (which toured in both the USA and SA). The experience deepened Sima’s admiration for Makeba’s music and the woman behind it.

In this show, Sima shares the themes in

Makeba’s music and life that touched her and bear similarities to her own journey. Sima includes songs of her own that relate to Makeba’s story.

In ‘My Miriam Makeba Story’, Sima pays tribute to a historical figure who spoke truth through her lyrics and gave hope to so many, amidst her own struggles.

Expect world-famous hits like Phatha Phatha to less known gems like Suliram (an Indonesian lullaby).

MARIA STUARDA 26 & 29 SEPTEMBER

Artscape Theatre, 13 - 15 Sept, Tickets R130 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi MARIA STUARDA Royal intrigues explode onto stage as Donizetti dramatizes the fatal conflict between two Tudor Queens, Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, bitter rivals both for the throne and for the love of Robert Leicester. Spectacular singing and spine-tingling confrontations take the focus in Matthew Wild’s minimalist staging, premiered to great acclaim in 2015 at the Artscape Opera House.

FACE FOR RADIO 10 - 15 SEPTEMBER

Violina Anguelov and Noluvuyiso Mpofu return to repeat their powerful portrayals of the conflicted monarchs, with Kamal Khan once again leading the cast, CTO Chorus and CTPO in an inspired reading of Donizetti’s masterly score.

Artscape Theatre, 26 & 29 Sept, Tickets R130 - R280 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi KAROO SUITE/KATRINA Coenie de Villiers and renowned author Deon Meyer return with their box office hit KAROO SUITE, a musical ode to the Karoo.

KAROO SUITE/KATRINA 19 - 22 SEPTEMBER

The second half consists of the debut performance of the ballet based on the life story of Katrina Esau, the last remaining fluent speaker of the Khoisan language N/UU. Music by Coenie de Villiers in consultation with Prof Dizu Plaatjies.

Choreography by Kirvan Fortuin.

Text by Katrina Esau.

Artscape Theatre, 19 - 22 Sept, Tickets R150 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi

MY MIRIAM MAKEBA STORY 13 - 15 SEPTEMBER

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you call it barbeque We call it Braai

On Heritage Day, South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs to all its people.

In 2005, a media campaign sought to “re-brand” the holiday as National Braai Day, in recognition of the South African culinary tradition of holding informal backyard barbecues, or braais.

On 5 September 2007, Archbishop Desmond Tutu celebrated his appointment as patron of South Africa’s Braai (Barbecue) Day, affirming it to be a unifying force in a divided country (by donning an apron and tucking into a boerewors sausage).

At the end of 2007 National Braai Day changed its name to Braai4Heritage and the initiative received the endorsement of South Africa’s National Heritage Council (NHC).

With Cape Town’s warm, welcoming hospitality you can join locals at any of these places:

THE VILLAGE IDIOT 32 LOOP STREET This restaurant is a celebration of the South African Braai tradition all year round. Expect premium meat cuts, traditional sausages like Droëwors & Boerewors, Biltong, Pap, traditional Curries and an overall farmhouse atmosphere.

KLAWER KOLE

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cooking techniques. Local chefs will be judging each dish.

If you don’t want to compete, bring your family for a picnic in a wonderful atmosphere.

HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION DELHEIM GARDEN RESTAURANT, STELLENBOSCH 24 SEPTEMBER

24 SEPTEMBER

A fixed menu Heritage Day lunch that ticks all the boxes.

The festival allows Klawer to promote its fire-cooking prowess as well as local wine and music.

Bookings are essential.

Braai teams go head-to-head with their

Contact Tel: 021 888 4607 or send an email to restaurant@delheim.com.

LET’S BRAAI ORLEANS PARK, PAARL 24 SEPTEMBER Designed as an event to celebrate the creativity, talent, energy and beauty of Paarl and richness of a diverse community. Visitors from far and wide are welcome to join and meet locals.

HERO ADVENTURES RHEBOKSKLOOF WINE ESTATE & SPICE ROUTE DESTINATION, PAARL In between both wine estate, any outdoors activity lover will find an abundance of offers.

Bicycle (MTB) and Trail paths for paddling, running or walking in a range of difficultiesfrom challenging the experienced to family fun.

They are in full swing for the long Heritage weekend with a number of family trails that cater for kiddies and weekend warriors, while the Shiraz and Pinotage trail is the big attraction. With some of the best single track around and views that are truly spellbinding.

