Join Drumstruck this summer in Cape Town for the ultimate South African experience
Imagine the perfect combination of South African music, heritage, food, wine and… drumming! Well, look no further. Get ready to fall in love with South Africa (again) at the Drumstruck museum-theatre experience at the magnificent Silvermist Wine Estate in Cape Town. Silvermist organic wine tasting From the moment you arrive Continue Reading
Discovering the essence of hospitality
Centrally located in the picturesque town of Franschhoek, South Africa, Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse is not merely a place to rest your head – it’s a destination where the art of hospitality is reimagined. In an era where automated responses and standardised services have become the norm, Fleur du Continue Reading
Vergelegen’s innovative wine tourism experiences awarded
Vergelegen Wine Estate, long renowned for its commitment to protecting history and heritage, has officially been recognised for its innovation, too. The 324-year-old Somerset West estate scooped the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences award in the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards. Initiated by Great Wine Capitals Continue Reading
Tintswalo Boulders voted one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor’s
Tintswalo Boulders has been voted as one of the Best 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor’s Travel, a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for over 80 years. The prestigious 2025 list of Fodor’s Finest Hotels was compiled by 750 globetrotting writers and hotel professionals across the world who Continue Reading
Classical music under the stars
Stellenbosch’s historic Town Hall will host its first-ever classical music spectacular on 2 November 2024 as part of the renowned Garden Town Stellenbosch celebrations, featuring the full Stellenbosch City Orchestra and leading South African vocal talents. The Garden Town Classics concert is set to be a highlight of the annual Continue Reading
A wholly authentic African experience in the heart of Franschhoek
An African safari is on most international travellers’ bucket list, but as part of that trip so is Cape Town. If not, you certainly need to include the Mother City, and specifically the world-famous Cape Winelands. Most first-time travellers do not realise how close to Cape Town and central the Continue Reading
Fleur du Soleil: Your perfect home base in Franschhoek
When international tourists think of South Africa, their bucket lists include safaris, Cape Town, Table Mountain and the famous Cape Winelands. It is one thing planning a safari, but have you ever dreamt of a wild encounter while relaxing in luxury? Well, it seems Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse has Continue Reading
Afternoon Tea below the slopes of Table Mountain
Under the shade of monumental palm trees set within a garden sanctuary, the Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa has launched an enchanting Afternoon Tea experience by executive chef Gregory Henderson. This time-honoured tradition offers a delightful opportunity to celebrate special occasions or spend time with friends and family. Guests Continue Reading
Steenberg Vineyards marks rebrand with two exciting updates to its Classic range
Steenberg is updating its prestigious Classic range with a new vintage, and rebranding its Merlot 2021 to build on the estate’s proud legacy of producing wines bearing the unique Constantia hallmarks of purity, refinement and elegance. Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is produced from 23 vineyard blocks, each yielding its own Continue Reading
Bottelary Hills Conservancy All Set for Garden Town 2024
The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC), nestled in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site, will be showcasing its natural beauty during Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024. The Cape Floral Kingdom, known for being the smallest and most diverse botanical kingdom globally, features over 8 600 plant species, Continue Reading
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa celebrates its dog-friendly status
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, set amid the serene beauty of Somerset West in the heart of the Helderberg, is celebrating its new pet-friendly status – extending a warm welcome to both guests and their beloved canine companions. Understanding the importance of pets as an integral part of the family, Continue Reading
The Protea: The story of a South African car
The Protea was the first of a number of South African-developed production cars over the post-war years, the backgrounds to which have been well-documented elsewhere. There is no real argument that the most famous of these home-brewed motor vehicles was the GSM Dart, but this iconic sports car was not Continue Reading
Mont Eco Game Reserve: A hidden gem in the Klein Karoo
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve offers an unparalleled safari experience in the heart of the Karoo, just 2 hours and 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Spanning 6 500 hectares of exclusive-use land, this malaria-free reserve is home to the iconic Big 5 – elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and Continue Reading
Table Mountain Cableway turns 95
Ninety-five years after the first visitors travelled to the top of Table Mountain in a wooden cable car, the world-famous Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is still bustling and doing what it does best: providing visitors from near and far with a memory and a lasting experience. “On 4 Continue Reading
Grab your binoculars, it’s time to Uber Safari from Cape Town in style!
