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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Villa Olien Guesthouse


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Set a mere 4 kilometers away from the Waterberg Convention Centre in the quiet suburbs of Modimolle lies Villa Olien Guesthouse. This elegant guesthouse competes with South Africa's best - offering unsurpassed luxury and comfort.

Waterberg Convention Centre
Set in the heart of the Waterberg, Modimolle, peacefully surrounded by exotic plants and birds, our prestine Convention facilities are furnished with only the best modern day equipment.

The Waterberg Convention Centre is the ideal venue for your next conference, product launch, corporate function, year end party, birthday bash or wedding. Our professional banqueting team is standing by to assist you with all your needs, whilst our gourmet chef can help you plan mouth watering menu's.

About us
Five individual units can each accommodate 5 guests sharing in luxuriously furnished twin or double rooms. Each unit has its own spacious lounge with television and indivdually controlled satellite channels. The master bedroom has en-suite bathroom facilities, whilst the two remaining rooms share a bathroom and separate toilet.

A fully equipped kitchen is available for self catering purposes, or enjoy a scrumptious breakfast prepared especially for you by our fully trained, professional chef.

Private braai facilities are available and each unit is surrounded by its own intimate evergreen garden. Step out onto a quaint wooden patio to enjoy a breath of fresh air whilst watching the sun setting over the Waterberg Mountains.

Each unit offers safe parking in lock-up garages.

Villa Olien Guesthouse is the ideal accommodation for the discerning guest.

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Villa Roma Boutique Hotel and Conference Center


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“A Little Italian Village” situated in the heart of Mpumalanga, just 1 hour from Johannesburg on route to the Lowveld and Kruger National Park.

This luxurious 4Star boutique hotel consists of:
1. 32 on-suite bedrooms Inclusive of a V.I.P. self-catering 1bedroom apartment.
2. 2 Self-catering 2 bedroom flatlets.
3. All rooms equipped with either double or queen size beds
4. All rooms equipped with DSTV, heaters, fans, telephone and a study desk
5. Credit Card facility
6. Access to Internet.
7. A separate fully equipped kitchen for those who want to prepare their own meals
8. A romantic dinning room with a gothic descent
9. Fully licensed bar
10. Enclosed swimming pool area
11. Braai facilities and open air patio
12. Fully equipped and air-conditioned conference facility for up to 60 pax
13. Breakfast included in room rate.
14. Dinner and lunch packs available on request.

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Villa Siesta


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Villa Siesta NO 4 is part of a small, secure face brick complex of 8 units across the road from the beach. The complex is fully walled and has automatic gates. A security guard is on duty at night to ensure your safety. There is also a swimming pool in the complex and a lock-up garage and open bay parking for your use.

General
The complex is superbly situated with incredible seaviews. Simply cross the road and you’re on the beach. There are no buildings in front of the apartment to spoil your view! The main Margate Blue Flag beach is a short walk away. The fishing directly in front of the complex is excellent and the Margate Pier is a 4 minute walk.

Zest Holidays currently has 6 units available for rental. Three units are situated in the front row of the complex, whilst the other three are set further back, but still have lovely sea views. Please select a unit to view from the sub-menu on the left.

Facilities
• 3 bedrooms(main-en-suite)
• braai area
• kitchen with all the mod-cons
• lock-up garage
• DSTV
• swimming pool and games room
• 2nd bathroom
• serviced daily

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Villa St Leon


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Finest beaches, Table Mountain, The Twelve Apostles mountain range, the Victorian and Alfred Waterfront - countless shops and activities - and the city centre are only minutes away.

Flat 1
Flat 1 is situated in a very private area. It has an open private terrace, two double bedrooms and a lounge leading onto the terrace with an outside grill.

The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with stove and oven, microwave, Whirlpool fridge-freezer with icemaker, coffee machine, washing machine and telephone with answering machine.

Flat 2
An open-plan, fully-equipped kitchen with electric oven, fridge/ deep-freezer and washing machine caters for your daily needs. The apartment is furnished with satellite television, Hifi-set including CD player and telephone with answering machine.

The apartment, which is furnished to highest European standards, offers a spectacular view over Cape Town, all the way to the famous "Robben Island".

Facilities
• Fully equipped apartments
• situated in a quiet cul-de-sac
• Swimming pool

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Villa Via


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Ideally situated, in the Embassy Belt of Pretoria, lies Villa Via Luxury Suite Hotel. Our prime position, makes the Villa Via perfect for local and foreign travellers.

General
The graciousness, style and flair of Villa Via are reminiscent of a bygone era, combined with every conceivable modern day convenience.
From the street, the facade of the reception area is apparant. Originally a colonial house listed as a national monument, the reception area has been carefully restored, and maintains its Transvaal Highveld vernacular.

We offer the ultimate in fully serviced luxury with all modern day conveniences.
Our A’La Carte Restaurant, boasts a menu of palatable dishes guaranteed to ‘tingle those tastebuds’, whether enjoyed in the restaurant, on the pool terrace or as in-suite dining.

