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where Credit is Due “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I want to say that it’s hard to believe that it’s already August, but if I look back at all the experiences we’ve been privileged enough to enjoy over the past few months I realise that, while time has certainly flown, we’ve travelled, wined and dined enough for the average lifetime over the past few months alone. While we’re certainly enjoying the Ultimate African experience ourselves, what’s most important to us is that we are able to share all of these wonderful opportunities with you in a way that inspires you to embark on your own weird and wonderful adventures. After all, where else can you sleep out in
the bush, contribute to invaluable conservation efforts, indulge in world-class dining, party up a storm and retreat into the indulgent oblivion of a seaside spa, all in a single weekend? Our vibrant and diverse continent really does have everything to offer, and we hope that you enjoy discovering its many facets as much as we enjoy sharing them. Happy August!
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Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has received its Greenleaf Certification for all six of its lodges. Through commitment to operating its lodges in an environmentally conscious way, the reserve has managed to reduce its energy, water and waste. The installation of LED lights along with staff training and awareness has contributed to the reduction in energy consumption while the installation of grey water recycling plants enables it to use its recycle waste water in the gardens. All properties within the Shamwari Group are audited by the Greenleaf Environmental Standard every two years in order to ensure that they adhere to all the body’s greening initiatives. www.shamwarigroup.com
Pancakes and Wine at Delheim Estate Delheim Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg outside Stellenbosch is offering indulgent sweet and savoury pancake and wine pairings. Visitors can enjoy a delicious trio of taste sensations – salmon, lamb shank and pickled pumpkin pancakes perfectly paired with an array of estate wines – for only R75 per person. The tastings are on offer from 09:00 to 16:30 seven days a week. Booking is essential. www.delheim.com
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Gondwana Game Reserve in the Garden Route now offers corporate conservation itineraries ideal for team building and executive strat sessions. The two to three night itineraries come complete with delicious and varied dining experiences, a themed conservation project such as alien species eradication, bush scavenger hunts, dam paddling, archery, target shooting, blindfold driving and birding activities. Themed gifts including custom t-shirts and relevant books are provided to complete the experience. Gondwana’s conference venue seats 20 delegates boardroom-style and 60 cinema-style. The corporate group special is available from just R1395 per person. www.gondwanagamereserve.com
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The manicured lawns and rolling vineyard vistas of Plaisir de Merle near Franschhoek invite you to enjoy the elegance of yesteryear at the estate’s Winemaker’s Table event on 16 August. The five-course culinary feast, prepared by renowned chef and Kokkedoor judge Nic van Wyk, will be paired with wines selected by Cellar Master Niel Bester and served in the estate’s magnificent Manor House. Book now to be part of the exclusive event: info@plaisirdemerle.co.za.
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Contact our Central Reservations Office for our special offers. Our rates include the following: all meals, teas, coffees, snacks, dawn & dusk safaris in open game viewing vehicles, optional bushveld walks and sundowner drinks on game drive. Standard Terms & Conditions apply. Reservations: Tel: +27 (0)11 253 6500 • Fax: +27 (0)11 803 7350 • sales@thornybush.co.za
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Situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, the historic Allée Bleue is so much more than just a wine estate.
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case coco peat – coconut husk that has been composted and treated – is used. All the nutrients are supplied directly to the coco peat through a drip irrigation system. Allée Bleue hosts herb tours every Friday. The guided explorations offer visitors insight into what it takes to nurture herbs from seedlings to fully grown, harvest-ready plants. Guests can of course conclude the tour with a delicious three-course, herb-inspired lunch paired with some of the estate’s award-winning wines. The Allée Bleue farm also produces olives, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and export fruit. The owners’ vision has always been to create a natural synergy between the estate’s bounty and the country lifestyle which it offers. Allée Bleue recently opened a marche (French for ‘market’) to guests, selling potted herbs, fresh herbs, olive oil, olives, freshly baked breads and, of course, wine to visitors. For the cold winter months, the dynamic estate is offering a hearty pizza and pasta experience. Head Chef Ian Laubsher and Chef Craig Cormack have drawn inspiration from the valley’s local produce, including of course the estate’s very own array of fresh herbs harvested daily. The Chefs’ back to basics approach sees fresh local ingredients combined to tempt tastebuds with delights the likes of smoked feta, biltong spiced beef, chorizo, parma ham and Allée Bleue red wine reduction. A decadent Allée Bleue meal can be followed by an evening of luxurious accommodation in the estate’s exquisitely restored Manor House or Kendall Cottage. For further information on Allée Bleue and its seasonal offerings visit www.alleebleue.co.za or call +27 21 874 1021. 16
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Melau Tours and Safaris is a leading tour company located in Arusha, at the heart of the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania. We have modern tourist facilities and a solid management team incredibly focused on offering quality safari trips at competitive prices as well as a variety of services to our esteemed clients. Our team of travel professionals all have a passion and enthusiasm for wildlife and Africa and strive to make each of our travelers trips a once in a life time experience. Providing services such as Mountain trekking, Beach Holiday, Safaris, voluntourism and incentive travel. Melau Tours offers safari trips of all kinds for all types of travelers throughout Tanzania. Whether you are a first timer or seasoned traveler, Tanzania is an ideal safari destination with all types of trips. Our unique concepts include creative itineraries, imaginative venues, adventure & nature activities, sports & games, team building, natural attractions, opportunities to experience shopping at local markets, hiking and mountaineering and many more.
