Luxurious lodges offer not only world-class safari experiences but also five-star dining with locally sourced ingredients. Dine under the stars with dishes like springbok carpaccio and grilled Cape lobster, paired with award-winning South African wines from Stellenbosch. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy fine dining amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the African wilderness.
One of SafariSmiths Travels' personal favorite getaways, Stellenbosch is internationally renowned for its beautiful scenery and Dutch colonial history. Its vineyards and wineries, street cafés, historical buildings and its famous university make the town (which is located about 31 miles from Cape Town) a beautiful addition to your South African escape.
Morocco blends the exotic with the luxurious, especially when it comes to food. Imagine staying in a private riad in Marrakech, enjoying a bespoke tagine dinner in a hidden garden surrounded by vibrant tiles and lantern light.
For wine lovers, the country’s vineyards are a hidden gem—visit Domaine du Val d’Argan for rare Moroccan wines paired with traditional dishes like lamb with apricots and almonds.
Five and a half meters below the ocean surface in Southern Norway, the Snøhetta-designed, Michelin-star gourmet restaurant Under is one of Europe’s most unique attractions.
"This breathtakingly stunning building half-submerged in the sea provides a singular and spectacular setting in which to dine. The sense of anticipation grows as you descend the beautifully crafted oak-and-steel staircase to the dining room 5m under the sea, where panoramic windows afford an underwater view. It's no surprise to find plenty of seafood on the seasonal tasting menu, where superb produce, like sweet and juicy langoustine tail, is treated with a light touch and welcome restraint to bring out its natural flavours." - Under review, Michelin Guide
(Just in time for Halloween: for anyone who has seen HBO's creepy high-brow satire The Menu, this restaurant will certainly evoke some similarities!)
Rethink luxury food and wine through the lens of adventure – Whether you’re savoring gourmet meals in the wilds of Africa, sipping wine in the fjords of Norway, or indulging in the warm luxury of Moroccan spices, we hope these unique destinations inspire your next culinary journey.
When you're ready to create a delicious foodie-forward itinerary for the adventure of a lifetime, we'll be here. Bon Appetit!