Guests can relax in the elegant, resident’s bar lounge, complete with a fireplace, enjoying a kaleidoscope of cocktails.
The 56, aesthetically furnished Suites, are air-conditioned for the sweltering days and underfloor heated for those cozy winter nights.
All rooms feature an en-suite Bathroom and a Walk-in Shower.
Our one and two Bedroomed Suites are equipped with a fully fitted Kitchen, Dining Area and TV Lounge.
Studio’s are built-in with an adequate Kitchenette.

All our spacious rooms are Serviced Daily.
The Villa Via is ideal for long and short term guests. Our amicable personnel are sure to make your visit with us, a truly memorable experience.
Customer Satisfaction is of utmost importance.
Should you require Internet and E-mail Access in your room, please inquire at reception.
It is with confidence that we can promise, this Four Star Hotel, Will make your stay feel like ‘A HOME AWAY FROM HOME’!

Facilities
• 24 Hour Reception and Security
• Secure Undercover Parking
• Same Day Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
• Guest Transport and Airport Shuttle on request
• Close to an array of Amenities
• Full Conferencing Facilities (Max 80 PAX)
• Elegant residents bar
• Swimming Pool And Terrace
• Wireless Internet USB Adaptors available (on request)

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Villa Via Luxury Hotel


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The hotel is situated in the heart of the Helderberg, boasting it’s own unique winelands, and close to the prestigious Vergelegen and Lourensford wine estates. The famous Stellenbosch Wine Route is 15 minutes away and for groups we can ”bring the winelands to the hotel”, by arranging for local winemakers to do tastings in spectacular surroundings. This is also Golfers Paradise offering 10 golf courses (15 – 35 minutes away) including; Arabella Western Cape, Hermanus, Strand , Somerset West , Erinvale Golf Estate, De Zalze at Spier, Stellenbosch , Devonvale , Pearl Valley and Bosch-en Meer.

Accommodation
The Hotel boasts 90 luxury self-catering rooms with views of both the sea and the Helderberg mountains or the private Harbour Island marina.

Listed below are details of our different room types:

Standard Room:
The hotel's standard rooms , either twin or king size rooms, with stunning sea views. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower, kitchenette with microwave, kettle, convection oven, bar fridge and cutlery/crockery. All standard rooms also have a private balcony overlooking the ocean, sleeper couch and satellite TV.

One Bedroom Luxury Suite:
The Villa Via Hotel has 36 one-bedroom marina facing suites that consist of one bedroom (either king size or twin), en-suite bathroom with separate shower and corner bath, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchenette. The lounge has a TV with satellite channels as well as a sleeper couch that can accommodate children wanting to share with parents. The kitchenette consists of a convection oven, microwave, kettle, bar fridge, crockery and cutlery for four persons and a small washbasin. The units are serviced daily and coffee/tea is provided.

One Bedroom Luxury Duplex Suite:
The hotel has 14 duplex units that consist of one bedroom with en-suite bathroom situated on the first level and open plan lounge with dining room, kitchenette and en-suite shower bathroom downstairs. There is a television with satellite channels in both the bedroom and the lounge. The kitchenette consists of a convection oven, smicrowave, kettle, bar fridge, crockery and cutlery for four persons and a small washbasin. The units are serviced daily and cofee/tea is provided.

Two Bedroom Luxury Suite:
The hotel has two 2-bedroom units that consist of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen with oven, kettle, microwave, fridge, crockery and cutlery and full basin. It also has an open plan lounge and dining room with satellite TV. The units are serviced daily and tea/coffee is provided.

Conference
The hotel offers 5 conference venues, for groups ranging in size from 4 to 300 delegates. The hotel's newly developed state of the art conference centre provides delegates with top class meeting facilities offering natural light with sea and mountain views. With the many options available at Harbour Island, we offer conference packages to suit every budget

Hotel Services
Room Service
Baby Sitting
Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Pressing
Mini Gym
Wellness Centre with Steam Room and Spa Baths
Business Centre
Satellite Television
Porter Services
Adult and kiddies swimming pools
All rooms air-conditioned
Safe undercover parking
Travel Desk
24-hour security

Facilities
• GOLF
• WINE
• BEACHES
• WATER SPORT
• BOATING & FISHING
• HORSE RIDING
• WHALES & PENGUINS
• NATURE
• ARTS & CRAFTS
• CYCLING
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Sunday, September 6, 2009

We've-A-View


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We've-A-View is the perfect executive/family getaway comprising of 3 ensuite double bedrooms set apart from the central entertaining unit. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and has a spacious bathroom with fold back windows and an outside decked shower.Relax around the jacuzzi, sip cocktails at the inside/outside bar or sit in the comfortable lounge overlooking a private waterhole where zebra, giraffe and wildebeest take their nightly stroll. We've-A-View offers full DSTV and a well appointed, fully serviced, self-catering kitchen.

