* Spend the day with a wild foods specialist & conservationist.
* Explore the art of foraging seaweeds and wild dune flora.
* Mind-blowing 4-course seaweed & mollusc themed meal.
* Pairings with organic wines, craft beers & botanical ice teas
* Experience this pristine coastal nature reserve.
Lindy, your host and specialist, will introduce you to some of our local edible seaweeds and indigenous wild plants. You'll have the chance meet like-minded people, learn how to safely and sustainably harvest and prepare your own seaweed and wild greens. Along with the knowledge you'll gain from Lindy, you'll get to go home with an info booklet with recipes and other interesting facts about seaweed, wild plants and the ecosystems they are found in.
Take your time exploring the dunes and the pristinely clear rock pools while Lindy expounds on the value and edibility of a host of fascinating wild plants, as well as her extensive experience in a variety of conservation projects in these marine environments. Her passion and experience shines as she guides you through these otherworldly spaces, lighting up as new and interesting plants and greens reveal themselves.
The day culminates with a mind-blowing 4-course plant-based meal with seaweed as the main theme, using many of the wild ingredients you've been introduced to, prepared by your host in her cosy clay home.
* A rain jacket, waterproof sandals or booties, as you will have the chance to walk through the rockpools and dunes
* Bring extra cash as there are seaweed relishes, homestyle pottery and craft beer available.
* Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions.
* Snorkeling in the Great African Seaforest (featured in My Octopus Teacher) can be added to this experience.
Start times will depend on low-tide. You will be met at your accommodation by your dedicated driver and accompanied to one of our pristine beach locations.
Here, Lindy, your specialist and host will lead a gentle walk through the dunes and tranquil rock pools, teeming with marine life and fascinating seaweed species, introducing you to the local edible seaweeds and indigenous wild plants. You'll gain insights into the ecosystems of the Cape’s rocky shores, explaining the vital role of these marine plants in the environment. You'll have a hands-on demonstration of sustainable harvesting techniques, and the opportunity to try this yourself.
Following these adventures, you'll be taken on a short drive to Lindy’s cosy clay home, where you'll enjoy a fascinating 4-course seaweed themed meal.
Lindy will then recap the day’s experiences and be happy to answer any questions on incorporating wild plants and seaweed into everyday cooking.
At the end of the day, you'll be collected and transported back to your accommodation with new insights into these unique ecosystems and the process of sustainably harvesting and preparing a variety of mouthwatering dishes.
When I started freediving 8 years ago it was a life-changing turning point. I had always been a water baby, but exploring the kelp forest on breathhold felt like coming home. It was my snorkelling pupils who inspired me to learn more about edible seaweeds, and to start offering prepared wild foods as an addition to the adventure experiences. I have been a passionate seaweed and indigenous plants advocate for 5 years now, and have featured in various documentaries and television shows. I am also the founder of RE Wild Food, a progressive company promoting the use of edible indigenous plants. I host guided seaweed and wild plant foraging experiences, snorkeling adventures, and transformative retreats in pristine environments. Surviving cancer lead me deeper into my relationship with nature and the bounty she can provide, and inspired me to share these experiences with others.
