CAPE TOWN

One of the major fallouts of the South African lockdown and the tourism stand still, is the total stop of revenue earning by game reserves and wildlife sanctuaries all across our country.

On the other hand, private safari owners still have to feed rhinos, elephants, giraffes, lions and springboks, cheetahs and hippos. We are not talking about zoos or national parks owned by the state. We are talking about all the 100’s of private initiatives that have made the preservation of African wildlife conservation their business and livelihood.

Elephants eat between 149 and 169 kg (330-375 lb. or as much as 600 pounds) per day. In captivity, male lions can eat 10 kg of meat a feed, while females can eat 6–8 kg. We can go on and write the amount for each species but you’ve got the idea.

Saving Private Rhino is training game rangers and security teams in pro and reactive anti-poaching tactics. They also offer a rapid rhino response team which includes veterinarians in case of an attack.

Panthera Africa is an environmentally friendly sanctuary for any captive bred big cats, where they will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives. They have incredible commitment and love for the big cats in their care.

While the possibility to visit a wine estate, enjoy their elegant setting and indulge in local cuisine is currently non-existent, the drive to cook, share seasonal flavours and treat customers does not allow many to sit back and wait for travel to resume.

Many in the Cape Winelands put their creativity and food knowledge to keep the Winelands cuisine alive. You can now have food and wine delivered to your door. If it’s your home, office or hotel room, estates and restaurants in the Cape Winelands have reinvented themselves and packed their culinary abilities in packages to go.

Fine dining, tasty frozen meals delivered straight to your door from De Grendel Wine estate in Durbanville Wine Valley. Heat & Eat meals are also available for collection only. Delivery areas include City Bowl, Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs and the West Coast.

Eat at Perdeberg in Paarl have a weekly menu of South African home cooked style meals, ready to bake pizzas and a special Sunday roast.

You can add Perdeberg wine or craft beer to your order at cellar door prices. And if you’re craving braai (South African barbeque), they have a special carnivore box fit for 2 sharing. They deliver in central, northern and agter Paarl, or you can pop in for collection.