(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 20, 2010 ) GLENDALE, CA— To savor the eclectic cuisine and world-class wines of South Africa, African Travel, Inc., invites travelers on an exclusive Sweet Life Culinary Tour of South Africa’s finest culinary offerings and accommodations. This unique South African itinerary includes private wine tastings, indulging in gourmet meals, exploring local recipes, learning chefs’ culinary secrets, a tour of the vaunted Winelands, hands-on cooking lessons, an exploration of bustling Cape Town, an elephant-back safari, and much more.
On this Sweet Life Culinary Tour, travelers spend three nights in Cape Town, four nights in Kruger National Park private reserves, and two nights in Johannesberg. Highlights of the “foodie” itinerary include savoring the many flavors of Cape Town, from a local Malay cooking class to sampling delectable local breads, chocolates, and wines, and a very special dining experience at Catharina’s, under the guidance of Chef Garth Almazan. Food lovers will revel in an exclusive Chef’s Table dining extravaganza in The Saxon’s newly expanded main kitchen under the dutiful care of Chef Warner Snoek.
Guests also experience the thrill of being on safari in two very distinct private reserves searching for the Big Five from the comfort of their very own 4 x 4 open-sided safari vehicle---and from atop an elephant. Accommodation includes the Steenberg Hotel & Winery in Cape Town, Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and Camp Jabulani in Kruger National Park, and the Saxon in Johannesburg.
