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Travel on The Blue Train and Enjoy your Window to the soul of Africa ONE OF South Africa’s most well-known tourism icons. The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. As the ever-changing scenery flashes past the windows, guests can savour exquisite meals freshly prepared on board by top chefs. Our meals are complemented by the best wines South Africa has to offer. The suites on The Blue Train live up to its reputation for magnificence and splendour. The finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms and sheer opulence all ensure that guests will never forget the time they spend on The Blue Train. Corporate companies now have the opportunity to tailor-make their own Blue Train route. The train can be chartered for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP cocktail parties, Christmas lunches, dinners and even weddings, with a variety of different routes as an option. The Conference Car, which is found in one of the two train sets,
accommodates up to 22 delegates, is fully equipped with audio-visual and technical equipment for a high level business meeting or a small conference. Hanlie Kotze, Acting Executive Manager of The Blue Train, comments: “For over 65 years The Blue Train has enjoyed international reputation as one of the world’s unsurpassed luxury experiences. Our corporate clients can tailor-make a charter with a difference. For example, a Golfing or Safari Charter, with the train stopping at or near golf courses or game lodges that are situated along a rail route. As long as the option they choose involves rail networks that are compatible with The Blue Train’s technology, it can be arranged! Full catering and bar facilities are available on board. Other popular tailor-made charters include stops at other major South African events such as, the Vodacom Durban July, the Nedbank Golf Challenge – in Sun City, J&B Met in Cape Town, to name but a few.”
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A proud history has already become a part of Airports Company South Africa’s heritage, driven by the many challenges that have been met since it started its journey in July 1993. Twenty years later, the company has clearly demonstrated how a fragmented organisation can be successfully transformed into the world-class airport business it is today. The aviation industry is complex and has to continually react and adapt to the ever-changing global market place. To succeed within this challenging environment, Airports Company South Africa has proved how the combination of progressive planning, remarkable leadership and passionate people can deliver excellence. Managing and operating airports to comply with the multiplicity of standards and requirements set by local and international regulatory bodies is not a simple undertaking.
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The passion with which the business is run fuels Airports Company South Africa to strive for continued improvement. The company has been pressing on boldly for twenty years, thinking ahead and exploring ways through which it may continue its evolution into a globally recognised airport business.
Through benchmarking and continually seeking ways to improve service delivery, the numerous awards and accolades presented to Airports Company South Africa are an undisputed testament to its successful delivery of service excellence.
It is this desire that spurs it on to deliver another decade as a leader in airport management and operation.
Furthermore, complacency does not exist in the company’s vocabulary; rather, the business builds on its experience by keeping its momentum to consistently improve and excel. After all, the expectation is to deliver world-class service.
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The Publisher & Editor welcome you to Southern Africa Welcome to Southern Africa, a region that has always held enormous golf, wine, wellness and wildlife attractions for discerning tourists. Allow me to express our profound gratitude for your support over the last three years since the launch of the 1st Edition during the first FIFA World Cup held on African soil. We urge you to sample our region and its multi-faceted golf and leisure destinations through our book or website prior to planning your itinerary for your next holiday or special event. Our professional consultants will always ensure that you get value for money according to your specific requests. To assist us to continuously enhance our services, please don’t hesitate to give us feedback through our social media networks on website: www.sagolfandleisure.co.za. We hope to see you back soon.
Kwakye Donkor Publisher
You are invited to enjoy the diversity Southern Africa offers, a fascinating, wonder-filled experience. Sunshine, nature, vibrant and colorful society, will find a special place in your heart. For the unforgettable holiday include experiences that intrigue you most. Sport enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice. Investors will find exceptional value propositions and networking opportunities. As you read through the book you will be filled with ideas and options that will encourage you to extend your stay. The PGA and Sunshine Tour have raised the level of golf in South Africa, now ranked as one of the finest global golf destinations. A vast selection of clubs, estates and resorts will test the passionate golfer’s skill. Facilities are superb. The fairways, greens and courses reflect design expertise offered by some of the greatest golfers. Conservation areas are set aside to preserve the natural heritage. Renowned for our wildlife, with knowledgeable game rangers, your safari will be a highlight. Game encounters can be varied - join a walking safari, an open all-wheel-drive game drive, or a river-lake cruise. Campfire stories will be enhanced and thrill your senses on hearing lion roar under star-lit nights
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You will be awe-struck as you visit sights unveiling chapters of our heritage, the origins of peoples found here, the extraordinary natural phenomena and the captivating history associated to the places and legends.The choice of home grown fine wines, paired with traditional culinary delights, African feasts, braais and buffets, will leave your taste buds satisfied. Be pampered, de-stressed and rejuvenated by skilled therapists at wellness retreats, salons and spas.We are enriched through your visit. Your contribution is an investment to sustain local growth. Shared expertise will improve service delivery as we strive to meet millennium goals. Local community and family life will benefit from your support and strengthen infra-structure. May this 4th Edition inspire you to visit and explore the diversity provided by this sub-continent. Stefan Gennrich Editor
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
GOLF
WILDLIFE & HERITAGE
WELLNESS
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Blue Train Caban Publisher & Editor Three Cities Preferred Minister of Tourism SA Airlink SA Tourism Message Hertz PGA Message Fair Trade Message Maps South Africa Africa’s Finest SA Provinces Siya Mapoko AHA Ekurhuleni Message Cape Town Tshwane Ekurhuleni Tshwane Message Joburg Message Johannesburg Southern Africa Botswana Desert & Delta Mozambique Rani Tanzania SENE Tanzania Serena Mauritius Veranda
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Sunshine Tour Glendower SA Open Leopard Creek Royal Johannesburg Kensington PGA Affiliates Tshwane Open Guvon Fairway Legend Safari & Golf Champagne Sports Selborne Inspirations St Francis Links Hyatt Regency Oubaai Pinnacle Point De Zalze Devonvale Royal Cape Sishen Botswana Phakalane Zimbabwe African Sun Swaziland Nkonyeni Malawi Sunbird Golf
SA National Parks Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Heritage Sacred Sites Cradle of Humankind Tau Lion Roars Amakhala Isibindi Africa Hunter De Hoop Zambia Leopard Lodge Zimbabwe African Sun Botswana Chobe
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Winemakers Guild Groot Constantia Ernie Els L’Avenir Grande Roche Haute Cabriere Klipdrift Gold
Project Management Reflective
Contributors & Photography Service Providers Stefan Gennrich
Design Bambisana Media Consortium - BMC Natano Marnewick On location at Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town
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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, The Honourable Marthinus van Schalkwyk WELCOME. South Africa’s status as a premier global leisure destination is now firmly established. We have the capability and the means, the welcoming culture, and the varied, textured, beautiful destination that the world’s travellers – ever more demanding and discerning – want when they choose a destination. During the last five years, South Africa has outpaced the growth of all competitor locations in the leisure arrivals category. Foreign direct spend in rand terms has grown faster than arrivals, with an 11% per-annum growth rate. South Africa’s tourism industry has also managed to build on the momentum achieved during a record-breaking 2010 by growing a further 3,3% and attracting over 8,3 million international tourists in 2011. Tourism is poised to play a greater role than ever before, both on the global stage and in the lives of South Africans. However, tourism is about much more than the policies, statistics and objectives that often talked about. It is about people. Being a labour-intensive sector with a supply chain that cascades deep into the national economy and across all communities, tourism is positioned as a priority sector in Government’s planning and policy frameworks. In South Africa, as in the rest of the world, tourism remains one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, with huge potential for future job creation and social inclusion, in particular with regard to women and young people. Our country as a whole embodies a very distinct fabric of interwoven cultures and the world’s eyes have opened up to the beauty, diversity of experiences, and endless possibilities that South Africa has to offer like never before. The surge of visitors and sustained growth in tourism to South Africa since the World Cup is a testament to this and we continue to invest heavily in creating intrigue for our country’s broad spectrum of lifestyle experiences. We are indeed ‘a world in one country’, from our awe-inspiring environment through to the 17 Treve na Ro ad, Tou r i sm Ho use, Sunnysi d e Preto ri a 0001 Call Center: +27 (0) 860 121 929 Switch Board Number: +27 (0) 12 444 6000 www.tourism.gov.za
warmth and friendliness of our people.
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Message FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Welcome to South Africa — one of the world’s great golfing destinations Welcome to South Africa, a country of endless blue skies, plentiful sunshine, incredible flora and fauna, and warm, hospitable people. South Africa is also home to hundreds of golf courses, many of which have been designed by South African golfing legends past and present – we hope you enjoy playing on them during your visit to our country. Who wouldn’t want to play golf here? Where else in the world can you watch whales frolic as you putt or see warthogs scurry across the fairway? In South Africa’s Hermanus and on the border of the world-famous Kruger National Park both these experiences are a reality. In South Africa you can choose to tee off in tropical paradise in KwaZulu-Natal, be cradled by mountains in the Western Cape, or immerse yourself in the vibrant economic heart of the continent by catching a sunrise round in Johannesburg. This is a land of incredible diversity, and a round of golf will give you a taste of what we have to offer. I am sure you will be well looked after – we not only offer some of the world’s most scenic golf courses, but also world-class accommodation, extreme adventure sports, international award-winning wines, outstanding cuisines, and incredible spas and retreats. But the South African story is about more than natural beauty and world-class tourist offerings; the country’s ecological diversity is mirrored in the diversity of its people, who are only too willing to share their story with you. If you can, step off the golf course and let our people show you more. Take a township tour, visit a cultural village or experience a braai. Or visit one of our eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Cradle of Humankind, for example, holds the world's largest concentration of hominid fossils; uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park hosts the most rock art paintings in Africa; and Mapungubwe echoes the sophistication of an ancient African kingdom. South Africa is a land of beauty and history, of cultural depth and unique heritage; it is a land of passionate and warm-hearted people. While you are here I urge you to take the time to find out more, to go deeper and to get closer. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Thulani Nzima SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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MESSAGE from the Professional Golfers Association of South Africa We invite you to South Africa, the home of perfect weather, wild game, championship golf courses and Major Championship Winners We invite you for a round of golf in South Africa, the home of perfect weather, wild game, championship golf courses and Major Championship Winners. The continued success of South African Golfers on the world stage can be attributed to numerous factors. South Africa is blessed with sublime golfing weather that allows the game to be played from the borders of the world renowned Kruger National Park in the North to the Southern tip of the African continent with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Imagine delaying your tee shot for a herd of antelope as they cross the fairway, hold your breath while you strike that perfect drive over cliff edges as the roaring waves pound the rocks far below. Your relaxed stroll around the golf course will momentarily be brought to a halt as you contemplate your next shot and test your skill on some of the finest championship courses designed by some of the greatest golfers of all time. A day on the golf course is followed by dinner at restaurants that dish up the finest food that the country has to offer and the diverse entertainment on offer tends to leave you wishing for a later tee time the following day. But the reward of ending the day in accommodation of the highest star grading and falling asleep to the sound of the crashing waves or the wild jackal will ensure a comfortable nights rest. South Africa loves the game of golf and all that is associated with the beautiful game. PGA coaches are there to improve your swing and game while still offering the finest golfing equipment and clothing that our top golfers endorse. Your enjoyment for the game of golf is matched by the enthusiasm and expertise of the PGA of South Africa Golf Professionals who will ensure that every golf experience will be a memorable one. Our passionate PGA Professionals will improve your game through a once off lesson or a series of lessons. Come to South Africa, share the banter of the 19th hole, conclude business relationships, form lasting friendships and above all, share the love of the game of golf.
Ivano Ficalbi CHIEF EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
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FAIR TRADE TOURISM MESSAGE
Can sustainable tourism and leisure vacations be compatible – or do they lie at opposite ends of the travel spectrum? It is the firm belief of Fair Trade Tourism (FTT), a non-profit organisation established in South Africa in 2004 to promote responsible tourism, that the two not only can but should go hand in hand. Being a responsible traveller means having an amazing experience while at the same time giving back to the people and the environment you’ve visited. It is a commitment to honouring the people and places that made your holiday happen. Tourism businesses that adhere to the FTT standard use the FTT label as a way of signifying their commitment to fair and responsible tourism. This includes fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits and respect for human rights, culture and the environment. A look at the list of FTT-certified tourism businesses found on the website www.fairtradetourism.org.za reveals a portfolio that includes everything from backpackers to 5-star lodges; township tours to whale watching cruises and a whole lot in-between. Can a golf course meet the criteria for FTT - certification? Have a look at the amazing practices of De Zalze Golf Club and answer that question for yourself! Can a boutique hotel in the heart of Jozi be considered Fair Trade? Check out The Peech Hotel for confirmation. What about a game reserve in the sands of the Kalahari? FTT certifies lodges from the prestigious, privately owned Tswalu Kalahari to the intimate,community owned! Xaus Lodge. The essence isn’t where you are but how you operate that makes all the difference. CONTAC T 34A Hatfi e l d Cor n er 1270 Sta nza B op a p e C o l by n P reto ri a So uth Africa P O Box 12844 Que enswood P reto ri a 0121 So uth Africa + 27 (0)12 342 2945/ 3642
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Why does this matter? Should a tourist care whether a business is operating sustainably? In fact, numerous studies have shown that tourists DO care – provided they don’t have to compromise on any of the other criteria that are important when planning their holiday, such as location, facilities and price. Have a look through the pages of this book and you will be convinced that your next leisure vacation can be sustainable. Now you can experience the best of South Africa and make a valuable contribution to the country and her people. Feel the difference – make a difference!
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Welcome to South Africa...
Welcome to our shores. Visit, discover the diversity, enjoy the adventure and feel the African heartbeat. Experience the ultimate combo of nature, wildlife, culture, adventure, heritage and sunshine.The natural wonders are awesome. Get drawn into the rhythm and soul of Africa. Close encounters with our regal wildlife charge you with excitement. It’s and unforgettable journey as you visit sights of our ancient and recent past. Comforting hospitality will welcome you wherever you go. The wide variety of fascinating cultures and local traditions are well worth an interactive experience.Take advantage and explore the nearly 3000km coastline. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, sunny South Africa offers you a multitude of outdoor activities. It is easy to get around.There’s comfortable accommodation, great food and diverse venues to interact with locals at the many world-class facilities, be they Afro-chic or authentic African. Our Rainbow Nation celebrates its diversity. Hospitable and friendly people invite you to try your tongue in communicating in at least one of our 11 official languages! South Africa offers a kaleidoscope of attractions. Action & Adventure: there is something for everyone. Enjoy thrilling experiences from hiking trails, caving, abseiling, white water kayaking, off-shore diving to off-road routes, and more. Culinary delights: satisfy your taste buds with mouth-watering local soul food with traditional comfort food to Michelin-star dining; a hearty shebeen buffet, or a gourmet banquet beneath a star-strewn African sky. Cultural diversity: Experience cultural interaction that is real and inspiring. Choose to spend a day in a Zulu village or a city township; a week in a Xhosa household or escape to a typical South African farm. Golf: there’s a large selection of world class courses, throughout the country. A golfing safari means literally encountering game on various courses. Be surprised to occasionally find crocodiles in water hazards, giraffes munching the trees, and impala nibbling the fairways.
