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The journey starts here The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it. – George Kimble
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t’s spring this side of the world, and we can thank the altitude of our huge interior plateau for the sunny, pleasant weather conditions that are so characteristic of our country and continent (yes, I’ve been watching BBC Earth documentaries – you will be too after reading this month’s film review). Compared to New York with its average 6.9 sunshine hours daily, Rome with 6.4 and London with 3.8 hours, South Africa with its average of 8.5 sunshine hours per day is one of the sunniest countries in the world. This month we follow the sun further into Southern Africa, taking you to the banks of the mighty Zambezi river and the eastern shoreline of the Mystical Zanzibar island. Whitewater rafting, sunset yacht cruises,
dhow excursions, snorkeling and diving are all on offer under our majestic sun. Add a soundtrack of the sweetest fusion of South African, Mozambican and Zimbabwean musical offerings and some chilled wine hailing from one of the oldest estates in South Africa and you’ve got the perfect summer right there. If you can’t make it to us this year, you might need some help retaining your sanity. See our literature review for more details. Happy Spring!
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continue the Adventure Pentax has pushed the Pentax WG adventure camera series to the edge for the 13th time with the introduction of the Pentax Optio WG-2 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS digital compact cameras. These models feature more durability than ever before as well as improved image quality in high-sensitivity shooting and Full 1080p HD movie recording capability. The Optio WG camera family is
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Foremost in the latest models’ feature set is a new back-illuminated 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor and powerful imaging engine that perform superbly in high-sensitivity settings such as night shooting or in poorly illuminated indoor settings. The WG-2 models deliver clear, sharp images with less noise than previous models. They are waterproof to 12 metres and the shockproof design protects the camera on drops of up to 1.5 metres. Visit www.pentax.com for more information.
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Certification against the MSC’s environmental standard for wild-capture fisheries is widely considered to be the most rigorous demonstration of seafood sustainability in the world. The restaurant joined the WWF SASSI (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) restaurant programme in 2008, and established itself early on as a Champion Restaurant through serving only green-listed seafood species. Visit www. aquarium.co.za for more information.
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Thompsons Africa is now offering a number of new and fascinating guided tours and self-drive options in the land of big skies and wild flowers, the Northern Cape. Thompsons Africa’s new four-day Kgalalagadi Transfrontier Park package offers a remote, unique and tranquil wilderness experience, which includes a sunset pan drive and dune walk to watch the sun set over the Kalahari, as well as a guided walk with Bushmen. A number of other tours, ranging from one to four days, explore the Richtersveld National Park and its surrounds. Starting at Port Nolloth, highlights include interacting with local herders and visiting the largest colony of Cape fur seals in the Southern Hemisphere. Self-drive packages are also available, with the flexibility to explore the towns of this fascinating part of the country at leisure. For more information, contact +27 31 275 3510 or email sally.gray@thompsons.co.za.
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Shoreline Café at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town has become the first restaurant in Africa to gain Chain-ofCustody certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The MSC is an international organisation
The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town is set to open its doors on 1st November, just in time for summer. Set in Cape Town’s Foreshore district, the hotel is destined to bring a new energy to the area. It is only the second Park Inn by Radisson to open in South Africa, and the hotel provides the Mother City with a contemporary urban destination. This Park Inn promises to be the perfect base for both business and leisure travellers, thanks to easy access to corporate headquarters and the Cape Town International Convention Centre, while the V&A Waterfront is an easy ten minute stroll away. For more information, visit www.parkinn.com.
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Developed after several years by an award-winning market leader in the portable power industry, Powertraveller, the Solarmonkey Adventurer was introduced to South Africa. With power a scarce commodity in some parts of the world, Powertraveller realised that a balance between solar charging and reserve battery capacity at an optimum, efficient level was a necessity and developed a powerful solar charger with an internal battery. The solarmonkey adventurer is a slimline, compact 2-panel solar charger with a 2500mAh internal lithium polymer battery. The unit fully supports Apple iPhones, iPads, iPods, mobile phones and other 5v gadgets such as portable games consoles, handheld GPS systems, e-readers, etc. The kit comes with a handy carabiner so it can be attached to tents or rucksacks and is made from high quality durable materials which make it both water and shock resistant - perfect for the outdoor adventurer and the busy traveler.
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A visit to one of South Africa’s Canopy Tours promises an ecoadventure that is enough to give any thrill-seeker goose-bumps, while satisfying nature lovers at the same time. At each location, a system of platforms has been built high among the trees and linked by a series of cables slides. Here, tourists, nature lovers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts are guided through the heights of previously inaccessible natural marvels, without disturbing these pristine habitats. Professional, trained guides point out the highlights of the fauna and flora at each stop, making sure that even the tiniest detail is not missed. South Africa now boasts six Canopy Tour destinations. These include the very first site in Africa, in the Tsitsikamma Forest, as well as Karkloof, Magaliesberg, Magoebaskloof, the Drakensberg and now, Malolotja, Swaziland. For more information, visit www.canopytour.co.za.
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perspective. Suddenly these are the only things that count: a splash in the infinity pool, the tinkling of ice in your tumbler, the shimmering gold of Southern Africa’s most majestic river – all enjoyed from the shade of your daybed. Welcome to Royal Chundu.
