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THE GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA Combining the ideal social distancing, open air ease and the support of small local traders, the Galileo Drive-In is back. The Galileo Drive In brings you all your favourite movie memories under the stars, in a safe and convenient way! At The Galileo Royale you will be treated like king and queen for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience at some of the most exclusive venues in and around Cape Town. Lap up the luxury as you are treated to a welcome drink, appetiser & popcorn upon arrival, plus an hour long live music performance, all included in your ticket price. DRIVE-INS Grease - 1.5.2021 Cape Town High School (Gardens) The Zookeeper’s Wife - 2.5.2021 Cape Town High School (Gardens) Coco - 7.5.2021 Vredenhof Sports Field (Rondebosch) The Blind Side - 8.5.2021 Vredenhof Sports Field (Rondebosch) Mother’s Day - 9.5.2021 Vredenhof Sports Field (Rondebosch) Mrs. Doubtfire - 14.5.2021 Meridian Pinehurst (Durbanville) Dirty Dancing - 15.5.2021 Meridian Pinehurst (Durbanville) Coyote Ugly - 16.5.2021 Meridian Pinehurst (Durbanville) Mamma Mia! - 21.5.2021. The Cape Academy (Constantia) Mulan - 22.5.2021 The Cape Academy (Constantia) Moulin Rouge - 23.5.2021 The Cape Academy (Constantia) P.S. I Love You - 28.5.2021 Jan van Riebeeck Sportveld Pretty Woman - 29.5.2021 Jan van Riebeeck Sportveld Cool Runnings - 30.5.2021 Jan van Riebeeck Sportveld INITIATION ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTER 6 - 8 MAY An African Journey into the world of the unknown. A young boy is being haunted by demons and to save himself he has to sacrifice his soul. For this sacrifice he
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has to undergo a certain initiation in the hope of redemption but he finds himself even more trapped under the spell. Presented by Is’ Thatha Dance Project. DANCE CAN DANCE ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTER 14 & 15 MAY The Spirit of Enchantment is an Afro Epic Cinematic Musical Dance Concert that celebrates the healing power of Dance and Music. It’s about a healing storytale and how music and dance can cross borders and unite people. LES SYLPHIDES / INGOMA ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTER 19- 29 MAY Cape Town City Ballet presents a double bill of works: LES SYLPHIDES, the quintessential “romantic reverie” as sylphs, imaginary spirits of the air dance in the moonlight with the “poet” to the exquisite composition of Frederic Chopin. This timeless work choreographed by Mikhail Fokine was staged for CTCB by British ballet luminary, Lynn Wallis. In complete juxtaposition to the pastoral fantasy of Les Sylphides the company proudly presents the Olivier awardwinning work, INGOMA, choreographed by South African, Mthuthuzeli November. This powerful and visceral work was commissioned by Ballet Black, London, having its premiere in March 2019 at the Barbican Theatre. It explores the artwork of Gerard Sekoto, most particularly the Song of the Pick, his Blue Head, and the Witwatersrand mine strike of 1946.
choreographers made during the time of the COVID pandemic. Thematically the works are seamlessly linked through the text of Max Ehrmann’s Desiderta, narrated by the well-known and celebrated actor, Marcel Meyer. This double presentation of works has thrilled and moved audiences in equal measure in both Cape Town and Durban with its lyrical dancing, moving imagery and poignant message CHANGING TIDES ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTER 27 - 29 MAY Jazzart Dance Theatre presents three new works that were created before and during the pandemic lockdown in 2020. The diverse dance-theatre production features acclaimed choreographers Dane Hurst, Lulu Mlangeni, Sifiso Kweyama and Ebrahim Medell. The works look at the cultural and global shifts and changes that are occurring during this time of pandemic and will focus on celebrating our resilience and togetherness as artists. The works are a fusion of contemporary dance performed by the dancers of Jazzart Dance Theatre and the EOAN Group Theatre Company. APOCALAUGHS NOW Every Friday & Saturday, Theatre on The Bay Alan Committie is back in a brand new stand up show. It’s been the wildest year yet with the most unexepected and crazy pandemic turning our existance inside out and upside down. Renowned funnyman, Alan Committie, however is determined that we keep laughing in the face of it all. So join him in his latest solo stand up show which re-opens the Theatre on the Bay Autumn in an all new hilarious show called Apocolaughs Now!
ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTER 26 & 29 MAY, 2 & 5 JUNE
Global lockdown, Covid brainwaves, earthquakes in Plumstead, 5G chips on our shoulder, millennial mayhem, vaccine vexations and the only response we have had so far is to dance the Jerusalema (which is how drunk people pronounce Julius Malema after 2am in the morning)….
The Cape Town City Ballet presents, for a short return season, the double bill of George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Moon Behind The Clouds, a suite of works by five Capetonian
But now Committie explores how we can stay sane and healthy in body, mind and soul with his usual madcap verbal wit and physical comedy shenanigans.
SERENADE / MOON BEHIND THE CLOUDS
Our intrepid jester tries to understand wellness coaches, provides a do it yourself guide to guided meditation, unpacks how we thought the world would end versus how it’s actually happening and may or may not have found the missing R500 billion promised to the nation! So book now for this limited run at the most scenic theatre in South Africa. Playing to only 50% capacity for limited shows per week under the new regulations and following all COVID health protocols this promises to be a superb evening of laughter and the best live entertainment you could have as the world comes crashing down around you.
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CHATTY CATHY 6 - 22 MAY, GATE 69 Cathy Specific, your First Lady of Flying, Queen of the Skies and 7-Foot Aviation Goddess is a firm believer that good things come in threes, but sometimes one must rely on the Power of One! In these dark times of comparative isolation, we have all been forced to take a closer look at ourselves – our values, our lifestyles, our flaws, our psychological foibles – in the context of a world that has shown us that everything we take for granted can be stolen from us in a heartbeat. That’s a lot for one person to deal with, but what if you had two people living inside your head?