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tellenbosch’s Come Sit, Stay & Savour winter programme invites enthusiasts to swap their winter hibernation for a sensory sojourn in the vibrant City of Oaks, immersing themselves in ultimate “bucket list” encounters until the end of September. Whether you are looking for a romantic mid-week escape or a weekend breakaway with the kids, Come Sit, Stay & Savour Stellenbosch – an initiative run by Stellenbosch 360 and Stellenbosch Wine Routes as part of the Stellenbosch Experience tourism marketing campaign – makes it possible for everyone to come and discover the winter wonders of the Winelands. Three tiers of valueadded packages are available, ranging from budget-friendly
to top-end stay and play experiences that encapsulate the bustling pulse, unique cultural mix and multifaceted offerings of the vibrant town. As a showcase of Stellenbosch’s warm hospitality, the packages are fuelled with value for money leisure activities in and around South Africa’s Food and Wine Capital for visitors to enjoy during their stay. From as little as R1 200 per person, visitors can savour Stellenbosch with experiences that include two nights’ accommodation, dinner, lunch and two activities selected from a “bucket list” of authentic Stellenbosch experiences. Premium packages are available from R2 800 per person, and include a royal two-night stay at a five-star hotel, dinner 20
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breaking the bank. It is also the perfect base from which to explore surrounding regions like Cape Town or the spectacular coastline, all within an easy 30 – 45 minute drive. Even though our vines are now enjoying their wellearned sleep after the harvest, our town is alive and buzzing with things to do, see and savour - some of which are completely mahala,” shares Annareth Bolton, CEO of the country’s first and foremost wine route. To make the most of the Come Sit, Stay & Savour Stellenbosch three-tiered, value-added packages visit http://blog.wineroute.co.za/ and book your memorable experience through Stellenbosch Travel at http://stellenboschtravel.co.za/. 21
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at an award-winning restaurant, lunch and two timeout indulgences like a spa treatment or a virtual wine tasting. Think waking up on a historic wine farm like Lanzerac, lunch at a busy sidewalk café, and an art experience or a little more adventurous cycle through the vineyards, all perfectly complemented by dinner at a renowned local restaurant. Guests can opt to extend their stay or add more activities to their ultimate “bucket list” for their own account, all at a reduced rate. “Stellenbosch is a world-class, one of a kind destination worth much more than just a day trip or a wine tasting. With these packages visitors can experience the beauty, bounty and best of this wine tourism hotspot without
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ilderness Safaris Savuti Camp has introduced a unique sleep-out option for adventurous guests on outdoor decks overlooking the wildlife-rich Savute Channel in Botswana’s Linyanti Swamps. Situated a 20-minute drive or 45-minute boat trip away from the camp, the two new ‘sleep-out’ decks offer guests a truly secluded, up-close-and-personal wilderness experience and the exceptional opportunity of sleeping under the stars. Famous for the fact that it simply stopped flowing between 1980 and 2008, the Savute Channel is now a deep, clear waterway that attracts a variety of wildlife, and anything can be seen from the deck, including hippo, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, baboon and abundant birdlife. Guests enjoying the sleep-out experience will be treated to a range of night sounds as they drift off to sleep, and to an array of sightings as they wake up to a beautiful sunrise over the channel. The two sleep-out decks, which accommodate up to
four people each, come complete with comfortable beds, mosquito nets and basic ablution facilities nearby. A highly qualified guide will be on standby to ensure the safety of guests and assist them with their needs during the night. A cosy dinner around the campfire and a delicious breakfast the next morning complete the surreal experience. Savuti Camp offers front-row seats for viewing the abundant game that has congregated and adapted to the returning waters of the Savute Channel. Accommodation comprises seven large en-suite canvas-and-thatch walkin tents that are raised off the ground and face onto the Channel. From the thatched dining area, a plunge pool and large viewing area with a fire pit extend outwards on raised wooden decks towards the new waters that flow past the Camp. Activities on offer include day and night drives and nature walks with a highly trained Wilderness Safaris guide. For further information and reservations visit www.wilderness-safaris.com. 24
“Every year we celebrate with our graduates as they complete their training and establish this milestone in their careers,” says SA Chefs Academy owner Paul Hartmann, a renowned international chef in his own right. “For us at the Academy, this year is however especially significant. We are proud of the contribution we have been able to make to the industry over the past decade.” The new branding that will be rolled out across the organisation takes its lead from the re-invented logo.The new logo incorporates creativity and professionalism among its design themes along with the green hue signifying growth and prosperity. “When we launched the school in 2004, our vision was to create a world-class training facility, built on our own personal experiences, to equip students to be the best in their chosen fields. Looking back now, I think we can safely say we are achieving our goal.” Past students of the SA Chefs Academy have achieved a variety of positions and recognition. Among them are: • Food Editor, House and Leisure magazine: Raphaella Frame-Tolmie • Head Chef, Test Kitchen restaurant: Ivor Jones • Executive Chef, Cavalli Estate: Henrico Grobbelaar • Owner, The Creamery: Kate Schrire • Owner, Woodstock Bakery: Paul Cremer • Owner, Gusto Cafeteria: Melisa Clayton • Owner, The Lucky Baker (Pretoria): Pauli Coetzee In addition, the Academy’s first development student, Elias Kafi, is employed at the five-star Table Bay Hotel. In 2014 the Academy will take on four new development students. In terms of student achievements this year alone, these include: • Lauran Case and Josh Wiid, winners in the One&Only Reaching for Young Stars competition; • Kirsten Helleman winning the Unilever Junior Chef competition and representing SA on the National Culinary Team; and • Sven Adams taking third place in the Unilever Chef of the Year (senior category). Hartmann says these highlights, as well as the day-to-day performance of former students, contributes to the overall image of the SA Chefs Academy. “This year has seen a marked increase in block release students, which shows the faith that the industry puts in us. We are excited about the prospect of training chefs that have a huge passion for and commitment to the industry. This is very important to us and we hope to continue to work closely with hotels and restuarants at this level.” The reputation of the SA Chefs Academy has also attracted significant partnerships with leading companies, including Bosch, Patleys, Rialto, Ecolab, Tydstroom, Nulaid, Kerry (formerly Orley Products) and Olive Pride. The SA Chefs Academy incorporates a catering division and offers courses including: 1. Full time Diploma in Culinary Arts and Pastry through City and Guilds International 2. Block Release Courses (Aimed at industry chefs that wish to gain a formal qualification) 3. Certificate in Culinary Arts 4. Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts 5. Diploma in Pastry The SA Chefs Academy is based in Black River Park, Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town where it trains professional chefs for the industry, including hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, food product developers and food stylists. For more information contact the South African Chefs Academy on (27) (21) 447 3168 or visit www.sachefsacademy.com. Follow the organisation on Twitter (@SAChefs) or find it on Facebook.
