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BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL CAPE TOWN

EXPERIENCES WITHIN OUR WALLS AND OUT AND ABOUT IN THE MOTHER CITY


WASTED! AT THE CHEF’S TABLE

Chef Rudi Liebenberg and his team have creatively

captured their philosophy of respect for entire

ingredients in their new “Wasted! at the Chef’s Table”

experience on request at the inimitable restaurant in

the heart of the hotel’s kitchen.

Not only are our chefs no longer hiding unwanted

food under the chopping surface – Rudi has long

commandeered a brigade that keeps all “waste”

above table – he has inspired them to come up with

a fabulous five-course menu made from the unwanted,

the “fashionably rejected” parts of fruits and

vegetables, meat and fish used in the kitchen.

And so, shunned cauliflower and broccoli stalks

become atjar, cordials are made from ginger trimmings

and buchu, or from pineapple peels, fruit rinds are

made into jams, preserves and marmalades, and carrot

tops are transformed into pesto.

Our chefs invite you to join them on this journey of

discovery and to learn, see and taste how every part

of each ingredient is respected.

The Wasted! menu is available Mondays to Saturdays

at lunchtime at the Chef’s Table at a cost from R370*

for a five-course meal including fruit cordial and a shot

of kombucha.

TEA SOMMELIER EXPERIENCE

To celebrate the tradition of afternoon tea Belmond Mount

Nelson Hotel introduces a Tea Sommelier, the first of its kind in

South Africa.

The Tea Sommelier, purveyor of the art of taking tea, is on

hand to guide guests through various tea masterclasses,

including a traditional tea ceremony, complex tea tastings and

fine dining food pairing.

The expertly-trained Tea Sommelier is a fount of knowledge

on the vast library of over 40 teas available for guests in the

Tea Lounge, including 13 new leaf blends introduced for 2018.

Tea ceremonies include a traditional Gongfu Tea Ceremony,

dating back thousands of years, connecting guests in a calm

and relaxing way with the tradition of drinking tea using high

mountain oolong leaves in a fragrance and flavour-filled seven-

step infusion process.

For those keen to learn more about pairing loose teas with fine

dining cuisine, the Executive Head Chef and Tea Sommelier

work together to pair canapes and delicacies, such as

macaroons or salmon, with accompanying tea from across the

world to awaken all senses.

Gongfu Tea Ceremony from R125* per person

Tea and Amuse-bouche pairings:

Four course from R275* per person

Six course from R635* per person

Eight course from R865* per person


IF ONLY TREES COULD TALK Enjoy a zippy one-hour self-guided walking tour of ten

trees in our expansive gardens, which reveal many

fascinating threads of Cape Town’s history.

Trees such as the eighty Canary Island palms that line

the driveway entrance, or the nearly 200-year old wild

Olive Tree have borne silent witness to the colourful

ebb and flow of historic events in the Cape and indeed

of this historical 119 year old property.

For those who are keen to delve deeper into the

gardens, tours are available with local guide

Angelina Paynter, who is available Monday to Thursday

often tours in English, German and Italian.

Angelina can also extend the tour to include the famed

neighbouring historical Company’s Gardens, one of the

city must-see highlights, to uncover more on the history

of the Cape.

SELF-GUIDED HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR

Take a walk back in time through the estate that was

inspired by Table Mountain and the British naval hero

Lord Horatio Nelson - Mount Nelson.

Follow the walking guide and discover its rich heritage

which has borne witness to many of the City of Cape

Town’s historical moments .


CYRIL COETZEE Cyril Coetzee is perhaps best known for his two

commissioned portraits of Nelson Mandela; one of which was

used as the design for an international stamp

commemorating Mandela’s 90th birthday and the second is

a double portrait of Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel on

the occasion of their wedding. Having lectured in Art History

at Wits University, Cyril left academic life in 1990 to become

an artist and freelance lecturer. He has since exhibited his

work locally and internationally, with his paintings often

included in public and private collections, including the

Johannesburg Art Gallery and the Standard Bank in London.