Accommodation
We've-A-view consists of three main air-conditioned units with a central living and lounge area. These units are dispersed throughout the surrounding bush with stone paved walkways connecting them to the main unit.

Each bedroom, fitted with front sliding doors and mosquito netting, has tea/coffee stations, a luxurious bathroom with foldaway doors that open onto mother nature, and a decked area that overlooks the parks natural waterhole. The main unit has every amenity one could want including DSTV, microwave, gas and electric stove and bar. The bar area overlooks the stunning sunken jacuzzi out on the main deck

Facilities
• Jacuzzi

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WELGEKOZEN COUNTRY LODGE


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Welgekozen Country Lodge is set on 8 hectors of land ½ kilometer from the historic town of Piet Retief close to the Swaziland Border. The approach to the lodge is through an avenue of oak trees to the elegant Cape Dutch Manor House. Our venue boasts an ambience of tranquility in its country surroundings and can accommodate a variety of tastes.

General
Traveling from the Kruger Park, Durban or JHB it makes an ideal stopover for tourists. Being centrally situated for Swaziland, Ermelo and Pongola it is an ideal town for Reps to stay.

Welgekozen Country Lodge is a Traditional Cape Dutch Manor House with wooden Floors, windows and doors. It is Rectangular in shape with a central tiled courtyard. All set in Park Like gardens with lots of mature English oak trees, some over 60 years old.

At Welgekozen, we take pride in offering a range of packages to suit every Wedding, Conference or Function, be it for just a day or over several days.

The Ambiance décor, cleanliness and Friendly service will ensure your stay is a memorable one. We are English, Afrikaans and Dutch Spoken.

We look forward to meeting you.

Facilities
• 10 individually decorated double bed rooms with either showers or baths
• Tea & coffee facilities in every room
• TV with M-Net and DStv in every room
• Superb English or continental breakfast
• Evening meals
• Laundry facilities available
• Rosewood bar with fire place
• Large swimming pool
• Lapa for functions
• Separate dining room overlooking the courtyard
• 2 large lounges superbly decorated one with an Adam fireplace
• Bridal suite
• Conference room

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Wendys Country Lodge


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Wendys Country Lodge is a nature lovers delight with bird life in abundance, only 20 minutes away from craft markets, beaches, world famous game and nature reserves and of course South Africa's first world heritage site - The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park.

General
A warm hospitable welcome and quality service awaits you at Wendys Country Lodge. Set in a magnificent tropical garden, this charming old colonial style home has luxury en suite accommodation and guest lounge. A delicious full English breakfast is included.

Accommodation
Wendys Country Lodge offers luxury en suite accommodation. All bedrooms are twins or doubles and have shower and/or bath, ceiling fans, air conditioning, tea trays and fresh flowers. The rooms have garden views, and two have private patios.

Honeymooners are fully catered for in our charming honeymoon suite.

We can also offer a family cottage that sleeps up to 5 people.

Facilities
• golf, tennis, squash, bowls and an excellent restaurant
• heated swimming pool
• English breakfast
• Tony's private bar

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Wescamp Villa


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Situated in the beautiful, up market and trendy Camps Bay, Wescamp Villa is the ideal spot to soak up the suns rays in summer or curl up on the couch in front of the cozy gas fireplace in winter.

General
Cleverly designed maximizing light and space. Windows expanding the full height on both levels of the Villa, offering you the most breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the magnificent grandeur of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles Mountain range.

Wescamp Villa offers a superb outdoor entertaining area with a crystal blue cascading swimming pool and located only 550 metres from Camps Bay Beach.

Bedrooms
Villa Wescamp has five tastefully decorated bedrooms. Following the lines of luxury and elegance, all the bathrooms now boast Maria Garcia products.

Main Bedroom - Peridot
The master bedroom is named after the gem of spirit and expression, characterized by lavish splashes of gold, pistachio and white. The room has a King-sized bed. The spacious bathroom is en-suite with a shower and spa bath with majestic ocean views.

The main bedroom has a large balcony with views of The Twelve Apostles mountain range, Camps Bay beach and the ocean.

Second Bedroom - Garnet
The gem of light and guidance is known for its rich red, deep pink and light brown hues, which beautifully adorn this room. The room has a double bed. The bathroom is en-suite with a shower and bath. Ocean views can also be enjoyed from the bath.

The second bedroom has a large balcony with views of The Twelve Apostles mountain range, Camps Bay beach and the ocean.

Third Bedroom - Tanzanite
A heavenly rhapsody in blue reflecting a rare gem that changes colours to uplift and open your heart. The room has Twin beds (can be converted to a King-sized bed). The bathroom is en-suite with a shower. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views.

Fourth Bedroom - Citrine
Named after the gem of optimism and renewal, the room is sun-washed and bathed with the richness of yellow and copper. The room has twin beds and en-suite bathroom with bath. It has views of Table Mountain.