Human Rights: our democracy inspires and touches millions of lives. Visit Heritage Sites and museums. Walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest freedom-inspired icons. Natural Heritage: South Africa is blessed with scenic splendour and natural landscapes - soaring mountain peaks and passes, dense and ancient forests, miles of unspoiled coastline, rivers to sooth or thrill you, and rolling flower fields and grasslands of every hue. There are places to be still, places to inspire you, places to explore or to simply revel in the joyous gift of nature. Shopping: Off-the-beaten-track curio markets filled with collectable handicrafts, bargain-stuffed flea markets, glitzy malls in the cities with the latest must-have name brands, assures that shop-a-holics are spoilt for choice. The favourable exchange rate makes your retail therapy last longer too. Spas and wellness centres, with specialized treatments and therapies, spoil you with choice to indulge your senses, relax and rejuvenate. Scented traditional balms made with indigenous oils and ingredients will have you stress-free and feeling like African royalty in no time. Wildlife safaris: The diverse palette of National Parks and award-winning safari lodges, offer luxury, impeccable service and cuisine, soothing spa’s and superlative wildlife. Encounter the Big Five, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros and Buffalo; and the Little 5, the Elephant Shrew, Ant Lion, Rhinoceros Beetle, Buffalo Weaver and Leopard Tortoise. Magnificent marine experiences include whale watching, going eye-to-eye with Tiger sharks, cage-diving with Great Whites, being charmed by urban penguins, snorkeling beside whale sharks and be entranced on a moonlit beach as new-born turtle hatchlings make their bid for life in the ocean. Wine connoisseurs can visit estates producing their favorite labels. Wine Tasting is possible at most vineyards. The wine regions stretch from the western to the far northern Cape. Our Port and Brandy routes are renowned too.
Official name: Republic of South Africa Form of state: A federal state, comprising a national government and nine provincial governments. Legal system: Based on Roman-Dutch law and the 1996 Constitution. Population (Census 2011): 51.77-million Measures: metric system Currency: One rand (R) = 100 cents Time: Two hours ahead of GMT Internet domain: .za Geography: Area: 1 219 090 square kilometres Agriculture: 81.6% of total land area Arable land: 12.1% of total Irrigated land: 10.15% of arable land Capitals: Pretoria (administrative) Cape Town (legislative) Bloemfontein (judicial) 11 Official languages: English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Afrikaans, siSwati, Sesotho sa Leboa, Sesotho, Setswana, Tshivenda, Xitsonga Expressions and words that have become colloquialisms… here’s a few: babbelas (bub-buh-luss) – Hangover. bakgat (buck-ghut) – Fantastic, cool, awesome. biltong (bill-tong) – Dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky, although it can be made from ostrich, kudu or any other red meat. bobotie (buh-boor-tee) – Dish of Malay origin, made with minced meat and spices, and topped with an egg sauce. boerewors (boor-uh-vors) – Savoury sausage, also known as wors. braai (br-eye) – Outdoor barbecue bredie (brear-dee) – noun – Originally mutton stew, introduced by Malay slaves. Tomato bredie – stewed tomato and onions served with pap at a braai – is a favourite. bru (brew) – Term of affection, meaning “brother”. café (kaff-ay, kaff-ee or kayff) – a small neighbourhood convenience store check you – Goodbye, see you later. china – Friend, mate. cousin, cuzzy
dop (dawp) – Small tot of alcoholic drink. Also failure: “I dopped the test.” dorp – Small rural town. eina (ay-nuh or ay-nar) – Ouch! Can also mean “sore”. eish (aysh) – Expression of surprise, wonder, frustration or outrage. Fundi (foon-dee) – Expert. fynbos (fayn-baws) – vegetation unique to the Cape Floral Region, made up of some 6 000 plant species, including many types of protea. gatvol (ghut-foll) – Fed up. gramadoelas (ghram-ah-dool-as) – Wild or remote country graze – Eat. Hanepoot (haa-nah-poort) – Sweet wine made from the muscat blanc d’Alexandrie grape cultivar, an alternate name for this cultivar. howzit – Common South African greeting “How are you?”, “How are things?” imbizo – Gathering called by a traditional leader, or any meeting or workshop. indaba (in-daa-bah) – Conference or expo. jawelnofine – – Literally, “yes “, the rhetorical expression “How about that?” jislaaik (yis-like) – Expression of outrage, surprise or consternation jol (jawl or jorl) – Celebration, fun, party, disco (noun); celebrate, have fun, party, dance and drink (verb). A person who attends or does these things regularly is known as a joller. Jozi (jo-zee) – Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city just now – Soonish, not immediately. kasie (kaa-see) – Shortened form of the older word for township – the low-income dormitory suburbs outside cities and towns to which black South Africans were confined during the apartheid era. khaya (k-eye-ya) – Home. Khoisan – Collective term for the Khoi and San people of South Africa. kif – Cool, good, enjoyable. knobkierie (k-nob-kee-ree) – Fighting stick with a knob on the business end. koeksuster (kook-sister) – Traditional Malay and Afrikaner sweet, made from twisted yeast dough, deep fried and dipped in syrup. konfyt – Sweet fruit preserve. koppie (kor-pie) – Small hill. kraal – Enclosure for livestock, or a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade. krans – Cliff; overhanging wall of rock. laduma! (la-doo-mah) – Popular cheer celebrating goals scored at soccer matches. lapa (laa-pah) – Open-sided enclosure, usually roofed with thatch, used as an outdoor entertainment area. lekker (lek-irr) – Nice, good, great, cool or tasty. location – noun – South African township; lokasie or kasie Madiba (muh-dee-buh) – noun – Affectionate name for former President Nelson Mandela
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mal (mull) – Mad. mampoer (mum-poo-er) – Extremely potent brandy made from peaches or other fruit, similar to moonshine. mealie (mih-lih) – Maize or corn. A mealie is a maize cob, and mealie meal is maize meal, mostly cooked into pap, South Africa’s staple food. mozzie – mosquito. muti, muthi (moo-ti) – Medicine, typically traditional African medicine. Mzansi (m-zun-zee) – South Africa. nê (neh) – “Really?”, “Oh yeah?” or “Is that so?”. Often used sarcastically. Or an invitation to agreement, similar to “Yes”. now-now – Shortly, in a bit: “I’ll be there now-now.” oke, ou (oke, oh) – Man, similar to guy or bloke. pantsula (pahnt-soolah) – A township style that emerged in the 1950s characterised by snazzily-dressed dancers making quick choreographed moves to fast-paced music.
sharp – Often doubled up for effect as sharp-sharp!, the word is used as a greeting, a farewell, for agreement or just to express enthusiasm. shebeen – Township tavern, illegal under the apartheid regime, often set up in a private house . shot – Good, yes, it’s been done. shweet – Good, yes. skinner – Gossip, to gossip. A person who gossips is known as a skinnerbek (gossip mouth). skollie (skoh-li) – Gangster, criminal. skrik – Fright. slap chips (slup chips) – French fries, usually soft, oily and vinegar-drenched. sosatie (soh-saa-tee) – Kebab on a stick. spaza – Informal township and inner city convenience store. sure, sure-sure, for sure – Yes; general affirmative.
pap (pup) – Porridge made from mealie meal (maize meal) cooked with water and salt to a fairly stiff consistency – “stywepap” being the stiffest. The staple food of South Africa. “Pap” can also mean weak or tired. papsak (pup-suck) – Cheap box wine sold in its foil container, without the box. potjiekos (poy-kee kohs) – Food – mostly long-stewed meat and vegetables – cooked in a potjie, a three-legged cast-iron pot used for cooking over an open fire. robot – Traffic lights. rock up – Arrive somewhere, often unannounced or uninvited. rooibos (roy-boss) – popular South African tea made from the Aspalathus linearis bush. The drink made from Cyclopia genistoides is known as honeybush tea. sangoma (sun-go-mah) – Traditional healer or diviner. sarmie – Sandwich.
tannie (tunny)– “Auntie” used for any older woman. taxi – Generally a minibus used to transport a large number of people. to die for – Wonderful, beautiful, coveted toppie – Middle-aged or elderly man, or father. toyi-toyi (toy-toy)– A knees-up protest dance. trek – Long and often arduous journey. Ubuntu - an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. vuvuzela (voo-voo-zeh-lah) – Large, colourful plastic trumpet with the sound of a foghorn. walkie-talkie – South African delicacy made from the heads and feet of a chicken. windgat (vint-ghut) – Show-off or blabber mouth. witblitz (vit-blitz) – Potent home-made distilled alcohol, much like the American moonshine.
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NORTHERN CAPE: QUICK FACTS
NORTH WEST: QUICK FACTS
WESTERN CAPE: QUICK FACTS
The vast and arid Northern Cape is the largest province, taking up nearly a third of South Africa's land area. Yet it has the country's smallest population, around 1-million people, with an extremely roomy population density of three people per square kilometre. The province lies to the south of the mighty Orange River. Carnarvon is home to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and Sutherland the site of the southern hemisphere's largest astronomical observatory, SALT.
North West lies in the north of South Africa on the Botswana border, and fringed by the Kalahari desert in the west. It is known as the Platinum Province for the wealth of the metal it has underground. Two of SA's eight Unesco World Heritage sites fall within North West: the Vredefort Dome, the world's largest visible meteor-impact crater, and the Taung hominid fossil site, at the Cradle of Humankind.
Cape Town nestles in the curve of Table Mountain at the start of the hook-shaped Cape Peninsula, which ends in the jagged cliffs of Cape Point. The Western Cape lies on the southern tip of Africa. The most-southern point is at Cape Agulhas, some 200km east of Cape Town. Home to the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms, the Cape Floral Kingdom, characterized by fynbos and the protea family, contains more endemic plant species than Europe does.
Capital: Kimberley Languages: 53.8% Afrikaans, 33.1% Setswana Population: 1 145 861 (2011) Share of SA population: 2.2% Area: 372 889 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 30.5%
Capital: Mahikeng Major city: Potchefstroom Languages: 63.4% Setswana, 9% Afrikaans Population: 3 509 953 (2011) Share of SA population: 6.8% Area: 106 512 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 8.7%
Capital: Cape Town Languages: 49.7% Afrikaans, 24.7% isiXhosa, 20.2% English Population: 5 822 734 (2011) Share of SA population: 11.3% Area: 129 462 square kilometres Share of total area: 10.6%
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GAUTENG: QUICK FACTS
EASTERN CAPE: QUICK FACTS
FREE STATE: QUICK FACTS
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KWAZULU-NATAL: QUICK FACTS
Gauteng, in Sesotho means "place of gold", and produces 40% of the world’s golf reserves. With only 1.4% of South Africa's land area, the tiny province of Gauteng punches way above its weight, contributing 33% to the national economy and a phenomenal 10% to the GDP of the entire African continent.
The Eastern Cape, lying on the southeastern South African coast, is a region of great natural beauty, particularly the rugged cliffs, rough seas and dense green bush of the stretch known as the Wild Coast. The province is the hub of South Africa's motor industry, earmarked as a key area for growth and economic development, with two harbours and four airports.
The Free State lies in the heart of South Africa, with the Kingdom of Lesotho nestling in the hollow of its bean-like shape. Lying between the Vaal River in the north and the Orange River in the south, the region is one of flat, rolling grassland and crop fields, rising to lovely sandstone mountains in the northeast. It is the granary of South Africa and houses the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Capital: Johannesburg
Capital: Bisho Major city: Port Elizabeth / Nelson Mandela Bay
Capital: Manguang (Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu Metropolitan Authority)
Mpumalanga – "the place where the sun rises" – is a province with spectacular scenic beauty and an abundance of wildlife, lying in the northeast of South Africa, and is bordered by the countries of Mozambique and Swaziland to the east and Gauteng to the west. In the eastern region lies the southern half of the magnificent Kruger National Park, a nature reserve teeming with African wildlife in a total area roughly the size of Israel.
Limpopo is South Africa's northernmost province, lying within the great curve of the Limpopo River. It is a region of contrasts, from true bushveld country to majestic mountains, primeval indigenous forests, unspoilt wilderness and patchworks of farmland. Besides the Kruger National Park, there are 54 provincial reserves and several luxury private game reserves, and is home to the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, one of the country's eight World Heritage sites.
The garden province of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal is a subtropical region of lush and well-watered valleys, washed by the warm Indian Ocean. One of the country's most popular tourist destinations, the province stretches from Port Edward in the south to the borders of Swaziland and Mozambique to the north. The sugar-cane plantations along the Indian Ocean coastal belt are the mainstay of KwaZulu-Natal's agriculture.
Languages: 19.8% isiZulu, 13.3% English, 12.4% Afrikaans, 11.6% Sesotho Population: 12 272 263 (2011) Share of SA population: 23.7% Area: 16 548 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 1.4%
Languages: 78.8% isiXhosa, 10.6% Afrikaans, 5.6% English Population: 6 562 053 (2011) Share of total SA population: 12.7% Area: 168 966 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 13.9%
Languages: 64.2% Sesotho, 12.7% Afrikaans, 7.5% isiXhosa Population: 2 745 590 (2011) Share of SA population: 5.3% Area: 129 825 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 10.6%
Capital: Mbombela (previously Nelspruit)
Capital: Polokwane
Capital: Pietermaritzburg | Major city: Durban
Languages: 27.7% siSwati, 24.1% isiZulu, 10.4% Xistonga, 10.1% isiNdebele Population: 4 039 939 (2011) Share of SA population: 7.8% Area: 76 495 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 6.3%
Languages: 52.9% Sepedi, 17% Xitsonga, 16.7% Tshivenda Population: 5 404 868 (2011) Share of SA population: 10.4% Area: 125 755 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 10.3%
Languages: 77.8% isiZulu, 13.2% English Population: 10 267 300 (2011) Share of SA population: 19.8 Area: 94 361 square kilometres Share of total SA area: 7.7%
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CITY OF EKURHULENI, EXECUTIVE MAYOR's MESSAGE The City of Ekurhuleni once again welcomes the SA Open. We are ready to welcome the golfers and visitors following this particular spectacle whenever it is hosted by our city. This tournament, which is one of the key highlights of the golfing calendar, gives the city an opportunity to showcase its world-class facilities to the rest of the world. Having hosted the 101st, and 102nd editions of the SA Open that it is coming back for the third consecutive time means we have been doing something right as a city along with all our partners. The SA Open forms part of the foundation of South African golf, and it is important that all South Africans are given an opportunity to share in its glory and history, hence we are so delighted to see it return to the City of Ekurhuleni. LOC ATIONS Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Daveyton, Duduza, Edenvale, Etwatwa, Germiston, Katlehong, Kempton, Kwa Thema, Nigel, Springs, Tembisa, Thokoza, Tsakane, Vosloorus FAC ILITIES Signature golf courses Art galleries Clinics Customer Care Centres Libraries Mini disposal sites Schools Conference centres Natural lakes and dams Over 300 wetlands
This year we hosted Africa’s first Airport Cities and Exhibition Conference in April, a clear indication that the Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis has hit the ground running in positioning itself as a world class city. Furthermore, for us to host the SA Open Championship confirms our capability to play host to major national and international events. Once again I wish to assure all our visitors that we are ready to welcome the world here during the SA Open and we have lined an even better social programme so that they get a full impression of the City of Ekurhuleni. A lot of interesting developments have taken place since the last event we hosted last year, and I am sure that our guests will find these latest developments very amusing and relaxing. As previously indicated, our hosting of the SA Open is in line with our triangular vision for sport, with mass participation at the base and elite championship sport at the apex. The SA Open sits at the apex of this triangle, as one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments for professional golfers. Our city has a history of producing, sporting stars, and therefore it is a matter of time before we start producing world class golfers especially if we continue to be home to such major golfing events. The other interesting development for us as a city in hosting an event like this, is that it gets to expose our aspiring golfers that they have a chance at cracking in the sport. The SA Open tournament has so much history and tradition hence we are so proud as the City of Ekurhuleni to be part of its rich history and heritage. Good luck to all players that grace our shores this year and may the best man win.