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Chundu’s 1939 Rolls Royce), as well as game-viewing trips to nearby Chobe National Park. But some of the best experiences on offer are unique to Royal Chundu. Firstly there’s the colonial elegance and detailing of the lodge itself: located on the site of the old Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge, it was built almost entirely from scratch by owner Hugh O’Mahoney, who attributes his style to the influence of his mother, Kitchie O’Mahoney. Like so many intrepid women who settled in Africa after World War II, glamorous Kitchie was a born adventurer: from Malaysia, she travelled to Dorset, England, where she met and married Mike O’Mahoney, before finally setting sail for the uncharted wilds of Africa, where Mike had accepted a post as a surveying engineer in Northern Rhodesia. According to Tina Aponte, Kitchie’s granddaughter and Royal Chundu’s managing director, “Kitchie embodied refinement in the extreme – regardless of the terrain. She refused to lower her standards, ever, and we’ve tried to uphold this. She always served in and on silver, so I scoured antique stores and websites to find authentic silver tea and coffee sets for the rooms and dining tables. For island picnics in the middle of the Zambezi, my grandmother would pack her entire dinner service, full tablecloths and linen 13
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he roiling tide of water that is the Zambezi moves inexorably towards its 100-metre plunge into the Batoka Gorge, where sky-high plumes of spray mushroom like cumulus clouds. Victoria Falls, aptly baptised “The Smoke That Thunders”, is one of Africa’s greatest spectacles, but to appreciate the real beauty of the river that births it, you need to find yourself on its upper reaches, on a shoreline far from the hustle and bustle of the main attraction. Comprising two luxurious lodges – River Lodge and Island Lodge – Royal Chundu offers the decadence of space and privacy in the midst of an untamed riverine wilderness. The lodge encompasses 15 kilometres of pristine river frontage, with rapids upstream and downstream creating an aquatic oasis. Opposite lies a nature reserve, where elephants, buffalo and a variety of antelope wander. It’s wild, yet utterly luxurious. Small wonder then that it was crowned Zambia’s Leading Luxury Lodge and Zambia’s Leading Eco-lodge in the 2011 World Travel Awards. If you’ve ever dreamed of being marooned on a tiny palm-dotted island – one with room service and an infinity pool, open-air bath tub and king-size bed, hairdryer and air-conditioning – Royal Chundu’s Island Lodge is the place to visit. With only four villas, it is arguably the most exclusive lodge on the Zambezi – a great place to celebrate your nuptials or reignite old romantic embers. River Lodge is no less of an aphrodisiac. Every one of the 10 airy suites, connected via a teak boardwalk, is carefully positioned to maximise views of the untamed forests and river without compromising privacy. If there’s any complaint, it’s how hard it is to tear yourself away from your new riverside home, with its deep armchairs, king-size bed and double showers – all with views of the swirling river and abundant birdlife. But move you must, even if only because the pool deck beckons with double-size day beds and smiling staff to pour the first gin and tonic of the day. It’s the kind of place where you’re happy to rediscover the joy of doing nothing, so make sure you schedule enough time to do just that! Naturally there are guided trips to Victoria Falls, a 30-minute drive from the lodge (best undertaken in Royal
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napkins. So now we offer our guests something similar: island picnics with tables, silverware, a full bar, Persian carpets, hammocks, the works!” Another experience unique to Royal Chundu is to take a makoro trip to explore the tiny village of Mushekwa. Here Edith Mushekwa, midwife and marriage counsellor, among other things, and the daughter of the village founder, personally meets guests. She takes them on a tour of the village, showing them her modest but immaculate mud and thatch house, the community garden, the precious manketi trees (according to Edith, “even the very poor can survive on this nut!”) and the other interesting plants this fishing and farming community relies on to survive. Keen birders can ask for a personalised safari, looking specifically for species endemic to the Royal Chundu area, such as the black-cheeked lovebird or the emerald cuckoo. These trips can last from as little as two and a half hours to a full day – the choice is entirely yours. Similarly, the Royal Chundu fishing trips are tailor-made to your requirements, be they to catch the infamously difficult tiger fish or the prized Upper Zambezi yellow fish. Whatever your interests, don’t miss Royal Chundu’s river rafting, an exhilarating trip that requires no experience. Guests are taken by open-topped vehicle to launch their inflatable canoes upstream from the lodge. Every canoe
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has an experienced paddler who steers guests from lush reed banks, through island eddies and deep-flowing channels, into playful rapids that are enormous fun to traverse. A makeshift bar, set up on a sandy beach, is just reward for the intrepid rafter! The floating spa is another reward well worth claiming. With the lullaby of the river trickling past, you will be rubbed into a submissive, blissful state, ready for the next adventure – an hour in the hammock, before the evening sunset cruise, when the sinking African sun turns the river into molten gold. Meals are served in a variety of locales, from the al fresco viewing deck to the elegant dining room. But it is dinners in the open-air boma that are a real highlight, with the famed Makishi (masked) dancers providing one of the most riveting performances you’ll witness in any lodge. If you must make yourself available to work demands, the lodge offers Wi-Fi, satellite TV and cellphone signal. There’s also a business centre and conference facilities for small groups who appreciate that inspiring surrounds lead to inspiring solutions. But better by far to switch off that phone. For this is a magical place. As a recent visitor commented in the guest book, “At Victoria Falls I saw a rainbow, and now I know where that pot of gold is found: just a few kilometres upstream, at Royal Chundu!”
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he Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français is an awardwinning fine dining restaurant in the French Huguenot valley of Franschhoek. The restaurant is the brainchild of executive chef Margot Janse and the dishes on the tasting menu are designed to be wonderful surprises. The restaurant’s food is already world-renowned, so we have a bit of a surprise for you this month as we explore a different aspect of what makes it so successful. Herbert Janse, Margot’s brother, flew in from Holland and spent an intensive couple of weeks redesigning the worldrenowned restaurant. With a background in set and theatre design he certainly has theatrical flair, and has created a stage worthy of the cuisine. “The décor reflects Margot Janse’s food…,” says Herbert, “…the unexpected.” The entrance to The Tasting Room has been wallpapered with candy foil wrapping from Paris. On closer inspection the turquoise foil has an Art Deco motif, and the light bounces off the blue in pink and gold. Inside the immediate feature is a large, square light hanging in the entrance hall. Suspended from the base are over 2000 balls. The unexpected touch here is that there are 20 randomly placed balls, which are lit brighter than the rest. “Like a starry sky,” explains Herbert. Against the far wall, different colored ropes have been placed in lines to create an organic shape that resembles the mountains in the Franschhoek valley. The tables don’t have tablecloths, joining a worldwide movement away from the stiffness and formality the term ‘fine dining’ conjures. And it would be a sin to cover the artisan handiwork of the tables themselves. Crafted by Franschhoek local, Stuart Douglas of Douglas & Co., who specialises in custom made cabinetry and designer furniture, the tables are made from blackwood and Franschhoek oak from trees felled when the dam was built. Stuart’s handiwork caters to contemporary lines with visible joinery and dials, “no curves or frills”. William Welch cutlery neatly offsets the clean finish of the tables, alongside specially made side plates by celebrated local artist Clementina van der Walt. Antique crystal bulbs dating back to 1910 have been placed irregularly on the ceiling. Herbert found them in Holland: “they’re early electric bulbs that were once used at fairs.” There’s also a set of crockery stuck upside down to the ceiling—almost like a wink from the chef herself. The Tasting Room is open from Tuesday to Saturday evenings. Try the great accommodation packages in the luxurious Le Quartier Français country inn. For more information or to make a booking, visit www.lqf.co.za.