Fifth Bedroom - Tiger’s eye suite
Ablaze with fiery orange and earthy African moods, truly reflecting the gem of passion and desire. The room has a double bed. The bathroom is en-suite with a shower. The room also features a refreshment station, lounge and dressing area.

Facilities
• SWIMMING POOL
• LOUNGE & DINING
• KITCHEN
• PARKING
• WIRELESS INTERNET
• SECURITY

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Whale Song Self Catering Apartments


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Nestled between the mountains and sea in the small village of Glencairn (Simonstown) as can be seen on the adjoining right side map. A coastal drive from the airport to Whale Song apartments can be achieved under an hour as can be viewed on the adjoining left side map. All apartments in Whale Song are fully equipped, furnished in style and offer stunning sea views from the terrace, balconies or private koppie.

Seaview Apartment
The 2 Seaview apartments each sleep two to four people. They consist of 1 bedroom with Queen size bed, bathroom with shower and bath, open-plan living area (with sleeper couch) leading onto a large terrace. In the kitchenette you'll find: Microwave, 2 plate stove with oven, TV (no DSTV), hair dryer, ironing.

DISCOVER THE CAPE PENINSULA
Wander down to the beach for an early morning swim in the Indian Ocean, or head off up the mountain for a picnic at the Kleinplasie dam.

Catch a train to Cape Town from Glencairn station and savour the delights of the False Bay coastline en route to the city centre - a mere 30 minutes away.

Explore the old-world town of Simonstown - overlooking the yacht basin or spend a morning at Boulders beach - home to the penguins, with excellent swimming for toddlers and adults in warmer waters!

Explore the clifftops and sandy beaches in the Cape Point nature reserve or savour the rich diversity of the Cape mountain fynbos.Surf the waves at Muizenberg or take the children swimming at Fishhoek beach. Visit the quaint village of Kalk Bay with its antique shops, cafés, working harbour and fish restaurants.

Take a 5 minute drive to the Atlantic Ocean for breathtaking beaches, great surfing and magical sunsets. Catch a ride up Table Mountain, visit Cape Town's Waterfront or take a leisurely drive through the winelands and soak up the best that the Fairest Cape has to offer.

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Whalesong Hotel & Hydro


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Whalesong Hotel & Hydro is situated in a lush, landscaped garden in Plettenberg bay, the jewel of South Africa’s Garden Route, renowned for its unique scenery and moderate climate. Each of the spacious, comfortable 24 bedrooms set new standards for the discerning traveller and reflect the serene blues and whites of the ocean. To make the most of the truly spectacular scenery, each room features its own private wooden viewing deck. A wide range of activities including marine encounters with dolphins and whales, water sports, deep sea fishing & eco-adventures on horseback can be enjoyed. Ideally situated, Whalesong Hotel and Hydro is just minutes away form the pristine beaches and golf course of the Garden Route

Accommodation
24 luxurious en-suite bedrooms including 6 family rooms.

In-Room facilities
Telephone, Ceiling Fans, Hair-Drier, Tea/Coffee Station, Guest Amenities, Mini Bar, Television

Dining Options
A gourmet dining experience with cuisine for the entire family A fusion of international and traditional cuisine with a choice of a la carte or buffet menus Featuring a sundeck with breathtaking views

- @ Whales Restaurant
- Al Fresco dining on the viewing deck
- Bar Facilities

Private Venues The Barn
The Barn

Conference Capacities and Group Activities
The Blue Morpho & Monarch Conference Rooms are situated in close proximity to Whalesong Hotel & Hydro at Formosa Bay while the Dolphin Boardroom is located within the Hotel.

Facilities
• Boardroom
• Business & Conference Facilities
• Golf Courses and Swimming Beaches in close proximity
• Day Excursions along the Garden Route
• Hydro Health Centre
• Von Zoe Salon & Spa
• Greenhouse Hair Specialists
• Powerplate
• Thyme & Again Home Industry
• Lounge & Bar
• Swimming Pool & Sun Terrace

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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Whispering Whale


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Enjoy the warmth and charm of any one of our three luxuriously appointed Units, which are fully self-catering, or B&B by arrangement.

Location
Jacobsbaai, known as “The Namaqualand” of the Cape Atlantic West Coast of South Africa, is situated between Saldanha Bay and Vredenburg, just a leisurely hour and thirty minute drive from Cape Town International Airport.

Accomodation
Our three Apartments, which all have stunning Sea Views, are superbly furnished and stylishly decorated, each with a separate entrance and entertainment area, to ensure privacy. The Bryde’s Whale and Humpback Apartments each sleep 4 persons and the Southern Right Apartment sleeps 2 persons. REGRETTABLY ONLY CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 14 YRS, NO PETS ALLOWED.

