05 Oct South Africa’s Newest Modern Hot Spots
These new in-places, restaurants, hotels and activities in South Africa are sure to make your next MICE Trip a success!
Discover the latest and newest hotels, wine bars and restaurants and fun activities for the MICE sector in South Africa.
Wining & Dining
LA GRAPPERIA IN PAARL (Cape Winelands, South Africa)
This German-Italian bistro and pizzeria is located right next to the Wilderer Distillery at the Spice Route, Paarl. It’s a great add on if you’re going wine, gin or cheese tasting in the Cape Winelands.
Sit back on the sun loungers, put your feet in the sand (yes, sand!) and try a few tasty cocktails crafted with Wilderer Distilleries’ award winning spirits. Order a few dishes like snails, eisbein, kassler, wiener schnitzel and pretzel.
INFINITY RESTAURANT (Long Street in Cape Town)
Long Street is a must-visit for travellers to Cape Town! The chic, 165-seater restaurant has panoramic views of Cape Town’s mountains, city and ocean. Perfect for those who enjoy design and food, the interior is afro- chic with tropical wallpapers. It’s a spot for casual comfort food – think dishes like alcohol- free beer-battered hake, a BBQ pulled pork burger on a brioche bun, prawn tagliatelle in a spicy tomato bisque sauce – and cocktails.
SWIRL (Melrose in Johannesburg)
Keen to try smashed and rolled ice cream?
At Swirl every ice cream is a unique work of art. At Swirl you can build your own rolled ice cream, choosing your own ingredients: Oreos, condensed milk, choc chip cookies, halva, Coco Macadamia etc. There are also vegan offerings.
Hotels
SUSSURRO
When it comes to coastal charm, most resorts in Mozambique let the beautiful ocean views do the heavy lifting, but Sussurro adds a dose of African design and creativity to the mix. Mostly described as a design-led boutique hotel, Sussurro is located on the secluded peninsula known as Nhamabue in southern Mozambique.
The 6 private bungalows are stylishly furnished with local sustainable pieces and about 90 percent of the resort’s energy is renewable. The conscious travel thread runs throughout the property, from the organic food gardens and the use of indigenous super-foods.
To fill your days, there’s plenty of fun activities to choose from, such as paddle-boarding, dhow safaris, yoga and weaving workshops
KISIWA HOUSE
Kisiwa House (Kisiwa means ‘island’ in Swahili) is a luxury boutique hotel located on a quiet street in the heart of Zanzibar’s historical Stone Town. The house was originally built as a family home by a wealthy Omani merchant, so a profound sense of history is found in the furniture, antiques and original photographs hanging on the walls. The 11 rooms are super-spacious and decorated in Swahili style, with a touch of romance that makes it ideal for honeymooners or couples looking for something special.
AMANI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Set on Paje Beach, one of the finest beaches in Zanzibar, Amani Boutique Hotel is all about laid-back luxury. The 14 rooms are individually and thoughtfully decorated in light and airy colours, all with private balconies made for relaxing and soaking up the magnificent views.
Paje Beach is known for its tranquil atmosphere, so those happy to ‘beach and chill’ will feel right at home. If you’re in the mood for adventure, the weather conditions are usually perfect for kitesurfing, and scuba diving or you could head to Zanzibar’s atmospheric capital Stone Town. Just don’t forget your camera.
MANGO HOUSE SEYCHELLES
Mango House Seychelles is an intimate and exclusive island resort on the southwest coast of Mahe Island. The stunning property was originally built as a family home by celebrated Italian photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri. In line with the LXR brand, every element of Mango House is connected to its surroundings with a focus on sustainability and supporting local businesses where possible.
All 41 impeccably designed guest rooms, suites, and villas offer unobstructed ocean views, adorned with distinctive natural décor echoing the rugged beauty of the Seychelles
Activities
EXPLORE THE PROMENADE ON AN UP CYCLE BIKE
What better way to explore Cape Town than on a bicycle? Up Cycles is the city’s only drop- and-go bicycle rental company. The bikes offer a fantastic and fun alternative to exploring
the seaside suburb. On offer are cruiser-style Dutch bicycles, which can be adjusted for children and carriages added on for toddlers (helmets and locks included). The drop-and-go stations are spread out along the coast, which means you don’t have to return all the way to the office after your ride. We think a bicycle ride with Up Cycles should be on everybody travel bucket list!
THE 14 BEST MUSEUMS IN CAPE TOWN 2020
Natural beauty aside, Cape Town boasts a number of extraordinary historical and cultural sites, and the many museums that commemorate them make for a fascinating day out. From a world-class sculpture garden to a remembrance tour of where the world’s first heart transplant happened. The museum scene here is nothing short of impressive. Here are some of the museums to visit in the Mother City:
1. Zeitz MOCAA
2. Iziko South African Museum
3. Norval Foundation
4. Warrior Toy Museum
5. 18 Gangster Museum
6. Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome
7. The Franschhoek Motor Museum – by appointment only
8. District Six Museum
9. Castle of Good Hope and its Military Museum
10. Slave Lodge
11. First South African Perfume Museum 12. Cape Town Science Centre
13. Robben Island Museum
14. Cape Town Holocaust Centre
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