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Welcome to Tshwane, an African capital city of excellence that blends the depth of local culture with entertainment, wildlife, outdoor experiences and good weather all year round. Cape Town prides itself as being one of the most caring, inclusive well run cities in South Africa. WE are particularly proud of our immense natural beauty — from the shores of False Bay, to the wine lands of the Stellenbosch district, and everything in between. The FIFA World Cup provided us with a valuable boost to start revamping our public transport service, and already more than 4 million passenger journeys have been reported on our MyCiTi bus network. The bus routes connect the airport and the city centre with the Table View area along our West Coast. Future phases will include connecting routes to our beaches and sea-side play zones. Your oversized luggage, such as surf-boards and golf bags, are more than welcome on board. Eventually, this safe and effective network will cover the entire Cape Peninsula. This year Cape Town is the World Design Capital. We have
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visible result was the relocation of the golf course on the Green Point Common, which now forms part of the Cape Town Stadium precinct. We have also invited students from the University of Cape Town to assist us with ideas on how to finish the unfinished freeway, which you will see in the City Centre. Greater Cape Town now has eight Blue Flag status beaches. The west coast beaches include Clifton 4th Beach, Camps Bay, Llandudno. Silwerstroom near Atlantis. The east coast beaches include Muizenberg, Mnandi and Strandfontein Beaches, as well as Bikini Beach Gordon Bay. We hope you will enjoy your stay in the Mother City. We are happy to welcome you to our shores.
Explore the best of what Tshwane has to offer: • We are the only city in South Africa that boasts a 90 000-hectare Big 5 game reserve where the brave can walk with the lions. • We have the iconic Union Buildings, which is the site of presidential inaugurations. This symbolises the status of Tshwane as the administrative headquarters of the national government. • Freedom Park, the Voortrekker Monument and Solomon Mahlangu Square are heritage sites that capture important moments of South African history. • Tshwane is also the home of the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere and the only one in Africa. • The Tswaing Meteorite Crater is Tshwane’s best-kept astronomy secret and the only ecotourism destination of its kind in Africa. • The people of Tshwane have a long and proud association with the visual and performing arts. The State Theatre is situated in Tshwane and stages a continuous programme of local, national and international performances including drama, opera and ballet. • Tshwane also has one of the world’s largest urban nature reserves, the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. This is a unique retreat where many bird and animal species can be viewed on 3 800 hectares of open grassland. • Tshwane boasts elegant shopping malls, restaurants and accommodation establishments.
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Forward on Tshwane Open Our vision for the City of Tshwane is to be a leading African capital city of excellence that empowers its community to prosper in a safe and healthy environment. In our quest to remake our beloved capital city, we continue to be hard at work with tangible, robust, strategic developments and programmes to ensure that the vision becomes a reality. The City of Tshwane recently launched its long term growth and development strategy dubbed Tshwane Vision 2055. Through this vision, we envisage that by 2055 our city should be a liveable, resilient and inclusive space in which residents enjoy a high quality of life, have access to social, economic and enhanced political freedom where citizens are partners in the development of the African Capital City of Excellence. We also realise that to propel Tshwane forward as a competitive city; we have to build Tshwane’s international image and reputation as the African Centre of Excellence and to encourage economic growth and development, thereby making the economy of Tshwane globally competitive and more focused. It is against this backdrop that the City introduced the inaugural Tshwane Open in 2013 with a view to positioning Tshwane globally; encourage investment, reposition the city as a preferred tourist destination, and profile the family-friendliness of the city’s attributes. The inaugural Tshwane Open was a huge success and resulted in significant exposure for both business investment and tourism. The hosting of the Tshwane Open is not simply an entertaining exercise for the city. It is, most importantly, a deliberate step towards reconciling the people and developing an integrated economic base. Golf tournaments have increasingly become economic catalysts to position cities. The tournament will expose Tshwane to some of the largest international platforms that will inevitably elevate the City’s status as the leading golf and tourist destination within South Africa. I implore you to be part of this remarkable experience by joining the people of Tshwane in various parts of our city for a real taste of vibrancy, diversification and jovial culture as we welcome the world to the capital city.Purchase your Tshwane open hospitality packages or daily access tickets. For more info please log on www.tshwaneopen.co.za The Tshwane Open golf tournament is co-sanctioned by Sunshine Tour and the European Tour. The second round of the tournament will be held from 27 February to 2 March 2014 at the distinguished Els Club Copperleaf Golf Estate in Centurion.
Mr. Jason Ngobeni City Manager
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR, CITY OF JOBURG South Africa prides itself with a weather that allows for playing golf through out the year. Summer is a time when South Africa becomes the premier golfing destination on the African continent for the European and Sunshine Circuits. Early in the new year, some of the most prominent local and international names in the world of golf, make their pilgrimage to the City of Joburg. This is the time for them to try and wrestle for the 1, 3 million Euros prize-money in the City’s annual edition of the Joburg Open. February 2014 will see the City of Johannesburg host the (eighth) 8th consecutive edition of the prestigious Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. This tournament is known not only for the pool of big name golfers who participate but also for giving exciting new talent an opportunity to display their flair on an international stage. It is for this main reason, therefore, the City of Joburg looks forward to welcoming the 2014 golfers on our great fairways and greens of a World-Class African City. Over the years, our South African golfers have made the country proud by ensuring regular victories in the tournament since its inception. Richard Sterne first won the tournament in 2008 and repeated his amazing feat in the most recent edition. Charl Schwartzel won in 2010 and 2011; Branden Grace in 2012; Ariel Canete of Argentina (2007), Andersen Hansen of Denmark in 2009. With more than 315-million viewers from around the globe tuning in to watch the tournament every year, the Joburg Open presents an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the City’s incredible infrastructure. It also markets the City as a destination for tourism, investment and business, to a global audience. Hosting this important summit also signals to the international community that Johannesburg has classical facilities and ability to host important events and can be trusted to manage such events successfully. Having hosted the final of the Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in early February 2013, the City further followed with major international conferences, the Metropolis Summit, One Young World, the 4th World Anti-Doping Association Summit, just to name a few. 2014 promises a great start for the City of Joburg, together with its partners and sponsors. Local and international visitors of both the Joburg Open and the C40 Cities Summit early in the year can expect nothing less than exciting time from the home of world class facilities and events in the African continent. Councillor Mpho Parks Tau THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR CITY OF JOBURG
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LESOTHO
Welcome to Southern Africa
Experience this "Mountain Kingdom" and "Kingdom in the Sky", with its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna, absorbing prehistoric and cultural heritage.
For curiosity’s sake, why not discover the secrets of ancient cultures in Lesotho and Swaziland then watch the sun set from an Angolan beach bar to let it all sink in, or bathe in the romance of Mauritius and Madagascar palm-fringed beaches. If a safari is more your style, you will be spoilt for choice – you could track the Big Five on an elephant–back safari in Botswana, or safari in the sky with a hot air balloon in South Africa? If you are an action junky, Namibia’s desert is a must, and if you are keen try sand boarding or dune buggy boarding. Perhaps all you want is to simply absorb one of the world’s most starkly beautiful landscapes. Whether in Zambia or Zimbabwe, you will be enthralled by one of the most spectacular wonders of the world – Victoria Falls. Wherever you decide to go, you will encounter the warmth and spirit of the African people. Imagine falling asleep to the sounds of the bush, the roar of the hungry lion, and the high-pitched giggle of a hyena echoing in your ears. Once awake, you could laze by the azure blue waters of a tropical island paradise. Even better, why not explore the hustle bustle of a traditional market where cultures long gone live on in the customs of today. Whether your interests lie in adventure, animals, culture or cuisine, the Southern African region, with its varied tapestry of landscapes has something for every traveller. From indulging in mountains of peri-peri prawns on a golden Mozambican beach to trailing gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. From diving in the depths of Lake Malawi to conquering Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, you can be sure that a holiday in Southern Africa is one you won’t forget.
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Neighbours: Surrounded by South Africa Activities: Climbing Thaba Bosiu; shopping in Maseru; game viewing, bird watching and pony trekking in the Sehlabathebe National Park; enjoying water sports at the Katse Dam; skiing in the Maloti Mountains.
Since it’s no secret that RETOSA’s 15 member countries offer the best of Africa, let your journey begin. The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA) is a Southern African Development Community (SADC) body responsible for tourism growth and development. In part, the aims of RETOSA are to increase tourist arrivals to the region through sustainable development initiatives, improved regional competitiveness, and effective destination marketing. RETOSA Member States are Angola, Botswana, D R Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The organisation works together with Member States’ Tourism Ministries, Tourism Boards and private sector partners.
Now, it’s time for a tang of what you will exclusively stumble on in each of these countries: All countries have golf clubs, resorts and estates with over 500 golf courses for players to choose from.
ANGOLA Enjoy summer temperatures all year in this country of natural beauty, rivers, waterfalls, scenic coastline and a unique culture of Portuguese and traditional African elements.
MADAGASCAR
Neighbours: DRC, Zambia, Namibia and Republic of Congo.
BOTSWANA
Activities: Beaches and water sports in Luanda; game viewing, bird watching and river cruises in the Kissama National Park; climbing the Tunda-Vala volcanic fissure; driving the Leba Pass; photographing the dunes in the Iona National Park.
The natural beauty of Botswana is found in its land formations, wilderness, wildlife and cultural diversity. Neighbours: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia. Activities: Water safaris, walking and elephant-back safaris, and game-viewing by aircraft/helicopter in the Okavango Delta; 4x4 all-wheel drive wilderness adventure in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Major unique activities of this beautiful country include snorkelling and diving at Ifaty, visiting the lemurs and the Ankarana Reserve, sight-seeing in Antananarivo and many more MALAWI Variety of attractions is its greatest asset. Lake Malawi, the mixture of beautiful landscapes, fascinating wildlife and rich culture combine to make this country a wonderful place to visit. Neighbours: Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (DRC) This country is suitable for the more intrepid of explorers. Neighbours: Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Angola, Republic of Congo and Tanzania. Activities: Cruising on the Congo River; sight-seeing in Kinshasa; visiting Lake Kivu and the volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range; boating, rafting or hiking through the rainforest; visiting the mountain gorillas.
Activities: Kayaking, snorkelling and scuba-diving off the pristine beaches of Lake Malawi; horse-back safaris in Nyika National Park; exploring the Chongoni rock art; climbing Mount Mulanje.
MAURITIUS An Indian Ocean, paradise island in the sun.Major activities: Snorkelling, scuba diving and ‘undersea strolls’; water sports such as kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing; hiking in the Black River Gorges National Park; visiting Le Morne Brabant
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SOUTH AFRICA
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TANZANIA
ZAMBIA
South Africa is home to some of Southern Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Robben Island-Cultural Heritage which is popularly linked to the infamous former South African President Nelson Mandela. It is also home to the MalotiDrakensberg Park- Mixed Heritage, the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape-Cultural Heritage, the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas- Natural Heritage, the Vredefort Dome-Natural Heritage and the Ritchtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape Cultural Heritage. Besides these South Africa has so much more to offer, all you need to do is start packing.
Experience the wild beauty of the country and her people. Visit community-run tourist attractions, where the residents will open their hearts and homes to share their heritage with you.
More than 25 per cent of Tanzania’s land covers 13 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation and marine areas, as well as Roof of Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro.
A land of abundance, glorious sunsets, friendly people, ancient traditions, mystic legends and nature at its wildest and most exquisite awaits you.
Neighbours: South Africa and Mozambique.
Neighbours: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.
Activities: Visiting the Swazi Cultural Village and the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park; horse-back safaris and guided walks in the Hlane Royal National Park; hiking in the The Malolotja Nature Reserve
Activities: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; visiting Zanzibar; game viewing and bird watching in the Serengeti; visiting the Ngorogoro Crater; taking a boat trip on Lake Victoria
Neighbours: Tanzania, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. Activities: Scenic flights over the Victoria Falls; swimming in the Devil’s Pool above the falls; white-water rafting and other water sports; river cruises; elephant-back rides; walking with lions, game drives in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park; walking safaris in the South Luangwa National Park. ZIMBABWE Be enchanted by friendly smiles, natural wonders, wildlife, ancient history and exciting adventure. Neighbours: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.
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Natural beauty, wildlife and historic heritage provide excellent opportunities for beach, cultural, and ecotourism adventure.
This group of about 115 islands form 6 distinct groups: the Inner Islands, The Amirantes, Southern Coral, Alphonse, Farquhar, and Aldabra, all lying between 480 km and 1600 km from East African coast, includes 41 spectacular granitic islands, 74 sparkling sand cays and atolls. During the North West Trade Winds, October to March, the sea is generally calm and the weather warm and humid. Major activities: Glass-bottom boating; water sports such as snorkelling, sailing or surfing; island-hopping; visiting natural reserves and marine parks; horse-riding; guided nature tours
Neighbours: South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi.
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Activities: Kayaking, sailing, dhow trips and snorkelling; visiting the Bazaruto Marine Park and the historical Ilha de Mozambique; game viewing and bird watching in the Gorongosa National Park.
NAMIBIA Sublime sunsets and many natural wonders draw adventurers and nature lovers to this arid region. The silent beauty of its landscapes will penetrate your heart and soul. Behind a hot, dry and sparsely populated appearance lies a treasure trove of wildlife and geological wonders. Neighbours: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Angola. Major activities: balloon ride over the dunes of Sossusvlei; hiking in the Fish River Canyon; flying over the Skeleton Coast; safari in Etosha National Park.
Activities: Flights over the Victoria Falls; sunset cruises on the Zambezi River; bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge; river rafting and other water sports; swinging through the gorge; elephant-back rides; walking with lions; visiting the Great Zimbabwe National Monument.
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VERANDA LEISURE & HOSPITALITY World-class facilities in a tropical garden.
VERANDA LEISURE & HOSPITALITY World-class facilities in a tropical garden. THE HERITAGE GOLF CLUB
The VLH hotel group has six medium range and up-market hotels, a spa and cosmetics brand, a championship golf course, a superb beach club, a late 19th chateau-restaurant and manages the operations of fifty luxury villas. The group employs 1450 people and is the hotel industry subsidiary of Rogers & Co, a Mauritian diversified and publicly listed company. THE HERITAGE AWALI GOLF & SPA RESORT
Flanked by rolling mountains on one side and the blue waters of the lagoon on the other, the Heritage Golf Club course is recognized among the most beautiful golf courses in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region. South African, Peter Matkovitch masterfully designed this 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, stretching over 100 hectares on the Domaine de Bel Ombre. Set in a stunning, naturally hilly landscape and dotted with small lakes and streams, it combines the pleasure of the game with exceptional views.
