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Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is situated under 2.5 hours from Cape Town, in the vastness of the majestic Tankwa Karoo. With thick wooded Acacia river beds and magnificent golden mountains on the horizon, Inverdoorn provides the ultimate tranquil Big 5 safari experience.

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THE GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA 4 SEPTEMBER A whole new set of experiences are offered to comply with needed safety protocols. This summer season will be a mix of event types. Picnic under the stars, drive in screenings that picked up during different lockdown levels and the whole new Royale Experiences that adds a full dinner option in some extra ordinary Cape Town venues. This change brings a variety of opening times to let all enjoy the different venues and indulge a little longer. PICNIC UNDER THE STARS Avengers: Endgame - 3.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens The Greatest Showman - 5.12.2020 Warwick Wine Estate Cool Runnings - 6.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Wavescape Film Festival - 10.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Me Before You - 12.12.2020 Lourensford Wine Estate Bohemian Rhapsody - 13.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens The Holiday - 17.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Love Actually - 19.12.2020 Boschendal Wine Estate Sunday Serendipity - 20.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Christmas Eve Special Screening: Jingle All The Way - 24.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Christmas Day Special Screening: Home Alone - 25.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens Grease - 26.12.2020 Spier Wine Farm Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again - 27.12.2020 Kirstenbosch Gardens THE ROYALE EXPERIENCE Pretty Woman - 2.12.2020 Suikerbossie (Hout Bay) The Great Gatsby - 9.12.2020 Casa Labia (Muizenberg) Dirty Dancing - 16.12.2020 Steenberg (Tokai) Four Christmases - 23.12.2020 Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

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Notting Hill - 30.12.2020 The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel DRIVE-IN Wavescape Film Festival - 4.12.2020 The Cape Academy (Constantia) Moana - 11.12.2020 Vredenhof Sports Field (Rondebosch) The Princess Bride - 18.12.2020 The Cape Academy (Constantia) CAPE TOWN OPERA 3 & 4 DECEMBER THE GROOTE KERK CHORUS IN CONCERT World renowned chorus and Chorus Master Marvin Kernelle present a NEW programme of African and American spirituals and CTO Young artist Brittany Smith joins the company in this uplifting concert choreographed by Shaun Oelf. 12 DECEMBER THE GROOTE KERK SUMMER CONCERT AT QUOIN ROCK An hour-long programme of African and Russian music in the operatic genre and with piano accompaniment by musical director and pianist extraordinaire, José Dias. The concert will be preceded by a service of Quoin Rock MCC and canapés from Quoin Rock Gåte restaurant. The event and programme aim to be the artistic expression of the Quoin Rock wine ethos - to offer a myriad of well-balanced, complex flavours that generate even more harmonies over time. The programme should bring together the African origin and location of the space with the Ukrainian heritage of its owner. WAVESCAPE SURF & OCEAN FESTIVAL 4 - 11 DECEMBER Outdoor film screenings, murals, exhibitions & a series of online events. Lineup include:

4 DEC - A drive-in screening by Galileo Open Air Cinema in Constantia 5 & 12 DEC – Online Film Festival with 2 different lineups 5 DEC - Skatedeck exhibition at The Shred 6 DEC - Beach clean-up day at St James tidal pool 7 DEC - Oceans Alive: a series of lectures about surfing and conservation by top surfers at Two Oceans Aquarium and online. 8 DEC - Blue Ocean Masterclass. A webinar on the film industry’s journey to eco-friendly film sets. This webinar will feature a number of speakers and climate change activists from organisations including The Sea Change Project, Habitat XR, Wrap Zero, Greenset and Ocean Pledge. Later in the day they will broadcast a virtual evening of wave science & forecasting named Spike’s Swell Course. 9 DEC - An evening of salty tales will be streamed online. 10 DEC - Galileo picnic at Kirstenbosch screening a selection of films. 11 DEC - Short Video Contest and ceremony will take place at the Jack Black Tap Room. Art exhibitions and auctions in support of ocean charities goes online over festival days, @WavescapeSA in IG. A CIRCUS PICNIC 11 - 20 DECEMBER ZIP ZAP CIRCUS SCHOOL A theatrical circus picnic experience presented by South Africa’s favourite social circus. The homegrown production is an emotive coming-of-age tale of an adventurous and curious young boy, and his discovery of the circus. Through the magic of the big top he escapes a challenging reality and leaps into an enchanting parallel world of acrobatics and delight, taking the audience on a wonderous ride. A Circus Picnic showcases a proudly South-African, family-friendly blend of traditional and contemporary circus, infused with humour, dance and exhilarating circus aerials and acrobatics, all while conveying a

meaningful, ‘feel-good’ storyline. Pack your cushions, picnic blankets and low-lying chairs and book your spot at ‘A Circus Picnic.’ ATK SUMMER ARENA 10 DECEMBER 2020 TO 10 JANUARY 2021 CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTRE ATK are world class gaming arenas, kitted with premium gaming equipment and the latest games. The ATK Summer Arena will feature a professional – grade eSports experience with 18 PCs and 2 simulation racing rigs.