All Apartments are spacious, stylishly furnished and decorated, each with there own comfortable Lounge, Dining Room and fully equipped Kitchen with modern appliances. All three Apartments have dishwashers.
The Bedrooms, are superbly furnished, with either, King size, Queen or Twin Beds, depending on the Apartment of choice (all with 100% pure cotton percale linen, down pillows and duvets). The Bryde’s Whale Unit has 2 en-suite bathrooms with heated towel rails, pentagonal showers, modern baths, toilets, double washbasins with vanities. The Humpback Whale Apartment has one bathroom, with modern bath, pentagonal shower, toilet and heated towel rails. The Southern Right Apartment has a pentagonal shower, vanity, heated towel rail and toilet only.

Activities
Our central location is ideal for facinating day trips to everything that the West Coast has on offer, such as its great natural unspoilt beauty with its rugged coastline, quaint fishing villages, Wine Estates and Nature Reserves, as well as historical Fossil Parks.
Within close proximaty, are numerous hiking trails, bay cruises, fishing charters, water sports (including kyaking, surfing, canoeing, windsurfing,and swimming). Horse riding centres and a choice of three Golf courses. Club Mykonos and Casino. Numerous indoor and outdoor restuarants. Whale watching and the world renowned Namaqualand wild flowers (in Spring).

Or you can just relax, take long walks on unspoilt, pristine beaches, savour good South African wines and enjoy fine sea foods as you watch a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic ocean!

Facilities
• Satellite TV, Music Centre, DVD player in each Apartment
• Apartments have outdoor or indoor barbeque facilities
• Bath towels and hairdryers supplied.
• Fully equiped Communal Laundry on premises.
• Secure parking
• Serviced on request
• Dinner available on request

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White Elephant Safari Lodge and Bush Camp


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At 'White Elephant Safari Lodge & Bush Camp' we invite you to take time to see, feel, hear, sense and savour the small moments, to celebrate them with us, to re-awaken your soul.

At 'White Elephant' life is a celebration; a celebration of the moments, of the music and harmonies of nature, of simplicity and beauty, of passion from the soul.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Originally built in the 1920's, this 16-bedded lodge captures the history and romance of the "colonial era".

Eight luxurious safari-style tents, each with en-suite bathroom, outdoor canvas shower, private veranda and personal bar.

Luxurious, tented safari lodge with the ambience and romance of a bygone era.

Accommodation: Bush Camp
The Bush Camp offers affordable accommodation in the Pongola Game Reserve without comprimising comfort or luxury.

Chalet 1: Honeymoon unit, en-suite shower with outdoor private ball 'n claw bath.
Chalet 2, 3, 4: Twin beds, en-suite shower.
Chalet 5, 6: Twin beds, en-suite shower and bath, an extra bed for a child or a camping cost can be placed in these rooms.
Chalet 7: Family unit, en-suite shower, twin beds in main room, 2 X single beds in children's adjoining room and camping cot on request.

In Room Facilities
Telephone, Ceiling Fans, Hair-Drier, Tea/Coffee Station, Guest Amenities, fridges in the family tented chalets.

Dining Options
Restaurant and Wildside Boma

Fresh Water Fishing.
Fresh water fishing for the famous “Fighting” Tigerfish

Introduction
The Pongola Game Reserve with Lake Jozini as focal feature is South Africa’s sole public tigerfish water. This vast expanse of water and ultimate free and unimpeded wilderness is home to large herds of impala, elephant, buffalo, blue wildebeest and zebra, and abundant bird life. It compares favourably with Africa’s well-known fishing Mecca, Lake Kariba, in Zimbabwe.

Lake Jozini
Lake Jozini (also known as the Pongolapoort Dam) covers a total surface area of 16 000 hectares and is fed by the Pongola River with a catchment area of over one thousand square kilometres. The length of the lake south to north exceeds 30km, the northern corner cutting into Swaziland. On the eastern side is nestles against the spectacular Lebombo mountain range, with the 90 metres high wall in the poort itself.

From the novice fisherman to the expert anglers fishing with a fly, Lake Jozini offers you the ideal location for tiger fish of a lifetime, while you enjoy the pristine wilderness setting

Private Outside Venues
A visit to Dumazulu Cultural Village and Illala Basket Weavers can be arranged, as well as visits to rural schools, zulu chiefs and herbal doctors. Venture a little further into some of Maputaland's other wonderful Game and Nature Reserves (Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Mkuze, Itala, Ndumu, Tembe and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park).

Facilities
• Gentle boat cruises on lake Jozini
• Bird-watching
• Game viewing
• Tiger-fishing
• Sunset lake cruises
• Game Drives & Guided Walks
• Elephant Tracking
• Rhino Walks

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Friday, September 4, 2009

White Shark Projects


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White Shark Projects, world leading organisation focusing on the Great White Shark. We do filming, Conservation & Education, Diving and Viewing. Our organisation was founded in 1989 purely for research, carrying the name SA Conservation Education & Exploration Society, (CEES), which is now our conservation department.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Whittlers Lodge


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Whittler's Lodge is situated on a wooded mountainside overlooking the tranquil Hout Bay valley. This peaceful neighbourhood is filled with the calls of numerous wild birds.The lodge is situated five minutes by car from Hout Bay beach & village.

