AN IMMERSIVE EPICUREAN & SAFARI EXPERIENCE - WITH GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION AND THE CAPE GRACE HOTEL
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AN IMMERSIVE EPICUREAN & SAFARI EXPERIENCE
WITH GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION AND THE CAPE GRACE HOTEL
SET DEPARTURE DATES: 3 APRIL 2022 - 10 APRIL 2022
4 NIGHTS CAPE GRACE, SOUTH AFRICA | 3 NIGHTS DUBA PLAINS, BOTSWANA
YOUR
CULINARY & SAFARI
JOURNEY
This Epicurean Experience has been personally planned in detail by
world-renowned executive chef Malika van Reenen, in partnership with
Great Plains Conservation and is a patchwork of the must-sees of Cape
Town and her personal favourite culinary experiences. Malika will take
you on an unforgettable journey of sampling mouth-watering local
cuisine, vibrant food markets, spice blending, wine tasting and enjoying
the art of cooking together!
Spend four nights immersed in Cape culture, delight in the beautiful
landscape and enrich your palette with Cape Town’s world-renowned
cuisine.
CAPE GRACE | 3 APRIL 2022
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport
Flight: Arrival flight excluded
Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to the Cape Grace Hotel.
Situated on a private quay between Cape Town’s bustling V&A Waterfront and the
tranquil yacht marina, there is no better position from where to soak in the natural
beauty of our Mother City and the very essence of Cape Town living at its best. The
elegant and warm atmosphere of the Cape Grace is evident in every fine detail, begins at
the welcoming reception lounge and extends to their spacious harbour and mountain-
facing rooms. Stories of the Cape’s colourful past present themselves in the exquisite
furniture, rare fabrics, intriguing artefacts and original antiques. Local paintings and
sculptures lend a contemporary flair to the décor and feel, while fresh displays of
Proteas that hint at the wonder of the natural botanical kingdom enrich each room.
WHISKEY AND WINE AND WALKING THE WATERFRONT
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Waterfront and Silo District with your private guide and Malika.
This would include a visit to the exciting new Makers Landing and a look around the South African
Food Museum. Browse around all the food stalls, which boasts a great introduction to local and
South African food. Enjoy lunch or early dinner like a true local and meet some of the interesting
vendors that share a passion for food expressed in their own personal way.
Spend some time at leisure visiting the Waterfront for some shopping, visit the Zeitz MOCAA art
gallery, and end off with a whiskey or wine tasting in the Bascule. This well known bar at the Cape
Grace is located alongside the quays where the multimillion-rand yachts are moored.
Overnight at the Cape Grace in one of their beautifully appointed Table Mountain Luxury
rooms.
CAPE GRACE | 4 APRIL 2022
FULL DAY CAPE PENINSULA TOUR AND OLD FASHIONED PICNIC IN THE GARDENS
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel restaurant before departing relatively early to Cape
Point via Chapmans Peak. Travel around the Cape Peninsula, named by early explorers
as the ‘Fairest Cape’. On this tour, you will encounter beautiful beaches, remarkable
scenery, the mythical meeting place of the two oceans and local wildlife of the world
famous Botanical gardens. Enjoy a picnic in the gardens before heading back to the
Cape Grace in the late afternoon.
Early evening transfer from Cape Grace to Tintswalo Atlantic to enjoy dinner at Chefs
Warehouse Tintswalo.
Liam Tomlin and chef Braam Beyers invite you to enjoy splendid views and stunning fare
at the ocean’s edge.
Chefs Warehouse set menu format of contemporary tapas sharing in 4 courses draws
inspiration from the endless Atlantic ocean views.
Ingredients are sourced from a selection of small, sustainable local suppliers with a
focus on marine produce, a homage to the ocean that gently enfolds this exceptional
restaurant at the foot of Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Return to the Cape Grace and overnight in one of their beautifully appointed Table
Mountain Luxury rooms.