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
In Chatty Cathy, A One woMAN Show, Cathy is baring her breast (so to speak) for the world to see. There’s a lot more to this glamazonian girly-boy than meets the eye and she’s ready for her closeup, Mr. DeMille. BEEFCAKES A fabulous night out. They combine good food and drinks with drag shows by resident drag queens. Wednesday is Dinner Theatre with Lilly Slaptsilli. Thursday is Bitchy Bingo with Princess Pop. Friday is Kitty De La Renza - This Is Me. Saturday is hosted by Manila Von Teez. KIRSTENBOSCH PLANT FAIR 22 MAY- 6 JUNE, ONLINE BY THE KIRSTENBOSCH BRANCH OF THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA
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indigenous plants on sale, online. This vast selection is offered to you at excellent prices and your involvement supports our #BotSoc plant conservation projects.
to the Market, enjoy your shopping and eating, support our amazing traders, but be responsible while you’re at it.
The theme for this year’s special event is “Gardening for Happiness”. It’s never been more important to get out into nature, even if it’s simply the safe space provided by your garden.
Our award-winning orchestra supports its musicians and its upliftment programs for young, talented players through their Cyber Symphony series.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE BARNYARD DINNER THEATRE TILL 30 MAY Thank You for the Music is a celebration of ABBA, Queen and Elton John – all on one stage, on one night – featuring a talented 9-piece cast who impersonate these legends to perfection. This spectacular Barnyard Theatre Production takes you on a trip through space and time, when glitz, glam and some of the greatest pop tunes ever written emerged.
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In addition, live shows by A-list South African artists is scheduled for the month: NEON DREAMS on 5 & 6 May, Parlotones LIVE 27 May. NOIR KALK BAY THEATRE TILL 5 JUNE Featuring Ash Searle, Vanessa Harris, Bradley Searle, Hannah Hishin, Emily Isted, Jessica Kohler & Liam Gillespie.
APOCALAUGHS NOW FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
This provocative cabaret-style production is Kalk Bay Theatre’s first adult show. Combining sensuality, skillful acrobatics, sharp wit, playful innuendo and breath-taking dance. Noir will tease with stylish eroticism and leave audiences open-mouthed. Strictly no under 18s. THE OZCF MARKET Fresh. Local. Seasonal. In support of small, fine farmers and growers as well as a large array of artisanal food producers, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day operating on Saturday and Sunday 09:00- 14:00.
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While it is a genuine pleasure to welcome everyone, it is vitally important that this remains a safe place for shoppers, traders and staff. As a result, there are a few rules they’re asking everyone to follow. In essence: come
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MARVELLOUS MOZART streaming till 5 May OVERTURE, COSI FAN TUTTE; CONCERTO IN E FLAT FOR TWO PIANOS, K. 365; SYMPHONY NO. 39 IN E FLAT, K543 Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloists: François du Toit and Albie van Schalkwyk (pianos). AUTUMN CYBER SYMPHONY SERIES NO. 1: STREAMING MAY 20 – 24 Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloist: William Berger (baritone). Mahler Rückert Lieder; Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Known throughout concert halls across the world for the passion he brings to the podium, Bernhard Gueller, principal guest conductor of the CPO, has accompanied many of today’s foremost singers such as international stars Pretty Yende, Elza van den Heever, Jane Archibald and the late Johan Botha. William Berger was a member of the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir before commencing his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. His career has taken him to most of the major opera houses in Europe. He was heard last year in La Bohème in Cape Town. AUTUMN CYBER SYMPHONY SERIES NO. 2: STREAMING MAY 27 – 31 Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloist: Nina Schumann (piano). Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2; Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 Principal guest conductor of the CPO, Bernhard Gueller is also Music Director Laureate of Symphony Nova Scotia. His latest CD with Canadian songstress Sarah Slean is up for two prestigious Canadian awards – the Juno and the East Coast awards. Nina Schumann is one of South Africa’s foremost pianists and noted for her innovative programming. This performance was planned for last August to mark her 50th birthday.
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is OPEN to local and International visitors The award-winning Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is open and ready to safely welcome visitors back to Table Mountain, a New7Wonders of Nature. Enjoy stunning Cape Town views as the floors of our circular cabin rotates. Book tickets online. View our Covid-19 health and safety measures here: https://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/health-andsafety-faqs
the west coast way road trip Editorial and Photos by Di Brown A road trip is much more than tyres hitting the tar, turning onto gravel, and sometimes getting lost. It is a journey of discovery with a wide-open mind. It is as much about the tastes, people, and lifestyle as it is about the scenery and the adventures. The West Coast Way Routes twist and turn like the strands of a koeksister, and the places they lead to are just as sweet. Every stretch of tar or gravel past mountains and bays linking the Northbound R27 and N7, just screams road trip of note as the discoveries and delights are endless. The people behind every discovery are attractions in themselves as I found out on a recent jaunt up the R27 to Darling, just 80 km from Cape Town, where I got reacquainted with Evita se Perron.
#followthekoeksister Darling Evita Evita se Perron was a cabaret theatre and restaurant created by South African satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys in 1996. As the home of Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout, the most famous white woman in South Africa, it definitely earned its place on the West Coast Way Culture Route. The pink décor and overall ethos of this converted train station remain, but the venue has undergone a lot of changes during lockdown. Darling People Partners Hentie van der Merwe and Frits van Ryneveld are the passionate new owners of Evita se Perron and proud custodians of the Evita brand. Frits was born and bred in the Free State but when a road trip led him to Darling, he fell in love with the place, put down roots, started an antique shop, met Hentie, and fell in love again. Together they came up with the idea of the now famous Darling Sweet, a local business that started with the two of them and now employs 23 people, including his mom who is the quintessential sweet shop Tannie from the 1950s.
