You must have thought of greeting some of the pretty and special gifts as a memory of your Africa tour packages. Cape Town, the city that caters the guest with its lively aura and beauty has some special and most authentic gift that you can buy when you are enjoying your vacation.
Old Wine
Get a bottle of Old African wines while you are wandering around the Cape Wineland in South Africa. These wine bottles and wine products make a great souvenir for your Africa vacation packages. The wine farms as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia offers a tour around the farms where you can taste the exotic Wines along with the red wine grape that is known to be the signature wine from the African city.
Beadwork accessories
The African ethnic style includes the accessories designed with beadwork that one can notice in many tribal cultures. Now theses beaded accessories, are not just a part of local African fashion but offers a source of employment to the rural and tribal society. The colourful beads can be found in earring, bracelet, bags, chokers and even keyrings and cutlery that you can buy from the local craft markets or boutiques.
Africa-shaped pendant
An African shaped pendant for your sister, friend or wife makes a great souvenir when you return ending your Africa trip packages. This special pendant is made from the recycled protea flower that is then set in pure silver, moulded in the shape of the map of Africa. The vibrant and refreshing colour of protea will remain alive for a longer time.
Spices
There are two spices you can get for your kitchen from Cape Town, one the Kalahari salt and the other is Mebos. The source of famous Kalahari salt pans, the salt is the best item you can present as a gift or can use at your kitchen. Made from the dried apricots, the Mabos can be enjoyed as the sweet and sour snack for the brunch or snack time.
Amarula cream liqueur
It’s not just the wine that is famous around the African countries, but the Amarula cream liqueur is equally popular among the South Africans. This local liqueur is made from the indigenous tree Marula that is found in the sub-Saharan African plains. The liqueur is served at many bar and restaurants in Cape Town and is enjoyed with ice cream or with a dessert.
Rooibos Tea
The Rooibos tea makes a great souvenir from your Africa tour packages that you can get for your family or friend. Rich in antioxidants, the tea is derived from the shrub found in Cederberg Mountains. The endemic fynbos has an earthy smell and some amazing medical properties that make it a popular health supplement for consumption.
Zulu ceremonial spoons
Call it an antique, a home decor item or just a gift from your vacation, Zulu Ceremonial spoon is the most unique item you can add in your bag. This is an artistic piece that was designed by the Zulu tribe as their artwork. There are other utensils the Zulu tribe has produced in the name of their handicraft and traditional art. They used to use the spoon for a special ceremonial feast.
Ostrich Eggs
The indigenous Ostrich of South Africa contributes a lot for the economy, whether it’s for meat, leather or some amazing décor items. The Ostrich eggs are carved and painted or decorated to be sold as a souvenir one can take back hone ending their Africa vacation packages. There are egg stands and lights sold along with the decorated egg making it an expensive gift from South Africa.
African wood carvings
The wood carved items have always lured the tourist with the authentic art design. Cape Town has some of the handpicked craft stores where you can get wooden decorated bowls, African masks, wooden spoons and wooden craved animals that can be used as home décor. These are so elegantly designed that they will suit your hall, the centre table or even your dining area.
Gemstones
From the tanzanite to Diamonds and silver, Cape Town has some of the most exotic gemstone and ethnic jewellery. While the Tanzanite is native to Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town has some stores where you can get jewellery made from this blue-violet gemstone. If you are looking for some budget souvenir you can take back as a memory of your Africa trip packages, the Protea rings made from silver is a great option.
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