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Guests can purchase time to game at the arena by the hour, or through a monthly membership. Time and membership purchased at the ATK Summer Arena is transferable to ATK Arena in Claremont, Cape Town. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PRESIDENT 18 NOVEMBER - 9 JANUARY BAXTER THEATRE A sunset picnic and open air silent cinema experience around the pool in Bantry Bay every Thursday. Tickets start at R290 per person and include not only your headphones and bean bag, but also popcorn, a picnic basket, Whispers (yum!) and a Savanna. Parking is also free and we have complimentary WiFi so you can share your experience on Instagram. Food basket upgrade is available on the website.

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

On screen: 3 December: How Stella Got Her Groove Back 10 December: Jerry Maguire CYBER SYMPHONIES 3-7 DEC & 12- 16 DEC The musicians of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra are breaking out and going live! Dedicated to the internationally renowned Russian cellist Alexander Buzlov, who died this November at the age of 37. Conductor Bernhard Gueller. Soloist Peter Martens (cello). Playing: Elgar Cello Concerto; Schubert Symphony No 5.

For more info & reservations call 021 438 9839, fax 021 438 4204 or email blufish@mweb.co.za

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CELEBRATING 300 YEARS OF DE GRENDEL’S HERITAGE De Grendel celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, marking three centuries of a Cape landmark whose story – and that of its fourth-generation owners, the Graaff family – is deeply woven into South Africa’s history. The name De Grendel, originally De Grendel van de Tijgerberg, means “latch” or “lock” in old Dutch, signifying its position as the gateway for farmers and traders from Cape Town over the Tygerberg hills to the inland settlements of Durbanville and Stellenbosch. One of Cape Town’s oldest farms, the land was granted in 1720 to prosperous businessman Claas Meyboom and was bought in 1891 by David De Villiers Graaff, laying the foundations of a family legacy of stewardship of De Grendel and a defining role in the business, political and agricultural landscape of South Africa. De Villiers Graaff died at De Grendel at the age of 85, in 1999, and was succeeded by his son David De Villiers Graaff as 3rd Baronet and owner of De Grendel. The farm’s history shows that grapes were grown there in the early years but wiped out by the phylloxera plague of the 1890s and it was Sir David who returned viniculture and winemaking to De Grendel in 2000. De Grendel’s current owner, the 4th Baronet Sir De Villiers Graaff, said the milestone anniversary was a time for both celebration and reflection. “De Grendel as a farm is 300 years old and as a family we have been responsible for stewardship of this unique piece of South Africa’s agricultural history for more than a century. Each generation has made its own mark and brought something new to the farm, as we strive to conserve the legacy and the environment while also looking to the future. “Our vision and our responsibility is to continue building De Grendel as a sustainable and successful enterprise at the centre of a community of all who live and work here, with some of the staff having roots on De Grendel stretching back five generations,” he said. De Grendel today is a rural retreat in the midst of urban sprawl, stretching out over some 300 hectares of the fynbos-covered Tygerberg Hill at 350m above sea level, commanding sweeping views across Table Bay to Table Mountain, and is the entry point to the Durbanville wine route. To celebrate their 300th anniversary, De Grendel released the limited production Proposal Hill Brut Rosé, available now at www.degrendel.co.za .

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A remedy you most definitely need. It might not be the vaccine for the pandemic, but it so brilliantly treats all the symptoms. Marc Lotteringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current show at The Baxter in Cape Town, Lottering On Lockdown, is an hour and a half long breeze of words that puts the chaos and uncertainty of the last few months at ease and into perspective. Marc managed to have grown men stomp their feet, constantly clap and rock back and forth in their chairs, cheering to his punches as he faces the reality of our near past. From forced lockdown sobriety to the disproportional attention advertising received, including the Clicks hair saga, from constant home cooking to sanitised deliveries, from dwindling down rent which actually means location and an overall upgrade (Yes, we know.), to home workouts and cautious shopping. From beautiful Instagram life to Twitter selfjustification. It is all there and then some. And strangely enough, it makes sense. In the middle of it all he sits at the grand piano, playing and singing. Marc will accidently force you to step out of your limbo for a while and let you see it all through his lens, just before you go back to your next daily task. A Capetonian, a South African, a diva, a grand entertainer. They all take to the stage, wearing black and a pair of takkies. And you can get the t-shirt too. Lottering On Lockdown will run at The Baxter Theatre till 9 January 2021.

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The official MyCiTi app, introduced to the public last year, have become a reliable source of commute planning and real time information for locals and travelers along Cape Townsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Atlantic Seaboard. It is the perfect companion to the full, printed, MyCiTi map, available by Hello Cape Town on the Go. Once you figured out you destination and route number you can simply and quickly find the next bus due to arrive to the station near you. From Big Bay and Bloubergstrand all the way to Hout Bay, including all the routes in the inner city. From landing at the airport all the way to our wonderful Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, you can now top up your card and get everywhere safely and hustle free. MyCiTi app users make use of the personal planning tools to map out their journey; search for timetables and buses; calculate their trip fare; and, those with Android phones, are able to check their card balance. An aspect that has proved to be very helpful, especially to those who have time-sensitive schedules, are the live updates and notifications relating to timetables; routes or news alerts while they are travelling. When passengers view the bus timetables on the app, the location of buses are tracked and the scheduled times are updated with more reliable estimates of when each bus is due to arrive. Key Features Track your Bus: View timetables by route or stop with live updates so you know when your bus is due to arrive. Check your balance {for Android only} :Check your card balance so you always have enough value to travel. Find your closest stop: Find bus stops and departure times near you based on your phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GPS. Plan your journey: Plan your journey, including connections to other transport modes and with handy directions. Search using GPS, an address, a MyCiTi stop or point of interest. Save your favourite stops, routes or places: Personalise your dashboard by saving your favourite routes, stops and destinations for instant access. Receive service alerts: Keep up to date with the latest service alerts that affect you. Calculate your fare: Find out the distance-based fare for your next MyCiTi journey. Top-up your card: Find your closest card points of sale and top-up points using an interactive map. Contact us: Send us a message, report an incident or share a compliment. *This app requires an internet connection and location services Hello Cape Town December 2020 l

