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The Cape clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) is the second-largest freshwater otter species and is called the groot otter in Afrikaans

With the heat of summer rising and the lower than expected winter rainfall,l it is important that water

On the second Saturday of the month, Simon Allen, the Val de Vie Estate Environmental Officer, hosts a walk for our residents

While working on the irrigation system, Val de Vie Estate's Irrigation Manager, Kobus van Abbo

South Africa, particularly the Western Cape, has the highest number of Testudines (formerly Chelonia) on Earth.

We are all familiar with the mounds in our gardens or on the Estate caused by moles and mole rats

While orphaned fledglings exist, it is uncommon for bird parents to abandon their young

We are all familiar with the mounds in our gardens or on the Estate caused by moles and mole rats

The Cape Floral Kingdom, an area of immense biodiversity and endemism due to the harsh climate and landscape

Right outside the main entrance to The Yard, the potted Eugenia ‘lollipop’ trees look structured and a tad uninteresting

Much to the delight of Simon Allen, our Environmental Officer, 76 Cape dwarf chameleons were discovered next to the Bergriver

Anzél in die Boland, kykNet se gewilde leefstyl-wynreeks aangebied deur Anzél Rabie, keer op 21 April terug

Luxury lifestyle and wellness estate Val de Vie Estate and wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth have teamed up

Chef Edmore shares his favourite side dish that he guarantees to satisfy and impress all your dinner guests

Nothing comes close to a classic free-range T-bone steak with a decadent bearnaise sauce and a butternut side salad. Chef Kyle shares his secret to perfecting this traditional dish to impress and delight your dinner guests

Put a tangy twist on this peach and beetroot salad, with a whipped feta cream base, topped with roasted basil and nuts. This salad is a quick and easy starter that is sure to be a fan favourite for all your guests!

Impress your guests with this decadent chocolate terrine, accompanied with Italian meringue, passion fruit-infused white chocolate, Turkish delight jellies, seasonal berries, ginger shortbread cinnamon.

Everyone loves a classic cheeseboard from the Deli by Back’s. So drop in at the deli on the estate to grab all the goodies you need to create the perfect snack platter this festive season.

The wellness farm is ready for harvest this festive season. So bring the whole family along to handpick your organic produce for your meals.

Val de Vie Estate is proud to announce the launch of its Val de Vie Evergreen Luxury Suites.

Our Bok on the ground, Schalk Brits was joined by Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger

SA dominates list of top 10 lifestyle estates in the world for 2021 – New World Wealth

A world-class, functional, and stylish healthcare centre has opened its doors at Val de Vie Evergreen

Based in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, Val de Vie Evergreen has scooped prime position