Rhebokskloof facilities include a restaurant, bike wash, showers, coffee shop, wine tasting, horse riding and quad biking.

Spice Route trail additions include Jeep track, dam walls and river crossing, climbs and flow trails.

Supporting facilities at Spice route include a trail center, showers, bike wash, restaurants, the CBC brewery, the DV Chocolate & ice cream and wine tasting.

BILTONG & WINE PAIRING HERITAGE MONTH BILTONG & WINE PAIRING STELLENBOSCH HILLS WINE ESTATE The Biltong & Wine Pairing at its cellar – for a limited time only – to also feature a most traditional confection: the koe(k)sister.

The quintessential South African dessert treat will be the kicker on the Stellenbosch Hills’ experience that pairs its wines with biltong and droëwors.

Extending the celebration of cultural diversity, tasters will be offered the choice of two versions: a plaited, sweetand-crunchy koeksister or the Cape Malay-style equivalent koe’sister.

The latter generally comprises a spiced dough-ball that’s deep-fried, dipped in boiling hot syrup and rolled in desiccated coconut.

The other members of the pairing board are: Springbok Biltong & Stellenbosch Hills 1707 Reserve White: a perfect balance between lean, dry gaminess and the wine’s sumptuous citrus and buttered toast flavours; Moist Beef Biltong & Stellenbosch Hills Polkadraai Pinotage/Merlot: succulent complexity matched with sweeter notes of the premier red blend;

KLAWER KOLE, KLAWER WINE CELLAR

Ostrich Droëwors & Stellenbosch Hills Merlot: milder game meat perfectly complemented by the plummy, ripe fruit flavours of a well-rounded companion; Smoked Beef Biltong & Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz: A unique oak-smoked and cured biltong, gently spiced connect seamlessly with smoky flavours of a wine that exhibits a hint of dark chocolate; Kudu Droëwors & Stellenbosch Hills Cabernet Sauvignon: Subtle yet rich game flavours perfect match for silky tannin and notes of ripe black fruit; and, Traditional Beef Droëwors & Stellenbosch Hills 1707 Reserve Red: Exotic zest of roasted coriander offsets the wine’s clean spice and ripe tannin.

LET’S BRAAI, ORLEANS PARK, PAARL

This exclusive and proudly South African pairing is available only for the month of September and at the give-away price of R75 per person.

Bookings are therefore, strongly advised and can be made at 021 881 3828/9 or email info@stellenbosch-hills.co.za.

QUENTI FARM FESTIVAL QUENTI ALPACA & MILL, WELLINGTON 29 SEPTEMBER, 10:00 - 16:00 This farm does everything from growing Alpacas to shear, grade and batch the fiber, sort, wash, card and spin, natural colouring, knitting and finishing.

Alpaca Interactions - Food Stalls Demos - Workshops - Lots of yarn stalls.

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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

De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, GPS: S 33°51.039’ E 018°34.276’

De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

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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

The Lookout Deck Hout Bay

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leading venues

A SPECTATOR VIEW One of the blessings left for Cape Town by the 2010 World Cup is the state of the art Stadium precinct which holds a series of surprising features invisible to the occasional urban spectator.

This includes the Green Point Park, a conference facility, a number of venues in the park and the recently renovated and upgraded Green Point Athletics Stadium.

The Cape Town Stadium conference center is a 2 storey complex called The Mixing Zone. The two storeys are connected by a large, spiral staircase that ads a touch of architectural elegance to the industrial space.

While the upper floor is divided into 3 main rooms with exits to one of the stadium’s balconies, the bottom floor is a large open space that serves as a blank canvas to any event organizer.

In addition, the stadium offers a large capacity business lounge, network lounges and a presidential suit.

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These all offer a view onto the stadium’s pitch.

Two more conference rooms are located at the north and south ends on the oval complex, furnished with boardroom chairs for maximum comfortability to attendees and all the must have plugins and connectivity options.

The Green Point Park offers a series of open lawns that can be hired and modified for any desirable, private or corporate event, including the open air amphitheater.

The last feature in the vicinity is the recently upgraded and totally refurbished Green Point Athletics Stadium. All facility structures are made accessible for the disabled and boast an abundance of free parking.

