Category: Food

17 things to do in Stanford in the Overberg

21/1/2020

Things to do in Stanford: whale watching

By Roxanne Reid
One thing you learn very quickly about Stanford in the Overberg is that it’s hard not to fall under the spell of its numerous restaurants and wineries. But wining and dining isn’t the only thing to do in the town, not by far. Here’s my pick of 17 things to do in Stanford.

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12 Stanford restaurants and wine farms worth visiting

14/1/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Everyone who visits the village of Stanford just a two-hour drive from Cape Town, South Africa, should arrive hungry. There are so many good places to eat and to enjoy wine tasting that the town is becoming a serious contender for foodie capital of the Cape; Franschhoek had better watch out. Here are 12 Stanford restaurants and wine farms worth visiting.

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Where to eat in Swellendam restaurants

23/10/2019

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Where to eat out in Swellendam restaurants

By Roxanne Reid
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants in Swellendam in the Overberg, about 200km east of Cape Town. This South African town has more than 35 restaurants where you can get anything from pastries to pizzas, toasted sarmies to bobotie, even a fine dining experience. Here are some ideas about where to eat in Swellendam restaurants.

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Paternoster restaurants worth visiting

12/2/2019

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Abalone House, Paternoster restaurants, West Coast

By Roxanne Reid
You’ve spent the day exploring the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and lighthouse, walking on the beach at Paternoster and kayaking in the sea. Now your stomach is growling. Luckily, there’s no way you’re going to go hungry in Paternoster, with restaurants offering everything from pizzas and burgers to seafood and fine dining. Here are some Paternoster restaurants worth visiting.

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15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State

12/12/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
The eastern part of South Africa’s Free State province, lying along the Maluti mountains, is a place for all seasons. Enjoy afternoon thundershowers in summer and see it transformed into a snowy wonderland in winter. In autumn, trees and grasses form a mosaic of red and copper. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State.

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17 things to do in Nieu Bethesda in the Karoo

18/4/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
The small village of Nieu Bethesda in the Eastern Cape Karoo was once a dusty little place no one had heard of. Then it rocketed to fame on the reputation of Helen Martins’ strangely compelling Owl House and Camel Yard. But there’s much more to it than the Owl House. Here are 17 things to do in Nieu Bethesda in the Karoo.

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10 reasons to visit ol Donyo in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills

9/8/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
Visit the Chyulu Hills in south-eastern Kenya and you’ll discover an Imax-view of rolling green hills, golden plains and black volcanic soil, herds of Masaai giraffe, zebra and antelope. Looming over it all are giant bull elephants and the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro just over the border in Tanzania. Discover 10 reasons to visit ol Donyo in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills.

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Why to visit Totties Farm Kitchen near Knysna

22/3/2017

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Totties Farm Kitchen, Knysna, Garden Route

By Roxanne Reid
If ever you get a chance to explore the Rheenendal Ramble – an informal lucky packet of stops along the Rheenendal Road 15km west of Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route – make sure you visit Totties Farm Kitchen for lunch or tea. You’ll get good food in charmingly old-fashioned surroundings.

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Voices of Botswana: the masterful chef

18/8/2016

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Duba Expedition Camp, Okavango, Botswana

By Roxanne Reid
Okavango Delta, Botswana. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a mass of water channels, floodplains and islands teeming with wildlife. It’s also a wilderness far from civilisation, so everything you need to run a camp there – from soap to fresh food ingredients – has to be flown in on a small plane.

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Wildlife, food and luxury in the Okavango, Botswana

2/8/2016

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By Roxanne Reid
Show-stopping wildlife sightings, exciting drives, great food, a commitment to conservation and community, and a low-impact camp that doesn’t compromise on luxury – these were some of the good things we enjoyed at Duba Expedition Camp in the Okavango, Botswana.

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