Today the resultant kaleidoscope - the famous ‘rainbow’ - applies not only to the people but to the food, for one finds in South Africa the most extraordinary range of cuisines.  Everything from Malay to Indian and plenty in between. 

For the daring diner, South Africa offers culinary challenges from crocodile sirloins to fried caterpillars to sheep heads. All three are reputed to be delicious. For the not-quite so brave, there are myriad indigenous delicacies such as biltong (dried, salted meat), bobotie (a much-improved version of Shepherd's pie) and boerewors (hand-made farm sausages, grilled on an open flame). Those who prefer to play it altogether safe will find that most eateries offer a familiar global menu - anything from hamburgers to sushi to pad thai to spaghetti bolognaise. And you can drink the water!

South African food celebrates the country's rich cultural heritage, as well as taking advantage of the natural bounty of seafood, meat, game and plants. All this food has got to be washed down with something, and our wine has been earning rave reviews internationally for 300 years.

 

Tours such as the Winelands Wanderer and African Relish are just some of the tours which showcase our country's amazing food and wine.