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LOTTERING ON LOCKDOWN Stand-up comedian Marc Lottering’s favourite stories taken from his two hugely successful online shows MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS and ANOTHER ONE. Laugh along with Lottering as he takes on a range of topics, from homeschooling to zoom meetings. Baxter Theatre, 18 Nov - 9 Jan, Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za CINDERELLA & FRIKADELLA A fun family pantomime with a Cape Flats twist :) As social media takes over our world, the ruthless mother and talent agent Patricia D played by Loukmaan Adams manages her social media “influencer” daughters Frika and Della with very limited talent played by Nur Abrahams & Daylin Sass. The really talented unseen stepdaughter, Cinderella, played by Nicoleen Saal is ignored, treated badly and suppressed but a massive talent competition arises. Cinderella secretly enters it and they find out…. All hell breaks loose as the world-famous music mogul Prince Siyaman Cowbell played by Cheswyn Ruiters, spots Cindarella’s virtual audition with the help of her fairy godmother, played by Ramaine Barreiro. Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. 23 Nov - 20 Dec, Tickets at www.quicket.co.za.

appointment for a private session with a famous psychologist, arrive to find others have appointments at the same time and that the doctor is delayed. While waiting for the doctor to arrive they get to know each other and, finally, decide to do their own group therapy session. Artscape Theatre, 9 Dec, Tickets at www.computicket.mobi

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET – BACK ON STAGE! In collaboration with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CTPO) under the baton of Brandon Phillips. Presenting two works, George Balanchine’s exquisite Serenade, & Moon Behind the Clouds, a suite of works made during the time of Covid-19, by seven South African choreographers, including Veronica Paeper. Laced together through the timeless text of Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata this emotive & inspirational suite will be narrated by Marcel Meyer. The CTPO accompanies the CTCB in the renowned works of Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Barber, Satie, Delibes & Mahler. Artscape Theatre, 10 – 12 Dec, Tickets at www.computicket.mob ALAN COMMITTIE’S APOCALAUGHS NOW!

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Renowned funnyman Alan Committie is determined that we keep laughing in the face of it all. Join him in his latest solo stand-up show which re-opens Theatre on the Bay this festive season.

French comedy: A group of patients with OCD, each thinking they have an

Global lockdown, earthquakes in Plumstead, cigarette and alcohol bans,

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Cricket South Africa out for a duck, Trumpeting leaders blowing hot air 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). 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. Our intrepid jester tries to understand wellness coaches, explores the world of Tik-Tok videos, 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! Playing to only 50% capacity every night under the new regulations and following all COVID-19 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. Theatre On The Bay, 9 Dec to 16 Jan 2021, Tickets at Computicket.com LIVING COLOURED Living Coloured (Because Black and White Were Already Taken) is a compilation of short stories that is an ode to an era all Cape Coloured people will instantly recognise - from the nightclubbing at Space Odyssey and the shenanigans at the Mitchells Plain public swimming pool, to the traditions of delectable food exchanges during Ramadan among Muslims and Christians, alike. Like the book, this production is a truly

heartwarming tribute to the Cape Coloured community and all it holds dear. Baxter Theatre, 8 Dec- 9 Jan 2021, Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za THE WOMAN WHO DID...N’T Fragile, funny and furious, a woman packs up her home of many years and retreats into the cave beneath her house; a place of quiet contemplation and explosive rage. From here, we sail away on her Tableboat down a roaring river, over an impossibly high waterfall and down into an unfathomable underworld. Like a virus in a host cell, she disrupts everything, multiplying here, depositing stories there and all the time strewing the clamorous jangling questions which echo in her head. Then she encounters GreenTights, the warrior who answers; “No moral flexibility. There can be none. Burn it. Burn it all to ashes.”

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.