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The roots of Bosman Family Vineyards in Wellington (in South Africa’s Western Cape) extend eight generations back. As custodians of a rich history, the owners of the renowned farm work daily to grow the enterprise in ways that respect the land
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representation, for example on the Plant Improvement Board of South Africa - the agricultural organisation that is supremely responsible for ensuring the highest quality of local vineyards. Only the best grapes from 300 hectares of vineyards are selected for crafting the wines across the Bosmans range. The wines are made in a 250-year-old cellar that was restored in 2006. The project has retained the authenticity of the old buildings, incorporating elements such as the original thick walls and broad wooden roof structures, while installing modern winemaking equipment. The result is a winery that produces outstanding wines in environmentally and socially responsible ways that have been a hallmark of Bosman Family Vineyards since its very beginning. “The farm has a wholesome approach to people and nature which speaks to the soul,” says winemaker Corlea Fourie, who joined Bosman Family Vineyards during the cellar restoration. She applies this tack to her profession too. “We want to make authentic wines that are not too clinical and that demonstrate passion. They should show where they come from, otherwise why are we putting in all the effort?” The palette at Corlea’s disposal is vast and constantly evolving. One of the ranges, for example, is a key driver of innovation. “Loads of winemakers are confronted with making blends for the sake of blends, but with our Adama range of wines there are no confining structures in production, which makes it so much easier,” she says. “It offers fantastic leverage for a winemaker to have such a place. There are no rigid rules. If there isn’t something out of the ordinary going on in the cellar, there’s something wrong!” she adds. A model empowerment initiative that offers equity as
he Bosman Family Vineyards story begins in 1699 when Lelienfontein, the land that is now its home, was first granted to French Huguenot Philipe de Royan by the then Cape Governor Willem Adriaan Van der Stel. The family’s first ancestor to settle in South Africa was Hermanus Bosman. Records from 1707 show that he was a sieketrooster (caregiver) who worked in the community of Drakenstein and whose descendants were later involved in the goings-on at De Oude Plantasie, the site of the Grande Roche Hotel and its famous Bosman’s Restaurant today (featured in the July edition of Ultimate Africa). The story goes that Bosman’s knack for producing strong, disease-resistant and productive vine plants spread rapidly after he gave a passing farmer a few specimens. Today, the enterprise is a major supplier to producers of some of South Africa’s most renowned wines. Bosman’s diversified interests have seen it rise as one of the most successful vine nurseries in the Southern Hemisphere and producer of exceptional wines from one of the oldest vineyards in South Africa. It is through Lelienfontein Vine Growers that Bosman Family Vineyards has acquired one of the most enviable assets for a winemaker - a veritable library of almost 50 different grape varieties at its disposal. The privilege is one enjoyed by only very few wineries anywhere in the world today. It is also the essence of the enterprise’s slogan: ‘From Vine to Wine’. Utilising the latest technologies and innovation at sites in Wellington, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and the Karoo, Lelienfontein Vine Growers cultivates vines of the highest standard with minimal risk of infections and viruses. It is actively involved in research and development through
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reward was established at Bosman Family Vineyards to acknowledge the long-standing relationship with workers on the farm. In 2009, Bosman Family Vineyards obtained Fairtrade accreditation, which recognises its social and environmentally responsible efforts and places it amongst the most successful quality-driven family-owned Fairtrade producers in South Africa. “The objective is to become the leading ethical, familyowned wine producer in the country,” says MD Petrus Bosman. “We see ourselves as community builders rather than as mere farmers. Our vision doesn’t have a beginning or end, but rather a golden thread that draws us together in building a better life for all through ownership, self-respect and responsibility.” Bosman’s commitment to heritage and sustainability extends further. The contributions of individuals and families who have embraced their custodial responsibilities in working and protecting the land for future generations are recognised through a variety of initiatives. Most notable is that during 2008, in one of the biggest land reform transactions of its kind in the Western Cape, 260 of the farm’s workers became shareholders in the enterprise.
In addition, the farm has seen the establishment of a day care centre, a karate club that has seen members progress in skill to provincial level, a music school and a youth group for the education and training of life skills for children of parents working on the farm. It has also established a neighbourhood watch that has been responsible for a significant drop in crime in the district, a women’s club that promotes skills development, a home for retired staff members, a library and a sports club. The farm’s investment in social welfare also extends to the environment. Initiatives such as the planting of the indigenous Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) - among the highest carbon sequestrating plants on the planet along with environmentally-friendly farming practices have contributed to its recognition within the respected Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI). In many ways, the activities at Bosman Family Vineyards today reflect the care-giving and community spirit of that earliest of Bosman ancestors. This spirit drives the daily activities and future vision of the exceptional farm. To learn more about Bosman Family Vineyards, visit www.bosmanwines.com. 24
I must admit I never expected another book on the realities of the Digital Age to be engaging.
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We’re still trying to figure out this illusive ‘madness’ concept. Philippa Perry, author of the School of Life’s How to Stay Sane, suggests that an attempt at understanding sanity may be a better point of departure. Perry disputes the stereotype of self-observation as a form of self-absorbed navel gazing, citing Buddha, Socrates and Freud as leading proponents of the practice. Each of these individuals seemed to understand, long before the recent theory was developed, that our ‘threein-one-brains’ actually require a fair deal of training before we can profess to live in an age of reason. From Shakespearean literature to dementia studies amongst nuns, Perry’s case studies are both stimulating and entertaining. Her own raw confessionals are also quite comforting. I resonated particularly with two of the book’s main threads. The first is that how we interact with each other is the main determinant of our mental health or ‘sanity’. As philosopher Martin Buber so elegantly asserted, ‘all real living is meeting’. Perry highlights the downfalls of books prescribing rigid sets of relationship behaviors, arguing that they take away our ability to meet the other as a subject, forcing us to view that person as an object that will respond predictably to our chosen behaviors. The second is her refreshing approach to the age-old encouragement of optimism through the idea that the predicting of disasters does not ward them off or make them any more tolerable. I particularly enjoyed her categorical assertion that pessimists think they are cleverer that optimists, but that, simply put, they really aren’t. At no point in the book does Perry suggest that the achievement of so-called sanity is at all easy. Rather she suggests that we too often mistake certainty, which she believes to be a trap in itself, as sanity. Luckily a set of exercises at the conclusion of the book kickstarts the reader’s journey towards recognizing the difference.
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Where Chatfield’s argument differs is in the operative word ‘potential’, as he believes that if we adopt a kind of paradoxically named cutting-edge conservatism, we are indeed capable of regulating the endless streams of communication flowing our way, putting the ‘needs’ of our machines below our own and avoiding the isolation that seems to be a necessary counterpart to our ceaseless availability. I found the most intriguing thread of the book the exploration of how personal memory, with its richness, mystery and contingency, has been replaced with digital memory, which of course allows us to bypass the inner processes of consolidation. This idea was originally put forward by Nicholas Carr in his 2010 book, The Shallows, and is something against which Chatfield warns is a potential but not necessary downfall of technological existence. Chatfield believes that human beings’ ability to adapt and willingness to take ownership of what is going on inside our heads will save us from digital doom. Speaking of that which goes on inside our heads, I’d love to know what you make of the following categorical statement: ‘I am sane. You are eccentric. He is mad.’ Sound familiar?
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They have scooped numerous prestigious local and international awards, including five sought-after SAMA Awards and the MTV Europe Award for Best African Act in 2006. what it is that you really feel when you think of the truth. The way Zolani sings Baby in Silence reminds me of the pain shared by so many of the sisters of our nation, and although the implications of the surprisingly light song are rather somber, Zolani’s later reminder for each and every sister to ‘Let it flow, girl’, is eventually the message that rises victorious. Similarly, the songbird’s laments about the man she built who then crumbled to the ocean and the band’s sobering political commentary are reminders that there is a depth and authenticity to their music that may sometimes be overlooked in their sunny Afro-Pop tunes. Both genres, though, have claimed their rightful place in the South African musical spectrum. Here are links to a bit of both, just for fun… POT BELLY DOO BEE DOO I’D LIKE BABY IN SILENCE
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animals on film causes one to become intimately involved in and moved by the tragedies and triumphs of everything from a herd of wildebeest to a flock of geese. From a shot of hundreds and thousands of marching one-ton bisons to the synchronized landing of millions of migrating birds, BBC Earth’s portrayal of the wildlife supported by the plains of our planet will leave you in awe of these great spaces and the life that they support. The second part of the film also explores the great jungles of the world, but those majestic and mysterious areas deserve a feature of their own.
