ABOUT US Discover the wonders of Africa with Africamore! We are owned, managed and driven by Filippo Giancane, a highly knowledgeable travel expert with a natural curiosity for exploration and a love for Africa, its people and its places. With almost 20
Ferdinando’s Pizza
When Diego Milesi met Kimon Bisogno on a hot summer day on a beach in Ibiza he marvelled at the fact that she had an Italian surname and even more an Italian passport… what was this South African girl doing
RICCARDO PUGLIESE : Production Designer – Art Director – Set Decorator
Riccardo Pugliese Born in London of creative Italian parents, Riccardo has lived and worked in many European capitals before settling back in Cape Town in 1996. After selling his successful clothing business (WorldTribe) in 2001, Riccardo entered the film industry
Parliament Hotel
Enzo De Capitani is originally from the province of Lecco, Italy. After attending the Scuola Alberghiera of Casargo (Lecco), Enzo made his career in the hospitality industry, running restaurants and hotels. Over the years Enzo had the opportunity to travel
Mastro Dario
When Dario Soresi relocated to South Africa in the 1990s he purchased a farm and teamed up with Bruno Battaini to start experimenting with salami making. It began as hobby but – as their product reached farm stalls and restaurants
Afrikoa Chocolate
Antonino Allegra is a Sicilian chocolate maker who fell in love with Cape Town and decided to make it his home. Passionate about creating chocolate from scratch using sustainably-sourced African cocoa beans with a strong focus on social responsibility, he
Ice Dream Land
Ice Dream Land is very much an Italian family affair, where Marco with his wife Grazia, their daughter Chiara and son-in-law Mattia work alongside with enthusiasm. Marco first built his reputation by producing the finest hand made Italian Gelato and
Giovanni’s Deli World
Giovanni and Nicolas Esposito are the reason behind the success of Giovanni’s Deli World, a true landmark in Cape Town. Born in South Africa of Italian parents who moved to South Africa in the fifties from Naples and Maddaloni, they
Caffè Mario – Knysna
Gennaro Frezza is the owner of Caffè Mario in Knysna, which for 25 years has been a landmark of Italian hospitality and traditional Italian fare. Born in Naples, Gennaro was 11 when he landed in Johannesburg in 1969 with his
95 at Parks & Carne SA
The owner of 95 at Parks and Carne SA, Giorgio Nava is an acclaimed Italian chef who grew up in Milan. Here he made his apprenticeship with the most renowned chefs after showing interest in fine cuisine from a very