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Hentie is an artist, was a lecturer at Stellenbosch University until Darling Sweet got off the ground and, being passionate about food, is a trained chef, having done the course while living in Belgium. Evita se Perron could not be in better hands. Hentie and Frits are crazy about Pieter Dirk Uys and the work he does. They understand the character of Tannie Evita, and the era that spawned her. With tongue firmly in cheek, drama and creativity in their blood, and rolling off tannie’s phrases dripping syrup as sweet as the numbers on a tender cheque, Evita’s is in good hands. Darling Things I’m no foodie but I love #LocalisLekker, funky packaging, descriptive names, and interesting décor, so the revamped Evita’s was a triple treat for me. The local brands sold in this Swartland emporium are all handcrafted and are creating employment opportunities. Shopping becomes a tasty nation-building activity. The products are displayed in a mishmash of wooden cabinets,1950 style Formica cupboards just like your granny had, and functional aluminium stands. A stage sits at the far end of the room, Tannie Evita’s flamboyant frocks hang from the top of the glass wall, her high heel shoes stand tall in a glass display case, and art deco chairs offer a soft landing for the ample bottom to rest awhile with a coffee and koek. Tables and chairs inside and out are provided for eating or takeaways. Deli Delights No self-respecting foodie will leave the deli at Evita’s without a basket full of deliciousness. The Tannie is also online, so if you want to fill your cart lockdown style, just follow the link to www.evitaseperron.com Everything is local and very lekker, and the tannie’s recipe books, Evita’s se Kossie Sikelela and Evita’s Bossie Sikelela will take your cooking to another level. After all, she was a caterer to the highest officials in the land. The Book League Shop on-site has copies available. The Tannie Evita range includes lemon atchar, onion marmalade, apricot jam, green fig preserve, chutney, vla cookies, Moer koffie, and of course the full range of rusks. A glass wall inside the deli looks into the rusk production area and you can taste the rusks with a cup of coffee at the deli for just R5 each – granola, sugar-free, or almond and orange if you are feeling exotic. For R7.50 you can have a freshly baked koeksister, so golden sweet, twisted and authentic you will want to speak Afrikaans for the rest of the day, and why not, it was rated the sexiest language in the world last year. So, eat up and praat die taal. Funky Ouma has all your salt needs covered and then some. Tumeric and Ginger, Beetroot, Chilli, Black Garlic Pink Salt, Biltong and Parmesan. Het Bos olive oil from the farm down the road, !Khwa Ttu Brew Wellness Tea from the San Cultural Centre on a Darling hill, Droë Wors from the Darling Meat Market in town, or unique Darling Brew spent grain chips, from the first carbon-neutral brewery in Africa, and situated just over the railway line. All the way from Mossel Bay from Sharlebel Food Delights are Dried Shiitake mushrooms, still local and lekker. Dukkah will change your life. It’s an Egyptian side dish made up of a mixture of nuts and spices. Use as a dip for bread and extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle over salads or veggie dishes, or give your cheese platter a fantastic taste twist. Soefija’s biltong dukkah, olive jam, Moroccan rub, roasted seeds, or sweet mustard sauce will add pizzazz to any table. The stuffing, crushing queen of all things pickled is Ouma Swesie Se Spens,
making magic on a farm in Darling. Garlic stuffed Jalapenos, garlic crush olives & sundried tomatoes, black garlic, garlic sweet cherry pepper snack, all must-have items for the discerning tastebuds. Toffees Made The Old Fashioned Way… Darling Sweet has so many flavours from the original “take me back to my childhood toffee” to honey and salt, birds’ eye Chilli, or ginger and cardamom, it’s so difficult to choose. Just buy the large, assorted gift box and try not to eat them all on the way home. But that’s not all. Roadtrippers who want to #followthekoeksister should start their expedition at The Lodge at Alantic Beach. This 4-star Lodge is located on Cape Town’s most prestigious golf estate in Melkbosstrand. Just down the road of The Lodge, you will find Darling’s Groote Post vineyards, where the cellar door is open 7 days a week. This 18th century farm is home to Hilda’s Kitchen. Their menu is designed to complement the world-famous wines of Groote Post. One of the West Coast’s most famous Sunday lunch spots is Thali Thali Game Lodge at Langebaan. This place is like a sweet koeksister: great food and friendly guides braided tightly with game drives and 3-star Glamping Tents, Chalets and a huge Farm House. Find the sweet rewards of slow living at Bokkomlaan in Velddrif where Cracklin’ Rosie river cruises, the River Studio art gallery, and Ek en Djy eatery, have captured the soul of the West Coast on the bank of the Berg River. This is just a fraction of what awaits on the West Coast Way of South Africa. It’s road trip heaven on the tar, and pure magic at every left or right turn.
