If a holiday that includes fine dining, hearty outdoor feasts and wine-tasting at scenic vineyards appeals to you, then look no further than the excellent tours listed below, aimed at UK travellers. On cuisine tours in South Africa, you will discover a country that is passionate about eating and drinking well and boasts a culinary diversity befitting the rainbow nation.

Gastronomic Tours in South Africa

South African cuisine benefits from the abundance and variety of locally farmed, rich-flavoured ingredients. Guided foodie tours in Cape Town introduce you to the best traditional dishes and street food, including general African staples like pap, samp and meat stews and South African specialties such as bobotie, chakalaka and vetkoek. Meanwhile, the enchanting village of Franschhoek is known as the fine dining capital of South Africa for its excellent restaurants.

Many guided South Africa tours include traditional food experiences such as a Braai (barbecue) or a Boma dinner on safari. Head to Durban, home to a large Indian population, to sample the popular “bunny chow” – a sort of curry sandwich. Or you can try traditional Zulu dishes like mogodu (tripe) and amadumbi (Zulu potatoes). If you like seafood, fresh sardines are a Durban special from May to July, while Knsyna is known for the delicious wild oysters harvested from its coastal waters.

Wine-Tasting Tours in South Africa

South Africa has been producing wine since the 17^th century and boasts the Pinotage variety as its own. Guided wine tours go to beautiful areas such as Constantia, Stellenbosch and the Franschhoek Valley and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including boat, bus, horseback, Segway or a 4x4 “wine safari”, with local meat and cheese delicacies accompanying the fabulous winery produce.

If you like travel that includes great gastronomic experiences, take a look through our tempting range of culinary tours around the world and start planning today.

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