Deposit Policy
< 7 days cancellation forfeit 100% deposit < 14 days forfeit 75% < 21 days forfeit 50% < 28 days forfeit 25% deposit

Facilities
• 5 self-catering, fully serviced suites of the units have two room (sleeps 4 adults)

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Wild Rose Country Lodge


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I discovered the lodge nestled between spectacular mountain scenery and the shores of the wild Atlantic, some thirty kilometres from Cape Town city.

Description
Wild Rose Country Lodge lies between the spectacular mountain scenery and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, 30 minutes from Cape Town. The thatched Lodge has ethnic colonial touches, with stylishly decorated en-suite bedrooms, each with sea or mountain views. A super spacious sitting room with open log fireplace, and charming breakfast room add to the ambience. Enjoy sea views from the pool and deck. Horse ride along the magnificent Noordhoek beach, deep sea fishing, diving and golf close by. Secure parking. Well behaved children welcome. Small personalised conferences catered to.

Rooms
African
As you set foot into the African room, you can almost hear the distant beat of drums that are so much part of our culture. The four poster bed complete with mosquito net insures that those African beasts are kept at bay during the dreaming hours. Victorian bath and separate shower / Mountain Views.

Punjab
The Punjab room complete with its warm, bright décor and elephant lamps conjures up the aromatic spiciness of the Indian Sub-Continent. The thatch and beautiful green hues of the surrounding countryside contrast beautifully with the warm décor of this room. Bathtun and separate shower. Upstairs room with mountain views.

Moroccan
The magnificent contrast of deep blues and terracotta create a very calm and relaxed atmosphere in this room. Large somber bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. Doors leading onto the garden.

Kalahari
Walking into this room is like stepping into a Kalahari sunset, with rag-washed walls remimiscent of drifting sands. Although fearful looking to some, the African masks hang on the walls, keeping a watchful eye on our precious surrounds. Victorian bath and separate shower. Sea Views.

Beyond the Sea
This room is quiet and tranquil, the door that leads out onto the pool area allows for that Fresh Sea Breeze to creep in. If you love the ocean this room is for you. Victorian bathtub and separate shower.

Terra Fish
Underwater has never been this warm before! The undersea theme of this room is comforting to those who are naturally attracted to sea life. Has sea views. Has a bathtub and attached hand shower. Door leading out into garden.

Conference
Crofter's Barn, the Conference Venue, lends itself to intimate conferences, strategy meetings and personalised think-tanks in a creative and pro-active environment. Natural light, fresh air and sea views help to keep delegates refreshed and motivated. Each conference is packaged to suit the individual needs of every client.

Health
* To enable people to understand what Complementary Therapy means and by following a Moderate Path one can lead a healthy rewarding life - quality life!

* To make available to people by example what a moderate path consists of e.g through Nutrition; through different types of Medicinal Healing i.e Herbs, Homeopathy; Supplementation in daily diet, etc.

* To follow, through choices, the ancient healing ways of Massage, Reflexology and other related therapies to bring balance to body energy and alignment.

* To be able to aid or assist people in understanding body function in relation to development of mind and spirit.

* To let people become aware of the importance of breathing and how breath affects our daily activities and thoughts and emotions.

* To create an atmosphere of peace within busy daily schedules - an escape for 24 hours into harmonious, beautiful surroundings where only you count and are cared for. Because of this important factor called INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION & PERSONAL CARE, small groups are encouraged.

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Willinga Lodge


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The salt water rock pool has stunning views of the Magalies mountains and the Hartbeespoort dam. The thatched lapa is an ideal braai area for the Palm suite and all guests.

Waterfall & Views
Relax by the waterfall whilst watching the fish, surrounded by the birds and plants. A winderfull way to unwind.

Sip a glass of wine and watch the spectacular sunsets over Hartbeespoort dam. The views are breath taking and tranquil.

So relax, enjoy yourself on the deck, surrounded by beautiful trees, overlooking the dam.

Yellow Grape Suite
This suite has twin beds can be concerted to king size, and a full bathroom en-suite, with bath and shower, a private terrace and a little garden, and on a clear day you can see forever.

Green Bird Suite
This suite has a majestic queen size bed, and full bathroom en-suite, bath and shower, a private patio and again those never ending views. A recent addition is a wonderfull fireplace for the romantic evenings

Palms Suite
Hidden behind nwaving palms, and over the waterfall you have got a luxury suite done in Indonesian style, overlooking the dam. A romantic two seater private jacuzzi bath with a spectacular view, a double shower for double pleasure, and a fireplace is built in for the colder nights.