CAPE GRACE | 5 APRIL 2022
FULL DAY WINELANDS TOUR AND ENCHANTING MEAL AT PIERNEEF À LA MOTTE
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel with departure at around 10h00 from the Cape
Grace Hotel. Today will be an exploration of the winelands, starting in Stellenbosch and
ending in Franschhoek travelling via the Helshoogte Pass. The day will include wine
tasting at two of Malika’s chosen wineries, followed by a lavish three-course lunch at
Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, the culinary highlight of the day. Head back to the Cape
Grace for a whiskey tasting and tapas menu with selected wines at Bascule. Enjoy the
sunset and views whilst Malika puts together something simple like “fish and chips” with
her own personal twist to the dish!
Overnight at the Cape Grace in one of their beautifully appointed Table Mountain Luxury
rooms.
CAPE GRACE | 6 APRIL 2022
CITY SLICKING AND INTERACTIVE CULINARY SPICE ADVENTURE
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel at leisure in the restaurant or room service. Depart
from the Cape Grace Hotel at around 9 am and take a slow drive through the Mother
City’s Bo Kaap area and stop to shop at some local stores for colourful spice. These
spices will be used for spice blending for the interactive cooking class planned later in
the afternoon. Continue through to the cable car for an easy “climb” up Table Mountain,
followed by some shopping and browsing around at the Biscuit Mill or Oranjezicht
Market.
Continue through to Soute for a private interactive cooking experience together with
Malika. This will be enjoyed as a late lunch. This is a four-hour delightful cooking and
dining experience under the expert talent & instruction of Malika with a focus on Cape
Malay flavours.
Return to the Cape Grace. Dinner optional.
Overnight at the Cape Grace in one of their beautifully appointed Table Mountain Luxury
rooms.
CAPE GRACE | 7 APRIL 2022
Breakfast at the hotel in the restaurant or room service. Transfer from the Cape Grace
Hotel to Cape Town International for your flight to Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Departure: Cape Town International Airport
Flight: Flight from Cape Town to Maun excluded
Arrival at Maun International Airport
An exquisite safari adventure awaits you in Botswana under the guidance of excpert guide Isaac Seredile. Expect to be taken on an immersive safari exploring pristine nature, observing abundant wildlife and enriching your soul. Duba Plains vaunts an interactive kitchen space where you will get to enjoy preparing exciting meals with our Chefs whilst sipping on a glass of wine chosen from our extensive wine cellar. Spend three nights surrounded by nature, explore the delta, lose yourself in the wonders of this pristine wilderness and last but not least, savour the sapor of our inventive cuisine. DUBA PLAINS | 7 APRIL - 9 APRIL 2022 SAFARI AND SAPOR After you arrive in Maun, you will be transferred by light aircraft to Duba Plains. For the next three nights, you will be pampered and cared for by the Great Plains team, offering you the finest experience on both a safari and culinary level. Under the expert guiding of Isaac, you will get to understand what a recent guest captured perfectly, he said: “I am not a religious person, but I now understand that the Garden of Eden can now, in fact, be found at Duba Plains.” Duba Plains prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences and intimate exposure to the best of the best wildlife, from lions and leopards to elephants, lechwe, buffalo and everything in between. Duba Plains is also known for interesting Kalahari species like aardwolf and pangolins. We are also delighted not only to be also offering our guests an overall high quality culinary experience, but of late we are thrilled to be offering guests locally sourced plant- based meals. Duba provides a variety of meal choices catering to all palates and a vast selection of delicious vegan cuisine using the finest local ingredients. Dereck and Beverly Joubert, CEO and co-founders of Great Plains, have been practicing a plant-based diet for over a year and are in the process of creating The Great Plains Plant-Based Recipe Cookbook for future guests to enjoy and re-create their favourite safari-inspired dishes back at home. Dereck Joubert commented, “Well over a year ago, Beverly and I decided to switch to a plant-based diet and dropped all meat. We’ve never felt better or more fit. The staff in our camps already had significant training around vegan meals because we cater for every dietary need at Great Plains. Now having tested this eating style ourselves, we’re rolling it out throughout all our camps and have upgraded culinary training around plant-based meals to offer our guests the finest and healthiest cuisine possible.” Guests have been surprised and amazed that their delicacies are plant-based, dairy-free, or gluten-free. Botswana’s Executive Chef, Tiaan van Greunen, spoils guests with his crowd- pleaser pudding, ginger eggless sponge cake served with fennel gel and salty popcorn covered in avocado and wasabi sorbet. Under the guidance and suggestions of Isaac, one can generally expect game drives and walking activities to be in the early morning and late afternoons.
