Flavours of South Africa

To understand South Africa, you must taste it. With its incredible cultural diversity, the cuisine is a journey in itself and a story told through spices, traditions and sharing. On this tour, every meal is more than just a dish. it is an encounter, a discovery and a connection.

In the colourful Bo Kaap district of Cape Town, you will enter a family kitchen where Cape Malay traditions come to life. Surrounded by the enchanting scent of curry, freshly made rotis and crispy samoosas, you will see how flavours convey history and hospitality. In the Franschhoek Winelands, you will then raise your glass during a refined wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard where the beauty of the landscape rivals the elegance of the vintage.

Along the way, you will also savour a traditional braai — the quintessential South African barbecue — and taste the simple yet hearty local dishes of eSwatini. These combined flavours paint a living portrait of the country that is vibrant, diverse and unforgettable.

South African cuisine reflects the history of the country. The Cape Malay community originated from Asian slaves brought by the Dutch East India Company in the seventeenth century. They created iconic dishes like fragrant curries, soft rotis and spicy stews. Today you can still find this culinary heritage in the kitchens of Bo Kaap.

The Winelands, particularly Franschhoek, find their roots in the arrival of French Huguenots at the end of the seventeenth century. They brought their viticultural expertise and transformed the region into one of the world's great wine hubs. Between the mountains and fertile valleys, the wines produced here are among the most famous globally.

Gastronomy goes far beyond the Cape. The braai, or social barbecue, is at the heart of South African life. In eSwatini, traditional dishes such as stews, maize and seasonal vegetables express the authenticity and hospitality of the local culture.