Island Suite
This luxury suite is accessed through the jungle, and has a private terrace, with an outside shower (hot & cold water). The romantic Indonesian teak bed is a recent addition. A two seater private jacuzzi bath overlooking the dam with folding open window, gives you a feeling of being outside while in the bath, A fireplace is build in for the colder nights

Lombok Suite
This romantic Indonesian style suite decorated in warm colours overlooks the pool and the dam. It has french doors opening on the terrace under the trees, which has a small braai and hammock. This spacious suite has a queen size 4 poster bed draped in organza. It has a lounge area with CD player and a hospitality tray and fridge

A lovely ceramic fireplace in the corner is the ideal way to keep warm in winter. And a ceiling fan will keep you cool in summer. The bathroom en-suite is tiled with wonderful natural stone tiles with washbasins in bronze coloured ceramic with brass taps. It has a large shower as well as a 2 person jacuzzi bath that is placed in front of the folding open window with a magnificent view of the dam. Candles around the bath to complete this romantic picture

Bali Suite
This Indonesian style suite is decorated in a tropical look. The magnificent raw silk mosquito net gives a four-poster feeling to the bed. The view of the dam is amazing fron the bed.

The lounge area has under floor heating and a ceramic fireplace for the cold winter nights, adding to the romance of the Bali suite.
A CD player and candles are one of the extra's as well as a fridge and hospitality tray with tea and coffee.

The en-suite bathroom is very spacious. The shower area part of the bathroom has no doors or walls on 2 sides, and a natural pebble floor. Adjacent is the 2 seater spa bath also with views of the dam, and folding windows that gives the feeling of being outside, There is also a lovely private outside shower with a view.

Leading through the French doors is an outside private patio with a little braai, from there a few steps down is a flat grassy area with loungers for the sun lovers

Facilities
• Waterfall
• Views
• Jacuzzi
• Pool

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Monday, August 31, 2009

Zebra Country Lodge


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Zebra Country Lodge & Conference Centre is an exclusive retreat only 30kms from Pretoria. Luxury spacious accommodation is offered between Mountain Lodge with beautiful gardens & views, Zebra Stables at the lakeside with its unique ambience and Bush Lodge situated in tranquil surroundings amongst indigenous trees. A variety of dining venues & options available. Enjoy open vehicle guided nature drives, birding safaris, bush walks, swimming, teambuilding options, star gazing in the astro boma & horse riding. Group & Conference Rates & Day Packages, including Ndebele Cultural Village & the Shebeen on request. Ideal getaway for special events, weddings & launches.

In- Room Facilities
Mountain Lodge 
Air-conditioning, Mini-Bar, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Hair Dryer, Electric Blankets, Safe, Wall Heater, Ceiling Fans, Guest Amenities, Telephone, Television, Magazines,

Bush Lodge
Air-conditioning, Mini-Bar, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Hair Dryer, Electric Blankets, Safe, Wall Heater, Ceiling Fans, Guest Amenities, Telephone, Television, Magazines

Zebra Stables
Air-conditioning, Mini-Bar, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Hair Dryer, Electric Blankets, Safe, Wall Heater, Ceiling Fans, Guest Amenities, Telephone, Television, Magazines,

Leopards View
Mini-Bar, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Hair Dryer, Electric Blankets, Safe, Wall Heater, Ceiling Fans, Guest Amenities, Telephone, Television, Magazines,

Conference & Meeting facilities
Zebra Conference Centre 
A gracious, air conditioned conference room equipped with all state of the art equipment, to ensure a successful conference, meeting or team building exercise. A stylish semi private breakaway area with a welcoming open fireplace and panoramic views, create a serene and relaxed atmosphere.

Indaba Conference Room
A sophisticated conference room overlooking the flourishing gardens, while the sound of tranquil water of the magnificent Koi-ponds soothes your soul. The adjoining Sunset Rest is a perfect breakaway area and this facility is ideal for small executive groups.

Zebra Stables Conference Room
A magnificent conference room overlooking the lake and the only watering point for selected game at the lodge. This venue is ideal for weddings, larger conferences and exclusive product launches. This venue is sub-dividable into two sections and has a balcony overlooking the lake.

Bush Lodge Conference Room:
Set in the lush bush setting, which lend Bush Lodge its name, this air conditioned conference room with all the essentials, makes for the perfect setting for a brain storming or strategic planning session.

Leopards View Conference Room:
A Compact conference room for smaller groups set on the mountain top of Leopards View overlooking the valley below.

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Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge & Spa


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Zorgvliet wine estate nestled in the beautiful Banhoek Valley near Stellenbosch overlooking majestic mountains and rolling vineyards offers luxury accommodation, conference facilities and a stunning wedding venue.

About us
Zorgvliet boasts not only award winning wines but also nine 5 star vineyard lodge rooms and a restaurant. Here you can experience what living on a working wine farm is all about or you can simply indulge in the consumption of the fruit of the vine. You can even have a personalized wine label made while enjoying wine tasting and barrel sampling in the modern wine cellar.

The unique contemporary Cape Dutch architecture of the Herenhuis restaurant dated 1692 blends beautifully with the vineyards and the Simonsberg mountain as backdrop. Sundowners on the stoep of the Herenhuis is a must experience as is a scrumptious meal at this historic house turned restaurant. Le Pommier Restaurant is ever so slightly more casual but promise not to disappoint your taste buds.