DUBA PLAINS | 10 APRIL 2022
DAY OF DEPARTURE
Today you will depart by light aircraft from Duba Plains to Maun Airport for your flight
back home. Alternatively an extension to another exciting Great Plains camp in Botswana
can be arranged at an additional cost.
Chat to our Safari Designers for inspiration
COSTS
- Cost of the Cape Town travel arrangements: ZAR 43,500 per person sharing
- Single Supplement: ZAR 19,800
- Cost of the Botswana safari arrangements: U$ 7,595 per person sharing
- Other Costs: US$ 200.00 per person conservation levies
- No single supplement is applicable.
Please Note:
- This departure is based on a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 10 guests.
- This trip can however be customised and based on a minimum of two guests (rates are subject
to change)
- These costs are based on Rack rates.
Inclusions:
Cape Grace:
- All touring in Cape Town as mentioned in the itinerary above with a private guide and Chef Malika.
- All culinary experiences as mentioned;
- Accommodation in Table Mountain Luxury rooms on a bed & breakfast basis;
- Wireless internet access, 24hr computer hubs with internet;
- Use of hot spa area between 08h00 - 20h00, 24hr fitness studio;
- Library with daily local and international newspapers;
- Return Airport road transfers from Cape Town International Airport.
Duba Plains Camp:
- Isaac as your private guide for your entire stay at Duba Plains.
- Fully inclusive of all activities, meals, park fees, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including imported spirits and
champagne;
- Activities include early morning and late afternoon/early evening game drives in an open 4×4 vehicle and boat-based
activities when water levels permit;
- Return air transfers from Maun and airstrip road transfers;
- Nightly conservation levy;
- Every tent comes with a complete camera kit of the latest Canon 5D, 100-400mm and wide-angle lens in addition to a
pair of 8x42 binoculars for guest’s complimentary private use.
Exclusions:
- All international and regional flights
Cape Grace & Duba Plains Camp:
- In camp spa & wellness services;
- Staff gratuities ;
- All items of a personal nature, shopping;
- All beverages at the Cape Grace and in Cape Town (unless specified).
- PCR testing if required
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
Great Plains
- To view our standard terms and conditions, please click here:
https://greatplainsconservation.com/terms-and-conditions/
Cape Grace
- To view our standard terms and conditions, please click here:
https://www.capegrace.com/conditions-of-residence-cancellation-policy/
COVID PROTOCOL
Please note that all the activities and offerings are subject to the Covid Protocol at time of travel.
Great Plains and Cape Grace will do all possible to offer alternatives that are available and permitted
should there regrettably be any restrictions implemented.
WEATHER
All activities are weather permitting and Great Plains and Cape Grace will do all possible to shuffle the
itinerary in order to maximise on all activities offered. Alternative arrangements will be made as far as
possible.
