As winter draws nearer in South Africa, One&Only Cape Town is getting reading to host an exciting series of talks by local adventurers to keep you entertained indoors. Get ready to hear the tails of pioneering explorers, extreme adventurers and the lives of the significantly less ordinary, while indulging in a multi-course dinner at the hands of chef Reuben Riffel.
May: Riaan Manser
9th May 2013: Around Africa on my Bicycle
10th May 2013: Around Madagascar on my Kayak
Over the past ten years, Riaan Manser has re-written the definition of tenacity and become the epitome of courage and determination. Riaan’s achievement earned him the title “OutThere Adventurer of the Year” 2006 and 2009, and his book, “Around Africa on my Bicycle”, became a bestseller. From jail time in Equatorial Guinea to being taken hostage by Liberian teenage rebels, Riaan’s talk promises to be an exciting adventure through the heart of Africa.
June: Rob Caskie
4th June 2013: A Medley of the Anglo Zulu Wars
6th June 2013: Early Exploration in Antartica 1910-1915
Rob Caskie is an award-winning professional speaker, known for bringing explorations and battlefields to life – his expertise and extensive historical knowledge lying with the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 and early Antarctic exploration. His achievements have been internationally recognised with the honour of being invited to speak at the Royal Geographic Society in London where he spoke to a full house in September 2010 and again in September 2012.
July: Chris Fallows
18th July 2013: Orca: Perfect Predator, Falso Bay and Beyond
23rd July 2013: False Bay’s Legendary Great White Sharks
Chris Fallows is an expert on the Great White Shark and their hunting habits and was the first member of the scientific community to observe their breaching behaviour over 20 years ago. Chris has written a book titled, ‘Great White and The Majesty of Sharks’ which has sold over 25 000 copies and has worked with National Geographic, BBC’s Planet Earth, Discovery Channel and helped produce the Air Jaws series of shark documentaries. Chris is also a celebrated wildlife photographer.
September: Braam Malherbe
4th September 2013: Nothing is Impossible – Great Wall of China Run
10th September 2013: Beyond Boundaries – Centenary Race to the South Pole
Having received the prestigious Men’s Health Unsung Hero Award for 2010, Braam Malherbe is an extreme adventurer, international motivational speaker, youth developer, TV Presenter, conservationist and author of the best seller “The Great Run”. Braam leaves audiences not only inspired but empowered to embracing change as a process to greater personal fulfillment.
Venue: Ballroom / Time: 6:30pm / Price: R255 per person
Price includes a full dinner buffet at Reuben’s after the talkTo Book:
+27 (0)21 431 4511 / restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
For more information: www.oneandonlycapetown.com
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