Ultimate Guide To Africa May 2015 | Page 10

T his & T hat Shamwari Game Reserve a Green Leader Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has received its Greenleaf Certification for all six of its lodges. Through commitment to operating its lodges in an environmentally conscious way, the reserve has managed to reduce its energy, water and waste. The installation of LED lights along with staff training and awareness has contributed to the reduction in energy consumption while the installation of grey water recycling plants enables it to use its recycle waste water in the gardens. All properties within the Shamwari Group are audited by the Greenleaf Environmental Standard every two years in order to ensure that they adhere to all the body’s greening initiatives. www.shamwarigroup.com Pancakes and Wine at Delheim Estate Delheim Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg outside Stellenbosch is offering indulgent sweet and savoury pancake and wine pairings. Visitors can enjoy a delicious trio of taste sensations – salmon, lamb shank and pickled pumpkin pancakes perfectly paired with an array of estate wines – for only R75 per person. The tastings are on offer from 09:00 to 16:30 seven days a week. Booking is essential. www.delheim.com 10