How to start discovering the West Coast. West Coast Way are the experts in the Cape West Coast, and they have made it easy for you to start discovering the area. They created a series of routes that blend together into the West Coast Way Road Trip. Follow the themed routes of culture, sustainability, and adventure for unique experiences of agritourism, pure nature and wild wonders that all make the West Coast the best coast! They can also assist you to create a tailormade road trip to suit your unique interests, provide you with a digital map, loads of suggestions and then let you loose in this incredible part of South Africa. Open their website www.westcoastway.co.za for tips on how to make your West Coast road trip richer and follow them on social media via #westcoastway @westcoastwaysa. Good To Know Evita se Perron can host indoor and outdoor functions and has conference facilities available. Birthday parties, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, or any other reason you can think of to celebrate. Contact frits@evitaseperron.com or phone 083 235 4002. Trading hours are 09:00 – 16:00 daily. www.evitaseperron.com
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Make Mom’s day with a special, limited edition bottle of Lady J Syrah this coming Mother’s Day. Available exclusively at the Vrede en Lust Tasting Room and Makro. Vrede en Lust Tastings We are open on all public holidays except Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. 24 December – 10h00 to 15h00 31 December – 10h00 to 15h00 Monday to Sunday – 10h00 to 17h00 (last tastings @ 16:30)
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DECOREX 1 - 30 JUNE This long weekend exhibition has been reimagined and configured into a month long event that takes design goers and craft lovers into the studios and workshops of the best professionals in Cape Town. It’s a Design Takeover in the City Of Cape Town with curated Cape Town Design Trails, for all your décor and design needs. The Cape Town Design Trail will include product launches, unique in-store promotions, visits to concept stores, staged window displays, private art viewings, meet-and-greet sessions with designers, and exclusive networking functions and trend talks. The new trail gives participants one-on-one access to incredible showrooms and private maker spaces while flying the design banner for the industry and involving the city as a whole. Dedicated routes and maps will guide visitors through the curated series of open studios. Stopping points along the trail include The Silo Hotel, Gorgeous George Hotel, The Norval Foundation, The Old Biscuit Mill, The WaterShed, The V&A Waterfront, The Palms, Haldane Martin, IMISO Ceramics, We Are EGG and scores of others. The event extends over four weekends to help visitors discover exhibitions and installations located at 100’s of participating sites. To attend the curated design trails advanced registration is mandatory. Please go to https://www.decorex.co.za/ HERMANUS FYNARTS 10 - 20 JUNE A unique Celebration of South African Arts. Ten days packed with more than 40 Art Exhibitions, Music, Literature, Photography, Illustrated Talks, Discussions, Interviews, Gastronomy and Award-winning Wine. And there is more ... a whole host of courses, including ceramics, photography, painting, writing, cookery. Blend your own wine or try adventurous food pairing. For the full program and updates go to - http://www.hermanusfynarts.co.za Bookings are now open for scheduled events and accommodation. Fine dining establishments in town and along the Hemelen-Aarde Valley which is parallel to the bay and nestled between Klein Rivier mountain range and the Babylonstoren mountain range. In the town itself, between attending events, visiting galleries or taking a workshop, pay attention to the many artworks and sculptures installed in public spaces. They each tell a small story. If you would like to know and hear more, you can book a guided tour at the local Tourism Bureau.
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taking the right turn
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We love Chapman’s Peak Drive and we are giving you 4 excuses to enjoy one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world, over and over again. This winding, long road, full of sharp turns, hanging between sky and ocean, on the edge of the cliff for so many kilometers, is always a thrill drive. It doesn’t matter how many times you took it or in which direction. Driving from Cape Town to the south of the peninsula or coming back from Cape Point to Hout Bay. Then, after you’ve done so for the first time, a Capetonian will constantly seek for reasons to take this road again. Monkey Valley
Luckily, there are many reasons and countless opportunities to head south. MONKEY VALLEY Just as you approach the end of the drive on the south end, the last turns give you an open panorama of a white stretch of sand which is Noordhoek Beach. Monkey Valley Resort is located on the slopes of the drive, overlooking this magnificent view.
Noordhoek Farm Village
The resort is a collection of log cabins of different sizes, designed for a selfcatering stay for families and group of various sizes, all scattered over the slope with open view to the ocean on one hand and maximum privacy on the other, due to the beautifully planted and attended vegetation. While the smaller cabins are popular with families and groups of friends, the Bed & Breakfast executive suites enjoy a demand from corporate, conference clients. Thorfynn’s, the resort’s restaurant, opens its doors at 7 am – providing wholesome and healthy breakfasts, a fine selection of coffee and tea blends and a fantastic sea view in a natural setting.
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After a hearty farmhouse breakfast on the restaurant deck overlooking the sea, one can wander straight down through the milkwood forest onto that spectacular 8 km stretch of soft sandy unspoiled beach with flamingos and seabirds in the
lagoon, a great place for kids to swim. Many people come for coffee and stay right through the day watching the whales whilst the kids play or swim. Thorfynn’s Restaurant is open every day all the time from 7 in the morning to 10 at night. Sheltered from the wind and set in a Milkwood forest, it is great for a full meal or just cocktails on the deck. NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE An open complex that surrounds a large lawn created by a unique mix of vendors and restaurants that creates a laid back environment, popular with locals and visitors. Noordhoek Farm Village is home to a country pub, Franck Dangereux‘s culinary skills, the Cape’s best bakery, hand crafted ice cream, a super cute juice bar, a boutique hotel (with an underground bar!), live music weekly, a wide range of shops and a line of reputable, local restaurants including the award winning Foodbarn. In addition, there is a weekly market on Wednesdays, from 16:00-20:00 and weather dependent. A small, family friendly boutique hotel in the complex is perfect for an overnight stay full of activities and entertainment all in a short walk. CAPE POINT VINEYARDS When the first vines were planted, a short two decades ago, out and aside of any traditional Cape Winelands wine route, Capetonians waited with curiosity and patience for the outcome. The owner’s decision to gamble on this one of a kind setting that enjoys cool sea breeze all year round, payed off very quickly with a long line of awards to their range of Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll find everything from young and crisp to aged and bold. You can enjoy the wine as part of a wine tasting, book a table at one of the restaurants or pre-order a picnic for a few lazy hours on the lawn. The restaurant serves a full, à la carte, South African menu. The Courtyard serves a variety of pizzas, burgers and fish & chips. The picnics have all the basics and a large choice of additional items to pick from with a vegetarian set too. IMHOFF FARM On the other end of Noordhoek Beach, you’ll find another mix use cluster with a very relaxed atmosphere. The historic Werf (Dutch for farmyard), sensitively restored and rejuvenated, is the heart of the farm, offering a host of experiences, restaurants and shopping. Imhoff Farm is one of the Cape Peninsula’s original farms (dating back to 1743) and its unique location, natural beauty and home to talented tenants. The site holds restaurants, boutiques, delis and a wine shop, a few artisans studious and a charming bookshop. Available experiences include action paintball and laser tag, Gearup 4x4 and horse riding, kids’ adventures like the Bisque-Bah- a ceramic painting studio, Higgeldy Piggeldy Farmyard with domestic farm animals and a Milkwood Maze.