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he intimate ten-suite guesthouse is all about cosy comfort. Rooms are decorated in earthy tones with ethnic elements and splashes of bright colour, with signature Tretchikoff prints dotted about. With vast king-sized beds, luxurious fabrics, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, CD and DVD players and cappuccino machines, the luxurious suites make it hard to venture outdoors even when the beach beckons. The library is also well stocked with books and DVDs, so there are plenty of reasons to enjoy a cocooned escape. If you are able to tear yourself away from the creature comforts of your room, you can simply disappear into further oblivion at the relaxing
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spa, which makes use of premium organic South African Healing Earth treatments and products. The brand’s Earth Soul range uses quality indigenous ingredients the likes of marula, Kalahari melon and mongongo nut in a range of indulgent oils, balms and scrubs. Spa experiences are tailormade to invigorate, relax or de-stress. The spa space boasts a calming whitewashed beach house feel with fresh flowers and candles adding a luxurious touch. In the evening, Abalone House and Spa’s African Lounge is the best spot to enjoy a pre-dinner drink next to the roaring oversized fireplace. The in-house Reuben’s Restaurant offers delicious meals, from varied breakfast spreads to hearty lunches and indulgent dinners. High-back armchairs in deep reds, wooden ceiling beams, chandeliers and Persian carpets set the scene for intimate and delicious dining experiences. If it’s a sunny afternoon, the place to be is on the deck, where you can bask in the sun while enjoying the fresh coastal air and glorious sea views. Finish off the perfect day with a pampering Healing Earth Bath Butler Service – a signature bathing ritual prepared for you with salts, bath milk or oils with heavenly aromatherapy properties. All that’s then left is to grab a fluffy towel from the heated towel rail, snuggle up in a cosy bathrobe, and sink back into a blissful night’s rest. For further information and reservations call +27 22 752 2044, e-mail info@abalonehouse.co.za or visit www.abalonehouse.co.za. 29
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artenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch has continued its recent winning streak by being awarded The International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Varietals (under £15) at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). A Gold medal was also awarded to the estate’s Stork Shiraz 2010. The DWWA is the world’s largest wine industry competition, with representation from wine countries across the globe. This year the panel judging the South African wines was chaired by Lynne Sherriff MW leading a team of influential judges from across the wine industry. The International Trophy taste-off was presided over by Competition Chairman Steven Spurrier, who was joined by the Vice-Chair Gerard Basset OBE MS MW, as well as three Regional Chairs. Winning an International Trophy at the DWWA is regarded as the crème de la crème in the industry. This year only 33 wines out of the 15007 entered were awarded International Trophies. When the Hartenberg Cabernet 2010 was awarded a Gold medal in the main tasting it was re-tasted against other Gold medals in the same category from South Africa, where it was awarded the DWWA Regional Trophy. It was then re-tasted against other countries’ Regional Trophy winners, ultimately scooping its status as one of the 2014 DWWA International Trophy winners. Last year the Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 collected a Veritas Gold medal. The tasting panel described it as “bursting with cassis, dark berries and plums, with plenty of fruit sweetness - a wine with no hard edges and a world away from leafy, green Bordeaux blends at this price level.” The Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect wine to enjoy during the cold winter months, either on its own or with hearty comfort food such as rich casseroles, springbok fillet and other venison dishes or beef fillet. The awardwinning wine is available directly from the cellar at R125 per bottle. For further information visit www.hartenbergestate.com.
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with a few dishes from her award-winning cookbook, Life on a Cape Farm. From venison wors, West Coast fish, award-winning wines, and kids running wild to weird and wonderful side dishes, gumboots, sun hats and friendly chitchats at the long table, this pre-Braai Day bash offers a memorable experience. At R385 per adult, the experience includes lunch and wine on the day, as well as a host of interactive workshops and activities. Kids between the ages of six and 12 attend for R185 each, while those five years and younger join free. There will be lots of exciting attractions to keep the little ones busy. Pre-bookings are essential as seating is limited. The tranquil venue, which features a supremely comfortable five-room farmhouse and a self catering Wild Olive House & Cottage set beneath a spectacular mountain range, invites guests to make a Braai Weekend of it with special accommodation rates on offer over the weekend of 12 - 14 September. For further information and bookings call +27 82 542 7566, e-mail reservations@foodroutes.co.za or visit www.foodroutes.co.za and www.bartholomeusklip.com. 33
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raai buffs and grill enthusiasts can join celebrity chef Reuben Riffel for a traditional South African culinary celebration at the charming Bartholomeus Klip in the Riebeek Valley, where he will fire up a Terroir to Table feast in preparation for National Braai Day on Saturday 13 September. Set on one of the biggest wheat and sheep farms in the Western Cape, Bartholomeus Klip – a mere hour’s drive from Cape Town – is the perfect retreat for getting up close and comfortable with the gourmet side of the grill whilst escaping the hustle and bustle of the city with friends and family. Reuben will be joined by resident chef and author Louise Gillett, with whom he will collaborate to share sumptuous tastes and tricks straight from the open fire, letting guests in on a few smoking hot secrets to master this ultimate South African pastime. “Whether you are a seasoned ‘braaistro’ or a roasting rookie, the event is your ticket to brush up on your skills and indulge in pure bucolic bliss while celebrating our common heritage. It’s a fun, carefree day out for the whole family fuelled with the excitement of the daily operations of a working farm,” shares Chef Louise Gillett, who will sizzle
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This month we read Zelda la Grange’s Good Morning, Mr Mandela. The former assistant of the late President writes frankly and insightfully about the man behind the legend, allowing the world an insider’s glimpse into the more subtle nuances of his venerable character. The following is our favourite section of the book, and expresses a sentiment that runs throughout Zelda’s narrative: “When in trouble, one cannot ask for a better friend than Nelson Mandela. The President was never going to condone what had happened, but he had a way to put things in perspective of one’s humanity. You would still feel guilty, but he made you feel safe and in a gentle way persuaded you to take responsibility without feeling humiliated. Observing this over time I realized how my thinking had changed and how I assessed things I would feel very opinionated about before. President Mandela was never scared to admit his own mistakes and then almost jump at the opportunity of apologizing and then to move on. He consistently told people whenever they wanted to sing his praises that ‘a saint is a sinner who keeps on trying’. That doesn’t imply that he ever justified something that was without integrity or honesty but he inherently believed that people always had the best intentions and that they stumbled occasionally as all human beings do. What was important to him, and became clear to me, was that those who faltered, sinned or stumbled didn’t feel alienated because they made mistakes. He was honest about their mistakes but assured them in a way that he acknowledged their humaneness while making it clear that honesty to admit one’s mistakes was far more important to the event in forgiving yourself and moving on.” – Pages 87 – 88 For further information and orders visit www.penguinbooks.co.za.
