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Sally was born shortly after the ideology of apartheid and its infamous Colour Bar Laws were institutionalised. Her other passion is wine.
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No matter who you are - diplomat, wine enthusiastic, student, family, or a group of friends - foreign or local - Sally, who has been conducting tours since 2007 in French and in English, will put her vast local knowledge and experience into ensuring that you discover not only the exquisite beauty of the Cape and its Winelands, but that you also are afforded the opportunity of discovering 'anoth

er South Africa'. She previously worked for NGO's supporting human rights, people with psychological needs, conflict resolution, as well as teaching high school pupils in leafy suburbs and informal settlements. She lived alongside the transition to a democracy in 1994. She is still passionate about engaging with communities and bridging social and geographical divides. Always a visionary, when she stopped teaching at The French School, she decided to invest her energy in tourism as she saw it as being one of the fastest growing industries which had the capacity to empower and employ many South Africans. She invites you to share a Cultural Day which includes District Six, Langa and Woodstock. In Langa township, you will be accompanied by resident guide Zamile Hleli, learning, not only about the effects of Influx Control, the Pass Laws ,and Migrant Labour, but where you will also be treated to a delicious meal at her friend Nomonde Siyaka's home cm restaurant while being entertained by Langa's vibrant traditional musicians. So she wasted no time in graduating with her Diploma of Wine from the Cape Wine Academy in Stellenbosch in 2011. She has guided wine lovers, wine professionals, viticultural students, and journalists. She suggests that you spend two or three days (or more) exploring our extensive winelands destinations. One day is not nearly enough to appreciate the huge diversity of our world class and site specific wines. Gourmet food and wine pairings in consultation with respective chefs and winemakers, can be arranged well in advance. Accommodation advice and reservations can be made on request.

04/09/2023

So, if you yearn for a day in the Valley of Wine and Roses, make an appointment to see, smell and taste Silverthorn Wines in a tranquil bucolic setting accompanied by bird song and raucous toads. And most of all, to feel unhurried. To feel welcome to linger and ponder on their vibrant star (ry) sparkling wines. Contact Karen on [email protected] or me on sally@ espritducap.co.za if you would enjoy a guided journey.

04/09/2023

This was a tasting with a difference which you just have to experience. Listening and being entranced by the stories behind each wine evokes strong poetic imagery. Gazing at the 'River without End' mountains framing the Breede River where the imagined River Dragon lies. Nosing the delicate floral nuances thanks to 38 year old Colombar vines and Acacia barrels, think vin de Constance from Klein Constantia. The Green Man and The Jewel Box made from traditional Champagne grapes, and The Genie, with exotic Shiraz.

04/09/2023

Karen is a gatherer of stones and stories. Her narratives woven from encounters with geologists, visitors, and of course, her partner John, whose vinous creations focus on site specific wines made in the cap classique tradition.

04/09/2023

A memorable visit to John and Karen Loubser's wine farm on the first day of Spring, 'cap classique' day.

10/10/2022

Was great guiding with MADLAB's creative Apartheid Inside. Une journèe hyper creative et unique. Merci

16/06/2022

The gloom and doom of forecasted inclement weather and rain did not deter us on Monday. We were treated to exclusive views, and like the penguins, were relaxed and happy.

19/09/2020

"LANGA LIKE A LOCAL"
Support local tourism in our Mother City.
Discover a new world on your doorstep : wine, music, food, history, and women's leadership in our neighbouring suburb of Langa township.
A TIME TO RECONNECT AND SHARE STORIES (in a very Covid compliant way) after isolation in lockdown.

NOMHLE ZONDANI is a brave wine warrior. Her journey began at the first Township Winery in Nyanga East. Since then she has worked with celebrated black women winemakers. The creation of The Wine Shaq in Langa followed: a tasting venue where locals are given the opportunity to understand and appreciate wine. Here you can taste wine made by Ses'fikile, Aslina, Naked Wines, Women in Wine, Lathita Wines and many more. Come and find out about their stories and how they are transforming the traditional narrative.
NOMONDE SIYAKA has become an almost iconic figure in her community. In 2008 she started Mzansi restaurant in her home. She and her team of women prepare a traditional Xhosa buffet feast which includes more vegetarian than meat dishes, although her beef 'ragout' is out of this world.
'Chez Nomonde' we will be guided through a wine tasting of The Wine Shaq's premium wines. One of the winemakers will be present to talk to you as well.
We will have the pleasure of being entertained by the talented local marimba musicians as well as a veteran saxophonist. Miriam Makeba, Abdullah Ebrahim, Dave Brubeck, Gipsy Kings, and your favourite artists and musical genres ranging from jazz to kwaito to pop, can be played at your request.