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After more than two decades, the all-African Cresta Hotel Group is back to set a footprint in Cape Town with the newly launched Cresta Grande. The group holds a mix of properties under a range of themes in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is a mix of nature resorts, urban resorts which are usually located on the outskirts of large metropoles and urban African luxury hotels in the heart of financial centers. This kind of mix, over their 17 properties, caters for the many current travel needs of the continents’ professionals and their families to be served with the same ethos across all their tourism and leisure needs, year round. The Cresta service pillars, all driving out of the groups’ African roots, are of unassuming, humility, African gestures and abundance in all, from space to amenities, from food to extra perks for loyal clients. It is about bringing the African hearth and tradition, the culture of togetherness into the world of travel and leisure. You can expect service to be joyful, always ready to attend and assist.
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Cresta Grande Cape Town holds a few firsts for the group. It is the first property to combine both business and holiday needs. It is the first to serve both day and overnight visitors. It is also the first to be located in South Africa. The hotel has 242 stylish bedrooms, a series of conference and banqueting rooms, a 24-hour café, bar and lounge, gymnasium, sauna and steam room, covered and access-controlled parking area and outdoor swimming pool with sundeck. The “African Roots” experience equates to great value and service, at a hotel in a key location. Cresta hotels offer modern facilities to keep you connected with the world for work, but the tranquil surroundings ensure you remain relaxed. It is situated at the corner of Loop and Strand streets, close to the commercial center of Cape Town, as well as a range of visitor attractions, including the worldfamous V&A Waterfront.
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Strand Street was originally the first street of the city along the shoreline, but reclamation over the past century or so created the waterfront area further off. In addition to being close to so many commercial and tourist sites, Cresta Grande has superb views of Signal Hill, Table Mountain and across the city, and is not only conveniently sited but also uniquely placed to give both scenic enjoyment and convenience to guests.
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The tourism industry, led by Cape Town Tourism is welcoming the Cresta Group and is very pleased with the reassurance and vote of confidence in the future of tourism in both Cape Town and South Africa. It is evident that strong and established hotel brands see a bright upcoming in this area. Being spread across Southern Africa for a few decades, the Cresta Group formed a long standing alliance with Cardinal Air for the comfort and benefit of both their crew and their clients.
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Cardinal Air Services operate out of Lanseria International Airport north of Johannesburg, flying to any private or public airport. They have their own fleet of airplanes and helicopters, as well as collaborations with other airlines. This gives them the ability to provide for anything between 1 to 400 passengers, with a range of needs. From discreet and private, to corporate and homey, Cardinal Air Services reputable name is the outcome of satisfaction from each and every client.
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0800 150 150 for help 24/7
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mother’s day delights VREDE EN LUST A special Pairing for Mother’s Day with Ooh La La Artisan Confectionery: 1. Kogelberg Chenin Blanc & Calisson 2. Barrique & Salted Caramel Pecan Brittle in White Chocolate 3. Pinot Noir & Rose-Pistachio Marshmallow 4. Boet Erasmus & Belgian Chocolate Marshmallow in Dark Chocolate Vrede en Lust
@R120pp. Valid only for the Mother’s Day weekend; 8th & 9th May. In addition, a LIMITED EDITION of Lady J Syrah was bottled for this Mother’s Day. Available at the tasting room and e-store.
BELMOND MOUNT NELSON WEEKEND
Belmond Mount Nelson
Celebrate the beauty of motherhood with a warm and rosy welcome in the heart of the Mother City. Spoil your mom with a glass of L’Ormarins bubbly and canapés at Planet Bar, choose between a blissful Afternoon Tea or intimate lunch on the terrace or a picnic in our gardens. Please contact restaurant reservations on +27 21 483-1000 or restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond. com
The Diamond Works
JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOP 8 May at The Diamond Works The 2 hour session includes bottomless bubbly (available to 18yrs+ attendees), chocolate truffles and a guided introductory level jewellery making class to make your very own fresh water pearl earrings and pendant set in sterling silver. A great experience for mom and daughter, friends and family.
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Leave with your very own jewellery pieces. All ages welcome.
LIMITED TOUR EXPERIENCE Aunty Nita’s Tours and The Diamond Works have collaborated on this unique offer of a Historic Walk through the Mother City, followed by an introductory jewellery workshop, for only R700. The Historic Tour departs on Sunday 9th May and Sunday 16th May @10am from African Gems and Minerals on Green Market Square. We will stroll through the streets of the Mother City, learning all about her secrets, reaching the beautiful new Diamond Works showroom on the Foreshore. The Diamond Works will then offer the jewellery making workshop on an introductory level. Including bottomless bubbly (for those 18yrs+) and a chocolate truffle tasting. The Workshop is open to all ages and is at an introductory skill requirement level. Each attendee will make and own a pair of fresh water pearl earrings and matching pendant set in sterling silver. On completion, we will enjoy a transfer back to the Square. Contact Anita Hermanus on 0825727377 or anita@auntynitas.co.za to book your spot.
THE PRESIDENT HOTEL 9 May. A chocolate extravaganza high tea. Between 14:00- 17:00, around the hotels’ pool with live entertainment and a ‘Chocolate by Tomes’ Gift for Mom.
Kids are welcome too.
THE TABLE BAY HOTEL 9 May at The Lounge. 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:00 to 17:30 An elegant Mother’s Day High Tea, where you and mom can enjoy enticing nibbles with a wonderful selection of teas.
HOUT BAY’S BEAUTY FROM A FRESH PERSPECTIVE 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.
ONE & ONLY RESORT A bouquet of sweet treats complemented by unbeatable views with a floral-themed Afternoon Tea. Savour a spectacular afternoon tea of elegant sandwiches, buttermilk scones and a veritable confectionary of gold leaf éclairs, pastel macarons and individual cakes.