For more information on this Epicurian Experience, please contact
reservations@greatplainsconservation.com or call our reservations team on +27 (0)87 354 6591
Your host at the Cape Grace Your host at Duba Plains
MALIKA VAN REENEN ISAAC SEREDILE
MALIKA, A THIRD-GENERATION CAPE MALAY COOK, OWES HER LOVE ISAAC WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA IN
FOR THE KITCHEN TO HER GRANDMOTHER, WHO HANDED DOWN A SMALL VILLAGE CALLED JEDIBE, LOCATED DEEP IN THE
TRADITIONAL CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS TO HER THROUGHOUT HER HEARTLAND OF BOTSWANA’S OKAVANGO DELTA.
CHILDHOOD.
Isaac comes from a tribe called Bayei, one of the original tribes originating from the Okavango
Today, Malika’s dishes are world-renowned and present a unique combination of flavours that Delta, with relatives in Namibia, Zambia, and even the Congo! The Bayei tribe are traditionally
incorporate influences from the many cultures that called upon the Cape during its history, such as farmers and live off the land. Isaac recalls when his family purely lived on livestock
French Huguenots, British settlers as well as Dutch and Asian traders. farming, crop farming and the foraging of wild fruits and hunting for survival.
Shortly after Malika completed culinary school, she pursued her love for baking. She wanted to Isaac is now a professional Great Plains Safari Guide who has been guiding for
specialize in pastry; however, she did not enjoy the scientific measurements that came about 20 years. He finds guiding one of the most exciting jobs, challenging
with it. This did not deter her passion for cooking, though, and she soon found her at times with so much to offer. He loves tracking animals on foot and from
niche in the hot kitchen. a vehicle, using footprints left in the sand, signs on the ground, grasses,
and trees, and even using animal sounds to track down a wildlife sighting.
“While I was doing my first practical when studying to be a chef, I ended up in These aspects are all considered when guiding and tracking, using these
the main kitchen where I could add, substitute and measure according to what I signals to communicate with nature and understanding and predicting
felt was right.” Malika has cooked in restaurants locally and abroad and in 2008 what has happened and what is possibly about to unfold.
joined the Cape Grace as sous chef and six months later was made Executive
Chef. Another aspect of guiding that Isaac enjoys is photography. Isaac
shares some of his thoughts around this, “As a guide, you need
“Being a South African female chef in a five-star establishment was a real to know how to position your vehicle in relation to the subject
accomplishment for me.” She oversees the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, guests are wanting to photograph. One must anticipate
which consist of Signal restaurant, Bascule Whisky and Wine Bar, as well as an where the animal may move to and skilfully position the
afternoon tea in the library, overlooking the marina. Cape Grace, established game viewer to ensure guests take the best pictures. At
in 1996, pays homage to the Cape’s trading legacy, and the hotel’s interior the same time, you need to be aware of everyone’s safety
juxtaposes modern elements with artefacts and original antiques. The whilst still being mindful of other guests who may be more
personal touch is a recurring theme in all the hotel’s food outlets. interested in things like bird’s sounds, flowers, trees or
animal behaviour. I love guiding walks, tracking, birding and
The fine-dining Signal restaurant takes its name from the tradition photography as well as combining game drives and walks.
whereby a cannon is fired from Signal Hill each day at midday. These are some of my strongest guiding areas.”
“Signal has a gorgeous setting and focuses on what makes
people happy,” says Malika. “It infuses international trends Isaac will be the private guide for the entire three-
with food that celebrates Cape Town’s rich heritage.” night stay at Duba Plains, sharing his knowledge and
Malika is intrigued by the flavours and aromas of spices passion for wildlife and nature. With his kind nature
and creates dishes with a contemporary flair sprinkled and love for the bush, he will do his utmost to
with her Cape Malay heritage. ensure that guests get to experience the best that
the Okavango Delta has to offer, whether it be in
All the tour days during the four-night stay at the Cape camp around the fireside or out on foot in one
Grace include a private guide and the expert culinary of the wildest places in Africa.
guidance of Malika. Malika will offer her insight and
will give context to the chosen experiences sharing
the special reasons she personally selected the wine
estates and interesting stops on this culinary journey.
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