Experience

Food & Wine

Dip into a smorgasbord of food and wine-related experiences across the continent and set your tastebuds tingling.

South Africa’s Cape Winelands are quite rightly known for their gastronomic delights, from the award-winning restaurants that hide around every corner to the beautiful, sun-dappled vineyards. But good food and wine don’t stop in the Winelands. In the rest of South Africa, the top safari lodges are known for their innovative cuisine, and even more exciting dining locations – and in Zambia, you’ll be treated to pizzas in the bush and dinner on floating barges. In East Africa, you might have some unusual visitors join you for afternoon tea and in Mozambique, feast on the freshest of fish on your private island. What do they say about eating and drinking being part of the holiday?

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Where to go:

Unlock the best of the continent’s food and wine in South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique.

South Africa
Kenya
Mozambique
Zambia
Tanzania
Kenya
Dine with a different kind of companion...
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Kenya

Enjoy afternoon tea or breakfast with a family of Rothschild Giraffes. These long-necked tea guests will make for a great photo and you might even get a kiss.

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Giraffe Manor
A historic haven where the charm of the past and resident giraffes create a unique retreat.
Mozambique
Picture-perfect locations for special moments shared.
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Mozambique

With miles of picture-perfect beaches and plenty of tucked-away coves, there’s all manner of places in the Bazaruto Archipelago to enjoy a very special moment over a glass of something and an exquisitely-cooked meal. Or, if it’s something more casual you’d like, pack some fresh seafood and head to your own private island for a picnic for two.

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Azura Benguerra Island
Discover oceans of turquoise on the pristine Benguerra Island.
Azura Marlin Beach
Paradise Reborn on Benguerra Island
Tanzania
Food on safari in Tanzania is a delightful part of the experience, blending fresh, locally sourced ingredients with international flair and traditional East African flavours.
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Tanzania

Dining on safari in Tanzania is far more than just fuel for game drives — it’s an immersive, memorable part of the journey. Many lodges and camps pride themselves on offering thoughtfully prepared meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, from tropical fruits and organic vegetables to freshly caught fish and grass-fed meats. You’ll find menus that fuse global cuisine with Swahili flavours, featuring dishes like coconut curries, grilled nyama choma (barbecued meat), and spiced pilau rice. Meals are often served in scenic settings — under the stars, beside a campfire, or overlooking a waterhole — turning every meal into a sensory experience that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Tanzania.

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We currently don’t have any VAST properties in this area.
Please get in touch with us and we’ll point you in the direction of our favourite places to stay and help you plan your VAST journey.

A VAST Inspiration

 

Wine tasting
Wine tasting
The Cape Winelands is filled with award-winning wineries and there’s no better place to sample South Africa’s grapes.
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Visit award-winning restaurants
Visit award-winning restaurants
Visit some of the best restaurants that South Africa has to offer, from fine-dining fare to casual favourites with a distinct local flavour.
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Special dining
Special dining
Have you ever had dinner on a remote sandbank, surrounded by candles, or eggs and bacon in the middle of the bush, as your coffee boils over the fire? Now’s your chance…
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Picnics
Picnics
Gather a picnic blanket, find a beautiful spot, nibble on local delicacies and open a bottle of wine and you’ve got yourself the perfect, leisurely afternoon…
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Organic food & veggie gardens
Organic food & veggie gardens
Take a wander through the veggie gardens and discover the true meaning of ‘farm to fork’ dining.
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Join the giraffes for tea
Join the giraffes for tea
Waking up to breakfast with a giraffe must be one of the most incredible and unique experiences anyone can have. Luckily, it’s usually the nutritious dried grass pellets that they’re after, not your pancakes!
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How to do it

Discover the best of Africa’s food and wine with our curated selection of itineraries:

7 nights | South Africa

Wine & Wilderness

Perfect for couples, groups of friends, or multi-gen families, experience the best of South Africa’s majestic vineyards and incredible wildlife in one unforgettable journey.

3 nights La Clé  |  4 nights Kwandwe Private Game Reserve 

10 nights 

Bush & Beach: South Africa & Mozambique

Sandwich your safari with the culinary delights (and excellent grapes) of the Cape Winelands and the idyllic ocean-scapes of Mozambique.

2 nights La Clé | 3 nights Tanda Tula | 5 nights Azura Retreats

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