Sally and Zamile will guide you. They have been walking the streets of Langa together since 2006. So you will have the pleasure of being hosted by a young black Langa resident and a 'mama' who is white. Zamile is the expert on topics relating to cricket, housing, and life present and future in his beloved township. Sally visited Langa in the apartheid days as a monitor and Advice Office Worker for The Black Sash to be a postive presence before the then SAP's handling of trangressors of the laws relating to Influx Control and the Group Areas Act.
I so look forward to sharing a day in Langa with you. For most of my French, Swiss, American, British and Canadian visitors, this experience has been a highlight. So now's your chance to enjoy something unique.

LAUNCH : Saturday 3 October.
Get a group of friends together.
Cost : to be given on reservation
Maximum : 10 people

RSVP : [email protected]
082 923 0 233
Website ref: www.espritducap.capetown

Please feel free to use our services on any other day as we open up domestic tourism. Visits could include The District Six Museum and Woodstock. The latter includes a sorbet and ice cream tasting at Sorbetiere.

07/09/2020

As a French and English speaking Tour Guide/ High School Teacher and in view of the slowing down of international tourism, I am offering my experience and skills to tutor and build self esteem in youngsters aged 8 to 18, as well as adults.

09/03/2020

Get youselves 'In the Mood' with legendary jazz musician Mzwanele, at Mzabsi restaurant in LANGA.

09/03/2020

Jazz legend Mzwanele to get you 'In the Mood' with Marimba players at Mzansi restaurant in Langa. Cape Town Jazz Festival on your doorstep..

09/03/2020

Masiphumelela. Best sweet potato cake and warmth and vibrancy. Thank you Charlotte and Nonny and friends.

09/03/2020

True Burgundian reflections at Hamilton Russell Vineyards. Thank you Chantal for your amusing and interesting anecdotes. Sante!

09/03/2020

Cape Point showing her magical colours

09/03/2020

Doing it like a local in District 6

09/03/2020

My favourite plastic free grocery in D6. Thank you for sending family Mussche

04/03/2020

Paternoster to Hermanus. West Coast to East Coast, travelling and touring and enjoying. New surprises tomorrow ... always a l'improviste according to tourists wishes. And looking forward to new interpretations of new discoveries of wine and whales.

04/03/2020

Travelling and touring from West Coast Paternoster to East Coast Hermanus via the most beautiful drive hugging the False Bay coastline and Hottentots Holland mountains...

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Get youselves 'In the Mood' with legendary jazz musician Mzwanele, at Mzabsi restaurant in LANGA.

Jazz legend Mzwanele to get you 'In the Mood' with Marimba players at Mzansi restaurant in Langa. Cape Town Jazz Festival on your doorstep..

Beautiful Nomonde at Mzansi

Children at creche in Langa singing their hearts out!

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Sally Cristini is a highly skilled professional tour guide since 2007, who is fluent in both French and English. Whether you’re young or old, a diplomat, wine enthusiastic, student, family, or a group of friends, she is equally conversant and able to make your holiday a memorable one. Discover the inimitable beauty of the Cape and its Winelands, as well as engaging with the locals on paths less travelled. Sally’s intimate knowledge and relationships with South Africans from all walks of life has a solid grounding in her vast experience gained while working for NGO's supporting human rights, people with psychological needs, conflict resolution, as well as teaching high school pupils in leafy suburbs and informal settlements. Sally was born shortly after the ideology of apartheid and its infamous Colour Bar Laws were institutionalised. She lived alongside the transition to a democracy in 1994. She is still passionate about engaging with communities and bridging social and geographical divides. Always a visionary, when she stopped teaching at The French School, she decided to invest her energy in tourism as she saw it as being one of the fastest growing industries which had the capacity to empower and employ many South Africans. She invites you to share a Cultural Day which includes District Six, Langa and Woodstock. In Langa township, you will be accompanied by resident guide Zamile Hleli, learning, not only about the effects of Influx Control, the Pass Laws ,and Migrant Labour, but where you will also be treated to a delicious meal at her friend Nomonde Siyaka's home cm restaurant while being entertained by Langa's vibrant traditional musicians. Her other passion is wine. So she wasted no time in graduating with her Diploma of Wine from the Cape Wine Academy in Stellenbosch in 2011. She has guided wine lovers, wine professionals, viticultural students, and journalists. She suggests that you spend two or three days (or more) exploring our extensive winelands destinations. One day is not nearly enough to appreciate the huge diversity of our world class and site specific wines. Gourmet food and wine pairings in consultation with respective chefs and winemakers, can be arranged well in advance. Accommodation advice and reservations can be made on request.