He has won a number of awards, including a Vita Art Award

and the Helgaard Steyn Award.

HAVE YOUR PORTRAIT PAINTED

Capture a forever memory with a unique oil portrait

from our artist-in-residence, Cyril Coetzee. Provide Cyril

with your photo of a loved one and you will receive your

portrait a few days later.

Prices from R15,000* for a head and shoulder portrait

with many other options.

PAINTING CLASS WITH CYRIL COETZEE

Make your own artistic masterpiece under the guidance

of talented painter Cyril Coetzee. Classes are suitable for

all levels of expertise, and each person is coached

individually to bring out their creative best.

Sessions lasts three hours. Classes are priced from R700*

per person for groups of up to 8 or from R3,000* for one-

on-one tuition.

SELF-GUIDED CONTEMPORARY ART WALK

We have created a self-guided walking tour of the

contemporary art within the hotel.

On the first Thursday of every month walk downtown

and discover galleries – there are 30 within a 1km radius

– as well as restaurants and shops which all stay open

until late in the evening.


LIBRISA SPA AND WELLNESS

Stay strong, fit and flexible with yoga in Cape Town.

We offer a range of classes, whether within our

tranquil studio, out in the gardens or on top of

Table Mountain.

Be inspired by our Table Mountain Yoga Spa Day

which combines the triple pleasures of mountaintop

yoga, a lavish spa treatment and a delicious lunch.

You’ll be collected from the hotel and escorted to

the cable car station, where your instructor joins

you for the early-morning ride to the top of Table

Mountain. Enjoy a 60-minute class overlooking Cape

Town and the ocean; continue admiring the stunning

vistas as you savour tea and snacks. Return to the hotel

and to Librisa Spa to enjoy a 60-minute signature

massage. Afterwards, a delicious lunch awaits at our

sunny Oasis Bistro.

Contact us for more information an array of packages.

PLAY TENNIS LIKE A PRO

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is proud to be the only

hotel in the city to have two beautiful floodlit tennis

courts as well as a resident coach, Barkie McKrea. Barkie

was a professional tennis player who in his day practised

with Boris Becker.

For over twelve years Barkie has been coaching our

guests and he has the most incredible ability to analyse

someone’s game within the first ten to fifteen minutes

of playing. He has also been unanimously recognised for

considerably improving your game within the first two

to three lessons.

Barkie teaches all levels, solo or in groups.

Equipment is available to hire from the hotel.


EXPLORE OUR WORMS, BEES AND GARDENS

At Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel we pride ourselves on our green initiatives which in addition to our Wasted! At the Chef’s

table experience, include a worm farm, Cape honeybee hives and our water conservation initiatives. The below activities are

ideal for families looking to spend time with nature.

VERMICULTURE

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel was the first luxury hotel in South Africa to practice ‘vermiculture’. The hotel’s ‘worm farm’ was

awarded ‘Best Single Resource Management System – Waste’ in the Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards. A custom designed

worm farm was established on the hotel property to manage the disposal of much of the hotel’s organic waste. A special

breed of earthworm processes leftover organic waste and the end-product – ‘vermicast’ or ‘worm tea’ - is rich in nutrients and

is used as fertiliser and soil conditioner for the property’s magnificent gardens. Guests are welcome to learn more about our

worms and help feed

CAPE HONEYBEE

The hotel has set up three bee hives not only to harvest honey for our guests but also to support the survival of the Cape

Honeybee – they are important pollinators of plants and this particular subspecies is under threat. We also have unveiled a

unique art exhibit, a triptych of illustrations crafted from dead bees, which highlights their endangered status.

HELP IN THE GARDENS

Along with visiting our Cape honeybees and helping to feed our worms, those with green fingers can assist the gardeners with

planting seeds and learn more about our water saving initiatives.


FYNBOS SUNSET WALKS

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers guests a unique

opportunity to discover the remarkable diversity of the

Fynbos of the Cape Floral Kingdom on Table Mountain,

one of the world’s Seven Wonders of Nature.