Surrounded by the sea and mountains of Table Mountain National Park, ‘the View’ offers 7 luxury self-catering units right at the ocean’s edge all with magnificent panoramic views of False Bay. Conveniently located with the Simonstown road on the one side and “Jagger’s Walk” on the other, the apartments look down upon a tumble of spectacular boulders sheltering charming rock pools home to tiny creatures and inviting splash pools designed by nature, on your doorstep. The white sandy beaches of Fish Hoek are a short walk along the rocky path from the apartments. Stretch your legs and enjoy beautiful seaside walks all the way to historic Simonstown or Kalk Bay. Explore the mountain pathways, kayak in the bay or simply relax on your balcony and share in some of the most spectacular seasonal whale viewing ever. Our luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments all have magnificent sea views, are fully equipped and serviced daily. To make life easier for you we offer scrumptious “breakfast baskets” which are delivered to your door. We offer free wi-fi as well as a concierge service and secure off street parking.
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Along the famous Garden Route, set on the Wilderness dunes overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Views Boutique Hotel offers panoramic beach and ocean views.
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Vibrant indigenous flora and vivid exotic plant life create a serene ambience at The Last Word Constantia, which is a mere 25-minute drive from Cape Town. Situated in the Cape’s oldest and most beautiful wine valley, The Last 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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• Call: +27 21 794 6561 • E-mail: info@thelastword.co.za • Website: www.thelastword.co.za
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• Call: +27 (0)21 431 7500 • E-mail: reservations@leisurehotels.co.za • Website: www.strandtowerhotel.co.za
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Located in Strand Street, in the heart of the city of Cape Town
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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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De Zeekoe Guest Farm
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. 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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• Call: +27 44 272 6721 • E-mail: info@dezeekoe.co.za • Website: www.dezeekoe.co.za
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access 8 km from Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo and situated on the longest wine route - R 62
spectacular views from its eighteen spacious rooms. In true “Quarters” style, the hotel offers an understated elegance and 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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• Call: +27 28 313 7700 • E-mail: • Website: reservations@quartershermanus.co.za.
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Hermanus’s superbly positioned Quarters Hotel overlooks the village’s historic harbour, boasting
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Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel and Spa Situated in the historic heart of the bustling business district of Cape Town, the Three Cities Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel offers a home away from home with its 90 self-catering apartments.
If you are looking for a hotel that embraces history and a philosophy of “Ubuntu” then the Three Cities Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa offers all of this and more. With 90 self catering apartments situated in the historic heart of the city of Cape Town, the Three Cities Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel is a real home away from home. Choose from fully equipped studio, one or two bedroom luxury apartments giving the choice of dining in - a cosy option for busy travelers - or dine out for a tasty experience. Doppio Zero on the ground floor offers fresh and authentic Italian fare while Motherland Coffee with their fair-trade principles is perfect for that quick snack before heading out to enjoy the sights of the City. Close to all amenities, museums, gardens and exciting innovative shops the friendly, knowledgeable staff bring the warmth that reflects the main namesake of the property.
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• Call: +27 21 481 4000 • E-mail: resmanager@mandelarhodesplace.co.za • Website: www.madelarhodesplace.co.za
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20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport
Grande Roche Hotel is a spectacular five-star boutique hotel situated on a historic wine farm nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock Mountain. A proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Grande Roche Hotel is a place where history is combined with modern day comforts such as complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, air-conditioning and heated
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from a bustling country town. At the Grande Roche Hotel, you will experience the privacy and tranquillity of comfortable and stylish suites nestled among the vineyards. With 28 unique, individually named suites, the experience is as personal as each guest and recounts a history of days gone by. Award-winning Bosman’s restaurant offers the finest culinary experience with 425 varieties of wines available from its private cellar. At the Grande Roche Hotel every reservation is the promise of a treat.
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The meaning of Tintswalo is the intangible feeling of love, gratitude and peace that you bestow upon someone who has given you a meaningful and worthy gift. Tintswalo Lodges offer the ultimate Cape, City and Safari experience by combining pure opulence with welcoming five-star accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities. At any of the four lodges, guests are provided with first-class service complimented by awe-inspiring views and opulent luxury. The properties include Tintswalo Atlantic at the base of Chapman’s Peak, Tintswalo Safari Lodge and Manor House situated within the Manyeleti Reserve near the Kruger National Park and Tintswalo At Waterfall, a boutique hotel in Kyalami, Johannesburg. Each lodge boasts unique attributes which enhance visitors’ experience, from the sensibly selected decor to the delectably crafted meals by on-site executive chefs.
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• Call: +27 (0) 11 300 8888 • E-mail: res1@tintswalo.com / res2@tintswalo.com • Website: www.tintswalo.com
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Shumbalala Game Lodge is an internationally renowned five-star private bush lodge in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve next to the Kruger National Park.
• Call: +27 11 253 6500 • E-mail: res@thornybush.co.za • Website: www.shumbalala.co.za
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Shumbalala rests on one of the country’s great tracts of game land. Set in a dry, singeing savanna quartered by easterly-flowing rivers, the land is an ancient tapestry of natural wonder. The reserve is blessed with an abundance of species, including 147 mammals (including the Big 5) and 507 bird species. Qualified rangers conduct relaxed but informative morning and evening game drives and bush walks. Leisurely game viewing can also be enjoyed from the game viewing decks that overlook a water hole frequented by game. Accommodation is available in superior and presidential suites. The lodge offers a splendid high tea and a five-course gourmet dinner.
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Casa Do SolHotel & Resort
A delightful Mpumalanga accommodation offering situated in an eden of tranquil pools, deeply shaded glades and lush flower gardens just next to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hazyview. Casa Do Sol comprises four different types of accommodation - casas, villas, twin and double suites and a Casa Grande complete with private jacuzzi. All rooms cater for double occupancies and have bathrooms ensuite. While the casas lead out to the lush flower gardens, the villas offer private gardens or terraces. The twin and double suites each boast an entrance hall, spacious sitting room, luxury bathrooms with separate shower and toilet and private patios with breathtaking views of the valley. The Casa Grande includes a large sitting room that opens onto a portico patio with a jacuzzi, sauna and private pool in an enclosed garden. On the upper level is a double bedroom with his and hers bathrooms. Casa do Sol is the perfect venue for a variety of events. The attentive and professional banqueting team that oversees the conference facility will guarantee that each event undertaken at the luxury hotel is a superb experience.
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• Call: 087 740 9292 • E-mail: cro@aha.travel • Website: www.casadosol.ahagroup.co.za
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The privately-owned Tau Game Lodge is situated in the Madikwe Game reserve in the beautiful Great Marico area on the far northern border of South Africa.
