
Just outside Cape Town, on world-famous Spier wine estate, is a restaurant that offers an experience of Africa that is hard to forget. moyo Stellenbosch presents genuine African food with aromas and spices that haunt the mouth and in surroundings that conjure up the mystery and beauty of Africa.
The buffet presents a feast of choice and style and is enjoyed to the sounds of music and beating drums. The tables are found in Bedouin tents, tree houses and even in the bushes. The surroundings are hard to ignore - they stimulate imagination and ask to be explored.
A bowl is brought to the table for the guests to participate in an ancient African hand washing tradition. And then you can have your face painted too! A plate of breads and tasty dips is brought to the table and the wine is poured.
An astounding 25 metres of buffet tables - and food for all sorts from all sorts of African places - this is a rare opportunity to taste and try something different and even go back for more of the food that you liked. Zulu Cabbage, Springbok "wors" (sausage) and Karoo lamb.... The moyo Performers put on a display that is hard to forget. The dancing, drum works and songs add vibrancy, colour and atmoshphere to this unique restaurant.
So much to eat - so little time - such beautiful surroundings. All the plants - except the mighty oak tree - are indigenous. moyo, in conjunction with Spier, participates in a recycling program. And left over food is collected and taken to the local charities too... Locally made curios and art are available in the retail store too.
There are lazy after-lunch couches to relax on under the big tree with some coffee or drinks. The same couches can be used to gaze at the Southern Hemisphere stars from these African Skies. moyo. It is easy to understand the meaning of the Swahili word after you leave. It means "soul".