Rainbow cuisine for a rainbow nation. South Africans love mixing and mashing. Thousands of settlers, slaves and other migrants brought their own culinary delights creating a kitchen which is full of a multitude of tastes and flavors. You only have to take a stroll down Kloof and Long Street to see the variety of foods that South Africans enjoy.
You will never be able to eat your way through all this excellent restaurants Cape Town has to offer. Here is a tiny selection of favorite restaurants in walking distance:
When the French Huguenots arrived they changed the landscape in wonderful ways with the wines they imported. The Cape's 18 official wine routes, and two brandy routes, are among the most scenic in the world, featuring many historic wine estates that date back centuries.
Take your time exploring this magnificent part of South Africa's Western Cape Province. It is not just the wine itself, but also the own unique character of each estate which makes your visit a special experience. There is almost no better place to enjoy a picnic or a sunset tasting against a backdrop of the mountains.
Just a small selection of the most popular routes:
Constantia Valley | |
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Distance: 25 minutes’ drive |
Helderberg Wine Route | |
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Distance: 40 minutes’ drive |
Paarl Wine Route | |
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Distance: 45 minutes’ drive. |
Stellenbosch Wine Route | |
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Distance: 40 minutes’ drive |
Franshoek Wine Route | |
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Distance: 60 minutes’ drive |