Created by Jennifer Steyn and Andrew Buckland Baxter Theatre, 17 - 19 Dec, Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za FROM KOE’SIESTES TO KNEIDLACH-WITH KIDS! Writer-performer Chantal Stanfield and director Megan Furniss return with this highly-anticipated sequel. This uniquely South African comedy picks up a few years after a mixed-race-mixed-everything happy couple get married and ride off into the Shabbat sunset. There’s a ‘beige’ baby on the way with a host of cultural, religious and familial issues to navigate – beautiful names and their unfortunate companion nicknames from the Flats, a proud bossiekop dealing with her child’s gladde hare (very straight hair!), celebrating Christmas and Hannukah while explaining Barakat to the Jewish in-laws, and how to avoid getting mistaken for the nanny! Baxter Theatre, 22 Dec - 9 Jan 2021, Tickets at www.webtickets.co.za

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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feel the burn

#FeelTheBurn Challenge yourself to an interactive engagement with the roaster. For this endeavour, using Strava, a world leading tracking app for athletes, Nando’s will challenge you with a creative route for you to create in your neighbourhood. Runners, cyclist, leisurely walkers or even you who’s just joined STRAVA ‘cos they asked you to. Nando’s wants you to take part in #NandosFeelTheBurn challenge and show them that essential runs aren’t the only reasons to go outside. New challenges will be created regularly, and Nando’s will announce which Nando’s-inspired shape they’re looking for, so you (and your mates) can try to recreate them in your hood. So take out your stof pipe and that free t-shirt you’ve been sleeping in, and attempt perfecting the shapes they give you. Chill, bru! Even if your chilli shape looks like a stick or your heart shape, a box, no one is judging. Strava turns every iPhone and Android into a sophisticated running and cycling computer (and we work with your GPS watches and head units, too). Start Strava before an activity and you can track your favourite performance stats, and afterwards, dive deep into your data. Love your GPS device? Strava is compatible with a continually growing list of popular devices. If you can export or record your activities, you’re most likely compatible with Strava. Turn on Beacon and you can share your location in real time with your friend, partner, parent, coach, butler, therapist, highly intelligent dog - anyone cool enough to have your back in an emergency.

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6 dinner & entertainment venues in cape town Places and venues that will put a smile on your face, get your back to relax and serve you with great local hospitality and talent. Memorable night options to warm your heart.

impersonate these legends to perfection. A trip through space and time, when glitz, glam and some of the greatest pop tunes ever written emerged.

STARDUST THEATRICAL DINING Performing waiters and waitresses are some of Cape Town’s top young talent, and will have you dancing on the tables in no time. This is no ordinary restaurant. This is the home of the singing waiter! Not only will you enjoy the wholesome, sumptuous taste of our designer tagine menu and the buzz of our wine bar’s best and brightest, but you’ll also be served and entertained by the shining stars of Cape Town’s immense pool of talented young performers. Make sure you get your waiter’s name – it’ll be written in lights one day. Set menus feature Mediterranean flavours, the bar is stocked for the best cocktails and the wine cellar carries iconic Cape Winelands bottles. Currently open Thursday Friday and Saturdays. Serving from 18:00 last round at 23:00 doors close 23:30.

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A special New Years’ Evening show is set for 31 December. In between, on 10 December, Juanita Du Plessis will pop-in as part of her live tours. This show will run entirely in Afrikaans. GATE 69 Home of the Trolley Dollies. A premier cabaret theatre for divas and their fans. Gate69 is cosy and intimate, with the audience members never feeling excluded from what’s happening on stage. The conscious decision to cater to only 80-90 people allows for personalised service, where guests are not guests, but family.

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BARNYARD TYGER VALLEY A theatrical dinner venue having their own in house productions as well as pop-up shows by renowned South African artists. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC runs till 27 February 2021. A celebration of ABBA, Queen and Elton John – all on one stage, on one night – featuring a talented 9-piece cast who

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Patrons can look forward to indulging in world-class entertainment, unparalleled service and being embraced by the inextinguishable enthusiasm of the staff.

The vibey downstairs bar is perfect for those who wish to enjoy a pre-show drink or continue the party after the night’s spectacle. A full new show is staged every few months, ensuring interest and love from local goers too. Book an evening to dress for. Open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat. THE CRYPT Located in the historic St. George’s Cathedral, is one of the original live jazz venues in the heart of the city centre. Complete with a restaurant and cocktail bar, The Crypt offers patrons a unique “jazz theatre and dinner” experience. Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of the best jazz performances Cape Town has to offer. In addition to the line of resident players, audience may bump into a surprise visit from local legends or a jam session that will introduce great immerging talents. Open Wednesdays till Saturdays – 19:00 – 23:30.

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Each of these venues hold a prior reputation for a signature dining experience and location. Adding the open air cinema is sure to make it epic. THE KALK BAY THEATRE Most staged productions at The Kalk Bay Theatre are created by the multi-award winning, in-house production company. The performances are wildly energetic, crowd-pleasing and always pushing the boundary of the space where they perform. Combining their talents in music, dance, comedy and cirque style, they bring to life shows that keep you captivated from beginning to end.

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THE GALILEO ROYALE One of Galileo’s Open Air Cinema newest additions. An outdoor movie experience at some of the most exclusive venues in and around Cape Town.

The seating is cabaret theatre style seating around tables and cocktail tables. The building is on the water. The views are sensational, waves crash dramatically just outside the windows and, on stormy nights with extreme high tides, the space has been known to flood! The venue also has a removable glass roof which will be open air on hot, still summer nights. Dining is at the neigbouring restaurant, The Brass Bell, but you are welcome to bring in your drinks from The Bell. Booking system includes an option for the full package.