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down an elephant is quite remarkable. The elephants know that the drinking holes are dangerous, but they have no choice, and the dramas that play out there are a reminder of the importance of water for all life. After months of this desperate clinging to existence, the baked savannahs undergo radical change as grass, the great survivor, rises again. Nowhere is the vibrancy of this transformation more impressive than in South Africa’s Namaqualand, where the new flowers transform the landscape into a chiaroscuro of life and color. When the water is plentiful, the grass in certain parts of African savannah still grows even though it is submerged. It is rather strange to see buffalo wading through water, and watching baboons tentatively tip-toeing in provides more humor than any staged comedy ever could. Of course only the marvelous David Attenborough can accompany this spectacle with a quip about ‘juicy snails (being) ample recompense for soggy paws’. Although we at Ultimate Africa know that Africa boasts the greatest that the natural world has to offer, the film does showcase breathtaking scenes and species from other parts of the world. The film affords each species the respect it deserves,
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Word Constantia is close to seven of South Africa’s top wine estates and many internationally celebrated restaurants. The five-star intimate hotel is in an exclusive area just one minute’s drive from the chic Constantia Mall’s fashionable shops and restaurants. An easy approach to freeways gives guests superb access to all the Cape’s scenic delights, from Simonstown and the False Bay beaches to the City Centre, Waterfront and beyond.
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The Strand Tower hotel offers guests 242 rooms in Standard, Superior, Executive and Deluxe styles. The hotel offers a range of features and facilities to ensure that guests have everything they need at their fingertips. The divine pool deck overlooks Strand and Loop Streets, and is an oasis-like location for a late afternoon dip after a long day of sightseeing. There is also a restaurant, a gym, sauna and steam room overlooking Table Mountain and the city centre on the 17th and 18th floors respectively, a newly renovated bar and lounge, an Executive Lounge, conferencing facilities for up to 200 people, 24-hour reception, porterage, a concierge and a coffee shop. The Strand Tower Hotel has everything you need for your stay in Cape Town, whether you are visiting for business or pleasure!
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eclectic ambience. Business and conference facilities accommodating up to 45 people are available and include wi-fi access and a private boardroom. The hotel is situated close to popular shops and boutiques, restaurants, and a wellness centre. Golfing, whale-watching and hiking are all on offer in the area.
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Boasting 27 major species of game, Madikwe is the fourth largest game reserve in the country. The perfect South African luxury safari holiday destination, Tau Game Lodge offers both Big Five and birdwatching safaris. Overlooking a vast natural waterhole, it offers an idyllic wedding as well as conference venue. Adults can indulge in a range of decadent treatments at the Tau Spa while children enjoy the myriad of kiddies’ activities available.
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Majestically stretching over 360 000 square kilometres from the world-renowned Kalahari desert in the North to the arid plains of the Karoo in the South, the Northern Cape Province of South Africa offers visitors an unforgettable holiday experience. The vast open spaces of South Africa’s largest province make the Northern Cape the ideal destination for any traveler. The largest province within South Africa has splendid natural beauty with breathtaking variety, a fascinating cultural mix, warm hospitality and some of the world’s greatest experiences on offer.
TEN TANTALISING REASONS TO CHOOSE THE NORTHERN CAPE AS A LEISURE DESTINATION:
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Unique flavor and flair
The Northern Cape is a truly remarkable holiday destination. Explore the unique flavor of the province with its unique combination of ancient Africa with an overlay of confident democracy. Walk barefoot on the land of the ancestors, proud of its roots and enthusiastic about the future, creating, solving challenges and greeting the world with a wide, warm smile.
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Unforgettable, enriching experiences
Whether you are stargazing in Sutherland, hunting for fossils in the Karoo, searching for San rock art deep in the caves of the Diamond Fields, experiencing the world’s richest floral offering in Namakwa, camping deep in the bush surrounded by wildlife and the famed black-maned lion of the Green Kalahari, or kayaking down the mighty Orange River, the Northern Cape is more than an adventure, it’s an enriching life experience...
Conveniently situated on the longest wine route in South Africa, namely Cape Route 62, De Zeekoe’s unique charm attracts guests of a different kind. People from all walks of life visit this stylish African farm in search of a unique experience.
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The inherent warm hospitality of the people of the Northern Cape makes visitors feel like celebrities when they come to this vast province. They can stay in the luxurious establishments, be pampered with spa treatments, dine on fabulous food and wine and afford all those once-in-a-lifetime experiences they’ve been longing to try. Not only will you have an excellent rate of exchange, but our facilities, activities and service equal outstanding value – so you can do more for your money. We call it value for luxury.
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Make a difference with ubuntu
The successful hosting of the 2011 Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships was the Northern Cape’s ubuntu on a grand scale. The entire province pulled together to put on a mega-event - from building a world-class skateboarding plaza to making the participants and fans from around the world feel welcome and showing their hospitality and deeplyfelt patriotism to the world. Looking after the collective is looking after the self. This is something that every visitor can learn when coming here and making a difference, whether it’s bookings creating tourism jobs or whether it’s physically making a difference in our communities and to our wildlife by supporting conservation and social upliftment initiatives.
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Great weather
In sunny Northern Cape, our great weather invites visitors to enjoy the outdoors, play golf year-round, indulge in massages under open skies, have a braai or a potjie or go on stargazing safaris. Visitors can choose from a huge variety of outdoor adventure activities and take advantage of our vast array of outdoor experiences…
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Leading adventure destination
With unexpected adventures around every corner, the Northern Cape is arguably the adventure destination of Southern Africa. It’s all about pushing individual boundaries and personal growth. For some, adventure is going on a walking trail, a hot-air balloon ride or tasting a foreign cuisine. For others, adventure is captured in an adrenaline rush that is traversing the rapids of the mighty Orange River in a kayak or leaping off a mountain or
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Natural beauty and wildlife
The Northern Cape is arguably South Africa’s most beautiful and natural province. For the active, it’s an ideal environment for exploration and adventure. We have an aweinspiring setting for any enthusiast. Visitors are hard-pressed to choose between our UNESCO World Heritage Site and two Transfrontier Parks, the Kgalagadi and the |Ai-| Ais Richtersveld with its red and golden sand dunes. Share the intimate bush knowledge of a Nama or San Bushmen guide/tracker. The Northern Cape’s natural beauty is enhanced by its enigmatic wildlife. Whether its meerkats or gemsbok, watching wild animals at close range is something truly unforgettable. There are walking, horseback, 4x4, Little Five, Shy Five, and many more safaris to incorporate in your trip.
