On Friday, November 27th, 2009, the first annual Serengeti Wine To Wildlife Festival begins at 11a.m. until 6p.m. with wine and food pairings located in the authentic Safari Palapas. Along with the Serengeti holiday shopping trail where you can hear live music throughout the day, you can also spend time on the Serengeti Plains feeding exotic animals right from your hand. At 7 p.m. guests can hear country music sensation, Collin Raye, live under the stars of the Hill Country as he takes to the stage to perform his #1 hits and new releases.
On Saturday, November 28th, 2009, the fun continues with more wine, food, music, animal viewing and shopping from 11a.m. to 6p.m. Guests can duck in and out of thatch pavilions and taste some of the best cuisine in all the Hill Country as paired with some of the absolute best Under the Equator wines available. The covered Palapas, eclectic native music, jungle sounds and the Serengeti Plains just a stone’s throw from the grounds, all add up to an experience never before felt at the normal Texas Wine Festival. Don’t forget margaritas, winearitas, and specialty beers are also available at the Tiki Lounge, where guys can watch football on the giant big screen while ladies shop at the Palapa pavilions filled with unique gifts and wonderful Christmas items.
The Saturday night grand finale, Safari Base Camp Dinner Experience Ticket is $50.00 per person and includes The Serengeti’s famous South African Braai, a dining experience like no other in Texas. At the Braaii you will eat underneath the canopy of trees, where your only light is the glow of flaming torches and lanterns. It is a smorgasbord banquet of suckling pig, grilled meats and veggies with sides of homemade breads and desserts all prepared with South African flair. The entertainment for the dinner includes an action packed fire throwing show set to the drum music of South Africa.
“We promise to make this a turkey free zone,” said Lori Hagee, owner and operator of the Serengeti Resort, whose slice of Texas feels and looks like the South African plains, complete with more than 100 exotic animals. “The Wine to Wildlife Festival will blend the best of two worlds – Texas and South Africa - showcasing their wines and cuisine with outstanding entertainment”.