Full details and application forms are available on www.capetown.gov.za/capetownstadium/home

we’ve been to h e T Sun r e d n U Taking up over a block in the heart of Cape Town central, the Tsogo Sun group aimed to create a well worth destination in the city. Situated on a visible spot on the corners of Buitengracht, Strand and Bree Street, they rebuilt almost the entire block, raised two adjoining hotels, the Sun Square and a Stay Easy and restored to its former glory, the traditional Victorian buildings on the corner of Buitengracht and Castle Street.

This exposed, attention drawing location created the opportunity to go beyond the call of duty and Tsogo Sun rose up to the challenge by embedding two features that will cater for guests and day visitors alike.

On the street level one will find the Vigour & Verve restaurant. An allday eatery headed by Chef Marlene Makinson.

Chef Marlene, who grew up to her position from starting as a waitress in the tourism industry more than 20 years ago and carved her way up to the position of Executive Chef, brings her passion and love for food, people and Cape Town culinary heritage into the menus she designs.

The all-day menu is an anthology of South African favourites from any house hold daily menu, designed to familiarize patrons to the Capetonian taste and local cuisine. You will come to meet braai broodjies – the South African version of toasties, hot prego rolls, boerie rolls - our version of hot dog but ohh… so different, burgers and pizzas, all with a South African interpretation.

Lunch and dinner menus are going a step further. To put it in one sentence, it’s a deconstruction and reassembling of classic local dishes.

You will find representatives to any major South African kitchen or way of cooking, all modified to a fine dining experience.

Seafood, Braai, Shisa Nyama, Slaai, Pickled Fish, Cape Malay and slow roast Ouma’s way. For you not to miss any part of the experience, take a seat in front of the open kitchen and watch the orchestrated work that is made in its way to deliver your desire.

With drawing it all from our diverse culture, you might even pick some new words along the way.

The experience concludes with the Harvest Table- a generous dessert table, stocked throughout the day with both local and international favourites.

The other feature is the 14 Stories Rooftop Bar. Situated above the buzzing city with views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and the Cape Town Harbour, it is a charming location to enjoy a light menu of casual snacks and cocktails. Either watching a sunset or enjoying an evening breeze, it is an intimate, modern chic place to inhale the city.

Vigour & Verve Breakfast: 06:30 to 10:30, Lunch: 12:30 – 15:00, Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00. Roof Top Bar open daily 12:00- 23:00 Sun Square, 79 Strand Street. www.tsogosun.com/sunsquare-cape-town-city-bowl Hello Cape Town September 2018 l

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Not many recommendations could be more promising than those made by a knowledgeable sommelier that still needs to look you in the eye after he’s made a suggestion to match your food and taste request.

With that in mind, 9 known and respected South African women and men of the trade put their names and make their judgments to create an annual consumer wine list, the closest one can get to a fail proof list of recommendations that will keep your wine drinking experience worth the effort.

THE 2018

SOMMELIERS SELECTION

The Sommeliers Selection is South Africa’s first wine competition judged solely by a panel of South Africa’s top sommeliers, in categories molded around those of a “wine list.” The South African Sommeliers on the panel all have extensive local and international judging and work experience.

Their in-depth knowledge of international and local markets and what the public is looking for in their drinking wines, or pairing with food wines, is unparalleled.

2018 LISTED WINES All wines are tasted blind, in categories molded around those of a “wine list”.

ECONOMICALLY SAVVY WHITES Vrede en Lust Early Mist Riesling 2017 Glen Carlou Glen Carlou Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Laborie Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Boschendal Estate 1685 Chardonnay 2017 ECONOMICALLY SAVVY REDS Hartenberg Estate Doorkeeper 2016 Arra Wines Arra Shiraz 2015 ECONOMICALLY SAVVY PINKS Anthonij Rupert Wyne Protea Rosé 2017 FRESH & CRUNCHY WHITES Fryer’s Cove Vineyards Doringbay Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Hidden Valley Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Windfall Wine Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc 2017 ELEGANT & CLASSY WHITES D’Aria Winery The Following Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Highlands Road Wines Sine Cera 2015 Darling Cellars Lady Ann Darling 2017 La Chataigne Semillon 2015 Botha Kelder Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Bush Vine 2017 L’Avenir Wine Estate Single Block Chenin Blanc 2017 Cavalli Wines Cremello 2016 Almenkerk Wine Estate Chardonnay 2016 Eikendal Vineyards Chardonnay 2016 Mont Blois Wine Estate Hoog en Laag 2016 Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2017 Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2017 Lothian Vineyards Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 2017 Paul Wallace Wines Reflection Chardonnay 2017

