Andrew Zimmern to host South Africa culinary safari with Ker & Downey Africa
By AI, Created 6:01 PM UTC, May 28, 2026, /AGP/ – Ker & Downey Africa and Heidi Ladell Collective are launching a 10-day luxury journey through Cape Town, Franschhoek and the Sabi Sand from May 11 to 20, 2027. Andrew Zimmern will serve as culinary host for the intimate trip, which blends food, wine and safari access for a limited number of guests.
Why it matters: - The African Table is built for travelers who want luxury travel with more cultural depth, not just premium lodging and game drives. - The trip combines South African food, wine and safari experiences into one hosted departure. - The limited guest count underscores the move toward highly curated, access-driven travel.
What happened: - Ker & Downey Africa and Heidi Ladell Collective announced a 10-day journey through Cape Town, Franschhoek and the Sabi Sand. - The trip runs from May 11 to 20, 2027. - Andrew Zimmern will join as culinary host for The African Table. - The itinerary is designed as an exclusive luxury culinary safari through South Africa.
The details: - The journey includes Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and the Greater Kruger. - Guests will get exclusive wine tastings in the Cape Winelands. - The itinerary includes private dining experiences and chef-led culinary encounters. - Travelers will also take part in immersive coastal foraging experiences. - Meals at some of South Africa’s best-known restaurants are part of the trip. - The safari portion includes Big Five game drives in the Greater Kruger. - Guests will have bush dinners beneath the stars and time in wilderness areas. - Ker & Downey Africa and Heidi Ladell Collective privately curated every element of the journey with Zimmern. - Sarah Morris, general manager of private clients at Ker & Downey Africa, said the trip is not just a food itinerary and is meant to tell South Africa’s story through flavor, landscape, wildlife and the people behind it. - Heidi Ladell said the concept was built around a gap in deep culinary experiences tied to Africa and around Zimmern’s perspective.
Between the lines: - Zimmern’s role fits his long-running brand of using food to explore culture and place. - The trip reflects a broader luxury travel trend toward meaning, exclusivity and personal access. - Ker & Downey Africa is positioning itself around highly personalized safaris with discretion and on-the-ground expertise.
What’s next: - The African Table will take place May 11 to 20, 2027. - The departure is available to only a limited number of guests. - More information is available on Ker & Downey Africa’s website, Andrew Zimmern’s site and Heidi Ladell Collective’s website.
The bottom line: - Ker & Downey Africa is packaging South Africa as a high-touch culinary and safari experience, with Zimmern as the marquee draw.
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