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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 bird-watching 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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Gondwana Game Reserve
Set on 11,000 hectares, Gondwana is the only authentic free-roaming Big Five game reserve in the Western Cape. Gondwana’s spectacular landscape, along with its picturesque mountain backdrop, teams with game including eland, kudu, red hartebeest and gemsbok as well as cheetah, hippo and bontebok, amongst others. Numerous activities are on offer, including game drives in open Land Rovers, Africology spa treatments and a Junior Ranger Experience for children, as well as horseback safaris, mountain biking and fishing in the reserve’s 1000 hectares of protected area. Five-star, fully-inclusive accommodation is provided for couples in deluxe stand-alone lodge bedrooms and for families or groups in private bush villas, all with awe-inspiring views.
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• Call: +27 (0) 21 424 5430 • E-mail: reservations@gondwanangr.co.za • Website: www.gondwanangamereserve.com
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A four-hour drive from Cape Town along the Garden Route or 45 minutes from George Airport.
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Thornybush Nature Reserve is located a mere twenty minute drive from Hoedspruit Airport, which is served twice daily from Johannesburg and three times a week via direct jet service from Cape Town. The reserve also boasts its own tarred runway served daily from Johannesburg by Federal Air Charters. Thornybush Private Nature Reserve spans nearly 50 000 acres and plays host to an abundance of game, including the popular Big Five. Accommodation offerings consist of five eight-bed and one sixteen-bed luxury lodges, an eight-tent bush camp and two five star twenty-suite lodges - Thornybush Game Lodge and Thornybush Waterside Lodge. The lodges, some fifteen minutes’ drive apart within the reserve, provide an ideal opportunity to accommodate conferences, weddings, special event launches and the like. Both Thornybush Game Lodge and Thornybush Waterside Lodge have extensive conferencing facilities and up to 140 delegates/guests can be accommodated.
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• Call: +27 11 253 6500 • E-mail: sales@thornybush.co.za • Website: www.thornybushcollection.co.za
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are located in the game-rich Thornybush Private Nature Reserve, with the last, five star Simbambili Lodge,
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Zambezi Queen
There are few natural wonders as synonymous with Africa’s raw wilderness as the great Chobe River. These waters divide Namibia’s Caprivi Strip from Botswana’s Chobe National Park, and the exotic banks boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Teeming with life, this National Park sprawls across some 11 000 m of lush African bush, and is home to the largest populace of elephants in the world – currently estimated at roughly 120 000. It is on this great expanse of untamed water that an adventure unlike any other awaits. Why join the crowds on land-based game drives when you can experience the thrill of it all from your own private suite aboard a luxury 45 meter boat? The Zambezi Queen is all about pampering, indulgence and superior comfort. Whether you are dining on the third level restaurant watching the animals gather at the water at dusk, game viewing from one of the private boats or attempting to land your first tiger fish, the professional Zambezi Queen team will be on hand to meet your every need.
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• Call: +27 21 715 2412 • E-mail: info@zambeziqueen.com • Website: www.zambeziqueen.com
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access The boat is based on the banks of the Caprivi Strip, only a few kilometres from the place where four countries meet, namely Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.
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• Call: +27 15 291 4042 • E-mail: reservations@fusionhotel.co.za • Website: www.fusionboutiquehotel.co.za
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access Approximately half an hour’s drive from Polokwane International Airport
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Accommodation is available in 30 lavishly adorned junior and three themed master suites. Special extras include the likes of in-room massage, a bath and pillow menu, 24hour cappuccino and latte service and mini bars stocked to guests’ preference. The hotel’s fine dining restaurant, Saskia, offers traditional favourites with a modern gourmet twist. Terrace lunches and private dining in separate dedicated areas are also available. A coffee bar completes the unique offering. Four conference rooms, each with smaller break-away areas, cater for up to 200 guests. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is ideal for company launches, workshops, dinners and other corporate events. Specially designed conferencing gifts and menus complete the bespoke experience.
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star experience where art, cuisine and comfort merge in a unique sensory feast.
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Kloppenheim Country Estate
Kloppenheim Country Estate is the ideal country retreat for business and leisure in the heart of the Highlands Meander, near Machadodorp and Dullstroom and just 2 hours from OR Tambo International Airport. Kloppenheim offers the discerning visitor a range of accommodation options, from 14 twin lakeside suites, 20 gorgeous twin estate rooms and 10 elegant 2 bedroomed self-contained lodges, each beautifully appointed room has a magnificent view of the rolling hills. There are 3 stylish conference rooms, a large theatre for events, dining room, private dining room, breakfast terrace, colonial style lounge, library, pub and restaurant, and a wellness centre. The energetic can enjoy 6 trout dams, hiking trails, archery and swimming. Kloppenheim will spoil you with culinary delights from sumptuous breakfasts served in the enclosed terrace to four-course dinners served in The Three Twigs, 60 seater dining room – or private function room for something more intimate. Light meals are available in the Teddy and Tankard pub.
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• Call: +27 (31) 337 4222 • E-mail: info@goodersons.co.za • Website: www.goodersonleisure.co.za/kloppenheim/
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Kloppenheim Country Estate is situated near Machadodorp in Mpumalanga, South Africa and is approximately 250km from Johannesburg. It is off the N4 en route to Nelspruit and the Kruger National Park.
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• Call: +27 44 877 0022 • E-mail: stay@xanaduvilla.co.za • Website: www.xanaduvilla.co.za
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The central location of the luxurious guest villa (with George, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay only minutes away) makes it the perfect base for a full Garden Route exploration. Transfers to and from George airport (a mere 15 minutes away) are also on offer for further convenience. The villa boasts six spacious double en-suite suites, with all but two facing the sea. There are two on-site dining rooms, both of which offer great sea views. Numerous top class à la carte restaurants within walking distance or that deliver to the villa door. Should guests wish to venture beyond the luxurious villa and its pristine beach, nearby attractions and activities include the indigenous Knysna Forest, whale, dolphin and shark watching, the famous Cango Caves, Addo Elephant Park, ostrich and oyster farms, wine estates, yachting, mountainous hiking trails, bird watching, canoeing, river rafting, abseiling, paragliding, bungee jumping and game viewing.