Enjoy a ramble along the lower slopes of Table Mountain

with a dramatic outlook over Camps Bay and the Atlantic

Ocean, with an expert mountain and Fynbos guide who

will share interesting stories about the “Big Five of

Fynbos”– the plant families of Proteas, Ericas, Restios,

Bulbs (Irises and Lilies) and Daisies – and uncover many

aspects of the natural and cultural history of the Cape and

Table Mountain.

The Fynbos Sunset Walks will last 2 and a half hours and

takes place in the afternoon so guests can enjoy

sundowners from an elevated position on

the mountainside.

Bookings are recommended and are subject to availability,

a 24-hour notice period is preferred. From ZAR 1 600* per

person for two guests, ZAR 875* per person for three to five

guests and ZAR 650* per person for six to eight guests.

HOPE & HARVEST TOUR

Guests have the opportunity to visit one of South Africa’s

most successful and entrepreneurial township farms in

Khayelitsha – Abalimi Bezekhaya’s* vegetable garden

called Moya we Khaya (spirit of home). The trip starts

with a guided tour past many of the well-known

townships such as Langa and Gugulethu, learning about

township life, before arriving at Mama Kaba’s beautiful

organic vegetable garden, Moya we Khaya. Guests will

meet Mama Kaba and enjoy a cup of tea with her as they

hear her story about how she started with a small

neglected piece of municipal land and how she turned

one small farm into one of the most successful

gardening and farming initiatives in the country.

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has been buying

vegetables, herbs and salads from Abalimi Bezekhaya’s

Harvest of Hope programme for the past four years, and

the chefs are always wanting more produce from them.

After tea, visitors can take a walk through the garden

with Mama Kaba and pick their preferred produce for

their authentic farm to fork salad to be prepared for

lunch at the hotel by our Chefs.

The cost of the tour is from R1 500* per person for two

guests and from R875* per person for a group of four

guests. Includes a donation of compost or seedlings for

the Moya we Khaya garden as well as the farm fresh

salad for lunch.


FIRST LIGHT MORNING WALKS

See the majesty of first light on a dawn walk,

in partnership with Leica Sport Optics. We’ll provide

you with a pair of Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD binoculars

to encounter the captivating flora and fauna of

Table Mountain in truly magical light.

Choose to take a private tour with an expert guide

and photographer, or join a larger group for

an unforgettable team hike. Alternatively, set off on

your own with the help of our map. Delicious

breakfast boxes keep you energised. 24-hour

advanced reservations required.

OPTIONS:

1. Self walk

2. Guided by Ross Suter (Mountain guide), costs are from

ZAR2200* pp for single client, ZAR1650* pp for 2 clients,

ZAR1430* pp for 3 or 4 clients (limited to 6pax)

3. Guided by Michael Edwards (Leica photographer) for a

Mountain Excursion walk or trip up Table Mountain in cable

car is from R375/hour, 3 hours (R1125) and optional R125 for

return transport with Michael from the hotel and back. Cable

way tickets extra. Minimum 2 guests.

Or a walk through the hotel and Company Gardens from

R375/hour, 2 hours, min 4 guests.

Guests will receive a map of the walk, an optional wakeup

call/drink, and a breakfast box for the trip.

For mountain excursion, guests can opt for their own

transport by taxi or chauffer drive.

CAPE TOWN CULTURAL WALKING TOUR

Join guide Kate Crane Briggs, an expert in art and

architecture, for a truly unique tour. Explore the hotel’s

119-year-old estate, the historic Company’s Gardens and

downtown Cape Town, and see the city like never before.

The tour can also be tailored to your interests—whether

that’s visual arts, architecture, cuisine or literature.

Priced from R2000* for one or two guests, with a R5008

supplement per additional guest. Tour runs from 9:30am–

midday, advanced reservations essential.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Tours and Experiences are for Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel guests only.

Tours are subject to availability and to please be booked in advance to avoid disappointment

*Prices are subject to change

BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL 76 ORANGE STREET, GARDENS, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 8000

T: +27 21 483 1000 E: [email protected] BELMOND.COM

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