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Due to our great weather, diverse cultures, adventure credentials, historic Freedom Struggle, lively urban rhythms, award-winning food and wine, luxury accommodation, natural wonders, spirit of ubuntu, fascinating wildlife and welcoming nature, the Northern Cape has become a firm favorite for domestic and international travelers. Build memories to last a lifetime with an unforgettable, life-enriching trip to South Africa.
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The Northern Cape’s unspoilt nature and breathtaking scenery with deserts, rivers, beaches, mountains and forests provide the perfect backdrop for the wedding of your wildest dreams. That is why the province is fast becoming one of the world’s most desirable and sought-after wedding and honeymoon destinations. Combined with this spectacular setting is a range of superb facilities, an extensive choice of accommodation facilities, excellent cuisine and professional wedding planner services, which will ensure a truly unforgettable day for any newlyweds or that special occasion.
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The distinct cultural groups that make up the Northern Cape are as rich as the country’s history. Meet the oldest human inhabitants of Africa, the San Bushmen, at Riemvasmaak, the Setswana and Nama in Namakwa and Diamond Fields. Visitors to the Northern Cape have ample chance to immerse themselves in these unique cultures through exploring cultural villages and arts and crafts markets, indulging in local cuisine at township restaurants, watching traditional dances and ceremonies, listening to real stories at interactive museums and talking to our people, who are willing to teach their customs and phrases to international guests. It’s the best way to experience the
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waterfall. No matter the skill, inclination or interest, there is an adventure to thrill all. Combined with our beautiful weather and spectacular scenery, it’s a heady mix!
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De Zeekoe is an owner managed farm of 2000 hectares only 8 km from Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo and situated on the longest wine route - R 62. De Zeakoe is a working farm with ostriches, springbuck,Bonsmara cows and Lusern (alfalfa). It boasts stunning views of the mountains and riverbed (Olifant’s River), and offers a chance to see over 162 species of birds. De Zeakoe is located in part of the 17 hotspots of the world, with overlapping flower zones. It offers 16 stylish rooms and 4 rustic log cabins situated on the water’s edge.
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Africa and Botswana. Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts is a hospitality and gaming company that operates in South Africa and Botswana. Peermont has an excellent track record in the design, development, management, ownership and operation of multi-faceted integrated resorts, including hotels, casinos, convention centres, retail centres, health spas, restaurants, bars and other sport and entertainment facilities.
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In 2010 alone, The Blue Train won the coveted accolade of “Africa’s Leading Luxury Train” at The World Travel Awards, and was voted “Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Favourite Specialist Train.” The routes of The Blue Train – both scheduled and chartered – take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world. Routes include Cape Town/Pretoria; Pretoria/ Durban and Pretoria/Pilanesberg.
The Three Cities Group offers specialized services in the tourism industry, managing and marketing over 30 quality tourism and leisure properties with a strong network of sales and marketing specialists working out of Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and London. The group’s distinctively unique portfolio of properties includes city hotels, resorts, exceptional safaris and three campuses of The International Hotel School.
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integrity of the main ingredient of a dish. At Dutch East, fresh is best and the freshest available ingredients are sourced each day. Head Chef Pasch du Plooy is a leading figure in the culinary world of the Cape Winelands, pioneering the way with his exciting mix of local Dutch and Eastern cuisine.
Chef Rueben Riffel’s passion for creating fine yet uncomplicated cuisine is celebrated at his top yet laid-back restaurant in Franschhoek. The menu offers staunch South African favorites as well as specials that are updated daily to take advantage of the finest ingredients on the market. In the heart of the South African winelands, the restaurant boasts an excellent wine menu. Reuben’s restaurant and bar combines all the
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It also offers aerial game viewing and management opportunities as well as flights to
Boasting 27 major species of game, Madikwe is the fourth largest game reserve in the country. The perfect
celebrate special occasions. Their Alert HeliTrack service provides air support to assist in
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tracing the perpetrators of rhino poaching and farm attacks. Indigo Helicopters is situated
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can indulge in a range of decadent treatments at the Tau Spa while children enjoy the myriad of kiddies’
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True African bush living at the only bush and aero estate in the world Life at Zandspruit is one of peace and tranquility - a home cocooned in wild life and bush, offering a tranquil getaway from a demanding world.
View this tranquil setting from the comfort of your living room or pool deck.
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The exceptional weather all year around gives you ample opportunity to explore your environment with wildlife walks, horse rides or game drives. HOEDSPRUIT - LIMPOPO - SOUTH AFRICA
Sunset views are magnificent treats! This is an investment sure to keep your health and living experience a notch above any other.
Contact: +27 15 793 1192 Email: info@zandspruit.co.za
Estate size: 1000 ha game farm
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200 full title stands. Sizes range from 4 000 m² to 15 000 m² House designs are in 3 different styles being Farmhouse Pavilion
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Thatch 650 ha of untouched wildlife reserved exclusively for owners game viewing pleasure Safe environment and close to retailers, doctors and recreational facilities 1 km hard surfaced private runway, for aviation enthusiasts
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River Lodge
Location: 1 Sidbury Farm, Sidbury, Makana District, Port Elizabeth Tel: +2742 203 1400 E-mail: reservations@kwantu.co.za Web: www.kwantu.co.za
Location: 8 Frank Road, St Francis Bay Tel: +2742 294 1888 Email: thesands@pehotels.co.za Web: www.thesands.co.za