160 Rooms and Suites 1 Beach Villa 4 Restaurants 2 Bars 1 Spa-village of 3000 m2 1 Sports Centre 1 kids Club, 3 Swimming Pools
The Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort is immersed in the multi-cultural landscape of a cosmopolitan island, combining subtle refinement with reminiscence of the African way of life. The name is an evocative reminder of African influences both in its architecture, decor and ambience. You will feel the ethnic atmosphere, as the beating of African drums welcomes you. The African influence is subtle. The sleek and sober luxury, simplicity and warmth and is ideal for couples, families and groups of friends.
Golfers of all levels, can hone their skills on a 9-hole par 3 course, putting and chipping greens and on the driving range. A PGA professional offers lessons with video analysis. After the golf the restaurant and bar at the club house is the place to relax.
18 holes PAR 72
The Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort blends seamlessly into the bountiful nature of the Domaine de Bel Ombre, bordered by the ocean, and the fiery glow of the setting sun to ignite your imagination.
9-hole pitch & put PAR 3 Putting Green Chipping Green Double Sided Driving Range Golf Pro Lessons with video Pro Shop Clubhouse
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THE SEVEN COLOURS SPA MILLESIME COLLECTION, The Spa Village
Guests are carried back in time, to the Domaine de Bel Ombre of yesteryear. The Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort is character designed with the reminder of former plantation houses. The perfect destination for couples, families and groups of friends.
The Seven Colours Spa Village of this Resort, covering over 3,000m² of lush nature, is one of the most beautiful wellness-spa centres in the Indian Ocean. It is a haven of serenity in the heart of the Domaine de Bel Ombre, set in an African village decor, offering a world of tranquility and harmony whilst providing a total well-being experience with a unique and personalised approach.
Heritage The Villas invites you to indulge in the luxury of total independence and privacy in a villa, while enjoying the same services as a five-star hotel, boasting a spectacular panoramic view, offering simplicity, gentleness and discretion.
Exclusive treatments are designed according to the healing power of colours and tailored to the individual needs of each guest, to rebalance the energies. Seven Colours 100% natural essential oils add to the sensory experiences.
A golf cart is freely available in each Villa to allow you to explore the Domaine de Bel Ombre. Discover at leisure the C Beach Club, Château de Bel Ombre, Heritage Golf Club, the two Heritage Resorts, the Spa Village, restaurants, land and water-based leisure facilities along the white sandy beach. Enjoy the unique fauna and flora in the Frédérica Nature Reserve. 158 Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants 3 Bars Spa Millesime Collection Vitality Pool, Hydro-Massage Sports Centre Kids Club 2 Swimming Pools (one heated)
Services include personalised fitness programmes, health foods and drinks, meditative relaxation sessions, private treatments and a fitness track in Frédérica Nature Reserve.
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2 spa villages each 3000m2 Unprecedented range of personalized treatments Wellness programmes Collection of exclusive cosmetics
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the SUNSHINE TOUR The Sunshine Tour is one of six founding professional golf tours that makes up the International Federation of PGA Tours. BASED in South Africa, with several tournaments in neighbouring African states, the Sunshine Tour stages professional tournaments throughout the year. It’s flagship events include the venerable SA Open Championship, the Telkom PGA Championship and SA Masters, while it now has seven tournaments that are cosanctioned with the PGA European Tour. The Sunshine Tour has been the starting point for many professionals who have gone on to dominate the world professional golf and, since World War II, only the USA has produced more Major victories than South Africa. Lead by such icons of the game as Gary Player, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, the Sunshine Tour continues to produce world-beating professionals with thelikes of Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace the latest to break through on the world stage. These seven co-sanctioned events include the Tour's longest-serving sponsor's Alfred Dunhill Championship, as well as new events in the Nelson Mandela Championship and the Tshwane Open. Also included for the first time as a co-sanctioned event is the revitalised Nedbank Golf Challenge, which in 2013 features an expanded field of 30 of the world's leading professionals competing for a record prize fund of $6.5million. Divided into a summer and winter "swing", the Sunshine Tour stages tournaments year-round, with the bigger prize-money events taking place in the summer months from October through March. During the winter months, smaller three-round events with an emphasis on Pro-Am participation take place, with many smaller centres around South Africa being visited. From 2012, these three-round events have been awarded Official World Ranking points, giving South African “stay-at-home” professionals opportunities to improve their world standing and contributing towards being able to qualify for Majors and World Golf Championship events. For visitors to South Africa, professional golf tournaments are easily accessed and boast a standard of play every bit as good as any of the major Tours around the world. Visit www.sunshinetour.com for a full year-round schedule.
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GLENDOWER GOLF CLUB - HOST TO THE SA OPEN
LOCATION 2 0 Ma ra i s Ro a d, D owerg l en , Ede nva l e , Jo ha n n esb u rg FACILITIES 18 ho l e cha m pi o ns h i p gol f co urse H al f way H o u se C l ub Ho us e Te rra ce R udy Whi tfi e l d P ro S h op Gava n Levenso n Go l f Aca d emy Co nfe re nce & Eve nt Fa ci l i ti es
CONTAC T + 27 (0)11 453 1013 w w w. gl e ndower. co. za Gl e ndower G C
Glendower Golf Club is an exquisitely designed, highly ranked parkland golf course in Johannesburg. A challenging golf course set amidst gorgeous surroundings, Glendower Golf Club will test the world’s best golfers, and is the welcoming host of the prestigious 103rd South African Open Championship for 2013. The world’s second oldest Open was first held at Glendower in 1989 and American Fred Wadsworth captured the coveted title. The 1992 championship, played here, was won by SA’s Clinton Whitelaw, and the 1997 championship by Fijian Vijay Singh. This was also the first time that the Open was hosted as a European Tour event. With a proud history dating back to 1935, Glendower has held many flagship tournaments. In 1939 the club played host to its first major tournament, The Transvaal Open Championship. This, A.D.”Bobby” Locke won in a world record score of 265 shooting rounds of 66, 69, 66 and 64. Other national amateur championships include the 1986 Women’s 72-hole Teams Championship, 1987 SA Amateur and SA Stroke Play Championships, the 1993 SA Men’s.
Stroke-play Championships in 2003. Glendower also hosted the 1964 South African Non-European Championships and has been home to the Sunshine Tour’s BMG Classic since 2009. The course boasts lovely kikuyu fairways with 64 bunkers, 27 on the front nine and 37 on the back nine and water hazards on 11 of the 18 holes. Here accuracy is the key challenge. The golf course is apar 72. Glendower Golf Club offers brilliant practice facilities with Master PGA Professional Gavan Levenson and his Elite Golf Academy. The practice area is located behind the clubhouse, and the practice putting green is in front. Chipping Greens and bunkers can be found beside the 10th tee. Glendower’s Pro Shop is stocked with a range of quality products and PGA professional Rudy Whitfield and his trained assistants advise on golf equipment, apparel and accessories at competitive prices. For an unforgettable golfing challenge, make your way to Glendower Golf Club and come and enjoy the ultimate Classic Golf Experience – timeless quality every time!
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Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club
LOC ATION 1 Fairway Ave, Linksfield North, Gauteng 28˚06’28.36”E 26˚09’22.35”S THE COURSES East Course: Total: 6465 meters, Par 71 West Course: Total: 6255 meters, Par 70
WITHOUT question, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in South Africa. In its almost 130 years of existence, it has hosted seven South African Opens and numerous other major tournaments. Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is proud home to the biggest annual professional golf event in Africa, the JOBURG OPEN. Inaugurated in 2007, today this event receives more than 10 000 spectators. The tournament is the only major golf event locally and internationally to be simultaneously played on two courses. More than 200 golfers compete for the 1.3 million Euro. The tournament is broadcast to 39 countries on five continents. The club’s two courses are both highly ranked, with the East Course, consistently ranked as a top 10 course in the country.
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The West Course is the preferred course for many members due to its ease of playability for golfers of all abilities. The Club has a significant environmental responsibility and was the first in the country to receive the coveted Audubon certification. Over the past eight years numerous environmental improvements has included planting over 2 000 indigenous trees and reestablished wetlands.The major re-vamp of the club house and function wing has resulted in a sophisticated venue that has successfully merged vintage with contemporary design. The club offers a full range of services and is able to cater for all your requirements whether they are a small private function or a major event.
FAC IL ITIES Golf Clubhouse Function & Event venues J OBURG OPEN 06 – 07 February 2014 www.joburgopen.com
CONTAC T Reception: +27 (0)11 640-3021 Pro shop: +27 (0)11 485-4899 www.royaljk.za.com
27 FEBRUARY TO 2 MARCH 2014
The Board of Directors and Members of the PGA of South Africa are very proud of their partners and would like to take this opportunity of thanking them
Welcome to Tshwane, an African capital city of excellence that blends the depth of local culture with entertainment, wildlife, outdoor experiences and good weather all year round. The City of Tshwane surpassed its own victory expectations when it hosted a successful inaugural premier PGA golf tournament known as the Tshwane Open early this year. The second dose of the tournament promises to be much bigger and more spectacular. The Tshwane Open golf tournament is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and the European Tour. The second round of the tournament will be held from 27 February to 2 March 2014 at the distinguished Els Club Copperleaf Golf Estate in Centurion. The hosting of an event of this magnitude and calibre is a demonstration of the City of Tshwane’s confidence in hosting big strategic events successfully, while striving for economic competitiveness and igniting excellence in all its core functions. Through the Tshwane Open, the City has projected Tshwane as a leading capital city on the African continent. We have exploited our tourism potential and ensured that golf tourists experience the life and ambience of Tshwane. The tournament was a great platform to propel the city forward. Be part of the experience by purchasing hospitality packages or Tshwane Open daily access tickets. For more information please log on to www.tshwaneopen.co.za.
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CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT
LOC ATION 1397 Winterton Road, R600 Central Berg, Champagne Valley, 3340 Kwa Zulu Natal
IT’S TAKEN MILLIONS of years to create the majestic backdrop to Champagne Sports Resort. Nothing can make a more perfect setting than the rugged peaks and lush green valleys of the Central Drakensberg. Champagne Sports Resort embraces the opportunity to ensure your getaway is a relaxing, reviving and memorable experience. Many years of thought, design and investment have resulted in this incredible final product that golfers and leisure guests travel from far and wide to experience.   Nestled amongst this spectacular leisure, conference and timeshare resort is the magnificent clubhouse overlooking its hidden, 18 hole, golfing masterpiece. There is something truly unique and special playing golf on one of the
most scenic courses in the world or enjoying the wide range of leisure activities with the awe-inspiring presence of the Champagne and Cathkin Peaks towering above you. At Champagne Sports Resort, no matter the size, conferences are managed to suit every business event-profile. Timeshare Investments include luxury two- and three bedroom thatched holiday cottages, all free standing and fully self-contained, are set overlooking the magnificent 18hole championship golf course.The New Wellness Centre boasts an array of treatments to ensure you leave feeling revitalized and refreshed. The Gym is fully equipped for fitness training. Come, experience and enjoy all we have to offer.
FAC IL ITIES 148 Hotel rooms 4 Presidential Suites 91 time-share 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Timeshare Chalets Hotel Restaurant Coffee Shop & Lounge Cathkin Arms Bar Hotel Shop Day Spa & Gym Junior Entertainment Club 16 Conference Venues Business Centre 18 Hole Championship Golf Course Putt-Putt / Basketball Volleyball/Bowling Squash/Tennis 5 Swimming Pools CONTAC T Head Office +27 (0)31 765 7100 Reservations +27 (0)36 468 8000 reservations@ champagnesportsresort.com Pro-Shop +27 (0)36 468 8000 proshop@ champagnesportsresort.com
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SELBORNE HOTEL, GOLF ESTATE & SPA
LOCATION Pennington, Kwazulu Natal 30° 22' 27.4” S 30° 40' 35.9”
How can we help you create an extra-ordinary golf experience in S.A?
ACCOMMODATION 49 Golf Course & Garden Rooms & Suites Presidential Suite FACILITIES 18-hole Championship Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge & Bar Pro Shop PGA Pro Restaurant Pool Health Spa & Gym Conferencing & Events Real Estate Investments CONTACT +27 (0)39 688 1800 www.selborne.com
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A WELL ESTABLISHED AND DIVERSE TRAVEL COMPANY THAT IS INSPIRED TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY DREAMS COME TRUE DOMESTIC, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL – IN/OUT-BOUND.
On the South Coast of Kwa Zulu Natal lies the four star Selborne Hotel, Golf Estate & Spa. A mix of old world charm and discreet personalized service, whilst offering all the cosmopolitan comforts and high standards., Selborne’s colonial style accommodation boasts ultra-luxurious suites that range from the stately presidential suite to cosy golf course or garden suites.
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Created in 1985 by well known local sugar and dairy farmer, Denis Barker, together with local friends, Denis with his younger son, Gary, designed and built the beautiful 18 hole golf course and Selborne became South Africa's first golf estate. The course was voted 7th best in SA in its 3rd year. Today some call it the most spectacular 18 holes in southern Africa. High profile events are played on this course, including The Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament on the Sunshine Winter tour, the KZN Strokeplay and the Golf Digest Subscriber Challenge. The Clubhouse is elegantly appointed and has both a bar and lounge area. Resident PGA Teaching Professional Trevor Wilkes provides a variety of teaching options to improve your game. The Pro Shop offers a wide variety of golf apparel accessories as well as unique gift items. The Selborne Spa offers both guests and day visitors the opportunity to recuperate in an atmosphere that de- stresses. Professional therapists define the ultimate spa experience both for single and couple therapies. The discreet but attentive staff will create “home from home” in Africa. The St Andrews Chapel, Rolls Royce Services and Picturesque views will add classic style to any wedding function. The restaurant and banqueting take pride in serving immaculate, fine dining experiences.
Selborne offers real estate for the discerning investor and golf lover. Tasteful and stylish homes are unobtrusively established on the estate. Resident bush buck, grey duiker and the rare blue duiker roam freely, whilst monkeys and a myriad of birds inhabit the lush foliage, indigenous trees and stately palms.
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As a Destination Management Company we serve a variety of international and domestic markets. Head Office: Westville, Durban. Partner Company in Cape Town and Sales office in Europe.
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St Francis Links
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HYATT REGENCY OUBAAI GOLF RESORT & SPA
Now in seventh year of operation, St Francis Links carries the slogan, “Surpassing Expectations” Members are treated as Royalty and guests as Members for their stay.
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St. Francis Bay, Western Cape 34° 9°40.24”S 24° 49’8.25”E
7 Minutes from George Airport Herolds Bay, George
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Golf Lodge: 10 en-suite luxury rooms Self Catering: 2, 4, 6 and 10 bedroom units FACILITIES 18 hole Links course Clubhouse Lighthouse Restaurant Jack’s Bar Additional services: Special Event and function venues Aqua Spa and Wellness Centre Leisure Centre
CONTAC T General Enquiries: +27 (0)42 200 4500 Real Estate property investment: +27 (0)83 647 4042 www.stfrancislinks.com
The Jack Nicklaus Championship Signature course has attracted golfers from all over the world to experience the game in a most beautiful and natural South African setting – the dunes above St Francis Bay. The estate has matured in every way. St Francis Links golf course defines shot-making with challenges and rewards for golfers at every level of play. The course moves through seven natural dunes. Signage throughout the course and the estate tell the story of the past with explanations regarding the establishment and natural movement of the great sand dunes that border the estate to the north. The many types of fynbos, some so rare that they are protected here, can be viewed throughout. More than 150 species of birds can be seen at lakes, ponds and dunes of the estate. The PGA Tour returns to St Francis Links this year hosting the finals of the Vodacom Origins of Golf, contested by top professionals and qualifying Amateurs. In 2007 the golf course was voted the Best New Course in the Country, and
has received a Top-10 ranking every year following. The 5-Star Golf Experience has been awarded every year. The Club, the estate facilities and the professional team have attracted more than 100 weddings and won the National ABIA awards for four years running. St Francis Links and the village of St Francis Bay, on the coast of the Eastern Cape, has remained a best kept secret, offering lifestyle choices for young and old. St Francis Links, is the ultimate destination of choice for short term stays and long term investments. The Estate offers secure living. Every property owner automatically is a member. Helpful staff assist with personal service for members and guests alike. There are good schools in the area and a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy: cycling, hiking, birding, fishing, paddling and surfing, and more golf at the St Francis Bay Golf Club. At St Francis Links you are always welcome. “Stay for the day or invest for a lifetime”.
Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa is located less than seven minutes’ drive from George Airport and occupies an ideal position between the Indian Ocean and the majestic Outeniqua Mountains in Herolds Bay, George, on the Garden Route. 100 stylish guestrooms and suites are equipped with the latest in communication and entertainment technology, all featuring spacious bathrooms with glass-enclosed rain showers and freestanding baths. The Presidential Suite, two Executive Suites and six Junior Suites are designed and furnished to accommodate the more discerning traveler. Cucina Restaurant serves all day meals, offers outdoor seating and the Wine Room, a private dining venue. The Waterside Grill is open for dinners, with outdoor seating, a show kitchen and raw bar counter. The award winning Freesia Spa has seven treatment suites, including a couple’s suite with each suite featuring a steam room, shower and dressing area, creating a private sanctuary to nourish the body, mind and spirit. A relaxation lounge and tranquillity pool completes the Freesia experience.
Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa is proud to be the first Ernie Els signature golf course in South Africa. The layout of the course is a traditional Links style and measures 6,516 metres from the pro tees. The resort also offers a Clubhouse with its own bar, restaurant, pro shop and locker rooms. First-class services include concierge, baby sitting by arrangement, 24-hour room service, a business centre and wireless internet access. Recreational activities include tennis courts, a kids club, swimming pools and an eight kilometer hiking trail. The hotel also offers ample meeting space with extensive outdoor function areas including a private wedding chapel with breathtaking views. Multimedia facilities are available in all meeting rooms. Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa offers guests a complete holiday experience by blending Hyatt’s authentic hospitality with five-star facilities and an unmatched natural landscape.
Hotel 100 guest rooms & suites Cucina Restaurant & Wine Room Waterside Grill & Bar 18-hole championship golf course Freesia Spa Wedding chapel Camp Hyatt kids club Tennis courts Outdoor swimming pools 8km hiking trail NEARBY Herolds Bay beach Garden Route wine tours Whale & dolphin watching Bird watching CONTAC T +27 (0)44 851 1234 www.oubaai.regency.hyatt.com
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PINNACLE POINT BEACH & GOLF RESORT
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LOCATION 1 Pinnacle Point Road, Heiderand, Mossel Bay 34°11'52.02"S 22° 5'49.47"E ACCOMMODATION Golf Villas & Lodges, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom Luxury Penthouses, 4 bedroom FACILITIES 18 hole championship golf course Driving Range Pro Shop The Pinnacle RestaurantPool Children’s Play areas Private Nature Reserve Fishing NEARBY Bungy Jumping Garden Route Casino Whale Watching Shark Diving Tsitsikamma Forest National Park Wilderness Nature Reserve Garden Route Game Reserve World Class Golf Courses Cango Ostrich Farm Tours Accommodation & Real Estate +27 (0) 44 606 5320/5316 Golf +27 (0) 44 693 3438 www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za
Pinnacle Point Golf Lodges and Golf Villas have been developed with luxurious and comfortable living in mind. The 2 - 4 bed roomed lodges and Villas, all with en-suite bathroom/shower, are designed and furnished to accommodate the most discerning visitors. Enjoy the myriad of recreational facilities and activities associated with such a resort including the two magnificent beaches. Take a ride or stroll through the game reserve, visit the historical heritage site caves, an invigorating game of tennis, swim, or simply enjoy the cliff top walks, the birdlife and the tranquillity. Visit The Pinnacle Restaurant and treat yourself to delicious food whilst surrounded by the beautiful greens and the vista and view of the Indian Ocean. It is the perfect venue for those special events as well for the dining you are looking for, be it an appetising breakfast, a sumptuous lunch or an exquisite fine dining. Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort offers guests, visitors and our residents a unforgettable experience in a truly unique, and exclusive environment.
Pinnacle Point has received the ultimate accolade and is recognised for its outstanding service standards, having been awarded the Compleat Golfer 5* Golf Experience Award. The golfing experience is enhanced with the extraordinary facilities at the driving range and practice area which provides the home for the Louis Oosthuizen Academy and the Pinnacle Point Performance Centre. The Performance Centre is run by our internationally qualified PGA coach, who has previously headed up the Leadbetter Academy in Spain, as well as being the coach to some of the world’s top 100 golfers. Try out the swing lab and personalised custom fitting studio to discover the ultimate way to fine tune your game.
A mere 400 km from both Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and just half an hour’s drive from George Airport, Pinnacle Point is in the middle of everything that the Garden Route has to offer. Pinnacle Point offers the travel guru, investor and serious golfer the ideal break-away destination. Set on a Cliffside overlooking the Indian Ocean, the spectacular golf course and Estate with its unsurpassed views and tranquillity helps you live the lifestyle for a day, a week or a lifetime. The Pinnacle Point Golf Course is something truly unique for the discerning golfer. This 18 hole championship golf course was designed by well-known South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich who opened the course together with top Irish Tour Golf Professional Darren Clarke in November 2006. This Cliff top Golf Course inspires the golfer to play this wonderful layout with a level of respect due to its dramatic views and breathtaking terrain. It is, without doubt, an international ‘bucket list’ course and one of the most spectacular courses in the world.
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DE ZALZE GOLF CLUB
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Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate
LOC ATION LOCATION
Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch S 33° 52’ 59.6” E 018° 48’ 15.0”
R44 Stellenbosch E 18° 50' 23.1999972'' S -33° 58' 31.9998''
ACCOMMODATION 9 Hotel Rooms 20 Self-catering Apartments 10 Holiday Homes 2-3 bedrooms (for 140 guests)
FACILITIES 18 hole Parkland Golf Course Driving Range PGA Golf Pro Clubhouse Halfway House Terrace and Restaurant Lounge and Bar Golf Lifestyle Shop
CONTACT +27 21 880 7300 www.dezalzegolf.com dezalzegolfclub dezalzegolf.com
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful valley on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, lies the prestigious De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, home of De Zalze Golf Club. The name De Zalze originates from the early wine farmers who produced wines on three adjoining farms, namely Kleine Zalze, Groote Zalze and De Vleie.
The oak-lined Blaauwklippen River winds its way through the golf estate and comes into play at various intervals. Renowned golf course architect, Peter Matkovich, designed the De Zalze Golf Course, making most of the stunning setting while placing a premium on accuracy.
De Zalze Golf Club has the complete Winelands experience and offers you a great golf course, fantastic 19th hole views, fabulous food, great wines and stylish on-site lodge accommodation making us the preferred all-in-one destination in our region.We have beautiful vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields adjacent to most fairways creating a natural buffer between golf and residences.
A variety of long and short holes, from drivable par fours to monster par fives, make for an enjoyable round with the old adage ‘risk and reward’ringing in your ears. The golf course welcomes visitors 7 days a week and remains one of the most popular venues for golfers who wish to experience golf in the Winelands. Boasting a thatched Cape Dutch style cluhouse, facilities include the Terrace Restaurant, lounge and bar, which stock a fine selection of single malt whiskies.
The landscape is all so natural with the meandering Blaauwklippen river and the incredible views of the surrounding mountains making this Winelands experience very unique. De Zalze Golf course offers a fine mix of parkland holes moving up and down the undulating valley, its main defences being the water features on several of the holes.
The Golf Lifestyle Shop has an extensive range of clothing and golf accessories and also supplies clubs and carts for hire to all guests and visitors from abroad. De Zalze Golf Club is also the first golf club in South Africa and the world to be Fair Trade accredited by Fair Trade and Tourism South Africa, a testimony to their sustainable triple bottom line operating model.
DEVONVALE is nicknamed “Heaven Vale”. The magnificent 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Ken Elkin, needs little introduction offering a regular challenge to both local and international golfers. There is abundant bird life in the indigenous flora around the kikuyu fairways, bent greens and water features. Panoramic vistas of the surrounding vineyards and mountains create a peaceful golfing experience. Sample superb meals from a diverse menu prepared by a team of chefs at
Devonvale’s restaurant accompanied by a bottle of Provoyeur Wine from the estate. Accommodation options include hotel accommodation, self-catering apartments and holiday homes. The estate design concept offers villagestyle living with attention to internal design and privacy. Great care is taken to ensure the best views. The entertainment area includes a large swimming pool with braai facilities. Amazing golf and non-golf packages are available.
FAC IL ITIES 118-hole golf course Golf shop PGA Pro- Golf instruction SPA Facilities Private Wine Tasting (by arrangement) Wine Sales Restaurant - Chez Shiraz Swimming Pool Mountain biking trails Walks & Hiking nearby EVENTS Weddings & Conferences Special Functions INVESTMENT Prime Property Sales CONTAC T Hotel: +27 (0)21 865 2080 Pro Shop: +27 (0)21 888 4735 Sales Office: +27 (0)21 865 2199 www.devonvale.co.za
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Royal Cape Golf Club
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SISHEN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
LOC ATION 174 Ottery Road Wynberg, CapeTown 34°00'48"S 18°29'08"E FACILITIES 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Clubhouse Special Functions Catering Golf Shop Practice Facilities Hole in One Club Lessons/Coaching Reciprocal Clubs
31 October to 03 November 2013
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LOCATION FROM RUGGED to Royal — South Africa's First Golf Club. Visitors are most welcome and we encourage you to come and enjoy our magnificent course, quality facilities and our friendly hospitality. Royal Cape is without doubt one of the best and most challenging courses to play both in the Western Cape and the country. It is a course of championship stature, first played in 1906. As observers and custodians of the traditions of the wonderful game, this Royal club, has a keen eye on the future. We accept and embrace the changing of the times and we strive to maintain an enjoyable balance of traditional values and the modern lifestyle. The South African Open has been hosted ten times, the first in 1910. In 1996 Ernie Els birdied the last three holes to win by one shot. Gary Player won in 1965 when he became the first player to break 70 in all four rounds, a record.
The clubhouse retains its old style charm and traditional design, modernized many times since 1923. The course is on flat terrain. Playing at Royal Cape is subject to three of nature’s beguiling offerings: a near constant wind to challenge, sweeping mountain views to charm you and water features to ensnare you, playing to a championship par 72. Tree lined with narrow fairways and subtle USGA spec built greens, Royal presents a traditional test of golf, although the numerous ponds and lakes teeming with bird life provide beauty and distraction along the way. Facing the course are the lounge, Centenary room and members bar as well as the gallery corridor with its many framed photographs, paintings and memorabilia celebrating the Club’s long history.Apart from providing rest and refreshment for golfers, the clubhouse is also frequently called upon for functions ranging from formal dinners to large parties and other events.
Kathu, Northern Province S27 41 31.1 E23 03 31.6
Welcome to Sishen Golf and Country Club. Carved out of the largest Camelthorn (Acacia aerioloba) forest in the world, Sishen golf course is to be found on the outskirts of the mining town of Kathu on the fringes of the Kalahari desert in the Northern Cape, approximately 600 kilometers west of Gauteng and 300 kms Northwest of Kimberley. The championship, parkland course is approximately 6450 meters long, and has a rating of 72. Built and maintained by Kumba Resources’ Sishen Iron Ore Mine and was officially opened in 1979. It the last course design masterpiece by Robert Grimsdell, and recently achieved a rating as the ninth best golf course in the country. It is one of the hidden golf destination gems of Southern Africa.
Situated off the beaten track, this championship golf course is blissfully uncongested and visitors are always assured of getting a game here. Sishen Golf and Country Club is the home of the Kalahari Classic, the Kalahari Golf Challenge and the marathon Griqualand West Open. The Pro Shop supplies a fine range of equipment and apparel suited to playing in the sun drenched Northern Cape. The driving rage is an excellent expanse to loosen up for your round of golf and improve the accuracy of your swing. A walk down the lush Outeniqua forested fairways and new Pentcross greens between the majestic Camelthorns, followed by a refreshing thirst quensher in the clubhouse, makes Sishen Golf and Country Club a truly unforgettable golfing experience.
FACILITIES 18 Hole, par 72 Golf Course Driving Range Practisse Green Pro Shop Club House Restaurant Bar
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+27 (0)53 723 1501
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PHAKALANE GOLF ESTATE HOTELS RESORT
PHAKALANE GOLF ESTATE HOTELS RESORT GOLF The International standard 18-hole championship golf course designed by DDV Design Group – Douw van der Merwe, was started in April 2000, completed in June 2002. The course consists of 15 dams, 75 bunkers and the average size of the greens is 700 m2 and there are three permanent ablution facilities with refrigerated water. There is a fully stocked Pro Shop and a driving range and lessons are available from our resident golf professional.
LOCATION Gaborone, Botswana GPS: 24° 34’ 37” S 25° 59’ 06” E ACCOMMODATION Hotel: 80 bedrooms Golf Chalets: Eight 3-bedroomed self-catering units FACILITIES 18-hole International Golf Course Pro Shop Locker Rooms: men and women Golfers enclave – lounge Feather’s Halfway House @ The Office Bar/Lounge Drotsky’s Fine Dining Restaurant The Reserve – Wine Cellar Tsodilo Conference Centre Linyanti Conference Rooms Jacana’s Nest – Gazebo on Lake Astoria Boardroom Quills Terrace CENTRAL RESERVATIONS +267 393 0000 / 360 4000 Phakalane-Golf-Estate-Hotel-Resort Phakalane1
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Club membership is offered to residents and non residents. Hotel guests can also enjoy a preferential rate for golf.
WINNER OF the 2011 - 2013 World Travel Award for Botswana’s Leading Hotel and the 2010 World Travel Award for Botswana’s Leading Resort, this 80-bedroom hotel, built to 4-star standards, is the closest hotel to Gaborone’s International Airport.
STAY AND PLAY
Located in the heart of Botswana’s Premier Golf Estate, the hotel is 15 km from the city centre and 20 minutes from the Tlokweng border via the Modipane Eastern bypass.It encompasses spacious en-suite accommodation that exudes elegance in true African style. Each room has internet connectivity, LCD televisions, satellite TV, air conditioning. Most rooms have panoramic views overlooking the 18-hole championship golf course. The modern architectural design is completed by equally modern interior décor catering for the needs of today’s visitors.