L’Avenir Wine Estate Provenance Chenin Blanc 2017 VOLUPTUOUS & RICH WHITES Mont Blois Wine Estate Groot Steen 2016 Perdeberg Cellar The Dry Land Collection Courageous 2016 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Bottega Family Wine Whalehaven Conservation Coast Chardonnay 2014 Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho 2016 LUSCIOUS & AROMATIC WHITES La Chataigne Fumé Blanc 2017 Villiera Wines Jasmine 2018 PINKS Holden Manz Wine Estate Rosé 2017 FRESH & CRUNCHY REDS Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Grenache 2017 Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Cinsault 2016 Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Cinsault 2017 ELEGANT & CLASSY REDS De Grendel Wines Merlot 2016 Mitre’s Edge Malbec 2016 Le Riche Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Windfall Wine Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Jan Harmsgat JHG Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Druk My Niet Wine Estate Invictus Bordeaux Blend 2013 Zevenwacht Wine Estate Reserve 2013 The High Road Classique 2014 Val de Vie Wines Valley of Life 2014 Wildehurst Wines Wildehurst Red 2014 Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 2014 Babylonstoren Babel 2017 Ernie Els Wines Big Easy Red Blend 2017 Bottega Family Wine Whalehaven Conservation Coast Pinot Noir 2014 Le Riche Wines Richesse 2015 VOLUPTUOUS & RICH REDS Shannon Wines Mount Bullet Merlot 2015 Boschendal Estate 1685 Merlot 2016 Bottega Family Wine Idiom SMV Blend 2012 De Grendel Wines Rubaiyat 2015 Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2015 L’Avenir Wine Estate Single Block Pinotage 2016 Eikendal Vineyards Charisma 2016 PALE FIZZ Boschendal Estate Grande Cuvée Brut 2013 La Motte Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2015 ROSÉ FIZZ Villiera Wines Tradition Brut Rosé NV STICKIES & FORTIFIED WINES Perdeberg Cellar The Dry Land Collection Longevity 2016 Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc Slanghoek Wynkelder Crème de Chenin 2016 Slanghoek Wynkelder Noble Late Harvest 2016 Neethlingshof Maria Noble Late Harvest 2017 KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV CELLAR SELECTION Grangehurst Winery Nikela 2007 For previews years and more about the competition visit www.thesommeliersselection.co.za Hello Cape Town September 2018 l

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hello winelands 2018 NEDERBURG AUCTION

7 & 8 SEPTEMBER

An opportunity for wine enthusiasts from around the world to bid on and invest in an incredible collection of older South African fine, rare wines.

Those fortunate enough to obtain a ticket to this exclusive event are treated to some of the finest foods and beverages, also synonymous with the Cape Winelands.

Top celebrity chefs and baristas are on hand to treat guests to the unique evolution of their culinary and coffee creations, accompanied by live entertainment and world-class wines.

To ensure wines are even more rare and exclusive to the Nederburg Auction, the entry criteria was changed in 2018. All red wines entered have to be six years and older, same for port and sweet wines.

White wines and MCC were changed from 2 years to 3 years and older to be eligible for selection.

All wines on auction should not have been available in the trade for at least a year prior to auction.

The 2018 collection includes 108 wines from 64 producers including debut participants Bartinney, Beau Constantia, Le Lude and Sijnn. The wines on auction this year are fewer, even rarer than before and there’s something for every palate. What makes this collection so exciting is that no two years are the same. There are some seriously old wines with remarkable stories, new wines from very old vines and wines rated amongst the best in world.

FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

7, 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER

Boschendal Wine Estate. Every Friday in the historic Werf area. 18:00 - 21:00 Live music, fresh farm produce, food stalls and other artisanal stands filled with local products to peruse and purchase.