Location: Kariega Game Reserve, Kenton-on-Sea Tel: +2741 581 2606 E-mail: reservations@kariega.net Web: www.kariega.co.za
Kuzuko Lodge Location: Olivenfontein Farm, Kommadagga, Addo Elephant National Park Tel: 0800 468 357 or +2711 806 6888 E-mail: hotels@legacyhotels.co.za Web: www.legacyhotels.co.za
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tenahead Mountain Lodge & Spa
Location: Hunters Estate, Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay Tel: +2744 501 1111 E-mail: res@hunterhotels.com Web: www.hunterhotels.com
Moya Manzi Beach House Location: 17 Toevlugs Place , Paradise Beach, Jeffery’s Bay Tel: +2742 292 0780 E-mail: info@moyamanzi.com Web: www.moyamanzi.com
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Location: Naudes Nek Pass, Rhodes Tel: +2745 971 8901 E-mail: reservations@riverhotels.co.za Web: www.riverhotels.co.za/tenahead
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Blue Lagoon Hotel & Conference Centre Location: Blue Bend Place, Beacon Bay, East London Tel: +2743 748 4821 E-mail: reservations@bluelagoonhotel.co.za Web: www.bluelagoonhotel.co.za
Mpekweni Beach Resort Location: R72 Coastal Rd, Between Port Alfred and East London Tel: +2740 676 1026 E-mail: info@mpekweni.co.za Web: www.mpekweni.com
Quarry Lake Inn
Location: Chintsa East. Wild Coast Tel: +2743 704 5119 E-mail: info@pranalodge.co.za Web: www.pranalodge.co.za
Location: Assegaai Bush, Grahamstown Tel: +2746 622 6024 E-mail: reservations@kichaka.co.za Web: www.kichaka.co.za
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Location: Quartzite Drive, off Pearce St, The Quarry, EL Tel: +2743 707 5400 E-mail: info@quarrylakein.co.za Web: www.quarrylakeinn.co.za
Prana Lodge
Kichaka Private Game Lodge
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Corporate Boutique Hotel
Location: Bethlehem Tel: +27 58 303 1673 E-mail: info@lavenderhillestate.co.za Web: www.lavenderhillestate.co.za
Location: C/O Third Ave & Brill St, Westdene
 Bloemfontein Tel: + 27 51 406 0900 E-mail: info@cbhc.co.za Web: www.cbhc.co.za
Lazy Lizard Guest House Location: 109 Henry Street, Park West, Bloemfontein Tel: +27 51 444 5075 E-mail: info@lizard.co.za Web: www.lizard.co.za
Oranje Guest Farm Location: Fouriesberg Tel: +27 58 223 0412 Email: oranjegh@mweb.co.za Web: www.oranjegasteplaas.co.za
De Stijl Gariep Hotel
Hobbit Boutique Hotel
Location: 2 Aasvoel St, Gariep Dam Tel: +27 51 754 0060 Email: info@destijl.co.za Web: www.destijl.co.za
Location: 19 President Steyn Avenue, Brandwag Bloemfontein Tel: +27 51 447 0663 E-mail: info@hobbit.co.za Web: www.hobbit.co.za
Location: 35km South of Bloemfontein Tel: +27 51 5640 733 E-mail: info@deoudekraal.co.za Web: www.deoudekraal.co.za
Wild Horses Mountain Lodge
A Summer Place Boutique Guest House
Location: Amanzi Amakhulu Estate, Sterkfontein Dam Harrismith Tel: +27 58 622 7000 E-mail: hawkinsgroup@telkomsa.net Web: www.wildhorses.co.za
Emoya Hotel & Spa San Rock Guest House
Location: Frans Kleynhans Drive, Groenvlei Tel: +27 51 436 8471 E-mail: info@emoya.co.za Web: www.emoya.co.za
Location: Clarens Tel: +27 83 292 3371 E-mail: janetjam@netactive.co.za Web: www.sanrock-guesthouse.com
Location: 18 Stegmann St, Universitas, Bloemfontein Tel: +27 51 522 2412 E-mail: info@thesummerplace.co.za Web: www.thesummerplace.co.za
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Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
Location: Cnr Union Ave & Main Rd, Kliptown, Soweto Tel: +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: reservations@sowetohotel.co.za Web: www.sowetohotel.co.za
Location: 13 Garrick Rd, Darrenwood, Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 888 1437 E-mail: info@idwala.com Web: www.idwala.com
Location: 643 Corner of Church & Wessels Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria Tel: +27 12 429 9999 E-mail: pretoria@sheraton.co.za Web: www.sheratonpretoria.com
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The Westcliff Hotel Location: 67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg Tel: +27 11 481 6000 E-mail: reservations@westcliff.co.za Web: www.westcliff.co.za
Location: 153 West St, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Tel: +27 11 806 6888 E-mail: michelangelo@legacyhotels.com Web: www.michelangelo.co.za
Location: 13 Arterial Road, West Oriel, Bedfordview Tel: +27 11 615 8363 E-mail: res@goodnight.co.za Web: www.goodnight.co.za
Accolades Bed and Breakfast Location: 72 Dale Road, President Park, Midrand Tel: +27 11 022 3668 E-mail: accommodation@accolades.org.za Web: www.accolades.org.za
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De Hoek Country Hotel
The Winston Hotel
Location: Plot 7, Zeekoehoek, Magaliesburg Tel: +27 14 577 9600 E-mail: reservations@dehoek.com Web: www.dehoek.com
Location: 6 Tottenham Avenue, Melrose Estate, Sandton Tel: +27 11 268 3140 E-mail: info@thewinstonhotel.co.za Web: www.thewinstonhotel.co.za
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Head Office: Lanseria, Johannesburg Tel: +2782 891-4639 (24 hours) Tel: +2711 267-5427 (Office hours) E-mail: charter@nac.co.za Web: www.nac.co.za
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Amakhosi Safari Lodge
Location: 2 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban Tel: : +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: info@oysterbox.co.za Web: www.oysterbox.co.za
Location: AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Pongola Northern Zululand Tel: +27 34 414 1157 E-mail: info@amakhosi.com Web: www.amakhosi.com
Hilton Durban Hotel Location: 12–14 Walnut Rd, Durban Central Tel: +27 31 336 8100 E-mail: Web: www.hilton.com/durban
Beachcomber Bay Location: 75 Marine Drive, Ramsgate, South Coast Tel: +27 39 317 4473
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Hartford House
Thanda Game Lodge & Tented Safari Camp
Location: Hlatikulu Rd, Mooi River, Natal Midlands Tel: +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: info@hartford.co.za Web: www.hartford.co.za
Location: Thanda Private Game Reserve, Between Hluhluwe & Mkuze Tel: +27 86 184 2632, E-mail: reservations@thanda.co.za Web: www.thanda.com
Location: 20 Windsor Road, Kloof, Durban Tel: +27 31 764 8000 E-mail: info@ammazulupalace.com Web: www.ammazulupalace.com
The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa Location: Lot 14, Pengaan Farm, Oribi Gorge, South Coast Tel: +27 39 687 4000 E-mail: info@thegorge.co.za Web: www.thegorge.co.za
Upton Hall Boutique Guesthouse Location: 16 Eastbourne Road, Morningside, Durban Tel: +27 31 303 7987 E-mail: info@uptonhall.co.za Web: www.uptonhall.co.za
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Isandlwana Lodge The Vineyard on Ballito
Location: Isandlwana, Zululand Tel: +27 34 271 8301 E-mail: www.isandlwana.co.za Web: www.isandlwana.co.za
Location: 1 Ashley Road, Ballito, Dolphin Coast Tel: +27 32 946 1204 E-mail: info@vineyardonballito.co.za Web: www.vineyardonballito.co.za
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The Estuary Country Hotel Location: Old Main Road, Port Edward, South Coast Tel: +27 39 311 2675 E-mail: reservations@estuaryhotel.co.za Web: www.estuaryhotel.co.za