THE TWO STYLES OF BUBBLY In case you missed the grand launching of De Grendel Wine Estate’s Pink Brut earlier this year, Mother’s Day is a perfect occasion to introduce yourself to the stunning Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé which joined their Cap Classique Brut. The maiden vintage Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2016 is made from 100% Pinot Noir grown on the western slope of the Tygerberg hill on De Grendel, overlooked by the original homestead built by the first baronet Graaff, the vines enjoying the same view that Sir De Villiers and Lady Graaff treasured all those years ago. Add a wine tasting with a Gourmet Snack Selection in the tasting room or a farm tour to see the Springbok, Eland, Red Hartebeest and Bontebok and have a picnic.
For more info & reservations Tel: +27 21 790 0900, events@lookouthoutbay.co.za Visit www.lookouthoutbay.co.za for more info. Lookout Hout Bay
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uninfected cape town Cape Town’s streets, buildings, billboards and taxis are set to come alive with (Un)Infecting the City, a free-to-the-public arts festival running from 7 May – 30 June 2021 Abandon streaming and take to the streets of Cape Town for the ultimate screening experiences, free performances and installations this May and June! The longest running public arts festival in South Africa, Infecting the City, renamed (Un)Infecting the City for this year, offers a unique opportunity to bring art, music, dance and performance out of theatres and galleries and into public spaces. The 2021 festival, presented by the University of Cape Town’s Institute for Creative Arts (ICA), upholds its public-hearted spirit, but has updated its format to allow for social distancing. In previous years, the festival has reimagined transport and shopping hubs, squares, gardens and public walkways as transformative stages. It showcased an array of multidisciplinary art forms, and created a platform for artworks that engage with historical and contemporary narratives relevant to the city and its people. As South Africa grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, the fires in Cape Town and at UCT, this year’s (Un)Infecting the City will have a thematic focus on the psychological and social impacts of this time. COVID-19 in itself has led to a dramatic loss of human life nationwide, and the beginning of 2021, in particular, has seen many people having to come to terms with the loss of loved ones. Says Director of the ICA, Jay Pather: “The pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to mental
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health, food systems, employment and the arts. Still observing the festival’s city-based concerns of urbanity and spatial politics, some of the artists on the programme consider how these concerns have been further exacerbated by the pandemic. There are also many works that celebrate resilience, spirit and community.” For instance, acclaimed artist Wezile Mgibe will present a work aptly titled ‘We regret to inform you’, that echoes these sentiments. The festival has been restructured to embrace a new social-distancing model that will allow it to go ahead within the current restrictions and with respect to all health and safety protocols. Reimagined as a crowd-free event and taking place across multiple outdoor venues, (Un)Infecting the City also incorporates new digital and virtual elements that can be experienced by anyone with access to the Internet, and from anywhere, expanding the festival beyond the physical limits of Cape Town. Comprising eight distinct programmes, (Un)Infecting the City offers a wealth of culturally-rich opportunities created by 50 different artists that are entirely free to the public. Here’s what you can experience: Programme 1 runs from 7-8 May from 18:30 onwards, and is a series of videos screened on the sides of buildings within the CBD combined with performances. A walking trail will connect the various screening sites culminating at Church Square. Highlights include a film by Buhlebezwe Siwani and two live performances, by Marlin Zoutman and Kwasukasukela Arts Collective respectively.
Programme 2 is video-only, running from 11-12 May. Works will be projected onto the Western Province Building, Groote Kerk and even shop windows on Long Street, again culminating in multiple screenings on Church Square with films by Tankiso Mamabolo, Charl Johan Lingenfelder and others. Programme 3 runs from 14-15 May and brings the Company’s Garden alive with video projections and performances. Programme 4 will take place in the daytime outside the Cape Town Station on 22 May. From 13:00 there will be an outdoor performance by Aphiwe Mphahleni designed to engage foot traffic that is en route to and from this transport hub. Part of Programme 4 is a sitespecific artwork by well-known multidisciplinary artist Thania Petersen of WHATIFTHEWORLD gallery. Her work will cover the inside of a taxi with sound and video projection. Programme 5 consists of artworks designed for billboards and posters that will be installed across the city from 28 May onwards. Programme 6 comprises 4 different audio works available via http://infectingthecity.com/2021/ . The works run from 4 June onwards. Programme 7 consists of a series of new digital works that can be viewed online via www.infectingthecity.com and Social Media, from 11 June 2021 onwards. Programme 8 will recap the festival via http://infectingthecity.com/2021/, Social Media and Cape Town TV. Excerpts of the full programme will be made available in stills and video format from 18 June onwards.
