Tourism Guide Africa Travel Guide Oct - Dec 2018 Edition

Guide to South Africa’s
Best Food Markets
The Golden Hours Family Market is a
rustic market located under huge mango
trees in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal
The stalls offer fresh fruit and vegetables,
bird and dog food, clothing, books, gifts,
toys, plants, tools, collectibles, food, and
more. Other features include live music, a
hairdresser, shoulder masseuse, safe offroad
parking, and clean ablutions. Kids’
activities include a huge playground, two
trampolines, swings, and slides, as well
as tractor, quad, and the occasional pony
rides. Pets are welcome. The market is
a fundraiser for Golden Hours Special
Needs School.
The market is open every 1st Friday of
the month from 17:30 - 21:30
Contact this market
Email: lyn.wilson.ad@gmail.com
Phone: 083 262 3693
mountains. Visit the large African market,
or the decor and craft market. There are
also restaurants, shops and various outdoor
activities like the Snake Park nearby!
Opening Times
Every Monday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Friday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00
Every Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00
Contact this market
Email: annalie@chameleonvillage.co.za
Phone: 012 253 1454
The Constantia Gift Fair
S
outh Africa has a growing
trend of food markets that
have become a must visit for
all foodies that enjoy fresh organic
foods and treats. Below
is a guide to the best of food markets
around South Africa.
Porterville’s Farmers Market,
Eastern Cape
Porterville’s Farmers Market in Port
Elizabeth opens once a week. Fresh organic
foods and treats are sold right on
the farm. This is a great place to bring
along the whole family, enjoy a nice
meal and the kids will have fun playing.
The market is open every Saturday from
09: 00 – 14:00
Contact this market
Email: portervillemarket@gmail.com
Phone: 0840495757
Clarens Country Market,
Free State
Clarens Country Market gives local
entrepreneurs the opportunity and platform
to exhibit and sell their own wares
and contribute to tourism in Clarens.
The market specializes in home-grown
produce and handmade arts and crafts.
Contact this market
Debra at 083 765 8901
Bryanston Organic Market,
Sandton Johannesburg
The Bryanston Organic & Natural Market
is Johannesburg’s first and finest outdoor
market – a magical place removed
from the rush of everyday life, offering
inspired crafts and wholesome food.
A haven of calm in the busy city where
you can enjoy shopping in a scenic and
peaceful environment and a place of
relaxed enjoyment for the whole family
with plenty of children’s crafting activities.
Regular shopping options include
organic and natural fresh produce, a free
range butcher, a wide variety of delicatessen
products and delectable bakery
goods.
The market is open every Saturday and
every Thursday from 09:00 – 15:00 and
Contact this market
Email: enquiries@bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za
Phone: 011 706 3671
Golden Hours Family Markert,
Umgeni Park Durban
Golden Hours Family Market offers you
a huge adventure playground, safe offroad
parking and pets are also welcome.
Image Credit : Bryanston Organic Market
BFM Farmers Market at Casterbridge,
Mpumalanga
BFM Farmers Market at Casterbridge is
a community based market, aimed at
supporting small growers and producers
to showcase what wonderful produce,
products and talent we have right on our
doorstep. The aim is to support the local
community rather than the large chains,
while getting to know one another. Making
shopping a pleasant, fun and relaxed
experience, rather than a manic nightmare!
This is the perfect place to fill up your
fridges and pantries with lovely fresh
homemade, home-brewed goodies.
The market happens every 1st Saturday
of the month 08:00 - 12:00
Contact this market
Email: info@bfm2015.co.za
Phone: +27 13 750 0469
Chamelon Village Market Hartbeespoort
This venue is less than an hour’s drive
the big cities and is near the beautiful
Hartbeespoort Dam and Magalies
The Constantia Gift Fair is a lifestyle event
full of inspirational ideas and hand-picked
innovative products. There are gorgeous
home and garden décor items, stunning
fashion for young & old, and endless
must-have gifts. The deli section is an extravaganza
of delicious and exotic foodgifts.
Wine from the Constantia Wine
Route and Craft Beers will be on sale.
There is an entrance fee of R30 for adults
and tickets can be bought from thegiftfair.co.za
Parking is on the available on
the grounds and we will be offering kid’s
activities. Enjoy live tunes on Friday night,
Saturday and Sunday. Credit card facilities
are available at the event. The Food
and Wine trading area will remain open
until 9pm on Friday.
Dates to attend
Wednesday, 7 Noveber 2018 | 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 8 November 2018 | 09:00 - 17:00
Friday, 9 November 2018 | 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday, 10 November 2018 | 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday, 11 November 2018 | 09:00 - 17:00
Contact this market
Email: info@thegiftfair.co.za
Phone: 083 679 4495
For more food markets visit
https://www.freshlocalmarkets.com/
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