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CLICO Boutique Hotel
Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg offers five-star accommodation, fine dining and conference facilities in a chic, private garden setting. The small hotel is also utilised as a private villa for corporate clients. Launched in June 2006, the chic five-star boutique hotel and fine dining venue is a welcome haven for business as well as leisure travellers to Johannesburg wishing to be centrally located yet in a tranquil garden setting, with the option of delectable cuisine. Owner Jeanette Schwegman’s passion for local art is reflected at Clico, which is elegantly decorated in the finest silk drapes, soft feather beds, inviting sofas, a convivial fireplace and hues that soothe the senses with private balconies overlooking the garden and pool. Although Clico provides the ideal venue for a getaway, it is also centrally located for easy access to Johannesburg’s major business and shopping centres. All 9 beautifully appointed rooms are en-suite and designed to executive standards, complete with mini-bars, airconditioning, under-carpet heating and heated bathrooms, telephones in the rooms, wireless internet and ADSL lines, fax, scanning and photocopying facilities – as well as 24-hour security.
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Approximately half an hour’s drive from OR Tambo Interntional Airport; 5-minutes from Rosebank Mall and 10 minute walk from Rosebank Gautrain Station.
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Set in a sub-tropical forest against a rugged coastline, the luxurious resort offers guests year-round sunshine, which can be soaked up at the pool or on one of the glorious nearby beaches. The property boasts 19 luxurious suites within a contemporary blend of Tuscan architecture, African features and Balinese influences. The different styles of architecture form a convivial mix, and are most often described as “an African heart with an Eastern spirit”. Five luxurious freestanding villas are spread out across the manicured grounds, with each offering two Executive Suites, two Deluxe Suites, a private courtyard and an 8-seater Jacuzzi. Crowning the unique property is Gigi’s Brasserie, which offers a menu of world-class cuisine presented with typical South African infusions. Guests can also opt to dine in the intimacy of their suite, at a table set in the romantic wine cellar or in the heart of the kitchen at the unique Chef ’s Table.
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Blue Diamond Boutique Hotel
Blue Diamond is an exclusive boutique hotel in Pretoria that offers a hidden world of luxury and pampering beyond the hustle of the city. The hotel features glamorous, gem inspired décor that speaks of immaculate attention to detail. Guest comfort is taken very seriously and every trouble will be taken to ensure an unforgettable stay. The hotel offers twenty suites in three different levels of accommodation: Standard, Luxury and Executive. A wheelchair friendly room is also available. All suites are equipped with electronic laptop safes, mini bars, HD TV with Smart Village Portal that has full HD PVR, tea and coffee stations with filter coffee and a selection of teas and spacious en-suite bathrooms with under floor heating, heated towel rails and separate WC. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the splendid Gemstone restaurant or relax and be pampered at the Blue Diamond Spa. Conference facilities are available and the hotel offers various conference packages. For travellers who like to keep fit there is a fully equipped private gym that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All passages and walkways to public areas in the hotel are spacious enough for wheelchairs and include ramps.
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access 40 minutes from Cape Town City Bowl. 30 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport. 10 minutes from Cape Point.
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Conveniently located with the Simonstown road on the one side and “Jagger’s Walk” on the other, the apartments look down upon a tumble of spectacular boulders sheltering charming rock pools home to tiny creatures and inviting splash pools designed by nature, on your doorstep. The white sandy beaches of Fish Hoek are a short walk along the rocky path from the apartments. Stretch your legs and enjoy beautiful seaside walks all the way to historic Simonstown or Kalk Bay. Explore the mountain pathways, kayak in the bay or simply relax on your balcony and share in some of the most spectacular seasonal whale viewing ever. Our luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments all have magnificent sea views, are fully equipped and serviced daily. To make life easier for you we offer scrumptious “breakfast baskets” which are delivered to your door. We offer free wi-fi as well as a concierge service and secure off street parking.
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catering units right at the ocean’s edge all with magnificent panoramic views of False Bay.
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Shindzela Tented Safari Camp
Shindzela is a tented safari camp set within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Positioned on a dry riverbed overlooking a waterhole, Shindzela offers guests an old-fashioned Kruger wildlife safari in an unfenced wilderness environment. The camp is undisturbed by modern distractions such as television and cell phones, and guests are able to immerse themselves fully in the African Wilderness. The eco-friendly establishment makes use of solar lights and gas energy. The Shindzela team prides itself in offering a relaxed and convivial atmosphere - a trademark of genuine South African hospitality.
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Palala Boutique Game Lodge is perfect for private getaways, intimate weddings, corporate strategy meetings and for anyone seeking the adventures of the wild. A mere 3,5 hour drive from Johannesburg and 2,5 hours from Polokwane, the lodge is a haven of sophistication surrounded by striking untouched natural landscape. Unmistakably five-star, Palala offers 37 luxury suites, each equipped with all the modern conveniences one could need, whilst remaining true to its contemporary eclectic African feel. The executive suites are spacious and grand, and offer spectacular views of the Limpopo River. The en-suite bathrooms, with their double showers, oversized spa baths and large windows, coax guests to relax and soak while gazing into the savannah beyond.
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Our extensive fleet of charter aircraft (average aircraft age 5 years) caters for any requirement – from lodge transfers to overborder flights into Africa. Our turboprop charter aircraft fleet consists of the Pilatus PC12; Cessna Grand Caravan; King Air 90, 200, 350; Embraer 120 and Beechcraft 1900C and D. Our jet fleet includes the Premier 1; Embraer Phenom 300, LearJet 45XR, 60; Hawker 800XP, 1000, 4000 and a Challenger 300.
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Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts is a hospitality and gaming company that operates in South 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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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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Bidvest Premier Lounges
Premier Lounge is the business lounge service of choice for high-end business and leisure travelers across South Africa. Avoid the crowds, make a phone call in peace, surf the net, use business facilities or just relax with a drink and a snack. There are smoking and non-smoking rooms to suit your style. You can find a Premier Lounge in every local and international departure terminal of all major South African airports. The lounges are open daily from one hour prior to the first flight leaving to 30 minutes after the last flight has left from O R Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka, George, East London and Port Elizabeth airports.
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Chef Rueben Riffel’s passion for creating fine yet uncomplicated cuisine is celebrated at his top yet laid-back restaurant in Franschhoek.
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For more than 60 years, The Blue Train has enjoyed an international reputation as one of the world’s unsurpassed travelling experiences. 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.
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Indigo Helicopters offers helicopter pilot training (CAA/0348) by PPL and CPL instructors, hour building towards a commercial license and conversions and type ratings at a CAA approved training facility.