WINING & DINING
SITUATED on the first floor of the Clubhouse, Drotsky’s Restaurant combines African ambience with an opulence that matches the rest of the clubhouse. The Reserve boasts a superb selection of vintage South African and French wines,to complement the perfect meal. Adjacent to the Quills Terrace overlooking the main dam, external seating in summer months makes for an evening to remember. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Feathers Halfway House and Oriental Cuisine provides breakfast, then light meals and snacks during the day as well as coffee, tea, cappuccino, soft drinks and a full bar. After 6pm, the ambiance changes to an oriental theme complete with an “action wok station”, and sushi bar. @ The Office Bar: Located on the first floor of the Clubhouse, this elegant mahogany cocktail bar and ladies lounge in a horseshoe design can sub-divide into three venues. The Quills Terrace surrounds this stylish bar with spectacular sunset views over a one hectare dam, the 18th green and fairway. From Monday to Friday there is a “happy hour” with drinks at half price, accompanied by a variety of bar snacks.
PHAKALANE PROPERTIES
WHATEVER the scale or location, we offer a scope of services to meet your real estate investment wishes. We specialize in a wide array of activities such as Commodity Trading, Estate Development, Project Finance and Management as well as Infrastructure Development. Our strong local presence combined with a profound knowledge of both local and regional residential markets enables us to identify development opportunities to maximize value in every aspect of our investments and investors’ needs.
CONFERENCING AND SPECIAL EVENTS Facilities provide for a great variety of functions ranging from meetings of 20 delegates, conferences of up to 300 delegates, formal dinners, BBQ’s and theme dinners for 220 guests and weddings for up to 300 guests. There are two main conference venues, Tsodilo 1 and Tsodilo 2 which combine into a venue for 300 theatre seating. The Tsodilo Suite is equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, air-conditioning, PA system, independently controlled light switches with dimmers, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. The Astoria Suite is the perfect exclusive venue for ten to thirty delegates with breathtaking views of the dam
Phakalane offers the perfect base from which to launch into Botswana’s wild side, or to simply relax, unwind and enjoy!
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AFRICAN SUN HOTELS
AFRICAN SUN HOTELS AND GOLF COURSES IN HARARE AND BULAWAYO
AFRICAN SUN LIMITED is the fastest growing hospitality company in Africa. Currently African Sun operates hotels and resorts in Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana. In Zimbabwe it operates hotels in all major cities and holiday resorts, including the world famous Victoria Falls. African Sun chooses its locations to appeal to a mix of business travelers and leisure seekers and regardless of the country or type of hotel, all are managed and run to the highest standards ensuring that all guests experience the most unforgettable Africa vacation. Staff expertise in conferencing, leisure activities and dining provide guests with unforgettable experience. Zimbabwe‘s golfing experience with fantastic scenery and unique wildlife awaiting you on every course is part of the adventure awaiting you in the Southern Africa.
Royal Harare Golf Club is recognized as one of the best 50 courses outside the United States. Founded at the turn of the century, the 18-hole championship course covers 6 467m of wooded parkland rich in birdlife and deer. Borrowdale Brooke. Designed by the well-known South African, Peter Makovitch and built in 1998, the 18 hole 6 201m golf course incorporates a residential complex a long a river valley on the outskirts of Harare.
the victoria falls hotel Popularly known as “the grand old lady of the falls“, this Edwardian style five -star hotel built in 1904 recently redecorated and refurbished, combines old-world charm. LOCATION 2 Ma l l ett Dri ve, Vic tor i a Fa l l s CONTAC T + 263 13 4475 1/ 60
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LOCATION Nyanga CONTACT +263 298 305/7
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The hotel is set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi tropical shrubs, providing tranquility and seclusion. Just a ten -minute walk away using The Victoria Falls Hotel’s private pathway, find “Mosi-O-Tunya“, the smoke that thunders. Victoria Falls is a famous world heritage site, and is clearly audible an visible from this luxurious landmark.
ELEPHANT HILLS RESORT The Elephant Hills Resort offers a strong selection of facilities from dining, shopping, beauty therapy and touring facilities; making it a memorable leisure holiday resort. The Elephant Hills Resort boasts an 18 –hole championship golf course designed by the legendary South African golfer, Gary Player. It is as popular with wildlife as it is with golfers as it is not uncommon for play to be interrupted while buck, warthogs or elephants exercise their right to walk on the fairways. Many golfing guests see this as an added bonus and, of course, it makes for great banter over a drink afterwards. Nowhere in the world is there such an experience for golfers as that at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls.The conferencing facilities are extensive with a high capacity and state of the art equipment.
TROUTBECK RESORT, NYANGA, EASTERN HIGHLANDS A three- hour drive from Harare, is all it takes for guests to enjoy the peace, tranquility, splendor and scenery, more akin to the Scottish Highlands than sub- tropical Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s highest peak, Mount Inyangani, provides the stunning backdrop. A visit to the Troutbeck Resort can be as actively invigorating or as restful as anyone could hope for. Gold clubs, fishing rods and tackle and a zest for the outdoors are standard kit of many of the resort’s guests, these are complemented by the resort’s own 9-hole golf course and well-stocked lake. The open fire in the hotel foyer, alight since the opening 45 years ago is the physical embodiment of the warmth of the welcome the guests enjoy.
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Chapman Golf Club is rated as one of Southern Africa’s finest golf courses. The 18-hole, 6582m course is intricately incorporated into a parkland setting with its undulating manicured terrain, entwined by the clever use of a major tributary of the Mukuvisi River. Bulawayo Golf Club Established in 1895, Bulawayo Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Zimbabwe. The 18-hole course has well tended greens and after playing the 6 431 golf course, a sunset tour of the Matobo National Park will complete your African Experience in Bulawayo.
Crowne Plaza Monomatapa As befits a major landmark in Zimbabwe‘s capital city, the combination of the trademark and African Sun welcome, with world class standards of products and services, creates a haven for the business traveler or pleasure seeker right in the heart of the commercial and entertainment district. The Crowne Plaza Monomatapa is located on the doorstep of the city‘s Central Park and Gardens, Zimbabwe ‘s National Gallery, a five minute walk away, and the renowned Botanical Gardens a short 10 minutes drive, makes your stay convenient in the hub of the city. Easy access to fine golf courses.
HOLIDAY INN HARARE Situated in the centre of Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, with parks, shopping centres, cinemas and various other attractions within close proximity and easy access to golf courses, the world famous Holiday Inn Brand with its hallmarks of a “great sleep”, “a great breakfast”, “a rewarding stay’’ and “a can-do" friendly staff can be sampled at this hotel. Holiday Inn Harare blending Holiday Inn convenience with African Sun’s great welcome and world- beating hospitality, gives its guests a sense of familiarity and dependability with that added African tradition of becoming part of a family.
HOLIDAY INN BULAWAYO Bulawayo, the City of Kings, is Zimbabwe’s second largest city and is steeped in the colonial history of the country and the Ndebele People. Founded in 1872 as Kwa Bulawayo by King Mzilikazi, first leader of the Ndebele Nation, the city is within easy reach of Matopos National Park, World Heritage Site where the King is buried, so is Cecil John Rhodes. Holiday Inn Bulawayo gives its guests not only a great welcome and world class service but, due to its popularity with the local residents, an opportunity to meet them and enjoy the cultural heritage and fascinating history of the City Of Kings. Holiday Inn Bulawayo is located a short drive from the city centre, close to Ascot Race Course and an excellent 18 –hole golf course.
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SUNBIRD GOLF IN MALAWI Sunbird Hotels and Resorts provide accommodation to business and leisure travellers, meetings and convention events, as well as specialised catering and banqueting requirements to make your Malawi golfing experience a pleasure. Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe — located in the capital of Malawi. This 170 bedroom hotel is located in a magnificent parkland adjacent to the Government headquarters, only a half-kilometre from the City Centre, where most diplomatic missions are based.
LOC ATION Portion 31 of Farm Nkonyeni 111, No. 523 District of Manzini S26º 40’ 42.6” E31º 24’ 8.5” AC COMMODAT I O N Pool Villas / Luxury Chalets FACILITIES 18-hole championship golf course Clubhouse Pro Shop / PGA Pro lessons 2 Restaurants & Bar Wellness Spa Conference & Event Venues Game Reserve & Drives Kids’ entertainment Swimming Pool, Squash, Tennis, Bowls, Quad Biking, Horse Riding Clay Pigeon Shooting Retirement village/assisted living INVESTMENT Plot and plan CONTAC T +268 - 2540 0024/5 - 7602 4880 www.nkonyeni.com
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GOL F COURSES Lilongwe Golf Club 18-hole regional championship course Blantyre Sports Club 9-hole golf course – 18 holes Limbe Golf Club 18-hole course
Experience a warm welcome in this culturally rich and spectacular African land, known for its friendly people, natural beauty and relaxed way of life. Situated in magnificent Manzini, Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate offers a luxurious stay and is the ideal base from which to explore the countryside, participate in exciting activities and experience local hospitality. Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lebombo Mountains and the Great Usutu River, in a 400 hectare game reserve. It’s the perfect place for an exceptional golf and spa experience. For golfing enthusiasts, the impressive Nkonyeni course provides an exciting and pleasurable challenge, with the 18th hole offering a unique shot across the Great Usutu River onto an island. Phil Jacobs, having designed some 40 golf courses around the world, including Leopard Creek, The Links at Fancourt and Sun City, also designed this 18-hole championship golf course.Warm up on the Nedbank driving range. Book Golf Pro lessons. The Pro Shop offers an impressive range of golfing merchandise.Assuring a comfortable and memorable stay, luxury accommodation includes cosy
thatched chalets, nestled in the bush on the river bank, or stylish self-catering pool villas, with lounge, kitchen and four tastefully furnished en suite rooms. While your children are entertained in our kids’ room, relax at the sparkling swimming pool, members’ lounge or elegant Club House, with its well-stocked bar and á la carte restaurant. Be pampered at the Beauty@Nkonyeni Spa. This blissful retreat is devoted to enchanting your senses. Treatments include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and grooming options, offered by qualified therapists. Specializing in event and function hosting, be it a conference, company launch, corporate event, romantic wedding or birthday celebration, leaves guests with unforgettable memories. Fun activities include quad biking in the game reserve, clay pigeon shooting, tubing at Nkonyeni Adventure Centre, tennis, horse riding, mountain biking, jogging and walking. Explore the vicinity, browse colourful stands of skilled Swazi artists and craftsmen and join optional sightseeing excursions.
Mbawa Private Golf Course 9 hole course
Sunbird, Lilongwe — Sunbird, Lilongwe is also located in the capital of Malawi, with its 94 ensuite bedrooms, the hotel is ideally situated in the hub of “Lilongwe old town” with easy access from all directions of the city.
Sunbird Mount Soche, Blantyre — in the commercial capital of Malawi, consists of 130 bedrooms and is strategically positioned in the city centre. The Hotel is set among lush tropical gardens overlooking the city in the north and the historical Ndirande mountain in the south.
Sunbird Ku Chawe Mountain Resort on Zomba Plateau is Malawi’s premiere mountain resort with spectacular views of the beautiful Malawi countryside. The 37 bedroom hotel is located near the top of Zomba Plateau, which rises to nearly 2200m above sea level.
Nchalo Golf Club (Illovo) 9 hole course 9-hole golf course at the foot of the Plateau, in Zomba town Sunbird Mzuzu 9-hole golf course – the only golf course in the region, uniquely positioning the hotel as a golfing destination in this fast growing city. Sunbird Nkopola Lodge Challenging 9-hole golf course Only 5 minutes' drive from the Lodge, near Mangochi
Sunbird Nkopola Lodge & Lakeshore International Conference Centre, Mangochi — located on the Southern lakeshore near the village of Chipoka, this 55 bedroom resort hotel has spectacular views of the lake, is 24 kilometers North of Mangochi district headquarters.
Sunbird Mzuzu — located in the Northern Region’s administrative city. The hotel, with it’s 60 bedrooms is the gateway to and from Malawi’s Nyika National Park, on the high rolling hills of Nyika Plateau and 120 kilometers from the historic Livingstonia Mission.
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach, Senga Bay (Salima), on the lakeshore, 125 kilometers from Lilongwe. With 35 bedrooms, it is a favourite getaway for Lilongwe residents and for small conferences. The setting is idyllic, with its white sandy beaches and lapping shoreline.
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South African National Parks
“Connecting to society” South African National Parks is the custodian of conservation in twenty one National Parks. This body has been able to revolutionalise the way conservation is done in the 21st century by being able to have a balance of conservation as well as generating operating income from its tourism operations. The organization has been in existence for over 80 years. The history is much like that of the country in that the majority of South Africans were not allowed into the Parks as tourists but only as laborers and servants. Communities were chased away from their land to make way for these protected areas without compensation and therefore creating resentment towards the parks. The dawn of democracy meant a change in the way conservation management should be approached. Livelihoods were destroyed in the old era but the new SANParks has come up with innovative ways in which communities can derive value from the Parks. These are some of the initiatives that take place annually throughout the country: SANParks week gives communities free access into the Parks and educates them about the value of conservation.Kids in the Park is another innovation that introduces children to conservation and issues around the importance of having these protected areas. SANParks has also introduced a levy in which tourists pay into a fund that helps the organization to empower communities through its CSI projects. The difference of this initiative is that the communities themselves identify their needs instead of SANParks imposing a project onto them. Thus far an administration block at a High School has been built, a science lab, mobile library and a computer center. SANParks has embarked on a responsible tourism strategy that will see communities living adjacent the Parks benefitting from tourist activities. The strategy has been approved and is set to be implemented as soon as possible. Though facing one of the biggest conservation challenges of the 21st century, that of rhino poaching, the organization realizes that one of the effective means to stop this scourge, is to partner with communities. SANParks aims to continue on this trajectory of connecting to society in order to have healthy and profitable Parks.
Enjoy “natures best!”
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS CONTACT Telephone: +27 (0)12 428 9111 | www.sanparks.org
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WELCOME TO EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
Your ultimate wildlife experience IN THE distant past, people relied directly on the natural environment for their very existence, eating from the wild, drinking from rivers, streams and springs, and using natural materials and places for shelter. Today, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is there to conserve these natural resources. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is a public entity mandated to manage nature conservation and protected areas within the Province of KwaZulu Natal in collaboration with stakeholders for the benefit of the present and future generations. It also ensures the development and promotion of eco-tourism within the protected areas. Its core mandate is conservation, eco-tourism and partnerships. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife administers three regions which include two World Heritage sites to sustain biodiversity conservation: • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg embracing the Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, and some 40 000 unique San rock-art images in an estimated 600 different sites. • Zululand game parks include the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, genetic home of every white rhino population in the world; Ndumo Game Reserve; Tembe Elephant Park, currently home to SA’s largest tusker; Ithala Game Reserve and several smaller reserves. • The Coastal Region boasts of iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site; the Umla lazi Nature Reserve at Mtunzini; Beachwood Mangrove and Stainbank Nature Reserves in Durban; as well as the Mpenjati and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserves south of Durban. Ezemvelo manages more than 110 protected areas, with 68 beautiful resorts, of which 36 offer accommodation. It boasts of more than 2 500 beds to over 10 000 visitors nightly, from a cave, open campsites, self catering rondavels, chalets, safari tents, cottages to luxury lodges. Visitors pay a levy when they enter a park which is used to fund community projects. Other wildlife experiences that await you include guided walks; overnight Wilderness Trails in Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Park; access to ancient San rock-art; close encounters with crocodiles at the St Lucia Crocodile Centre; peace and solitude in the Drakensberg; unparalleled scenery and vistas, as well as superb game viewing. We invite you, anytime.
