Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek, South Africa, La Roche Estate offers captivating venues perfect for wedding celebrations and events. They offer you the opportunity to create and host a bespoke wedding and event, unique to your style and vision. Take your pick from two exclusive locations. The Sanctuary, a truly one-of-a-kind venue, is set…
There are destinations you visit, and then there are places that quietly capture your heart. Rodrigues Island is one of them. Floating in the Indian Ocean, east of Mauritius, this tiny volcanic island remains one of the region’s best-kept secrets — a place where untouched landscapes, warm island hospitality and an unhurried way of life…
There is something particularly satisfying about a wine collection that rewards curiosity. Holden Manz’s newly released Reserve Collection does exactly that, bringing together a selection of wines that showcase the character of their vineyards, the individuality of each vintage and a winemaking approach where patience is very much part of the process. From the elegant…
The Durbanville vineyards have once again demonstrated the superior quality of their wines following a historic performance of valley producers at the Young Wine Show this past week. Not only did this powerhouse famous for its Sauvignon blanc demonstrate its prowess with Shiraz and Chenin blanc varieties too, but it also made a clean sweep…
Wildekrans Country House: Driven by a shift in what today’s travellers value, there has been a move from chain hotels or hotels with a garden to accommodations that lie at the intersection of landscape, cultivation and daily life. These are the places where working land is not separated from hospitality but rather folded into it;…
This September, Babylonstoren invites visitors to celebrate spring on the farm – from clivias and fruit blossoms in the garden to Heritage Day family fun at Soetmelksvlei, leisurely brunches, a Spring Harvest Table and a full calendar of hands-on workshops. Wake up among the flowers Spring is one of the most beautiful times to stay…
This September, Joburg Ballet invites audiences to experience the mesmerising ballet, Carmen. “As Joburg Ballet honours 25 years of artistic achievement, Carmen stands as a celebration of continuity, excellence and renewal. It celebrates dramatic storytelling, virtuosic dance and the enduring creative partnerships that have helped define Joburg Ballet’s remarkable journey,” says Artistic Director, Dane Hurst….
For the first time since opening in 1991, Wilderness Mombo – the legendary flagship camp on Chief’s Island in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve – is inviting guests to experience its wildlife-rich floodplains from both land and water. Wilderness Mombo has set the benchmark for exceptional wildlife viewing in Botswana, prized for its nutrient-rich floodplains that draw…
Every August, guests to La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley have the opportunity to experience Shiraz (or Syrah as it is called here) in a variety of ways. As part of the estate’s celebration of National Shiraz Day (21 August) and its participation in Seven Days of Shiraz (21 – 28 August), the…
Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 Time: 12:00 to 15:00 Venue: Oude Werf Hotel, 30 Church Street, Stellenbosch Cost: R345 per person Age: 18+ Spring is calling and Oude Werf Hotel is celebrating with the return of Sip the Season, an afternoon of MCC tastings, local flavours and live jazz in the heart of Stellenbosch. Guests can sip their way through…