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. Place an order for a delicious meal from the acclaimed restaurants on location or simply cuddle up with a bottle of bubbly and toast to a regal sunset before the anticipated movie begins. Iconic locations for this season include Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront on the edge of the ocean at Granger Bay, Suikerbossie Restaurant overlooking Hout Bay, the stunningly revamped Casa Labia in Muizenberg, Steenberg Golf & Wine Estate in the Constantia Wine Route and the exquisite CellarsHohenort Hotel in Constantia.

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out in the open The best open air, hotel experiences for this season. Some say challenging times. We feel lucky since we find that everyone is doing everything better now, turning your Cape Town stay to an epic vacation. Check our list of new finds: The Pink Dame, The Belmond Mount Nelson, re-opens at the beginning of December with an array of al-fresco offerings. Relax and enjoy the open air pleasures around the leafy garden estate. Renowned chef, Rudi Liebenberg, has curated a range of tempting experiences, from picnics and afternoon teas to sparkling moments on the Planet Bar terrace. Introducing a novel culinary service: gourmet picnics by the pool or in the shade of their timeless trees. Choose to lounge by the heated swimming pool, soaking up the vistas, or have your basket laid out in a sheltered spot in the garden. Delve into the wicker hamper to discover light finger food delicacies, Winelands cheeses, artisanal Bosman, Spier and THE BELMOND MOUNT NELSON Jewell’s charcuterie served with homemade atjars, pickles and tapenades, and much more. Chef Rudi, who believes in sourcing tasty regional produce as ethically as possible, suggests you add some sparkle with a local Cap Classique, or why not splash out with a vintage Champagne? Picnics can be collected between 12:00 and 13:00 Thursdays to Sundays Afternoon Tea has always made iconic moments at the Mount Nelson. Imagine the scene: debonair, fedora’d Henry Dike plays the grand piano as a silver tiered stand, glittering with sweet gems, is brought to your table. The spread showcases local and global classics, including traditional melktert with Cape Malay cinnamon and cardamom, baked cheesecake with white chocolate and tangy berry tartelettes. And that’s just the start. Baskets of warm, freshly baked scones and traditional koesisters sprinkled with coconut beckon you to indulge, while savoury options include the hotel’s famous mushroom empanadas, cauliflower and onion pakoras, Farmer Angus beef frikkadels, and delicate finger sandwiches with enticing fillings such as smoked Franschhoek trout. Going green? Treat your taste buds to Chef Rudi’s imaginative plantbased menus. As for the brew itself, Mount Nelson offers an unparalleled selection of premium leaf and flowering teas from all over the world, as well as healthy local infusions.

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Afternoon Tea will be served in the sunny conservatory or on the outdoor terrace Thursdays to Sundays. There will be two sittings, one at12:00 and the second sitting is at 15:00.

Eating outdoors is a particular pleasure of summer, and the hotel’s picturesque terrace is perfect for sampling the daily surprises on Chef Rudi’s chalkboard. Cape Wild Foods, plant-based and slow food dishes feature prominently on his three-course lunch and dinner menus. The Planet Bar menu has been newly curated so that you can drink, dine and toast any moment of the day. A light bite menu features brinjal biltong, General Tso’s cauliflower and mini puri balls with ceviche, as well as dishes such as Madras roasted lamb rib and a deliciously old-fashioned ice-cream sandwich. The ocean front Radisson Blu Waterfront introduced Dubai-styled Breakers’ Brunch with bottomless drinks. For R770 per person, brunch aficionados will enjoy a selection of bottomless drinks including cocktails, local beers and wines,

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tequila and Prosecco to accompany their all-you-can-eat starters, a platter choice for mains, rounded off with allyou-can-eat dessert. Or, for R550 per person, brunchees (we’re making that a thing) get the same food option, accompanied by unlimited soft drinks. Live music by DJ Cosher or DJ Tanner will ensure that the vibe is always just right. Brunch Dates: 5 & 26 December, 2 & 9 January, 6 & 13 February, 6 & 13 March. Due to capacity regulations bookings are essential 021 441 3000. One of the favourite handouts along the Sea Point promenade, is Strolla Restaurant and Bar at the Peninsula Hotel, across from Sunset Beach. With both a street and hotel entrance, you’ll meet a mix of holiday makers and locals.

MARRIOTT HOTEL CRYSTAL TOWERS

The long standing, loved Wednesday famous BBQ half chicken combo with two sides continues over the summer. Fridays of this season presents the Strolla Soiree. Come enjoy the sunsets this summer with friends over a meal and a couple of cold ones, with only the best tunes. The beats will kick off at 17:00 every Friday evening till 18 Dec 2020 (including Wednesday 16 Dec), with two of the hottest local DJ’s on the decks and top quality sound. Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, in Century City, spread their 50% off Sushi all over the week.

PENINSULA HOTEL

You can now enjoy 50% off all our sushi from 12:00 - 21:00 daily! 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa offer a refined, time conscious take on their popular experiences: Tea by the Sea, Gin and Canape Tasting, Rum and Ribs Pairing, Gourmet Sushi, Craft Beer Experience or an intimate lunch or dinner in the award-winning Azure Restaurant. Azure guests can enjoy a new three-course menu offer. Available for either lunch or dinner and has been specially created by Chef Christo Pretorius and the Kitchen Brigade. From R 395.00 per person it also includes a glass of South African white or red wine.