For the full programme, please see http://infectingthecity. com/2021/. Please note that the programme may be subject to change. PROGRAMME 1 LAND, BODY, SPIRIT Fri 7 & Sat 8 May - Video Projection | Performance 18h30-19h30 Walk About (Films on a Loop) 1. SPIRIT MBA (Open House, Long Street) Durational Performance 2. NALEDI MAJOLA (Open House, Long Street) 3. MUD & FIRE PARABLES (Shop Windows, 161 Long Street and on Western Province Building, corner of Long and Wale Street) 4. DANIEL COLE (Slave Lodge, corner of Wale and Adderley Street) 5. BUHLEBEZWE SIWANI (Groote Kerk, Bureau Street) 19h30-21h00 Settle Down (Church Square, cnr of Bureau and Parliament Street) 6. KAMVA Collective (Film) 7. MATSHELANE XHAKHAZA (Film) 8. MARLIN ZOUTMAN (Performance) 9. LOREN LOUBSER (Film) 10. LUKHANYISO SKOSANA (Film) 11. DANIEL COLE AND AYESHA MUKADAM (Film) 12. KWASUKASUKELA ART COLLECTIVE (Performance) PROGRAMME 2 LOCKED IN, LOOKING OUT Tues 11 & Wed 12 May - Film Projection 18h30-19h30 Walk About (Films on a Loop) 1. LOUISE COETZER (Shop Window, 161 Long Street) 2. ALEXANDRA NALEDI HOLTMAN (Shop Window, 148 Long Street) 3. MANUELA HOLZER (Shop Window, 148 Long Street) 4. YASMINE CALASSE (Western Province Building, corner Long and Wale Street) 5. YAZEED KAMALDIEN (Western Province Building, cnr Long and Wale Street) 19h30-21h00 Settle Down (Church Square, corner Bureau and Parliament Street) 6. TANKISO MAMABOLO 7. CARLA FONSECA 8. SIPHUMEZE KHUNDAYI 9. UNUSUAL BONES 10. ELVIS SIBEKO 11. CHARL-JOHAN LINGENFELDER PROGRAMME 3 LABELS.TOUCH.ME Fri 14 & Sat 15 May - Video Projection | Performance 18h30-19h30 Walk About (Company’s Garden, Queen Victoria Road)
1. SIYA UMLILO NGCOBO (Delville Wood Memorial) 2. SABELO SOKO (Jan Smuts Statue) 3. MALIK NTONE EDJABE (South African National Gallery Stairs) 4. WEZILE MGIBE (South African National Gallery Stairs) 19h30-21h00 Settle Down (Lawns and Amphitheatre) 5. FIGURE OF 8 DANCE COLLECTIVE (Small Lawn) 6. SBONAKALISO NDABA (Large Lawn) 7. CARBON (WANDILE DLAMINI) 8. NADINE MACKENZIE 9. STRIPPERROKE CAPE TOWN 10. ODWA BONGO 11. LLEWELLYN MNGUNI PROGRAMME 4 COMMUTE REMEMBER COMMUTE Sat 22 May – Performance | Installation 13h00 Cape Town Station 1. APHIWE MPHAHLENI (Front of Cape Town Station) 2. THANIA PETERSEN (Inside taxi at various locations on the Cape Flats, details available on request) PROGRAMME 5 From 28 May - Billboards | Posters | Installation 1. DAVID MANN (Location to be confirmed) 2. STEPHANIE FICHARDT (Location to be confirmed) 3. LHOLA AMIRA (King Langalibalele Avenue, Langa) 4. TONI GISELLE STUART (Slave Lodge) PROGRAMME 6 From 4 June - Audio Works Location: www.infectingthecity.com 1. SARAH ROBYN FARRELL 2. NOMCEBISI MOYIKWA & MLONDIWETHU DUBAZANE 3. NIGEL VERMAAS 4. DENISE ONEN PROGRAMME 7 From 11 June - Online Digital Works Location: www.infectingthecity.com & Social media 1. MYER TAUB 2. JULIA RAYNHAM 3. TARYN MILLAR, AARTI SHAH & SARAH CAIRNS 4. MAGANTHRIE PILLAY 5. REPAIRS AND PARTS PROGRAMME 8 From 18 June - Online Location: http://infectingthecity.com/2021/, Social Media & Cape Town TV 1. Excerpts (stills and video) of all works. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CONSULT THE WEBSITE REGULARLY ESPECIALLY ON THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT
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The 43rd edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour is now scheduled to take place on 10 October 2021, subject to all the necessary permissions being received. To ensure compliance with national Covid-19 regulations the event will see a revised format and a significantly reduced number of cyclists being permitted to participate. Revised format: Cyclists will no longer, as has been tradition, gather on The Grand Parade and be sent off in start batches. Riders will now be allocated a time slot or ‘start window’ during which they must roll across the official start line (at which point their timing chip will activate their actual start time). Cyclists will need to plan their route to the start carefully to ensure that they cross the start line within the “window time” allocated. These start times will be determined in accordance with seeding requirements to ensure safety on the road. Reduced participant numbers: To ensure the requisite COVID-19 protocols and regulations as stipulated by Government are met, the number of participants permitted to enter the 2021 event will be limited to that prescribed by national legislation at the time. For the purposes of planning and based on current projections Cape Town Cycle Tour anticipate that no more than 50% of normal entry limit will be able to be accommodated. As a result, they will only be accepting 18 000 entries (with cyclists adopting the rolling start, spread over a period of 4 hours). In the unfortunate event that the 2021 Cycle Tour should either be cancelled or postponed, the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust has developed a comprehensive refund policy which can be viewed on the Cycle Tour website. Entry Process: Entries for Pedal Power Association members paid up for 2021/2022 opened on Monday, 26 April 2021 at 1pm. General entries opened on Thursday, 29 April 2021 at 1pm. Entries will close when the entry limit is reached. The entry fee for the 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour is R595.00
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Nestled at the foot of the Tygerberg Hills in Cape Town, De Grendel is located only 20 minutes from Cape Town CBD and Cape Town International Airport. The slopes of the Tygerberg, which face the setting sun, offer cooling breezes off the cold Antarctic Benguela current from the Atlantic Ocean only 7 kilometres away. Winemaking at De Grendel is a careful balance between science and art. The meticulous care of the vineyards allows the grapes to express the environment in which they are grown and their distinctive varietal character. Careful harvesting and gentle handling in the cellar, combined with the wine maker’s passionate practice of their craft, carry the wines throughout the journey from fruit to wine.
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The views of Table Mountain and Cape Town from the long glass encased De Grendel Tasting Lounge and Stoep are possibly the most spectacular of any wine farm in the Cape. Look out over the vineyards to the magnificent view of Table Mountain, Cape Town city and the Atlantic Ocean, or relax in the comfortable lounge atmosphere.
As a family farm De Grendel Restaurant’s philosophy extends to sourcing all ingredients locally, from only the best suppliers. Along with the abundance of artisanal suppliers, the Cape has a unique culinary heritage, reflected on the menu. Guests can experience local flavours, and innovative dishes never before seen on South African menus.
