frican Art Tours specializes in tours and safaris that have an art, botanic/horticulture, cultural, music, festival or culinary emphasis. All tours include the important "must-see" sites but provide components that meet special interests such as: cooking classes with an executive chef; viewing private art collections; special wine tasting events with a sommelier; home hosted meals; exclusive tribal ceremonies; visiting private gardens; walking safaris; exploring "rock art" sites; meeting local artists; safaris with professional photographers; painting and sculpture tours; wildflower hikes with renowned botanists. These are in
addition to normal sight-seeing, safari activities and stops at community –based gardens, schools, health projects, art programs, and self-help initiatives.. Our selection of accommodations reflects our dedication to providing an exceptional experience. Whether it is a luxury tented camp in the Masai Mara, an exclusive estate in the wine country or a private home on the Zambezi River, these carefully selected properties are sure to please the most discerning traveler; however, you should leave the black tie at home! African Art Tours itineraries are well suited to special interest groups such as alumni associations, botanic gardens, zoos, art museums, "foodies", singles organizations, wildlife groups, photography clubs, and music aficionados. We offer scheduled group departures and customized tours to Botswana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, West Africa and Zambia. If you do not see a tour under our "Departures" menu, please contact us so that we can create your dream adventure.
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Featured Festival or Event
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Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend – June 2
Participating wineries throughout the region will be showcasing their best produce and hosting a variety of activities including cheese and olive tasting; exhibitions of local art and crafts; mountain bike races; and a variety of live music. www.wackywineweekend.com
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Featured Tour
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Botswana / Zambia Wine & Culinary Safari
Treat yourself to the luxury lodges and tented camps in the famous Delta and Chobe River Areas of Botswana. Between game drives and bush walks, enjoy wine tastings & food pairings; and baking and cooking classes. Conclude the tour with a visit to Victoria Falls. This "one of a kind" tour is the ultimate in culinary safaris! For more information >>
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Featured Lodge
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Mateya Safari Lodge located in malaria-free Madekwe, South Africa is a gallery unto itself. Mateya is home to 21 original paintings by Paul Augustinus as well as bronze sculptures by Robert Glen, Dylan Lewis and Donald Greig. With well-appointed chalets, incredible cuisine and an outstanding service, Mateya is one of our South African favorite lodges! For more information go to www.mateyasafari.com.
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Featured Artist
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Jill Trappler – South African
A contemporary artist living in Cape Town, Jill is an artist of some renown not only for her bold art but for her support of emerging artists through her involvement with the Greatmore Studios. Her latest work can be seen at the UCT Irma Stern Museum, Johannesburg
(www.irmastern.co.za). For more information>>
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Africa Art Tour News
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On a recent tour to South Africa with members of the Denver Botanic Gardens, we had a wonderful lunch at Eziko Cooking School in Langa (a Cape Town township). The school offers a six month training program providing students with skills needed to obtain jobs in the hospitality industry. After graduation, the school partners with hotel restaurants and the convention center to match students with jobs. Our donation sponsored one student for the six month program and additional students for a subsequent wine education program. To read more or to sponsor a student go to www.wanderer.co.za/Wines/?p=254 and www.ezikorestaurant.com
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Culinary Corner
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Going to South Africa? Make sure to check out any of the fabulous restaurants that are part of Liz McGrath's 5 star Relais & Châteaux hotels called The Collection: The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town; The Marine in Hermanus, and The Plettenberg in Plettenberg. Combined, there are five restaurants all run by Chef Peter Tempelhoff. Check their website for special "Food and Wine" packages. www.collectionmcgrath.com.
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