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Fans of Chef Liam Tomlin will be happy to hear that Tintswalo Atlantic, the boutique hotel at the foot of Chapmans’ Peak Drive on Hout Bay side, offer a Chefs Warehouse menu and experience to both its guests and stand-alone bookings. Dine with the Atlantic Ocean right below your table and contemporary tapas is a set menu of small plates for sharing in 4 courses. Another favourite back on the plate is the Summer Sundowners - #StellaSessions at the Tsogo Sun The Cullinan. Enjoy a bottle of Graham Beck MCC and a Stella Ploughman’s platter to share at #SSCullinan’s #StellaCafeBar Every Friday 17:00- 19:00 for R220 per person. Bookings essential.

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West Coast Way – bucket list travel satisfaction a stone throw away Visitors are flocking to the Cape West Coast, which is known as South Africa’s road trip with the most twists, to enjoy all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer. “Pent up demand for travel, which developed over hard lockdown has seen a welcome breath of life for the West Coast tourism sector as South Africans clamour to get out and about after months of restrictions on movement.” according to Carmen Lerm, founder and CEO of West Coast Way. “The West Coast Way offers a rich tapestry of experiences for visitors of all ages to enjoy – and it is right on Cape Town’s doorstep. Whether it is yoga on the beach, archery at Thali Thali game reserve, ziplining at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, sandboarding in Atlantis, mountain biking at !Khwa ttu or wine tasting at Groote Post – there is so much to do, which is great news as people are yearning to grab life with both hands.” “Covid certainly has changed the way people look at travel,” says Lerm. “They are looking for local experiences and seeking off the beaten track adventures. Added to this, with more and more people working from home we are seeing an increase in visitors during the week – having fun and making memories is not just for weekends and holidays!” Road trips are the new must-do experience The West Coast Way is a beautiful stretch of coastline dotted with small towns that offer a vast array of activities and accommodation options, as well as some of the most pristine and untouched nature reserves, wetlands, lagoons and more. Places to visit on your road trip West Coast Way has developed six themed circular self-drive routes that traverse all the best areas of the West Coast. These routes include the Tractor Route, Berg Route, Foodie Route, Culture Route, Wild Route and Cape Way Route – all with their own variety of carefully chosen attractions.

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You can either follow the West Coast Way routemap or create your own selfdrive road trip. Below is a list of some highly recommended places to visit and stay – and the annual flower show that nature puts on along the West Coast is still wowing visitors!” !Khwa ttu is sharing the holistic San Spirit of nature, heritage and cuisine with their Loyalty Card. Sold at R100 for adults and R80 for SA Seniors and children under 12, this card gives access for a year to the San Heritage Museum, enjoy the MTB tracks, walking trails and access to the boma with views over the Atlantic Oceans where Table Mountain and Robben Island is visible on clear days. Their restaurant is open 7 days a week and is a short 55 minutes from Cape Town City centre. Visit www.khwattu.org to find out more about accommodation on offer. Darling Brew is celebrating 10 years of creating their legendary craft beer. To celebrate this milestone, fans can visit their Tasteroom and Restaurant, open 7 days a week in Darling, which is only 1 hour from Cape Town City centre. Visit www.darlingbrew.co.za. Melkbosstrand - Stay at the 4-star accommodation The Lodge at Atlantic Beach on Cape Town’s most prestigious links golf course in Melkbosstrand where the white beaches of Cape Town meets the biodiversity rich green coast. Visit www. thelodgeatatlanticbeach.co.za. Darling - Darling is perfectly positioned between the beach of Yzerfontein and the art and olive groves of Riebeek Valley. Visit Hello Darling – the welcoming name of Darling Tourism https://www.hellodarling.org.za/. Langebaan - From Langebaan visitors can easily explore the towns of Saldanha, St Helena Bay, Jocobsbaai, and Paternoster. Stay at self-catering luxury Langebaan Beach Accommodation or enjoy B&B service at Albatross Guesthouse. Club Mykonos, with its 4 star accommodation, is open once again - visit www.clubmykonos.co.za. Port Owen & Velddrif - Port Owen’s Charlies Brewhouse, Russels On The Port, and Poetic License gin distillery and Velddrif’s heritage site Bokkomlaan, can all be found on the West Coast Way Berg Route. At Bokkomlaan visit the coffee shops and eateries looking out over the Berg River. Be sure to pop in at the Bokkomlaan art gallery, and the Ek En Djy eatery. From Bokkom Laan you can also hop on the Crackling Rosie Berg River cruise boat. Elands Bay and Lamberts Bay - Stay at Vensterklip in Elands Bay. http://www. vensterklip.co.za/ or stay at Arendzicht Eagles Nest in Lambert’s Bay. https:// westcoastwonders.co.za. For a more inland destination stay at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort. http://piekenierskloof.co.za/. During lockdown many of the establishments on the West Coast Way used the time to relook at the way they do things and have tweaked and honed their offerings to give visitors the absolute best experiences possible. They also spent the time upskilling their teams to further improve one’s travel experience. West Coast Way recently launched a 3-day guided Wildflower Tour which saw small exclusive groups of guests being transported to all the best flower viewing sites, accompanied by a registered guide. The tour had such a phenomenal response that West Coast Way have now launched a 4-day Cedarberg Experience which takes visitors on a guided trip through the unique Cedarberg region with its evocative rock formations and pristine wilderness areas. The tour also visits the coastal town of Lamberts Bay (also part of the Cedarberg) – a whirlwind tour from mountain to sea. Interested parties can visit www. westcoastway.co.za. For more information on places to stay and things to do on the Cape West Coast visit www.westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Connect with West Coast Way on Facebook and Twitter at WestCoastWaySA. Hello Cape Town December 2020 l