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to celebrate special occasions. Their Alert HeliTrack service provides air support to assist in tracing the perpetrators of rhino poaching and farm attacks. Indigo
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The Dutch East restaurant in Franschhoek believes in the values of simplicity and preserving the 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.
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Kwantu Game Reserve Location: 1 Sidbury Farm, Sidbury, Makana District, Port Elizabeth Tel: +2742 203 1400 E-mail: reservations@kwantu.co.za Web: www.kwantu.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
Tenahead Mountain Lodge & Spa Location: Naudes Nek Pass, Rhodes Tel: +2745 971 8901 E-mail: reservations@riverhotels.co.za Web: www.riverhotels.co.za/tenahead
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
Quarry Lake Inn
Location: R72 Coastal Rd, Between Port Alfred and East London Tel: +2740 676 1026 E-mail: info@mpekweni.co.za Web: www.mpekweni.com
Location: Quartzite Drive, off Pearce St, The Quarry, EL Tel: +2743 707 5400 E-mail: info@quarrylakeinn.co.za Web: www.quarrylakeinn.co.za
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River Lodge
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
Tsala Treetop Lodge Location: Hunters Estate, Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay Tel: +2744 501 1111 E-mail: res@hunterhotels.com Web: www.hunterhotels.com
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Prana Lodge
Kichaka Private Game Lodge
Location: Chintsa East. Wild Coast Tel: +2743 704 5119 E-mail: info@pranalodge.co.za Web: www.pranalodge.co.za
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Location: Assegaai Bush, Grahamstown Tel: +2746 622 6024 E-mail: reservations@kichaka.co.za Web: www.kichaka.co.za
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Location: 17 Toevlugs Place, Paradise Beach, Jeffery’s Bay Tel: +2742 292 0780 E-mail: info@moyamanzi.com www.moyamanzi.com
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Lavender Hill Country Estate Location: Bethlehem Tel: +27 58 303 1673 E-mail: info@lavenderhillestate.co.za Web: www.lavenderhillestate.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 Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa 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
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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Corporate Boutique Hotel 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
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: Clarens Tel: +27 83 292 3371 E-mail: janetjam@netactive.co.za Web: www.sanrock-guesthouse.com
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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
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Location: 19 President Steyn Avenue, Brandwag Bloemfontein Tel: +27 51 447 0663 E-mail: info@hobbit.co.za Web: www.hobbit.co.za
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Lekoa Game Lodge Location: Wolfenfontein Farm, Villiers, Helibron Tel: +27 58 821 0601 E-mail: riette@lekoalodge.com Web: www.lekoalodge.com
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Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square Location: Cnr Union Ave & Main Rd, Kliptown, Soweto Tel: +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: reservations@sowetohotel.co.za Web: www.sowetohotel.co.za
National Airways Corporation 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
Shumba Valley Lodge Location: Malibongwe Drive Extension, Lanseria West Rand Tel: +27 11 790 8000 E-mail: shumbavalley@shumbavalley.co.za Web: www.shumbavalley.co.za
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
Villa Sterne Boutique Hotel Location: 212 Johann Rissik Drive, Waterkloof Ridge Tel: +27 12 346 2255 E-mail: vsterne@global.co.za Web: www.villasterne.com
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Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
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
Goodnight Lodge
The Michelangelo Hotel Location: 153 West St, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Tel: +27 11 806 6888 E-mail: michelangelo@legacyhotels.com Web: www.michelangelo.co.za
De Hoek Country Hotel
Tintswalo at Waterfall
Location: Plot 7, Zeekoehoek, Magaliesburg Tel: +27 14 577 9600 E-mail: reservations@dehoek.com Web: www.dehoek.com
Location: Kyalami, Johannesburg Tel: +27 (0) 11 234 2456 E-mail: res1@tintswalo.com / res2@tintswalo.com Web: www.tintswalo.com
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Location: 13 Arterial Road, West Oriel, Bedfordview Tel: +27 11 615 8363 E-mail: res@goodnight.co.za Web: www.goodnight.co.za
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The Oyster Box Hotel Location: 2 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban Tel: : +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: info@oysterbox.co.za Web: www.oysterbox.co.za
Hilton Durban Hotel Location: 12–14 Walnut Rd, Durban Central Tel: +27 31 336 8100 E-mail: Web: www.hilton.com/durban
Karkloof Safari Spa Location: 24km from Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 33 569 1321 E-mail: reservations@karkloofsafarispa.com Web: www.karkloofsafarispa.com
Ammazulu African Palace 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
Upton Hall Boutique Guesthouse
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
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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Amakhosi Safari Lodge Location: AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Pongola Northern Zululand Tel: +27 34 414 1157 E-mail: info@amakhosi.com Web: www.amakhosi.com
Hotel Izulu
Thanda Game Lodge & Tented Safari Camp
Location: Rey’s Place, Ballito Tel: +27 32 94 63 444 E-mail: info@hotelizulu.com Web: www.hotelizulu.com
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 Vineyard on Ballito
Location: Isandlwana, Zululand Tel: +27 34 271 8301 E-mail: www.isandlwana.co.za Web: www.isandlwana.co.za
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Location: Thanda Private Game Reserve, Between Hluhluwe & Mkuze Tel: +27 86 184 2632, E-mail: reservations@thanda.co.za Web: www.thanda.com
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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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Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge Location: R522 from Louis Trichardt to Vivo, Louis Trichardt Tel: +27 15 516 0220 E-mail: info@madiathava.com Web: www.mountainfarmlodge.com
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
Bivack Game Lodge Location: Alldays Tel: +27 12 343 0115 E-mail: reservations@bivack.com Web: www.bivack.com
Mopane Bush Lodge
Di-Ella Game Lodge Location: Matjiesfontein, Kopermyn Road, Polokwane Tel: +27 82 808 9205 E-mail: info@diellagamelodge.co.za Web: www.diellagamelodge.co.za
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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Fusion Boutique Hotel
Location: Kapama Private Game Reserve, 10 minutes’ drive from Eastgate Airport Tel: +27 12 368 0600 E-mail: res@kapama.co.za Web: www.kapama.co.za
Location: 4 Schoeman St, Polokwane Tel: +27 15 291 4042 E-mail: reservations@fusionhotel.co.za Web: www.fusionboutiquehotel.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
Waterberg Convention Centre