Experience the magical ambiance of a mountain braai or picnic at the foot of Simonsberg. At dusk the valley becomes tranquil. The mountains are painted in the colours of our rainbow nation as the last rays of sunshine greets the valley good night. A magical indescribable sight and feeling that overwhelms you.

The magic of the Banhoek will be with you when retiring to your vineyard lodge overlooking the moonlit valley. Share our haven and you will never be the same again as you will become a beholder of the spirit of the Banhoek valley.

Stellenbosch Spa Accommodation
Zorgvliet Wine Estate in the Banhoek Valley has another exquisite offering on the Estate – the exclusive Zorgvliet Spa Suites. This Stellenbosch Spa accommodation is specifically designed to accommodate guests who make use of the special spa pamper accommodation packages.

The three luxurious suites at this Stellenbosch Spa accommodation have spectacular views over the vineyards and surrounding mountains. Book yourself and a partner in for spa treatments and reside in the indulgent Zorgvliet Spa Suites.

The great thing about the Zorgvliet Spa treatment rooms is that they are located outside ensuring an ultimate vineyard experience with a calming, relaxing and holistic atmosphere for each Zorgvliet Spa client.

The tranquility of the dam with its exciting birdlife and the soothing spa treatments will relax you to the ultimate.

Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge
Luxury and elegance await you at the 5 star Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge just five minutes away from the famous town of Stellenbosch in the Cape. This exclusive guest lodge is your passport to an unforgettable wine experience. It will also allow you the opportunity to relive the sophistication of a historic wine estate exuding effortless style and comfort of modern living in its six suites.

During the summer months, the enclosed courtyard is the ideal place to hide away from the midday sun and the sparkling pool and reclining deck chairs promise instant relaxation and refreshment. The cosy private lounge is a relaxing retreat and the welcoming fireplace will keep the winter chill at bay.

Guests can enjoy a delectable buffet breakfast prepared by the lodge’s own chef in the exquisite dining room. The dining room boasts floor-to-floor ceiling sliding doors that open up to meet the sunrise. The chef will indulge you with light lunches on request. Alternatively you can visit the iconic Herenhuis Restaurant for traditional South African cuisine with a modern twist.

Conference and Banquet
The Zorgvliet Portfolio offers a unique tourism synergy representing the best of both worlds with a wine farm in the heart of the Cape wine lands, a private game reserve in the bushveld of the Limpopo province and a luxurious hotel on the banks of the Vaal River in Vereeniging.

Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge & Spa, Ka’Ingo Private Reserve & Spa and the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club all cater for functions, conferences and the incentive market with accommodation facilities in tranquil surroundings.

Zorgvliet Wine Estate Wedding Venue
Zorgvliet Wine Estate is the ideal location for having the wedding of your dreams. With exquisite views of the winelands that complement the historic Cape Dutch architecture of the estate – your wedding photos will be magical.

Zorgvliet Spa
The luxurious Zorgvliet Spa features at all Zorgvliet Portfolio destinations. As a guest at Zorgvliet Spa you are treated to an array of beauty and relaxation treatments such as:

Wraps
Scrubs
Anti-stress massages
Detoxifying and slimming treatments

In celebration of the association with Zorgvliet Wines, the Zorgvliet Spa uses the authentic TheraVINE™ range developed by Stellenbosch-based cosmetologist Lisa Smit. TheraVINE™’s patented process draws on extracts of the vine’s anti-oxidants, which are known for preventing ageing and act as an anti-dote to stress and pollutants.

Zorgvliet Herenhuis 1692 Restaurant
The original manor house on the Zorgvliet farm underwent a complete transformation to restore the old house to its former glory and it currently houses the Zorgvliet Herenhuis restaurant. The original homestead was saved from complete decay and specific attention was given to the conservation of existing structures.

The preservation of the ceilings, which were restored after exhaustive efforts, has lent a unique atmosphere to the restaurant. The Herenhuis now once again boasts with a thatch roof and has recaptured the romantic facade of years gone by. The driveway has been replanted with date palms to restore the original look of the house.

The previous time that the manor house was restored so meticulously was in 1860 after the house was virtually destroyed in a fire. The farm then belonged to Christiaan Frederik Beyers, father of the Boer General CF Beyers, who was born in the house in 1869 and later became the owner of the farm.

Visitors to the Zorgvliet estate can now relish in the nostalgia of yesteryear while enjoying the unsurpassed beauty of the Banhoek Valley combined with delectable gourmet cooking. Enjoy traditional Cape cooking with a modern interpretation.

Local artist Robert Koch was commissioned to portray the exquisite Banhoek Valley and the Zorgvliet manor house in a series of seven paintings. These paintings now form an integral part of the atmosphere and grace each of the three eating rooms, namely the Banhoek Kitchen, the Beyers Room and the Bootmanskop Room, referring to the old Cape mariners.

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