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FIT FOR FLYING Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome, international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tip-top condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller. There are many unstable cardiac conditions that prohibit one to fly, these include unstable arrythmias, valvular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure and a recent stroke. The decrease in oxygen saturation during air travel may affect those with cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is important to make sure you have been seen by your general practioner or cardiologist prior to flying to ensure you are cleared and stable to fly. Patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators can fly once medically stable. Diabetes Mellitus has no restrictions to flying if its well-controlled. Those with insulin-dependent diabetes are normally required to have a letter of authorisation from their doctor to allow carriage of needles in their hand luggage. Insulin should be carried in a cool bag or pre-cooled vacuum flask. As a general rule: When travelling east and if more than two hours are lost, it may be necessary to take fewer units with intermediate or long-acting insulin. When travelling west and the day is extended by more than two hours, supplemental short-acting insulin or an increased dose of intermediate-acting insulin may be needed. Sugar tablets and snacks to prevent episodes of hypoglycaemia should be carried. The infamous Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the legs. It is a life-threatening condition because a piece of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. The jury is still out there on the extent of whether long-haul flights raises your risk of DVTs. The best advice one can give to combat the risk is to wear compression stockings to stimulate circulation and prevent blood from pooling. Other important tips may include avoiding crossing your legs as this may reduce blood circulation and consuming adequate amounts of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the flight to prevent dehydration. Exercising not only alleviates your risk of developing a DVT, but it can also reduce aches and pains, relieve stress and boredom, and induce better quality sleep. Patients that are pregnant are prohibited to fly from the end of the 36th week of pregnancy and end of the 32nd week in multiple pregnancies, due to the increased risk of in-flight delivery. In general, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester (18-24 weeks). Babies less than 2 years old are also prohibited to fly. Lastly, let’s talk a bit about jetlag. Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when the body’s internal “clock” takes a while to adjust to the time at the destination. It can affect your mood, concentration, and mental and physical performance. It is generally not serious but can cause problems if you have critical business or vacation activities planned shortly after arrival. Also, try set your watch to the time zone of your destination before you depart and when you arrive at your destination, get into the local routine as soon as possible along with trying to stay outside during daylight as much as you can because natural light helps your body clock to adjust. Many of the world’s most fascinating destinations can only be reached on a long-distance flight. Sitting on a plane for so long can be intimidating, but you can take steps to improve your comfort and safety. Best wishes for safe and healthy travels! www.vascularcentre.co.za admin@vascularcentre.co.za Tel: 021 201 1119 Suite 1521 Christiaan Barnard Hospital

Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome (the possibility of developing a deep vein thrombosis), international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tiptop condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller, to commerce, to international affairs, and to the public’s health. So, given there are some things we can’t change about air travel, there are things we can do to protect our health and ensure our comfort while flying as well as after the flight.

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STREET SOIRÉES

CONSTELLATIONS SPIER, STELLENBOSCH THURS 26 NOV TO SAT 28 NOV, THURS 3 DEC TO SAT 5 DEC, THURS 10 DEC TO SAT 12 DEC, THURS 17 DEC TO SAT 19 DEC

The Guardians include some of the Cape’s most talented and fascinating thinkers, musicians, writers and artists. Every Campfire reveals a new surprise. The event is not suitable for children under 16 years of age, and involves walking upon nature paths after dark. It is not wheelchair-friendly. THE CAP CLASSIQUE GARDEN PARTY PLAISIR DE MERLE WINE ESTATE, FRANSCHHOEK 5 & 6 DECEMBER MCCs from all your favourite producers including Boschendal, Graham Beck, Krone, L’Ormarins, Plaisir de Merle and Pongracz, as well as scrumptious food and live music. Limited tickets available so book now via Webtickets.

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A Covid-safe event built around walking at night and gathering around campfires to be challenged, intrigued and moved. Several small groups of guests head off for an outdoor adventure through the gorgeous wilderness areas of the Spier Estate after dark. The groups rotate amongst a sequence of 3 campfires, spending 30-40 minutes at each fire. Every campfire is presided over by its own unique ‘Guardian’ who hosts a completely unplugged experience.

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THE CAP CLASSIQUE GARDEN PARTY

CELEBRATE CHENIN! FESTIVAL PERDEBERG WINERY, PAARL 5 DECEMBER Showing off styles from serious barrel-fermented whites, easy-drinking fruity summer wines right up to Methóde Cap Classique bubblies and incredible dessert wines too! Multiple wineries will offer their wines for tasting and for sale directly to visitors. There will be oysters, sushi, cheese platters and many other delicious food options available and amazing live music by the talented Matthew Duncan to round off the experience.

