Enjoy tantalising flavours, world-class cuisine and memorable occasions from bush dinners and riverside spreads to banquets above the clouds. Africa holds the heart and soul of some of the most luxurious culinary experiences that you’ll treasure for years to come.

So pack your bags and get ready to soak up the African sun with 5 of these top picks …

Garden to plate – experience Angama Mara’s heart-warming “Shamba” in Kenya

Escape to Kenya’s Angama Mara and open your eyes to the delights of African produce with the reserve’s heart-warming garden-to-plate “Shamba” experience. Swahili for “vegetable garden”, it’s a chance for guests to immerse themselves in the reserve’s organic farm, hear from the keepers themselves and taste the produce as they head through rows of fragrant citrus trees, medicinal healing gardens, wild herbs and winding tomato vines.

Pick your own ingredients from the fruit and vegetable patches and watch as Angama Mara’s butlers prepare a generous wicker basket filled with loaves of bread, local Kenyan cheese and chilled rosé wine to accompany your well-earned pickings. Enjoy your hearty Kenyan spread under the shade of the Moth Trees and sit back as your tastebuds take in the multitude of flavours.

Enjoy an unforgettable bush dinner under the stars in Tanzania, Four Seasons style

Relax beneath the evening stars and drink in the tranquil Summer Night’s air with an unforgettable bush dinner at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. The promise of an evening unlike any other, find yourself gathered around the bonfire at Broma Grill before setting your tastebuds alight with tantalising grilled meats and local specialties as you watch a live Maasai performance.

A perfect excuse to gather with colleagues or toast to a successful event, Four Seasons know how to create a spellbinding atmosphere and immerse your guests in the authenticity of Tanzania’s rural landscapes. Couple this with a hot air balloon champagne brunch, full-day safari and exhilarating game drive and you have all you need to pull off a truly unforgettable African incentive.

An Interactive Cooking team building competition in the heart of Cape Town’s Winelands at Boschendal

Break bread among colleagues and share a toast over the warm open fire of Boschendal’s historic Homestead location before throwing yourself into an afternoon of ‘potjie’ cooking! Test your culinary skills and compete to become champion potjie maker before tasting your hard-earned winnings.

One of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, well known for its farm-to-table dining and world-acclaimed vineyards, it’s the perfect incentive group icebreaker. So, challenge your clients to get their hands dirty and enjoy some friendly competition on the estate’s beautiful grounds as they learn more about what goes into their most-loved dishes from the chefs themselves.

Enjoy a taste of success 25,000 feet above ground with Helicopters Cape Town

Take to the skies and picnic above the clouds with Helicopters Cape Town as they guide you through all the sites you wouldn’t have access to as a tourist. Enjoy breath-taking views down the Jonkershoek Valley, across the Cape Flats and towards the majestic Stellenbosch mountains before relaxing in style as lunch is prepared for you by your very own chef.

The perfect way to host a memorable milestone and experience the authentic side of Cape Town from a new perspective, Cape Town Helicopters is well versed in hosting events and incentive groups and know just how to create an experience to remember.

Toast team success with a private riverbed dining experience at Sabi Sabi in South Africa

Throw yourself into the scents and aromas of South Africa’s freshest ingredients and unearth Africa’s deep-routed love for cuisine with a bush picnic or exclusive riverbed dining experience courtesy of Sabi Sabi. A chance to immerse yourself in the secluded spots of South Africa’s untamed outback and enjoy the flavours unique to the African bush, Sabi Sabi’s team of executive chefs work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring delightful dishes, bursting with flavour, straight to your table.  

For those looking to build closer bonds with new associates or reward top-achievers, a trip to Sabi Sabi is an exceptional choice. A chance to really impress your clients and create moments that will be cherished for years to come it’s a great excuse to pop open the champagne, indulge in fine dining and enjoy an intimate gathering between colleagues.

Angama Mara, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Boschendal, Helicopters Cape Town and Sabi Sabi will be joining us at inVOYAGE in Cape Town, 19-22 June, as we bring leading incentive and events agencies together with some of the world’s finest luxury brands. For more information, please click here.