Uber is known for its convenience. With its e-hailing services available in over 70 countries around the world, from the moment it entered the international travel industry in 2009, riders have been easily connected with affordable, reliable and convenient transport options with one simple tap of a button. This summer, Continue Reading
South Africa’s first slow overnight hiking trail
CapeNature has introduced South Africa’s first slow hiking trail at the beautiful De Mond Nature Reserve, just a stone’s throw from the historic seaside town of Arniston. The Damara Trail is a new immersive experience in nature and invites visitors to slow down and enjoy the environment at a leisurely Continue Reading
La Petite Ferme: Rebranding of Baboon Rock wine range and a new partnership with Baboon Matters
Every brand has its seasons and moments to reassess its market appeal. Over the past few months, La Petite Ferme has embarked on this journey with Baboon Rock, its playful and creative label. The wine estate’s goal is to blend curiosity with a touch of modern sophistication, while maintaining the Continue Reading
BOOK: The most beautiful garden in Africa
Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates around the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Established soon after the unification of South Africa in 1910, the garden continues to draw both tourists and locals to its enchanting spaces and botanical riches. This Continue Reading
Two extraordinary chefs and two Sunday lunches
A lot can happen in 10 years. Rewind a decade and chef Ivor Jones was captaining the heady days of The Test Kitchen by Luke Dale Roberts while chef Jason Kosmas was deep in the early years of the original Chefs Warehouse and Canteen by Liam Tomlin. A couple of Continue Reading
A celebration of waterblommetjies
The annual Waterblommetjie Festival returns on Saturday, 7 September. Windmeul Kelder and Rhebokskloof Estate outside Paarl will host a fun-filled day of festivities suitable for the whole family. The waterblommetjie (also known as Cape pond weed, water hawthorne, vleikos, Aponogeton distachyos) is an indigenous delicacy that is only found in Continue Reading
Restorative Retreat package launched by The Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa has launched a rejuvenating Restorative Retreat package for those wanting to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the 9-acre estate within the heart of Cape Town’s Constantia Valley. The celebrated gardens of The Cellars-Hohenort lend themselves perfectly to the Japanese wellness concept of forest bathing. Continue Reading
Two new luxury mountain suites for Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic has converted its 2-bedroom suite into two separate interleading suites that have been rebranded as Luxury Mountain Suites. Situated among the fynbos within the Table Mountain National Park, both suites are ocean-facing in an elevated position set back from the water’s edge. The two Luxury Mountain Suites, like Continue Reading
Amelia’s at The Plettenberg: colourful, whimsical, elegant, sophisticated yet approachable
The Plettenberg Hotel has unveiled its new-look restaurant, which is destined to become a popular new Plett venue not only for resident guests but also for casual diners booking for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner. The restaurant, Amelia’s at The Plettenberg, was reimagined in design and interiors by Dawn Dickerson, Continue Reading
Hazendal Wine Estate launches new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing
Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch introduces a new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing menu ahead of Heritage Month. Hazendal’s executive chef Michelle Theron, and winemaker and viticulturist Neil Strydom have partnered to create the new pairing menu that is now available at the estate’s Tasting Lounge. Featuring Continue Reading
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen back on Bree… and all grown up
It’s comeback time for the original Chefs Warehouse & Canteen, diagonally across the street from where it all began in 2014, when Liam and Jan Tomlin first brought their creativity, energy and restaurant panache to a small heritage space on Bree Street. The new version – in partnership with David Continue Reading
Start of the 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of the 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park. As of 1 August 2024, and continuing through to 30 September 2024, the Postberg section of the park is open to the public, offering an exceptional opportunity to view the Continue Reading
Icon Villas – magnificent private residences with distinct soul and personality
Following the increased demand for private villa rentals in Cape Town, Icon Villas has just added another two prime villas to its portfolio. Icon Villas was the first rental company to specialise in the Cape region where it has over the past 28 years, established its niche in prime villas. Continue Reading
A luxury ride down memory lane
The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a world-class facility situated on the L’Ormarins Estate in the majestic Franschhoek Valley, which is a one-hour/75-kilometre drive from central Cape Town. The museum’s Cape Dutch architecture reflects the area’s origins, and exhibition space covers 2 700m2. Set among some expansive lawns, four spacious display Continue Reading
The Grammys of the travel industry: Why people should vote for Table Mountain
Table Mountain’s famous cableway service is operated by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic men and women who make sure your visit to the mountain is enjoyable and something you will remember for many years to come. It is their hard work and commitment that is being recognised by the Continue Reading
Future Found Sanctuary launches retreat packages
Future Found Sanctuary, Cape Town’s first and only 5-star regenerative travel destination, will launch a new series of Retreat Packages on 13 September. The Hout Bay property, which forms part of the Newmark Hotels & Reserves portfolio, is nestled on the slopes of Table Mountain, offering a peaceful sanctuary from Continue Reading