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which this sculpture is met, a Sculpture Walk – a guided tour along all the female sculptures on the estate – has been introduced. This experience reaffirms La Motte’s appreciation of the arts and celebrates the important role played by women in society. Along the Walk, 11 sculptures are visited – from the welcoming Wine Bearer to the sculptures displayed in the La Motte Museum, Wine Tasting Room, Rupert Vinoteque, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant and the most recent addition, the Blushing Bride in the courtyard. As a toast to this unique acquaintance with art, the La Motte Sculpture Walk is concluded with a tasting of the estate’s limited release La Motte Méthode Cap Classique and an elegant traditional French Madeleine under the age-old oak trees in La Motte’s garden. Walks are at 10:00, cost R80 and booking is essential. STREET SOIRÉES

LA MOTTE WALKS HISTORIC WALK: 2, 9, 16 & 23 DEC 10:00 Starting at the La Motte Museum, the walk is preceded by a brief résumé of the history and heritage of the estate, after which the tour proceeds through La Motte’s rose garden and dwells at the four provincial heritage sites acknowledged as prime examples of 18th and 19th century Cape Dutch Architecture: The La Motte Manor House, The Jonkershuis, The La Motte Historic Cellar, The Water Mill. A highlight of the Historic Walk is the milling of stone-ground flour by the oldest operating mill in the Franschhoek Valley and the walk is concluded by a tasting of bread baked from this flour in the Pierneef à La Motte kitchen as well as some of the estate’s award-winning wines. SCULPTURE WALK: 3, 10, 17, & 24 DEC. Etched against the landscape of vineyards and mountains, the Wine Bearer, standing four metres tall and weighing 560 kilograms, is a popular discussion point and much photographed object of art. Inspired by the admiration with

DROSTDY STREET, STELLENBOSCH DECEMBER 2; JANUARY 13 AND 27; FEBRUARY 10 AND 24; AND, MARCH 10 AND 24 A series of laid-back wine, food and music socials. The Soirées make the most of the Cape’s balmy summer evenings when one of the town’s main roads is closed off, allowing visitors to snack and sip through fine Stellenbosch fare. Participating wineries, chefs and restaurants will line one of Stellenbosch’s most historic and scenic streets. Each Soirée features different wineries, giving you the chance to spread the fun throughout the season. Tickets are limited and pandemic compliance measures will be in place. This includes the requirement of masks, temperature screening and sanitising on entry. Cost: R150 (includes a tasting glass and 10 tokens). Get your ticket at www.plankton.mobi (http://bit.do/BuySoireeTicket ) or pay with cash, Snapscan, or your bank card at the entrance. Also speed up your time at the gate by completing the required attendance register online prior to arrival, at http://bit.do/StreetSoireeContactRegister . Hello Cape Town December 2020 l

Experience… the best classical & contemporary cuisine, rare wine vintages, breathtaking views, unsurpassed service, the finest cultivars…

A combination so refreshingly satisfying, it should be savoured, every day…

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Just like the pioneers of the winelands, two and a half century ago, the Franschhoek Wine Tram took a leap over the past year to make your experience with them even more luxurious and dreamy. To begin with, their website offers detailed information in 8 common languages for travellers to easily explore and choose from their different options. Getting to one of their terminals is also swiftly sorted. They now also offer exclusive transfers from Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl and surrounds at very affordable rates which collects you at your specified address. Transfers can be added to any of the experiences during the booking process at an additional cost. You can also choose to take a City Sightseeing Red, double decker coach. A bus departs every Saturday at 9:00 AM from the V & A Waterfront tour office. At 4:00 PM, head back to the Franschhoek Wine Tram station for your transfer back to Cape Town. You are welcome to purchase wine at any of the estates and leave your purchase with one of the tram drivers, who will ensure you are reunited with your purchase at the time of boarding the motor-coach back home. This also applies for sole tram users: wine bottles can be left with the conductor and will be available for collection upon your return to the ticket office. And then there is the new terminal. Located on the corner of Main Road and Cabriere Street in the town’s center. Arrive at the terminal early and grab a coffee and Beignet- their trademark, classic French pastry. The gift shop on location also enjoys special added value: products are both made by local craftsmen and women and profits are distributed and shared with local charities. All good reasons to get your wine sack and some other memorabilia at their shop. Your tram ticket will now be accompanied with a daily offering card from different wine estate and stops along the routes and while you enjoy the scenery on deck, a complimentary wine tasting is offered. Divine! Current weekly schedule: From 01.12.2020 – 15.12.2020 – Operational daily (specific routes) Mondays- Red & Yellow Line | Tuesdays- Purple & Orange Line | Wednesdays- Gray & Pink Line | Thursdays- Purple & Orange Line | Fridays – Blue & Green Line | Saturdays- All Lines | Sundays- Red & Yellow Line. From 16.12.2020 – 26.01.2021 – Operational Daily on all routes The tram will be closed on the following dates: 25 & 31 December 2020 | 01 January 2021 COVID-19 protocols are in place. Hello Cape Town December 2020 l

CAPE TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS www.citysightseeing.co.za

HISTORIC CITY TOUR (OLD TOWN) The Historic City Walk departs daily at 09:00 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.

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RESERVATIONS: +27 (0)21 430 7260 or RES@AQUILASAFARI.COM