Beer tasting and pampering on offer at premier Safari Oasis marquee at the Hollywoodbets Durban July
As the fashion, racing, and social elite prepare to gather at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse this Saturday for the 128th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, Windhoek Beer is promising racegoers an experience that's as bold as the Marvels of Mzansi theme itself.
Windhoek said its marquee, which is designed as a Safari Oasis, will give guests a stylish escape inspired by African landscapes, culture, and flavour.
Natural textures, earthy tones, and bold heritage prints will set the scene for what the brand calls an 'unforgettable escape where flavour, connections, and Mzansi-inspired luxury come together.'
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