WORLD CLASS RESTAURANTS CONSTANTIA

FRANSCHHOEK

LA COLOMBE A: Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Main Rd, T: 021 795 0125, www.lacolombe.co.za

DISH AT LE FRANSCHHOEK A: 16 Minor road, T: 021 876 8900, www.lefranschhoek.co.za

MYOGA A: 60 Colinton Road, At the Vineyard Hotel and Spa, Newlands, T: 021 657 4545, www.myoga.co.za

BABEL RESTAURANT A: Babylonstoren wine estate, R45, Simondium, T: 021 863 3852, www.babylonstoren.com

THE GREENHOUSE & THE CONSERVATORY AT THE CELLARS-HOHENORT T: 021 795 6226, www.collectionmcgrath.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 COSECHA RESTAURANT A: Noble Hill wine estate, R45, T: 021 874 3844, www.cosecharestaurant.com DUTCH EAST RESTAURANT A: 42 Huguenot Street T: 021 876 3547, www.dutcheast.co.za FOLIAGE RESTAURANT A: 11 Huguenot Road

T: 021 876 2328, www.foliage.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 LA PETITE COLOMBE A: Cnr Huguenot St. and Berg St. T: +27 21 202 3395, www.lacolombe.co.za LA PETITE FERME A: Lambrechts Rd, T: 021 876 3016, www.lapetiteferme.co.za LE BON VIVANT A: 22 Dirkie Uys Street T: 021 876 2717, www.lebonvivant.co.za MIKO RESTAURANT A: Mont Rochelle Hotel, Dassenberg Road, T: 082 948 1209, www.virginlimitededition.com MONNEAUX RESTAURANT A: Huguenot (Main) Road T: 021 876 3386, www.monneaux.co.za ORANGERIE A: Le Lude winery, Bowling Green Avenue (Lambrechts Rd), T: 087 754 9926, www.lelude.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

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

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

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

TOKARA Restaurant A: Helshoogte Rd, T: 021 885 2550, tokararestaurant.co.za

THE FRENCH CONNECTION A: 48 Huguenot Rd, T: 021 876 4056, www.frenchconnection.co.za

WATERKLOOF A: Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West, T: 021 858 1292, www.waterkloofwines.co.za

PAARL BOSMAN’S A: Grande Roche hotel, Plantasie Street & Constantia Street, T: 021 863 5100, granderoche.com

PIERNEEF A LA MOTTE Franschhoek

DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE RESTAURANT & INDOCHINE A: Helshoogte Rd T: 021 885 8160, www.delaire.co.za

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

THE KITCHEN A: Maison Wine estate, R45, T: 021 876 2116, www.maisonestate.co.za

GRANDE PROVENCE Franschhoek

CUVÉE Restaurant Stellenbosch

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 Stellenbosch wine routes). Open Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 18:00, Sat: 9:00 - 17:00, Sun: 10:00 - 14:00,

TOKARA Restaurant Stellenbosch

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A: Bottelary Rd, Stellenbosch, T: 021 865 2955, www.bhwc.co.za

KWV WINE EMPORIUM www.kwvwineemporium.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.

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.

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-todoor on request.

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

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

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.

A: George Blake St, Stellenbosch, T: 021 809 8025, bergkelder.co.za

ROOT 44 Stellenbosch

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.

SLOW MARKET Stellenbosch

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.

WINE VILLAGE www.winevillage.co.za

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MARKETS IN THE WINELANDS

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

Every Saturday 9:00 – 14:00 under the trees of the Church hall in Franschhoek

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.

Every Saturday 10:00 - 16:00

Franschhoek Wine Tram @WineTram Franschhoek Wine Tram

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PO Box 369, Franschhoek, 7690

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.

WINE ESTATES Wine Tasting & cellar tours

Picnic

Restaurant

Art Gallery

Platters

Child Friendy

Accommodation

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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LEOPARDS LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS

Welcome to Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, leading wine producer situated in South Africa’s famous Franschhoek Valley.

Sourcing grapes from selected vineyards in the Western Cape winelands, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards produces and markets quality wines under the Leopard’s Leap label, aimed at consumers with a preference for affordable, easy-drinking wines, fit for any occasion. As a popular, family-orientated tourist destination, Leopard’s Leap also boasts sociable tasting facilities, a versatile food offering, culinary tutoring and, of course, the charm of a beautiful landscape.

FACILITIES: Rotisserie-style Restaurant, Wed - Sun from 11:30 to 15:30.

Tasting room, 7 days a week, 9AM - 5PM. Tel: + 27 (0)21 876 8002 • Email: info@leopardsleap.co.za • www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap Wine

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Allee Bleue - 021 874 1021 Boschedal - 021 870 4200 Babylonstoren - 021 863 3852 Chamonix - 021 876 8426 Dieu Donné Vineyards - 021 876 2493

R45 Main Rd, Franschhoek, 7690

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

what to see

A PIECE OF EDEN Known for authentically representing the different landscapes and climates of South Africa, at the same time with the Namaqualand desert, the Cederberg Mountains & the West Coast, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is being covered with a new blanket of colours for the season.