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CELEBRATE SAUVIGNON
PAARL ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
presenting 6 different Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc wines in a vertical
7 MAY, DIEMERSDAL WINE ESTATE
8 MAY
The evening will be hosted by Thys
Hosted within the Paarl Valley,
Louw at the Diemersdal Wine Cellar in
#PaarlArtistOpenStudios are a
collaboration with the Diemersdal Farm
collaboration between artists, art studio
Eatery, in celebration of International
curators and galleries and a jewellery
Sauvignon Blanc Day.
artists studio/ boutique. You’re invited to celebrate the visual arts and possibly
Local music, salivating garnishes and
This will be a relaxed and casual event,
meet these creators at the respective
the very best Gins and Mixers.
tasting. While Chef Debbie Mclaughlin will be pairing canapes.
filled with live music, good food, a great selection of exciting wines from around the world, and all of the Diemersdal Sauvignon Blancs. MOONLIGHT MARKET 7 MAY, BOVLEI CELLARS, WELLINGTON Wallington Wines, live music by Juan Casey, food stalls and other artisanal stands filled with local products to peruse and purchase. There are loads of space for the little ones to play, so you can round up the entire family for an evening out.
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CAPE TOWN GIN & TONIC EXPERIENCE 22 MAY, ZEVENWACHT WINE ESTATE
venues. MUSIC AT ZEVENWACHT FT. JEREMY LOOPS Artists include: Abigail’s Designs, Kervin Cupido, Nanette Ranger, Willeen van
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Rhyn, Tertia Slabber, Dion Futerman Studio, Celias Art, Deidré Abrahams and
Jeremy Loops performing live, artisanal
Jacques Pottas, among others.
food, bars with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Visit @Paarl Artists Society in Facebook Groups to view short biographies of the
THE PARLOTONES - A SPECIAL AFFAIR
artists and their contact/ studio details for the day.
29 MAY, FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR
SAUVIGNON BLANC DAY CELEBRATION
An intimate affair - award winning, chart topping songs and a
8 MAY, GROOTE POST WINE ESTATE
dynamic performance paired with wholesome food and delicious wine in
Winemaker, Lukas Wentzel, will be
Franschhoek’s premier music venue.
A love story, a family legacy, a noble title, a small hill on a historic farm looking across the ocean – all these are entwined in the story of the new De Grendel Proposal Hill Brut Rosé, an elegant vintage Pinot Noir Cap Classique released to mark the 300th anniversary of the landmark Cape farm. Find out more at www.degrendel.co.za
CAPE TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS www.citysightseeing.co.za
HISTORIC CITY TOUR (OLD TOWN) The Historic City Walk departs daily at 10:00 and 14:00 from our Long Street ticket office (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. VIBRANT BO-KAAP TOUR The Bo-Kaap Walk departs daily at 12:00 from our Long Street ticket office (stop 5). The Bo-Kaap is situated at the top end of the CBD at the foot of Signal Hill. See the colourful houses, smell the spices and hear a call to prayers of the local mosque. V&A WATERFRONT TOUR This Walk departs daily at 10:30 and 15:00 from our V&A ticket office located just outside the Two Oceans Aquarium.
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.
Tel: +27 (0)21 876 8600 • Email: reservations@grandeprovence.co.za • www.grandeprovence.co.za Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
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DIEU DONNÉ VINEYARDS
“Dieu Donné” translates literally into “A gift from God”. The farm is situated high on the cool south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, ensuring that our grapes ripen slowly. Thanks to our cool summer conditions & unique soils, this lends to the unique flavours and characters of the terroir in the grapes. Merlot being the flagship wine on the farm, we invite you to visit our tasting facility or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful views.
Tel: +27 21 876 2493 • Email: info@dieudonnevineyards.com • www.dieudonnevineyards.com Dieu Donné Vineyards
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Address: Dieu Donné Vineyards Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690
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MONT ROCHELLE
Situated in the heart of Franschhoek, Mont Rochelle is a stunning 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Mont Rochelle covers 39 hectares and you’re welcome to go exploring. A favourite activity for many guests is picnicking on the estate. The kitchen can arrange a well-stocked picnic basket with a chilled bottle of wine (or two!). In addition to this, there are two restaurants, a cosy bar, a spa, a gym and a heated outdoor pool.
Hotel: +27 11 325 4405, Restaurant/Spa: +27 21 876 2770 • Email – Hotel: enquiries@virginlimitededition.co.za, Restaurant/Spa: info@montrochelle.virgin.com Mont Rochelle
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Address: 1499 Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
4-STAR ACCOMMODATION | SPA | GAME DRIVE | HORSEBACK & QUAD BIKE SAFARI At the award-winning Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, guests will get the opportunity to experience a Big 5 safari, together with outstanding service; it just does not get any better than this. With game drives, quad bike and horseback safaris situated just 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town, it’s the closest you will get to real Africa, in the lap of luxury. The world-class spa at Aquila adds to the already exceptional facilities and services on offer. It is a masterpiece of luxury, defined by its serenity and creative use of natural elements.
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES 4-STAR ESTABLISHMENT | PREMIER, FAMILY & KAROO COTTAGES | LODGE ROOMS | DAY TRIP SAFARI | HORSEBACK SAFARI | QUAD BIKE SAFARI STAR SAFARI | OVERNIGHT SAFARI | FLY-IN SAFARI | INDOOR & OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS | OUTDOOR POOL | WET BAR | CONFERENCE CENTRE SPA | AFRICAN CURIO SHOP | ECO-SYNERGY TOURS | BAR & LOUNGE | CHILDREN’S FACILITIES & JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMME
www.aquilasafari.com
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RESERVATIONS: +27 (0)21 430 7260 or RES@AQUILASAFARI.COM
