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Best fine dining destinations in Africa

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Cape Town
Mountains, Beaches and a Vibrant Culture
7.6
Nine of the 20 restaurants on the 2019 Eat Out awards list were in Cape Town. La Colombe in Constantia took first place. FYN in the City Bowl ranked fifth. Salsify in Camps Bay ranked eighth. Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia placed tenth. The Shortmarket Club also made the list.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Explore the V&A Waterfront and dine by the sea
  • 🚡 Ride the cable car for breathtaking city views
  • 🥾 Hike to the top of Table Mountain
Stellenbosch
Wine, Heritage and Mountain Views
7.5
Eike, Overture and Rust en Vrede all made the 2019 Eat Out top 20. Eike ranked seventh and Overture twelfth. Overture is at Hidden Valley Wines at the foot of the Helderberg. The Tokara restaurant has a cliff edge location with vineyard views. Delaire Graff serves South African inspired dishes with a twist.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike Jonkershoek Nature Reserve trails for stunning views
  • 🏛️ Explore historic Dorp Street's Cape Dutch architecture
  • 🍷 Tour the famous Spier Wine Farm and taste award-winning wines
Nairobi
Where urban life meets wild adventures
6.4
Talisman is a high end gastro lounge serving Asian, European and African fusion. Its garden hosts exhibitions and live music. Tamarind in Karen is a seafood restaurant with Asian, French and African dishes. The Carnivore grills game meats such as ostrich and crocodile on traditional Maasai swords.
Highlights:
  • 🐘 Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and meet baby elephants
  • 🦩 Feed endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
  • 🦒 Go on a safari at Nairobi National Park
Mahé
Tropical Paradise with a Wild Side
8.6
La Plage on Beau Vallon Beach serves French inspired seafood from chef Sylvain Bregeon. Lobster thermidor is the dish to order. Marie Antoinette in Victoria has served Creole food since 1972. Its dishes include parrotfish, tuna steak and pumpkin chutney. Del Place in Port Glaud serves a red snapper carpaccio.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Hike to the summit of Morne Seychellois for panoramic views
  • 🤿 Snorkel in Sainte Anne Marine National Park’s coral reefs
  • 🏖️ Relax on the powdery white sands of Beau Vallon Beach
Franschhoek
Wine, Mountains and Gourmet Living
7.4
French Huguenots founded the town in 1688. Three Franschhoek restaurants made the 2019 Eat Out top 20. La Petite Colombe ranked sixth. Chefs Warehouse at Maison and Le Coin Français ranked 14th and 16th. Bastille Day on 14 July decorates the town in the French tricolor.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Visit the Huguenot Memorial Museum and monument
  • 🌿 Explore beautiful gardens at Babylonstoren Farm
  • 🍷 Taste exquisite wines on the Franschhoek Wine Tram
Mauritius
Tropical Bliss in the Indian Ocean
8.6
Le Château de Bel Ombre is a 19th century plantation house serving French fine dining. Inti, a Peruvian restaurant at a Lux resort, features chef Pedro Burgos. Chef Fabio de Poli cooks with orchard produce at La Table du Château. Le Chamarel serves Creole food 250 metres above sea level with treetop views.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Snorkel among coral reefs in Blue Bay Marine Park
  • 🥾 Hike to the summit of Le Morne Brabant
  • 🏝️ Relax on the turquoise shores of Trou-aux-Biches Beach
Addis Ababa
Vibrant capital where history meets modernity
8.1
Lucy Gazebo is an upmarket restaurant with semi alfresco dining beside the National Museum. Its menu is international but strongest in Ethiopian dishes. Yod Abyssinia pairs its meals with traditional music and dance. Upmarket traditional restaurants offer the coffee ceremony where beans are roasted in front of guests.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Mount Entoto for sunrise city panorama
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Merkato, Ethiopia's largest market
  • 🏛️ Explore National Museum, view Lucy fossil
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