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Amura by Ángel León • A MARINE DINING ODYSSEY DEBUTS AT MOUNT NELSON, CAPE TOWN

Savour Summer • PICNICS AT LA ROCHE ESTATE

Two Sporting Giants, One Polo Showdown

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WELCOME TO Franschhoek Cellar • Inspired by over 350 years of winemaking tradition and heritage, Franschhoek Cellar is home to a vibrant and celebrated range of wines.

Fynbos, Florilegium & Fine Art • WILDERNESS LAUNCHES BOTANICAL SAFARI AT GROOTBOS

Where Sun, Sea & Safari Meet • COUNTDOWN TO CLUB MED SOUTH AFRICA – OPENING JULY 2026

KAMERS/Makers Brings South Africa’s Design Talent to Allée Bleue • Franschhoek is famed for good living — wine, food, art, and natural beauty in effortless harmony. This October, the valley adds another jewel: KAMERS/Makers at Allée Bleue Wine Estate. From 28 October to 2 November 2024, over 160 artisans and designers gather for South Africa’s most inspiring showcase of creativity and craftsmanship.

Redefining South Africa’s Culinary & Creative Frontiers • Few South African chefs-turned-entrepreneurs have built as bold and diverse a portfolio as Darren Badenhorst. From the refined artistry of Le coin Français in Franschhoek to the avant-garde dining of DUSK and the intimate exclusivity of DAWN Private Dining, Badenhorst has become known for creating immersive culinary worlds … Yet his vision extends far beyond the plate.

Sibuya Game Reserve • A PRIVATE WILDERNESS ESCAPE IN THE EASTERN CAPE

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2026 Gets Luxe • BROOKDALE ESTATE’S PRIVATE LODGE EXPERIENCE

Fly Further • Virgin Atlantic Expands Cape Town Route for the 2025/2026 season, adding over 17,000 seats and extending operations from 13 October 2025 to 19 April 2026.