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Nkonka Bush Lodge
Witwater Safari Lodge and Spa
Location: R522 from Louis Trichardt to Vivo, Louis Trichardt Tel: +27 15 516 0220 E-mail: info@madiathava.com Web: www.mountainfarmlodge.com
Location: Melkrivier Road, Between Melkrivier and Vaalwater Tel: +27 14 755 4170 E-mail: enquiries@nkonkabushlodge.co.za Web: www.nkonkabushlodge.co.za
Location:Marken / Witwater Dirt Road, Naboomspruit Tel: +27 11 675 0000 E-mail: info@witwater.com Web: www.witwater.com
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Angasii Game Lodge Location: Koedoeskop Road, Northam Tel: +27 14 784 0497 E-mail: info@angasii.co.za Web: www.angasii.co.za
Makalali Private Game Lodge Location: Harmony Block, Gravelott Road, Hoedspruit Tel: +27 15 793 9300 E-mail: reservations@aha.travel Web: www.makalali.co.za
Pondoro Game Lodge
Zebula Golf Estate & Spa
Location: Balule Game Reserve, Hoedspruit District, Greater Kruger National Park Tel: +27 31 764 5049 E-mail: pondoro@mweb.co.za Web: www.pondoro.co.za
Location: Bela Bela Tel: +27 14 734 7700 E-mail: reception@zebula.co.za Web: www.zebula.co.za
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Location: Alldays Tel: +27 12 343 0115 E-mail: reservations@bivack.com Web: www.bivack.com
Mopane Bush Lodge
Zwahili Private Game Lodge
Location:Olienhout Street, Nylstroom Tel: +27 14 717 3737 E-mail: admin@nylstene.co.za Web: www.waterbergconventioncentre.co.za
Location: Modimolle / Nylstroom Tel: +27 12 653 4340 E-mail: zwahili@iafrica.com Web: www.zwahili.co.za
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Location: Matjiesfontein, Kopermyn Road, Polokwane Tel: +27 82 808 9205 E-mail: info@diellagamelodge.co.za Web: www.diellagamelodge.co.za
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Di-Ella Game Lodge
Location: R572 Musina Pontdrif Road, Mapungubwe Tel: +27 83 633 0765 E-mail: info@mopanebushlodge.co.za Web: www.mopanebushlodge.co.za
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Umbhaba Lodge
Location: Ohrigstad Tel: +27 (0)13 238-8900 E-mail: relax@iketla.com Web: www.iketla.com
Location: Pilgrim’s Rest Tel: +27 13 768 1241 E-mail: shebares@foreversa.co.za
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Location: Hazyview Tel: +27 13 737 7636 E-mail: reservations@umbhaba.co.za Web: www.umbhaba.co.za
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Iketla Lodge
Blyde River Canyon Lodge Location:Blyde River Botanical Reserve, Panorama Route Tel: +27 15 795 5305 E-mail: canyon@worldonline.co.za Web: www.blyderivercanyon.co.za
Jock Safari Lodge Location: Halfway between Skukuza & Malelane Kruger Park Tel: +27 41 509 3000 E-mail: reservations@jocksafarilodge.com Web: www.jocksafarilodge.com
Porcupine Ridge Guest House
umSisi House
Location: 5 Vanaxe Estate, Hazyview Road, Sabie Tel: +27 (0)82 818-0277 E-mail: stay@porcupineridge.co.za Web: www.porcupineridge.co.za
Location: Portion 38 Farm, Peebles, White River Tel: + 27 82 479 9700 E-mail: amanda@umsisihouse.co.za Web: www.umsisihouse.co.za
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Location: 4 Du Preez St, Nelspruit Tel: +27 13 744 1251 E-mail: info@francolinlodge.co.za Web: www.francolinlodge.co.za
Komati Gorge Lodge
Walkersons Hotel and Spa
Location: Skukuza, Kruger National Park Tel: +27 11 880 9992 Email: tinga@morehotels.co.za Web: www.tingalodge.co.za
Location: Walkersons Private Estate, Dullstroom Tel: +27 13 253 7000 E-mail: reservations@walkersons.co.za Web: www.walkersons.co.za
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Location: 1 Highgrove Avenue, Kiepersol Tel: +27 13 764 1844 E-mail: house@highgrove.co.za Web: www.highgrove.co.za
Tinga Private Game Lodge
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Highgrove House Country Hotel
Location: Farm Waterval JT424, Machadodorp, Tel: +27 17 843 3920 E-mail: komatigorge@telkomsa.net Web: www.komatigorge.co.za
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Francolin Lodge
Thakadu River Camp
Protea Hotel Mafikeng
Location: 38 Scott Street, Schoemansville, Hartbeespoort Dam Tel: +27 12 253 2532 E-mail: info@stirling-manor.com Web: www.stirling-manor.com
Location: Madikwe Game Reserve Tel: +27 11 805 9995 E-mail: reservations1@aha.travel Web: www.thakadurivercamp.com
Location:80 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mafikeng Tel: +27 18 381 0400 E-mail: res2@phmafikeng.co.za Web: http://www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotelmafikeng.html
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Impodimo Game Lodge
Location: 2Buffalo Ridge, Madikwe Game Reserve Tel: +27 11 805 9995 E-mail: reservations@buffaloridgesafari.com Web: www.buffaloridgesafari.com
Location: Madikwe Game Reserve Tel: +27 18 350 9400 E-mail: reservations@impodimo.com Web: www.impomdimo.com
Tuningi Safari Lodge
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
Location: Madikwe Game Reserve Tel: +27 11 781 5384 E-mail: reservations@tuningi.co.za Web: www.tuningi.com
Location: Pilanesberg National Park Tel: +27 11 781 1661 E-mail: res@shepherdstree.co.za Web: www.shepherdstree.co.za
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Kedar Country Hotel Location: R565, Boekenhoutfontein, Phokeng Tel: +27 11 679 2994 E-mail: reservation@kedarcountryhotel.com Web: www.kedarcountryhotel.com
Leopard Lodge Location: R560 Scheerpoort, Kosmos, Hartbeespoort Dam Tel: +27 12 207 1130 E-mail: info@leopardlodge.co.za Web: www.leopardlodge.co.za
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Location: Pilanesberg National Park Tel: +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: kwamaritane@legacyhotels.com Web: www.kwamaritane.co.za
Scott’s Manor Guest House
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Location: 42 Witstinkhout Avenue, Rustenburg Tel: +27 14 533 3783 E-mail: guest1@boschdal.co.za Web: www.boschdal.co.za
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Boschdal Guesthouse
Location: 21 Bree Street, Lichtenburg Tel: +27 18 632 0255 E-mail: scottsmanor@intekom.co.za Web: www.scottsmanor.co.za
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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
Location:15 Piet Retief St, Sutherland Tel: +27 23 571 1115 E-mail: bookings@skitterland.co.za Web: www.skitterland.co.za
Location: 3 Boschendal Avenue, Barkley West Tel: +27 83 235 1993 E-mail: info@mattanu.com Web: www.mattanu.com
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Location: 7 Lodge Street, Belgravia, Kimberley Tel: +27 53 83 22 668 Email: kimjo@absamail.co.za Web: http://www.theestate.co.za
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The Estate Private Hotel
@Belurana River Manor Location: 2 Brug St, Upington Tel: +27 54 332 4323 E-mail: belurana@mweb.co.za Web: beluranaupington.com
The Kimberley Club Location: 35 Currey Street, CBD, Kimberley Tel: +27 53 832 4224 E-mail: Linda@kimberleyclub.co.za Web: www.kimberleyclub.co.za
New Holme Karoo Guest Farm Location: 20km North of Hanover & 50km South of Colesberg Tel: +27 (0)53 643-0193 E-mail: info@karoogariep.co.za Web: www.karoogariep.co.za
