“Food for us comes from our relatives, whether they have wings or fins or roots. That is how we consider food. Food has a culture. It has a history. It has a story. It has relationships.” – Winona LaDuke 

It is with this in mind that we embrace the historical development of the different food types throughout the countries of southern Africa.  The initial local culture and the influx of European influences, as well as the movement across borders of many different ethnic groups has shaped a fusion of cultural flavours, bringing with it the culinary experiences shared by so many at the dinner table.

Good food plays an integral part in the overall satisfaction and enjoyment of a holiday.  For some it is often the highlight of a holiday, for others it is the whole point!  Fine cuisine also goes hand in hand with superlative service and beautiful locations.  Because food lovers today are redefining their travel experience through their adventurous palates, we have included an array of delectable culinary finds and not-to-be-missed Gourmet EXPERIENCES.

Discover a multi-cultural array of foods and experiences.  Visit food markets, the grassroots of local cuisine, which encapsulate flavours in colourful piles of the freshest ingredients and in tempting aromas wafting over cooked food stalls, or enjoy a visit to a local farm producing and supplying these markets.  For more sophisticated dining, choose from a variety of award-winning restaurants with drop dead gorgeous diners and awesome views.  Add to this craft beer, local wines and gins, and you have mastered the ideal recipe for a great safari adventure.

Whether you want to spoil yourself by dining in some of the finest of Africa’s restaurants, or create a local dish at a cookery course, we have a wealth of suggestions for you.  Our unique itineraries satisfy those enthusiasts seeking unsurpassed wine & dine encounters sure to enhance their holiday of a lifetime to southern Africa.