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World Heritage in South Africa
World Heritage Sites belong to all humanity. UNESCO identifies sites of cultural and natural value. Preservation is determined by stringent selection criteria. Eight scenic and cultural treasures have been declared South African World Heritage Sites: 1999, 2005: Cradle of Humankind (25º 55’ 45” S 27º 47’ 20” E) Sterkfontein, Kromdraai, has 950 hominid fossil specimens, evidence of human evolution over the last 3.5-million years and brings insight about the earliest ancestors of humankind. 1999: Robben Island (33º 48’ S 18º 22’ E), became infamous as a maximum-security prison for anti-apartheid activists including Nelson Mandela. It has become a universal symbol of freedom. 1999: The iSimangaliso Wetland Park (27º 50’ 20” S 32º 33’ E). St. Lucia estuary is one of the largest in Africa and includes the continent’s southernmost coral reefs, wide submarine canyons, sandy beaches, forested dunes and a mosaic of wetlands, grasslands, forests, lakes and savannah. Find nesting turtles on the beaches; migrating whales, dolphins and whale-sharks offshore; and breeding colonies of pelicans, storks, herons and terns. 2000: The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park (S29 22 59.988 E29 32 26.016) is SA’s watershed. Through 4 000 years, the indigenous San, created the largest collection of African rock art. Diverse habitats protect endemic and threatened species, especially birds and plants. 2003: Mapungubwe (22º 11’ 33” S 29º 14’ 20” E), an ancient civilization near our northern borders, exposes almost untouched remains of their palace, entire settlement area, and two earlier capitals, dating between 1300 to 1220AD. 2004: The Cape Floral Region (34º 10’ S 18º 22’ 30” E) from the Cape Peninsula to the Eastern Cape, takes up 0.04% of the world’s land, contains 3% of the earth’s plant species; is home to nearly 20% of Africa’s flora, is home to 9 600 vascular plants species, with 70% endemic. The region has 11 000 marine animal species, 3 500 are endemic, and 560 vertebrate species, including 142 reptile species, of which 27 are endemic. 2005: Vredevort Dome (26º 51’ 36” S 27º 15’ 36” E) is an impact crater formed 2-billion years ago. A 10 km in diameter meteorite hit earth. The impact scar measures 380 km across and consists of three concentric circles of uplifted rock, only 180 km are visible. 2007: The Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Desert Landscape (28º 36’ S 17º 12’ 14” E), is home to semi-nomadic Nama. Khoisan collectively describes the Khoi, known as Hottentots who were pastoralists and effectively annihilated; and the San, or Bushmen, were huntergatherers, some still lives in SA. www.southafrica.net , http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/za , image credits © UNESCO.
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The Sacred Sites Foundation and Sunpath Sacred Site Tours The Sacred Site Foundation of South Africa (SSFoSA) a
wisdom through an authentic, heartfelt commitment and
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ancient burial caves are woven together across more than LOCATION Cape Town & the Western Cape
700 km to form a “light grid”, an ancient celestial calendar,
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SERVIC ES Dowsing Consultancy Learning the Art of Sacred Divining using Divining Rods Sustainable site management funding
special facilitators to guide you on this spiritual adventure,
HIKING: GUIDED CAPE TOWN EXCURSIONS
Sunpath Hiking: Guided day excursions, Cape Town
THE PYRAMID AND ALL SEEING EYE Low fitness: 2 – 3 hours
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Visit a 50 ft crystalline Pyramidal Markerstone – capturing the setting sun on the summer solstice through a hole at its apex, the “all seeing eye”. Explore sacred geometry and earth energies using dowsing rods. The GREAT BURIAL CAVE & CRYSTAL TUNNEL / ASCENSION CAVE Medium Fitness: 3 hours This crystal tunnel cave, 27 ft in diameter, is located in the Peninsula.
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Peers Cave is an ancient burial site. Over 14 skeletons have been excavated. The ‘Cave of Ascension’, believed to be a ritual cave of rebirth and fertility, is regarded as one of the most sacred Caves. The Sacred Llundudno FERTILITY CAVES and GREAT MOTHERSTONE Low Fitness: 2 – 3 hours At this magical place the ritual earth, sea and sky meet. This is the sleeping place where the sun symbolically died. Visit sacred caves and shell middens, steeped with the spirit of the ancestors. Experience the power and beauty of the ‘Great Motherstone’. Lion’s Head the WATCHMAN’S CAVE and the GRANITE CRYSTAL SKULL Medium Fitness: 3 hours Explore the incredible crystal rock and the earth energies that surround it. On Lion’s Head lies a sacred guardian a 10 ft granite head facing south with an eyehole aligned due west capturing the setting sun. Also visit the Watchman’s Cave,
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Sterkfontein, Gauteng FOLLOW ancient history in the Magaliesberg and enjoy an African sunset over the magnificent Cradle of Humankind when visiting this World Heritage Site. Maropeng, the Official Visitor Center for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana. Follow the steps of the origin of our species while staying at the 24-bedroomed, boutique Maropeng Hotel, perfectly suited for a romantic getaway or conference. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand where scientists have been responsible for the main excavations. Discoveries include stone age tools, many plants, hominid and animal fossils such as the world famous 2.1 million year old “Mrs Ples”, and the almost complete 3-million year old Australopithecus skeleton “Little Foot”. The Maropeng Visitor Centre: Tour 2 500 m² of interactive exhibits on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years – a thrilling journey through time. An underground boat ride with snow-making and ice-producing
machines give voyagers an indication of what the ice age may have been like. Journey further in time to the world submerged in water, and beyond that to the formation of the earth’s crust and the shifting of the tectonic plates. Continue on foot into the ‘black hole’, before emerging in front of an audio-visual presentation on the formation of the earth. The Tumulus Restaurant offers refreshments and meals whilst you enjoy spectacular views over the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg mountain ranges. The Maropeng Conference Centre events team will turn your conference, strategy session or team-building event into an unforgettable experience. There are state-of-the-art facilities and full catering amenities ideal for intimate meetings or events hosting up to 500 delegates.
25°40’39.07”S, 27°55’32.01”E FAC IL ITIES Maropeng Hotel 24 rooms Lounge, restaurant & bar Swimming pool Maropeng Visitor Centre Sterkfontein Cave - tours Restaurants Conference and event facilities
The Cradle of Humankind covers 53000 hectares north-west of Gauteng, and is home to over 17 000 residents. The Magalies Meander and hot-air ballooning give additional regional perspective. CONTAC T +27 (0) 14 577 9000 info@maropeng.co.za www.maropeng.co.za @MaropengSA maropeng-cradle of humankind
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Tau Game Lodge
C Ape Town, W inelands, G arden Route, S afari Madikwe Game Reserve North West Province GPS for Helipad next to Lodge: 24o42’ 467S 26o 12’288E AC COMMODAT I O N 30 Luxury Chalets Viewing decks Swimming pool Convention Centre Dining venues Boma Tau Spa Oasis FACILITIES Game drives Big 5, Wild Dog, Cheetah and 27 major game species Bird-watching - 250 species
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“A normal morning drive, warm with low lying clouds hugging the tops of the Inselbergs. The guests and I were on one mission… Leopard! We were in my personal favourite leopard spot, but despite whatever spot you are in, leopard are far from guaranteed. We took the western fence line, a route well-travelled by one of the dominant males of the area. On this route, we came across the sight of two giant elephant bulls in a full out battle for supremacy which took place in front of our vehicle…A true clash of the titans!” Expect the unexpected at Tau and spend your nights listening to roaring lions from the watering hole and even witnessing the odd kill. Madikwe Game Reserve boasts year-round game viewing and is one of the few reserves where one can view a wide variety of fauna, including the Big 5, wild dog and cheetah, and is home to a bird population of over 250 species. Tau Game Lodge overlooks a natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation that thrives in the
fertile topsoil. Thirty luxury chalets are spread out in U-formation on either side of the lodge, offering excellent views of animals approaching the waterhole from the opposite bank. Six chalets were enlarged and are now able to accommodate three adults sharing or two adults and two children in one deluxe chalet. The family suite is an ideal spacious, open-plan and modern unit, suitable for families or two couples travelling together. Tau boasts a state-of-the art convention centre, situated at walking distance from the lodge, and can seat up to 150 delegates. Tau Spa Oasis offers a sanctuary where you can indulge your senses in a unique fusion of therapies designed to replenish and soothe body, mind and soul. Tau endeavours to give back to the community and the environment in every aspect of their business, always keeping in mind the success of all involved in the projects which Tau supports. For this reason the Tau Foundation and the Tau Tree Fund were started, allowing guests to participate in the experience of giving back to our beautiful land.
wned and run by a keen golfing family, Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges offers great golfing accommodation along the southern coast of South Africa. From Cape Town to the Winelands, to Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route and on to Port Elizabeth, our hotels are all surrounded by
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Book at any of our destinations, or book a full Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route and Safari itinerary with us: either way, we’ll make sure you enjoy superb golf and great accommodation.
world-class golf courses and offer golfers and their families great accommodation in superb locations. And to make it a hole-in-one holiday, we also offer a superb Big-5 Safari experience less than three hours’ drive from Plettenberg Bay, in the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve.
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Port Elizabeth PO Box 6082, Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6065, South Africa Phone +27 (0) 41 502 9400 / 086 111 2485 | Fax +27 (0) 41 502 9429 Email reservations@lionroars.com | www.lionroars.com
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ISIBINDI AFRICA THONGA BEACH LODGE Mabibi Bay, KwaZulu Natal
LO C AT I O N Mabibi, Kwa Zulu Natal S 27º 19.771 E 32º 45.027 7 Twin Rooms Honeymoon Suite
Idyllic & romantic luxury beach hideaway nestled in the dunes of one of Africa’s few remaining wilderness beaches. Explore warm Indian Ocean swimming bays, untouched reefs, coastal forests, grasslands, lakes & miles of untouched beaches. Whether it is a relaxed honeymoon or an action packed holiday you are looking for – Thonga Beach Lodge is the ideal place to kick back relax in air-conditioned Robinson Crusoe Chic with superb cuisine. Watch migrating Humpback Whales in winter or witness the miracle of Loggerhead turtles return to their birthplace to lay their eggs and hatchlings scramble for survival.
Snorkelling & SCUBA Marine Safaris PADI dive centre and training Guided kayaking on Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake Turtle tracking November – February Luxury Sea Spa, 2 pools
LO C AT I O N Kruger National Park Private Concession S 24º 55.241’ E 31º 39.347 4 Explorer Style Safari Tents with en suite Plunge Pool Daily Safari Walks & Drives Optional Sleep Out under the stars Excellent Big 5 Game Viewing
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS +27 (035) 474 1473 www.isibindi.co.za
EXCLUSIVE WILDERNESS WALKING SAFARIS PLAINS CAMP - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Explore 12 000 hectares of exclusive wilderness Big 5 territory on foot with highly experienced professional rangers and trackers from the exclusive and intimate tented Plains Camp which accommodates a maximum of only 8 privileged guests ensuring complete privacy and personal service. Nestled in a thicket of Knobthorn trees with expansive views over the plains and waterhole with excellent game viewing opportunities, Plains Camp exudes an ambiance of a bygone era of luxury and tranquillity.
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LEOPARD LODGE, KAFUE National Park, ZAMBIA
DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE is part of a World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
LOCATION De Hoopvlei Malgas, Bredasdorp area 34�26’3”S, 20�32’52”E AC COMMODAT I O N Opstal Manor House Opstal Houses Opstal Vlei Cottages The Opstal De Hoop Village Vlei Rondawels Melkkamer Manor House Melkkamer Foreman Cottage Melkkamer Vlei Cottage Koppie Alleen Camping & Caravan sites FACILITIES Aircraft landing strip The Fig Tree Restaurant Picnic baskets Walking & Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Whales & Marine Life
CONTAC T +27 (0)21 422 4522 +27 (0)861 334 667 res@dehoopcollection.co.za www.dehoopcollection.com
It offers spectacular coastline, sand dunes, vlei, flora, mountain, birding, wildlife and some of the world’s best whale sighting experiences. Between fynbos plains, game drives and the endless beach, there’s no better way to spend your day. Marine and wildlife education talks, the whales, stargazing, the camp fire and hospitality will fulfil your stay. This marine protected area is transformed into one of the world’s most important nursery areas for Southern Right Whales between June and November each year - at times viewing more than 50 whales in a single sighting. The 36000ha De Hoop Nature Reserve is a safe, outdoor destination with almost year-round sunshine. The accommodation offered is either catered or self catered. The offerings range from rondavels through to cottages and houses to fivestar manor houses, something for everyone. Day visitors are welcome. Birdlife is plenty. Walking, hiking and cycling trails abound, allowing visitors to view the various game species, fauna and birdlife from close up. The Fig Tree Restaurant is open all day offering delicious local fare including picnic baskets for alfresco meals or to take to the beach. Celebrations, weddings and conferencing are also available Guided quad bike trails are a highlight. A tennis court, swimming pool and a boules courtyard are available.
LOC ATION Kafue National Park Zambia 4 – 4⅟₂ hour transfer west of Lusaka, Kafue National Park
EXPERIENCE AN authentic African wildlife safari in total solitude at the elegant Leopard Lodge, Kafue National Park game lodge on the banks of the Kafue River. Enjoy Excellent Game Viewing: Kafue National Park is well known for its excellent game viewing with vast herds of antelope, lions, leopards, buffalo and elephant, that are often seen around the Game Lodge. Birdwatching in Kafue National Park, Zambia is a highlight for anyone wanting to go birding in Africa Experience Total Solitude: Being distant from any other human development, you have miles and miles of wilderness to explore without bumping into anybody. Be Part of Nature: Game walks through the Lodge. Elephants are common visitors, antelopes graze the lawns, and lions and leopards regularly find their prey here.
Be Spoilt: Let our friendly staff pamper you whilst you relax in one of our 5 individually sited en suite stylish chalets, or whilst you soak up the environment from our deck that extends over the Kafue River. Stay at Leopard Lodge and explore the Kafue National Park be it by game drives, birding, fishing, boat cruises, walking safaris or just absorbing the beauty of this game reserve. River Fishing is excellent with many fishing spots in the Kafue River with many fish species. Leopard Lodge is committed to Responsible Tourism and hence is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the environment, whilst creating opportunities for the local people and businesses.
14�32'51.33”S 26�28'59.09”E AC COM M ODATION 6 well-appointed Stylish Chalets FAC IL ITIES Deck Over the Kafue River Bar Restaurant Swimming pool AC TIVITIES Game dr ives Guide d walking s afar is Bo at cr uis es C ano e ing Fre s h water fis hing Birding CONTAC T +27 (0)71 604 8224 www.leopard-lodge.com
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AFRICAN SUN HOTELS CARIBBEA BAY RESORT Lake Kariba, the largest man-made lake on the African continent after Egypt’s Aswan Dam and Cahora Bassa in Mozambique is bordered by Zimbabwe and Zambia, and fed by the mighty Zambezi River. Kariba town, near the massive dam wall, has become a tourist resort in its own right, Caribbea Bay Resort, with its great climate all year round and a host of water sports on hand, makes this a AC COMMODAT I O N 41 Casita rooms 35 Deluxe rooms 7 suites CONTAC T + 263 61 2454 / 2455
favourite Zimbabwean playground. Sun downers on the pool deck, informal dinner in the Terrace Restaurant, playing the tables at the intimate casino add to the highlights of a memorable stay. Hwange Safari Lodge Famous for its huge populations of game, including the Big 5 and the world’s biggest elephant population, this conservancy is on the border of Hwange National Park – 14,650 km2 of unspoilt African bush, an hour’s drive from Victoria Falls. Let the
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on day and night drives. The lodge’s water-hole provides game viewing from each room, the restaurant, pool area and viewing deck. Enjoy bush dinners under starlight skies and local traditional entertainment.