Tswalu Kalahari Private Game Reserve Location: 1Kalahari Desert, Near Kuruman Tel: +27 52 781 9331 E-mail: info@tswalu.com Web: www.tswalu.com
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Dundi Lodge
Location: Route N1, Colesberg Tel: +27 51 753 1364 E-mail: info@kuilfontein.co.za Web: www.colesbergtourism.co.za
Location: 4 Airport Boulevard, Rooipad, Kakamus Tel: +27 54 451 9200 E-mail: info@dundilodge.co.za Web: www.dundilodge.co.za
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Protea Hotel Kimberley
Vergelegen Guest House
Location:The Kimberley Big Hole, Circular Rd, Kimberley Tel: +27 53 802 8200 E-mail: info@phkimberley.com Web: www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-kimberley
Location: On N14, 3km before Kakamas, Near Augrabies Falls Tel: +27 54 431 0976 E-mail: vergelegen@electronet.co.za Web: www.augrabiesfalls.co.za
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Location: 25 Blesjesfontein, Springbok Tel: +27 27 712 3335/7 E-mail: info@daisylodge.co.za Web: www.daisylodge.co.za
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Romney Park Hotel
Location: 180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay Tel: +2721 430 3200 E-mail: info@ellerman.co.za Web: www.ellerman.co.za
Location: 7 Bob Bouwer Crescent, Bayview, Mossel Bay Tel: +27 44 695 1846 E-mail: info@africanoceans.co.za Web: www.africanoceans.co.za
Location: Cnr Hill/Romney Rd, Greenpoint, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 439 4555 E-mail: info@romneypark.co.za Web: www.romneypark.co.za
Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat Location: Pakhuis Pass Road, Clanwilliam Tel: +2727 482 8200 E-mail: lodge@bushmanskloof.co.za Web: www.bushmanskloof.co.za
Ivory Heights Boutique Guest House
Lodge on the Lake Location: 746 North St, Wilderness Tel: +2744 877 1097 E-mail: info@lodgeonthelake.co.za Web: www.accommodation-wilderness.com
Location: 17 Louis Botha Avenue, Somerset West Greater Cape Town Tel: +27 21 852 8333 E-mail: info@ivoryheights.co.za Web: www.ivoryheights.co.za
Bellavista Country Place Location: Stanford Tel: +27 82 901 76 50 E-mail: Bellavista@hermanus.co.za Web: www.bella.co.za
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Location: Montagu, Breede River Valley Tel: +2741 509 3000 E-mail: reservations@sanbona.com Web: www.sanbona.com
Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
Steenberg Hotel Location: 10802 Steenberg Estate, Tokai Rd, Constantia Tel: +2721 713 2222 E-mail:info@steenberghotel.com Web: www.steenberghotel.com
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Altes Landhaus Country House
The Robertson Small Hotel
Location: Oudtshoorn, Klein Karro Tel: +2744 272-6112 E-mail: altes.landhaus@pixie.co.za Web: www.alteslandhaus.co.za
Location: 58 Van Reenen St, Robertson Tel: +27 23 626 7200 E-mail: info@therobertsonsmallhotel.com Web: www.therobertsonsmallhotel.com
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Location: Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch Tel: +27 21 888 8000 E-mail: info@asara.co.za Web: www.asara.co.za
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There are several domestic airlines in South Africa, including South African Airways, South African Express, Interlink, Airlink and British Airways. Low-cost carriers include: 1time, Kulula and Mango.
Bus
Greyhound (+27 83 915 9000), InterCape (+27 21 380 4400) and Translux (+27 861 589 282) are the three main bus services in South Africa. All flights and bus tickets can be booked via Computicket at www.computicket.com or by calling +27 83 915 8000.
Trains
For budget trips across the country, Shosholoza Meyl is the best service available. Book online at www.shosholozameyl.co.za and enquiries can be directed to +27 86 000 8888. If you decide to splurge, though, there are three outstanding options. The famous Blue Train (+27 12 334 8459), Rovos Rail (+27 12 315 8242) and Premier Classe (+27 86 000 8888) are luxurious liners with all the bells and whistles.
Cars
Most of the main car rental companies have outlets at the international airports and in major centres. In South Africa, we drive on the left side of the road. The general speed limits are 120 km/h on the freeways, 100 km/h on major roads outside built-up areas and 60 km/h in built-up areas. Foreign members of the Automobile Association (AA) can register as a temporary member in South Africa at any local AA branch. For more information, phone +27 83 843 2222.
+27 11 230 1200
Europcar
+27 21 935 8600
+27 11 394 8831
Hertz Car Hire
+27 21 935 3000
+27 11 390 9700
Tempest Car Hire
+27 21 935 8650
+27 11 578 0160
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USA +27 12 431 4000 Canada +27 12 422 3000 UK +27 12 421 7500 Germany +27 12 427 8900 Netherlands +27 12 425 4500 Japan +27 12 452 1500 China +27 12 342 4194 Australia +27 12 423 6000 New Zealand +27 12 435 9000
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+27 21 934 0330
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+27 860 160 160
National Info & Safety Line
+27 83 123 2345
Airport Information (ACSA
+27 86 727 7888
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A Note for Smokers South Africa became one of the first countries in the world to ban smoking in public places in 2000 when it introduced its Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act. The Act prohibits smoking in restaurants, pubs, shopping centres and offices where there are no separate, enclosed smoking rooms. Smoking in partially enclosed public places such as covered patios, verandas, balconies, walkways and parking areas is also prohibited. Children under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering designated smoking areas and purchasing cigarettes. There are stiff penalties associated with anti-smoking legislation in South Africa, including hefty fines for both the smoker and venue operator. Be aware that smoking is banned on all domestic flights in South Africa. Keep a look out for ‘no smoking’ signs and only smoke in designated smoking areas.
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ince most of the activities in South Africa happen outdoors, sunburn is a potential health hazard. Cover up and use sun screen lotion whenever you are outside. Malaria risk areas include Northern KZN and Zululand, the Northern Province and Mpumalanga. The risk of contraction in South Africa is minimal when the proper precautions are taken. These include taking malaria tablets, using insect repellent and mosquito coils, and wearing long sleeved clothing. Tap water in most areas is safe to drink, but be sure to double check with your hosts first. One of the biggest health risks in South Africa is HIV and Aids. If you plan to be sexually active during your stay in South Africa, be sure to take necessary precautions. Check out www.redribbon.co.za for more information. Visit www.brillianttan.co.za for a safer way to obtain that holiday tan.
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