Palala Boutique Game Lodge
Location:Olienhout Street, Nylstroom Tel: +27 14 717 3737 E-mail: admin@nylstene.co.za Web: www.waterbergconventioncentre.co.za
Location: Groblersbrug, Limpopo Tel: +27 15 295 9212 E-mail: reservations@palala.co.za Web: www.palalaboutiquegamelodge.co.za
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Shumbalala Game Lodge Location: 50km (30miles) from Hoedspruit Tel: +27 (0)11 253 6500 E-mail: res@thornybush.co.za Web: www.shumbalala.co.za
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
Francolin Lodge Location: 4 Du Preez St, Nelspruit Tel: +27 13 744 1251 E-mail: info@francolinlodge.co.za Web: www.francolinlodge.co.za
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp
Highgrove House Country Hotel Location: 1 Highgrove Avenue, Kiepersol Tel: +27 13 764 1844 E-mail: house@highgrove.co.za Web: www.highgrove.co.za
Location: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park Tel: +27 87 943 6442 E-mail: shindzela@mweb.co.za Web: www.shindzela.co.za
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Kloppenheim Country Estate
Location: Pilgrim’s Rest Tel: +27 13 768 1241 E-mail: shebares@foreversa.co.za Web: www.mountsheba.co.za
Location: Dullstroom Tel: +27 13 256 9148 E-mail: info@goodersons.co.za Web: www.goodersonleisure.co.za/kloppenheim/
Porcupine Ridge Guest House
Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Location: 5 Vanaxe Estate, Hazyview Road, Sabie Tel: +27 (0)82 818-0277 E-mail: stay@porcupineridge.co.za Web: www.porcupineridge.co.za
Walkersons Hotel and Spa
Location: Thornybush Private Game Reserve (near Hoedspruit) Tel: +27 11 253 6500 Email: sales@thornybush.co.za Web: www.thornybushcollection.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: Manyeleti Reserve, Mpumalanga Province Tel: +27 (0) 11 300 8888 E-mail: res1@tintswalo.com / res2@tintswalo.com Web: www.tintswalo.com
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Stirling Manor Boutique Guest House Location: 38 Scott Street, Schoemansville, Hartbeespoort Dam Tel: +27 12 253 2532 E-mail: info@stirling-manor.com Web: www.stirling-manor.com
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
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge Location: Pilanesberg National Park Tel: +27 21 794 9050 E-mail: kwamaritane@legacyhotels.com Web: www.kwamaritane.co.za
Scott’s Manor Guest House
Boschdal Guesthouse Location: 42 Witstinkhout Avenue, Rustenburg Tel: +27 14 533 3783 E-mail: guest1@boschdal.co.za Web: www.boschdal.co.za
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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Protea Hotel Mafikeng
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: www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-mafikeng
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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The Estate Private Hotel Location: 7 Lodge Street, Belgravia, Kimberley Tel: +27 53 83 22 668 Email: kimjo@absamail.co.za Web: www.theestate.co.za
@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
Daisy Country Lodge 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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Dundi Lodge Location: 4 Airport Boulevard, Rooipad, Kakamus Tel: +27 54 451 9200 E-mail: info@dundilodge.co.za Web: www.dundilodge.co.za
Location: Route N1, Colesberg Tel: +27 51 753 1364 E-mail: info@kuilfontein.co.za Web: www.colesbergtourism.co.za
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Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Location:15 Piet Retief St, Sutherland Tel: +27 23 571 1115 E-mail: bookings@skitterland.co.za Web: www.skitterland.co.za
New Holme Karoo Guest Farm
Tswalu Kalahari Private Game Reserve Location: 1Kalahari Desert, Near Kuruman Tel: +27 52 781 9331 E-mail: info@tswalu.com Web: www.tswalu.com
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: 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
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Ellerman House Hotel Location: 180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay Tel: +2721 430 3200 E-mail: info@ellerman.co.za Web: www.ellerman.co.za
Franschhoek Country House & Villas Location: Huguenot Road, Franschhoek Tel: +27 21 876 3386 E-mail: info@fch.co.za Web: www.fch.co.za
Grande Roche Hotel Location: Paarl Tel: +27 21 863 5100 E-mail: reserve@granderoche.co.za Web: www.granderoche.com
Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel and Spa Location: Burg St, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 481 4000 E-mail: resmanager@mandelarhodesplace.co.za Web: www.mandelarhodesplace.co.za
Xanadu Guest Villa
Steenberg Hotel
Location: Wilderness Beach, Garden Route Tel: +27 44 877 0022 E-mail: stay@xanaduvilla.co.za Web: www.xanaduvilla.co.za
Location: 10802 Steenberg Estate, Tokai Rd, Constantia Tel: +2721 713 2222 E-mail:info@steenberghotel.com Web: www.steenberghotel.com
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Tintswalo Atlantic
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: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay, Cape Town Tel: +27 (0) 11 300 8888 E-mail: res1@tintswalo.com / res2@tintswalo.com Web: www.tintswalo.com
Gondwana Private Game Reserve
The View
Location: Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay Tel: +27 21 424 5430 E-mail: reservations@gondwanagr.co.za Web: www.gondwanagamereserve.com
Location: Sunny Cove, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town Tel: +27 21 782 9357 E-mail: booking@theviewsunnycove.co.za Web: www.theviewsunnycove.co.za
Altes Landhaus Country House
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Location: Oudtshoorn, Klein Karro Tel: +2744 272-6112 E-mail: altes.landhaus@pixie.co.za Web: www.alteslandhaus.co.za
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Location: 58 Van Reenen St, Robertson Tel: +27 23 626 7200 E-mail: info@therobertsonsmallhotel.com Web: www.therobertsonsmallhotel.com
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01Healthsunburn is a potential health hazard
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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.
02Safety • Do not to walk alone at night. • Do not flaunt your possessions when you are out in public. • Only allow clearly uniformed guards and personnel to handle your possessions. • Be aware of what is happening around you. • If anything should happen do not hesitate to phone the police.
03Travel Options Air
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.
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Avis Car Rental
+27 21 934 0330
+27 861 021 111
Budget Rent-a-Car
+27 21 380 3140
+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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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.
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05Useful Numbers Police
10111
Ambulance/Fire
10177
Travel Clinic
+27 21 419 3172 (Cape Town) +27 11 647 3654 (Johannesburg)
Travel Vaccine Helpline
+27 860 160 160
National Info & Safety Line
+27 83 123 2345
Airport Information (ACSA
+27 86 727 7888
Weatherlin
082 162
Time
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Enquiries Local numbers
1023 or 10118
Enquiries International no.
10903
Tourist Info
+27 83 123 6789
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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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