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South African food and wine celebrates the country's rich cultural
heritage and our foods takes
advantage of the natural gift of seafood, meat, game and
plants.
Wine
With 15 different
wine regions
across the Western Cape of South Africa, our
red
and
white wines have been
earning rave reviews internationally for
300 years. Some of
the top estates are located in the Western Cape and offer
wine
tasting opportunities.
Food
Some of the best
traditional food dishes can be tasted at most cultural
villages, or at one of the many African restaurants
which
can be found across the country. Interesting tastes range
from Cape Malay curries to traditional “mielie pap”.
You will however also find a whole range of restaurants
serving anything off the global menu ranging from Thai food
to American hamburgers.
Brandy
Journey through the
Brandy
Route of South Africa and discover some of the
world's finest
Brandies, its mysteries and links to South
Africa.
Food Experiences Embark on a journey as you enjoy a unique
food experience at various farms. Experiment with
different olive varieties, cheeses or for the sweet tooth
taste some decadent chocolate. Pick your own berries on
fruit farms or go for a tasting of
mampoer - part of our heritage.