The Saldanha Experience: Shuck, Savour & Sip the finest hand-picked West Coast encounters in Saldanha. Situated a mere 150 km north of Cape Town and on the West Coast Way Foodie Route, this undiscovered gem is bursting at the seams with fresh seafood, friendly people, and cool things to experience and unexpected places to explore.
What do you know about Saldanha?
Did you know that the world’s best oysters and mussels are grown at the heart of Saldanha? That they have a Koekedoor finalist cake shop? That their military reserve showcases some of the best flower viewing in the country? And that it is secretly known as one of the best kitesurfing locations in South Africa?
The Saldanha Experience
The Saldanha Experience is an endorsement brand, born out of the desire to re-ignight the town through a series of curated weekend experiences, by offering guests an opportunity to experience the finest and sometimes hidden gems of the bay. To book call or mail: +27 (0)22 714 1264 | [email protected]
Event Package | 2 Days | 4 Experiences
27 – 28 July 2018 | R2340 per person sharing
Friday Night Accommodation and Saturday Breakfast
Friday Dinner Experience and selected Wine Pairing
Saturday Boat Tour to the Oyster and Mussel Farms
Saturday Mussel Monger & Oyster Bar Pop-up with selected Wine and Beer Tasting
Did you know that Saldanha supplies 100% of the mussels and 90% of the oysters you’ll eat anywhere South Africa?
The first Saldanha Experience takes place on 27 & 28 July and includes a three-course dinner and wine pairing with Luke & Katie Wonnacott on Friday evening, accommodation and breakfast at the beautiful Blue Bay Lodge, as well as a boat-based tour of Saldanha Bay’s oyster beds and mussel rafts at the hand of local seafood grower Kevin Ruck (with a glass of MCC in hand, no less).
To top it all off, lunch will be served long-table style in King Solomon’s Factory. Expect all-you-can-eat mussels and oysters in all shapes, forms and finger-licking guises.
Your Saldanha Bay Accommodation
The Saldanha Experience allows guests to choose their seaside accommodation! Guests stay at The Protea Hotel by Marriott Saldanha Bay – 4-star splendor.
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Saldanha Bay
The hotel is luxurious and spacious with a homely atmosphere, the big lounge is a favourite spot with their cosy fireplace and the terrace provides a 260-degree view and on a clear day, you can see the Table Mountain.
• Restaurant • Lounge with a Fireplace • 9 hole Putt Putt • Indoor Kids Entertainment Area: Foosball; Table Tennis; Darts • Board Games
Where: Main Road, Saldanha
Contact:+27 22 714 1264 | [email protected] | www.proteahotels.com
The Saldanha Experience:
- Three-course dinner experience with Luke Wonnacott of Table Seven-fame
- Gorgeous seaside accommodation at The Protea Hotel by Marriott Saldanha Bay
- Hearty breakfast at the lodge
- Boat trip exploration of the Saldanha oyster farms
- All-you-can-eat mussel & oyster feast in a pop-up location in a working oyster factory
Duration
2 days, 1 night
Guests are welcome to extend their stay on Saturday (subject to availability)
Schedule
Friday Night 27 July: Accommodation check-in at Protea Hotel Marriott Saldanha Bay
Friday Night 27 July, 19:30: Executive Chef Eugene Johnson fuses his love of French and Italian cuisine to bring you an interactive 5-course seafood experience paired with a selection of vibrant wines. This past Head Chef at Reuben’s in Paternoster will take you on a unique gastronomic journey, showcasing his love of the sea, and his passion for local ingredients.
Saturday Morning 28 July: After breakfast you’ll head off to a unique experience of the Saldanha Bay with Blue Sapphire oyster grower guru, Kevin Ruck. With a glass of MCC in hand you’ll be transported by boat through the oyster beds and mussel rafts, learning how the world’s two most sustainable seafoods are nurtured and harvested.
Saturday Afternoon 28 July: Safely ashore, you’ll be invited to experience a pop-up Lang Tafel lunch presented by chef Kyle Dods, owner of The Mussel Monger & Oyster Bar, paired with local wines and beers, and hosted within the historical working & rustic Saldanha Bay seaside factory.
After the Lang Tafel Experience guests are welcome to return to the hotel for live entertainment and a cosy fireplace to warm up.
Transport for clients own account.
Price
R2430 p.p. sharing
R2900 p.p. single
Book:
Protea Hotel by Marriott Saldanha Bay: +27 (0)22 714 1264 | [email protected]
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