Great Zimbabwe Hotel AC COMMODAT I O N 45 Standard Rooms 2 suites CONTAC T + 263 39 262 274 central R ESERVAT I O NS pacro@africansunhotels.com +27 (0)100030079/81/82/83/84 www.africansunhotels.com
The Great Zimbabwe Monument is the capital of the ancient realm of King Munhumutapa. Fashioned, it is believed between 1250 and 1450 AD, from regular rectangular granite blocks skilfully placed one upon the other without the use of tools. This World Heritage Site is a unique historical, cultural and archaeological landmark with many unusual artefacts including the Zimbabwe bird. Straddling its own grounds and the World Heritage Site is the Great Zimbabwe Hotel with its own African Sun tradition of a warm welcome and top quality products and service.
CHOBE GAME LODGE T H E M O S T I C O N I C L O D G E I N B O T S WA N A An unforgettable safari experience in the world-renowned Chobe National Park.
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A Taste of Fine Vine
The South Africa wine industry is proud of our position to maintaining our position as a world leader in eco-sustainability. THE BIODIVERSITY AND WINE INITIATIVE (BWI), a partnership between wine producers and the wine sector seeks to protect the highly threatened Cape Floral Kingdom from further loss. Set aside for conservation are some 132 000 ha, significantly more than the 101 000 ha comprising our national vineyard. More recently our sustainability focus extends to include social sustainability. We have created the framework for the wine world’s first ethical seal. This aims to fast-track the implementation of fair labour practices on our wine farms and in the cellars. Our wines are showing ever-increasing finesse and complexity. Many estates attract extremely positive critical attention to advance our standing as a national producer of excellence across the pricing continuum. We have also broadened the scope of our offerings to accommodate the demand for greater flavour sophistication at the entry level, with lower-alcohol content, as well as increasing the range of sparkling wine products. As current chairman of the Cape Winemakers Guild, I truly encompass our philosophy of constantly trying to raise the standard of the South African Wine Industry. As a dynamic team, we strive to ensure our wines stand out amongst the best in the world. Our main goal is to extract the full potential from our unique South African terroir and to set new world-class benchmarks for South African and indeed the world’s wine production standards. It gives me great pleasure to be involved in the ever-growing and exceptional South African Wine Industry. I believe that through continuously striving for perfection and maintaining our philosophy of being a world-class contender, we are fast becoming one of the great wine and tourist destinations in the world.
Louis Strydom CHAIRMAN CAPE WINEMAKER’S GUILD
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Groot Constantia 1685
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LOCATION Constantia, Cape Town 340 01’37,03” S, 180 25’28,84” E FAC ILITIES Iziko Museum Cellar Tour & Wine tasting Vineyard Tours Restaurants Art Gallery EVENTS Functions Weddings Wine Sales THE ESTATE’S MAIN VARIETALS Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz Pinotage
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ernie els wines
LOCATION Western Cape Annandale Road, GROOT CONSTANTIA the Cape’s oldest and most famous wine farms dating back to. The Groot Constantia trademark is one of the oldest surviving trademarks in the world today serving as a testimony of continuous quality wine production over centuries. Therefore, wines and heritage remain at the heart of the Constantia Valley. The land was granted to Simon van der Stel, 891 morgen (about 763 hectares), situated behind Table Mountain, which he named “Constantia”. The farm had several owners of which two were female. The Cloete family put Groot Constantia on the map from 1778 to 1885. Constantia wine was coveted across the globe and those who were fortunate enough to taste it soon refused to settle for anything less. Members of the British Royal House, Napoleon Bonaparte, King Louis Philippe of France, Frederick (The Great) of Prussia, the Lord Seventeen of the VOC, governors, admirals, captains, and many other dignitaries coveted the Constantia label.Considering that they have been making wine for 325 years from some of the very first vines
planted in the Cape – in what can only be described as the perfect natural conditions and under the watchful eye of the winemakers – it becomes clear why Groot Constantia wines have become legendary and unique. The estate today, covers 170 hectares, of which 96 hectares is under vines. Over the last 10 years Groot Constantia has won 65 gold medals for a variety of its wines. Groot Constantia stands as a pinion of excellence for the South African wine industry and is an ideal model for the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the country. The farm has a wonderful array of things to do and see: visit the Manor House and Cloete Cellar dating back to 1791. Daily cellar tours and wine tasting as well as guided vineyard tours, two outstanding restaurants (Simon’s and Jonkershuis), as well as an art gallery displaying the paintings of local artists. As one of Cape Town’s Big 6 tourist attractions, with over 300 000 estate visitors annually, they are part of the Hop-on-hop-off City Sightseeing bus route.
Stellenbosch S 34° 00, 880 E 018° 50, 860 FACILITIES Wine tasting & lunch Cellar tours Golf chipping competitions RED WINES Ernie Els Signature SINCE FOUNDING Ernie Els Wines more than a decade ago, the wine producer has grown and matured into a successful and multi-award winning enterprise with a magnificent portfolio of wines produced at the winery on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. Ernie himself is passionate about wine and is very in- volved in the tasting process. In partnership with experi- enced winemaker Louis Strydom their shared passion for premium wine is reflected in the quality of the product right across the price ranges. Since its launch in 1999, Ernie Els Wines has established a magnificent portfolio of red and white wines, offering quality wines for everyone at various different price-points. Ernie’s passion for these wines, combined with winemaker Louis Strydom’s considerable talents, has proved a winning combination. Ernie Els Wines has won plaudits and many prestigious awards around the world and the team continues to make a big impact on both the South African and international wine markets. Louis Strydom, one of the leading winemakers in the South African wine industry for more than 15 years, and now
the former Chairman of the Cape Winemakers Guild, will play a key role. “I’m excited about this new opportunity,” commented Louis. “We are here to show the true potential of the Ernie Els terroir and cellar ability, and to make Ernie Els Wines more available to a wider spectrum of consumer.” Louis has produced the only South African wine that has been nominated four years consecutively as one of the Top 100 wines in the world.
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend Ernie Els Proprietor’s Syrah Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon Ernie Els Merlot Ernie Els Big Easy Red WHITE WINES
The year 2010 marked a significant and exciting period of expansion for Ernie Els Wines as it introduced additional and affordable red wines to its portfolio. This bold initiative gave Ernie Els Wines greater diversity and also extent to its products across a wider price range, at the same time introducing the brand to a larger audience worldwide. In 2011, the range was further extended with the introduction of two white wines, which was another first for the company.
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So, an impressive total of six separate red wines, and two white wines are now housed under the Ernie Els Wines portfolio.
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L'AVENIR COUNTRY LODGE L'Avenir Country Lodge is located at the foothills of the Simonsberg mountain, five kilometres from the historic town of Stellenbosch and in the heart of the Cape Winelands of South Africa. This is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
LOCATIO N R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosh S 33º 53' 18.7” E 18º 50' 59.1” AC COMMODAT I O N 2 Icon Suites, with splash pool 4 Platinum Suies, Pool Facing 5 Classic Suites, Mountain and Garden Facing WINES L'Avenir Grand vin Pinotage L'Avenir Pinotage L'Avenir Stellenbosch classic L'Avenir Chardonnay L'Avenir Chenin blanc L'Avenir Sauvignon L'Avenir Cabernet franc L'Avenir Merlot Rosé by L'Avenir Chenin blanc by L'Avenir Pinotage by L'Avenir
Surrounded by well-tended vineyards and breathtaking views of the majestic mountains of Stellenbosch, this newly renovated lodge offers, award winning wine tasting, and 4 star luxury accommodation offering true hospitality on a working wine farm. Start your day with a leisurely breakfast indoors or on the wooden deck, with sweeping views of the dam, rolling vineyards & mountains. Then later simply relax alongside the pool & enjoy a glass of L´Avenir´s award-winning wines accompanied by fresh olives also from the estate. Enjoy a free wine tasting at the Cellar, stroll through the vineyards or indulge in a picnic at the dam watching the many bird species that have also made this their home. Light meals & dinners are available on request & groups can enjoy a traditional BBQ around the ´African Boma´ under the ancient Oak trees. The Venue provides you with the best accommodation for special events. Each of the 11 elegant, individually decorated en-suite bedrooms are luxuriously equipped. Honeymoon couples are treated to a private patio with a heated splash pool & personal outdoor shower. Visit our wine shop an ideal place for local treats and wine tasting.
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Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock Mountain is a small, luxury hotel like no other. It is a place where history interacts with modern day comforts...where the atmosphere of a bygone era brings a sense of gracious, unhurried living. Celebrating 21-years of hospitality in the Cape Winelands the Grande Roche Hotel offers all of its golf playing guests complimentary transfers between Pearl Valley- and Boschenmeer Golf Estates. Voted one of the top five courses in South Africa, Pearl Valley Golf Estate is a must play golfing experiencing for both local and international travellers. Boschenmeer Golf Estate located in Paarl was the first 27-hole facility in the Cape Winelands and provides golfers a unique golfing experience with the backdrop of the Drakenstein Mountains.
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CONTACT US: TEL: +27 21 863 5100 FAX: +27 21 863 2220 EMAIL: RESERVE@GRANDEROCHE.CO.ZA
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Haute Cabrière
LOCATION Lambrechts Road (pass road) Franschhoek 33°54’26.14”S 19° 7’3.05”E FAC ILITIES Tasting Room: Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 17:00 Sat: 10:00 to 16:00 Sunday: 11:00 to 16:00 Restaurant: Lunch: Tue–Sun; Dinner: Tue–Sat (Oct–Apr) & Fri–Sat (May–Sep) From the Cellar: Haute Cabrière – Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Noir Unwooded Pinot Noir Pierre Jourdan Tranquille Cuvée Brut Brut Sauvage Blanc de Blancs Belle Rose Fine de Jourdan Potstill Brandy Ratafia CONTACT Wine Sales & Tasting: +27 (0)21 876 8500 Restaurant: (27) (0)21 876 3688 www.cabriere.co.za
HAUTE CABRIÈRE is a wine farm steeped in history and local lore. Originally granted to a French Huguenot farmer, Pierre Jourdan, on the 22 December 1694, it has been part of the Franschhoek Wine Valley fabric for over 300 years. Being a pioneer is intrinsic to Haute Cabrière and throughout its development and evolution it has always remained true to this heritage.
after the original Haute Cabrière trailblazer and founder, Pierre Jourdan. Comprised of two farms, situated on opposite ends of the breathtaking Franschhoek Wine Valley, Haute Cabrière is something extraordinary. A rich history, a whimsical setting, a seductive approach to wine and a magnetic proprietor ensure that Haute Cabrière is a decadent affair for any visitor.
In 1982, with a pioneering legacy in mind, the vineyards were replanted in the tradition of the Champagne. The wines and Cap Classiques that Haute Cabrière now create are the result of the this pivotal decision made over 28 years ago: To focus only on the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cultivars.
Its celebrated restaurant, Haute Cabrière, enhances the experience. Here, dishes are expertly paired with each wine and méthode champenoise, showing off the ultimate marriage between food and wine.
Brave unconventional decisions made then ensure that today Achim von Arnim, the famed proprietor and the Haute Cabrière team, continue to add to the farm’s spirit, by specialising in an enticing range of champenoise – named
Then there’s the exclusive extravagance of theatrical wine tours and tasting sessions where guests are treated to, among other things, the famous French Cavalry Sabrage show orchestrated by the charming Achim and Takuan von Arnim.
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WELLNESS
MESSAGE from the South AfricaN SPA ASSOCIATION
In the past science and spas have been seen as two ideas from opposite ends of the spectrum. However, the current trend in the spa industry seems to be moving away from pure relaxation and pampering towards the scientific approach. Although many people still associate spas with pampering, spas are becoming an integral part of a wellness routine, spa treatments can help maintain mental, physical and emotional well being. With healthcare in a global crisis, prevention of illness has moved to the forefront on the world health stage and the spa industry’s role in prevention-focused health care has become paramount. In a global survey, Spa Finder – the world's largest spa and wellness media and marketing company recognised that there’s a growing body of medical evidence about the proven benefits of spa treatments like massage, meditation, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, exercise, etc. The New York Times recently reported on a Cedars-Sinai study that revealed a 45-minute massage resulted in a significant decrease in stress hormones, while boosting immunity. Another study in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation documented that pain caused by knee osteoarthritis was significantly alleviated by two weeks of spa therapy, including mud-packs and mineral-water baths. Spas have become places focused on exercise, eating healthfully, stress reduction, therapeutic body treatments, the mind/body connection and balance. And it is therefore important that the spa experience is of a high quality and result focused. The South African Spa Association is the ambassador for the spa industry, with representation in all aspects related to spas, such as health and wellness, tourism and hospitality, education and training. The SA Spa Association provides the consumer with peace of mind when visiting a member spa, as all spas conform to international quality standards, staff qualifications and training is maintained and a code of ethics upheld. A full list of member spas is available on the SA Spa Association Website: www.saspaassociation.co.za So, invest in your health and visit a spa today.
Dr Nadine de Freitas Executive Director South African Spa Association
The South African Spa Association provides consumer protection by assessing each spa facility according to international criteria, allowing you peace of mind when visiting a spa bearing their logo. The South African Spa Association provides a platform for consumers to voice complaints & complements. Should an official complaint be logged, a consultant will liaise with the spa directly, to ascertain the nature of the complaint and determine the subsequent corrective steps, ensuring the spa visitor is always protected when visiting a member spa.
CONTAC T +27 (0)11 447 9959 A full list of member spas is available on the website: www.saspaassociation.co.za
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lake pleasant living
LOCATION N2 between Knysna and Sedgefield, Garden Route 34 1 36.88 S, 22 50 12.47 E ACCOMMODATION One & two bedroomed Suites Two bedroomed Villas Nearby Central to all Garden Route towns Golf, world class courses nearby Birding Bass-fishing Mountain Biking Boating CONTACT +27 (0)44 349 2400
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Welcome To Lake Pleasant Living. The Garden Route, a panoramic region idyllically placed between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, is home to Lake Pleasant Living in the Knysna district. This charming property, built on the edge of one of the few natural freshwater lakes in the southern hemisphere, Groenvlei, is a serene retreat set in the picturesque Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve.Welcome to Lake Pleasant Living where the discerning traveler will find superb facilities in tranquil surrounds. Enjoy Lake Pleasant Living as a holiday destination to stay or as a lifestyle investment to buy.More than a hotel room, with 120m² to 295m² floor space, our spacious Suites are equipped with all the modern conveniences. All duplex Villas are free-standing and consist of two en-suite bedrooms Villas sleep a maximum of four adults sharing with two children each. The Bistro on the Lake at Lake Pleasant Living creates an environment that makes the dining experience enjoyable, offering a blend of European, Indian and South African dishes.
The relaxed atmosphere, good yet unobtrusive service, friendly staff and, most importantly, wholesome food will leave you well satisfied. Included for all guests are the use of sauna & indoor heated relaxation pool and gym. Body & beauty treatments can be booked at the Health Spa on the Lake.
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