The Namaqualand daisies and vygies carpet large areas of the garden, and the spring bulbs and many fynbos plants are in bloom at this time of the year.

It is a feast for the eyes, a celebration of nature and an excellent opportunity to revisit one of Cape Town’s Big 7.

Namaqualand daisies in all colours of the rainbow, dance in the breeze and follow the sun with open faces. You will see Ursinia (yellow, orange), Dimorphotheca (white, orange), Felicia (blue), Arctotis (orange, cream, red and

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bronze), Senecio (purple, white) and Gazania (yellow, orange). Look closer to see many other annuals like the bokbaaivygies (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) and the blue flax (Heliophila coronopifolia) in amongst the daisies.

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Vygies (pronounced fay-gh-ease) transform into a kaleidoscope of iridescent colour: brilliant pinks, purple, magenta, yellow and white – just about every colour but blue. You can’t miss the bright oranges and yellows of Lampranthus aureus, yellows and reds of Drosanthemum speciosum or the purples and pinks of Lampranthus roseus.

Many bulbs flower in the spring. You are sure to see the cool elegant arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and tall spikes of watsonias in the garden. To see the amazing variety and the beautiful shapes and colours of the Cape bulbs, including Moraea, Babiana, Sparaxis and Lachenalia, visit the Kay Bergh Bulb House in the Botanical Society Conservatory, where they are on display, safe from the ever hungry porcupines.

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

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Many fynbos plants are in flower and this is an excellent time to see the pincushions (Leucospermum spp.) which enliven the Protea Garden with bright oranges, yellows, peach and red, some keeping going into early summer.

You will also see many conebushes, (Leucadendron spp.), Proteas (Protea spp.) and a wide variety of other fynbos shrubs in flower. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is open 7 days a week.

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made in south africa WOMEN’S WEAR 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 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

A Cape Town art gallery featuring a wide and diverse selectionof works by leading South African contemporary artists

WE FREIGHT TO ALL DESTINATIONS

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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 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 ADRIAN 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 CLASSIC. Ostrich, Leather & Mohair goods.

Shortmarket Street. Open Mon-Sat. MERCHANT ON LONG. Contemporary fashion, art & homewear.

34 Long Street.www.merchantsonlong.com

MISSIBABA Localy design & produced bags.

229 Bree Street. Visit missibaba.com

1st Floor, Maxton Centre

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

Visit www.mrandmrs.co.za for more.

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

Email: info@streetwires.co.za

Phone: +27 (0)21 426 2475 Fax: +27(0)21 426 0860

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

LEATHER GOODS DESIGNERS CHIMPEL Handmade clutches and accessories made with soft, natural and exotic leather. www.chimpel.co.za 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 FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT A line of bags, accessories and footwear for young adults. www.freedomofmovement.co.za

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

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.

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 Continue reading on page 38...

Cape Quarter Square 27 Somerset Road Green Point, Cape Town

Tel: 021 4213333 Just a few minutes away from the Waterfront, Cape Town CBD, Cape Town stadium, Convention Centre and the Atlantic seaboard EMAIL:

carmel@global.co.za Visit

www.carmelart.co.za for more info

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KAT VAN DUINEN www.katvanduinen.com

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. Visit 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

URBAN AFRICA ATELIER www.urbanafrica.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 29 Vredenburg Lane

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.

THE WATERSHED V & A Waterfront, 17 Dock Rd

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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. V & A Waterfront, 17 Dock Rd Tel: +27 21 408 7600. www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/watershed

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.

RUST EN VREUGD

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.

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.

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

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 boarders on the Table Mountain National Park Reserve.

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

Accessible on the

Franschhoek & Stellenbosch wine tour

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

The philosophy of Backsberg remains that of providing pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of wine lovers by producing wines, not only with structure and finesse, but with a high level of drinkability. Simply put, if you find our wines easy to drink and, above all, enjoyable, then we have been successful.

Accessible at Stop Mini Peninsula Route

Klapmuts, Simondium Rd, Paarl, 7625 021 875 5141 www.backsberg.co.za

As an Estate, we are able to initiate and follow this whole process, from the growing of the young vine until the bottling of our finished product.

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 CAPE POINT & WINELANDS COMBO Available 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