Shamwari Game Lodge, South Africa

Environmental initiatives at Shamwari - 19 December 2008

All six lodges at Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa prescribe to very strict environmental principles and have the following environmental friendly initiatives:
· Environmental Friendly Guest Supplies
· Environmental Friendly Cleaning Materials
· Water Monitoring System
· Waste Water Recycling BIOBOX system whereby water is recycled into garden water
· Waste Removal Programme
· Electricity Monitoring Programme with thermostats and geyser insulated blankets to reduce consumption.
· Rain Water Collection

Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape SOUTH AFRICA

World leading accolades for Shamwari Game Reserve - 19 December 2008

Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape, has been awarded as the World’s Leading Safari and Game Reserve 2008, its 11th consecutive year. Furthermore, Shamwari Game Reserve walked away with the first World Travel Green Awards as the World’s Leading Conservation Company for 2008.

Nkomazi Game Reserve: Komati Tented Lodge, South Africa

Nkomazi Game Reserve official opening on 1st April 2009 - 19 December 2008

Nkomazi Game Reserve is situated in a malaria free area of Mpumalanga province in South Africa. Nkomazi defines the ultimate in luxurious tented accommodation for those who appreciate and seek the very best of luxury leisure. Each of the 12 tents styled with an “Out of Africa feel’ allow apple privacy allowing guests to not only experience the quietness and solitude of this unique reserve, but s sumptuous comfort that basks in the sense of the age old life of Africa.

Share in the many wonders of Nkomazi, its diversity of wildlife and habitat, its natural beauty and major geological finds whilst taking in a chain of discoveries leading from one natural wonder to the next, amongst the Big 5 wildlife.

Jock Safari Lodge, South Africa

Refurbishments at Jock Safari Lodge - 19 December 2008
Kruger National Park, South Africa

Jock will undergo soft refurbishments with the upgrading of dated furniture and some reupholstering but still in keeping with the same look, feel and comfort of Jock Safari Lodge.
So please note that Jock Safari Lodge will be closed from 10th May to the 1 June 2009. Having said this, Little Jock will still be open for bookings.

Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park South Africa

An accolade for Jock Safari Lodge - 19 December 2008

Recently, Jock Safari Lodge achieved the highest score in the Bi-Annual Audit in the Kruger National Park. These audits are held to ensure that all lodges in the Kruger National Park adhere to strict regulations to minimize carbon footprint within the Kruger region, promote eco-tourism and ensure that man has the lowest impact to their local ecology.

Sanbona Lodge, South Africa: white lions

Free roaming white lions - 19 December 2008

The recent white lion release into Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, on Route 62 between Montagu and Barrydale, was herald a success, after several years of continued efforts. Over the past decades, white lions have been isolated to breeding programs and circuses, and there have been very few reported sightings of these rare big cats in natural environments. As a result, it has been widely assumed that the recessive gene in the lions producing the unusual colouring is bordering on extinction. In 2003, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve procured two white lions, one male and one female as the basis for a very ambitious project – to re-establish the first wild, self-sustaining white lions since their removal from the Timbavati region in the 1970’s.

The constant patience and dedication of the Shamwari Dubai World Conservation team at Sanbona has now culminated with the recent successful release of an integrated lion pride (including two adult males and two juvenile female white lions) into 54 000 hectares of wild land with herds of potential prey species. This ultimately ensures that the white lions are now free ranging and self sustaining in the wild.

Sanbona Game Reserve, Montague SOUTH AFRICA

Wildlife at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - 19 December 2008

Animals such as white rhino, cheetah and giraffe have been added to the existing herds at Sanbona Game Reserve in the Western Cape. Four baby jackals and a new rhino baby were also born within the midst of the wilderness.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, South Africa

Status on new lodges at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - 19 December 2008

Construction and building is still ongoing on the two new lodges at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Western Cape, with Dwyka Lodge to open on (23 February 2009 and Gondwana Family Lodge to open on 3rd March 2009.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Lodge, South Africa

C E D E R B E R G M O U N T A I N S • W E S T E R N C A P E • S O U T H A F R I C A

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Lodge

The Riverside Supreme Suite has been transformed into a shelter haven of exclusive privacy and elegant luxury.

The natural tones, and exquisite furnishings are complimented with thoughtful caring details, soothing comforts and discreet modern amenities. It has a separate living room with a fireplace, secluded infinity pool, outdoor shower and large terrace with unforgettable views.

This is the ultimate suite for a romantic getaway, a special occasion or simply to restore, relax and be pampered while being surrounded by the mystical untamed beauty, peace and quiet of the Cederberg wilderness.

RiverBend Lodge, Addo National Park South Africa

New exciting activities for older children

The 5 star RiverBend Game Lodge has added a few extra activities to the list: Bush walks with our experienced field guides.

Citrus tours to the RiverBend orchards, the Sundays River Valley is the largest Citrus growing area in South Africa. Join our Citrus manager on an informative tour, picking your very own oranges in season!

Join the reserve manager and rhino expert, Jed Bird on a rhino monoitoring drive, checking camera traps and gaining an insight to these endangered animals.Reptile and rapture presentation. Come up close an personal to some of SA's largest snakes! All the above are included in the rate, except for the Reptile & rapture presentation.

Riverbend Lodge, Eastern Cape South Africa

Elephant Back Safaris at the Riverbend Game Lodge

Walk with Africa's gentle giants through the diverse valley bushveld of the Zuurberg Mountains, ravine and forest habitat unique to this part of the Eastern Cape. The informative walk-and-talk of the Addo Elephant Back Safaris takes a very leisurely pace set by the elephants themselves. Guests interact with, feed and observe the elephants in their natural habitat while trained and qualified handlers share their specialized knowledge and insight of both the elephants and our unique eco-system.

This is proving to be a very popular activity amongst our guests. After the walk, guests are offered the exhilarating experience of riding these magnificent animals - revel in the natural beauty of the environs and its wildlife from your lofty seat as these giants amble through the African bush. At the conclusion of the ride, you can enjoy a close-up view of the elephants swimming and frolicking in their favoured waterhole from the viewing deck at the boma - no guarantee that you won’t get sprayed with a trunkful of water though! The recently opened restaurant serves light lunches while guests overlook the elephants splashing about at the waterhole.

Bookings and rate enquiries can be made through reservations. They will collect guests from the lodge for either a morning or afternoon activity. An incredible experience for young and old!

Sabi Sabi Lodge, South Africa Theme Dinners

Beautiful New Theme Dinners Available

The Sabi Sabi Game Reserve has introduced two new themed dinners for guests with exclusive use of lodges.

'Under Africa Skies' combines authentic African artefacts and vibrant colours and textures with luxurious bush touches; while 'Elegant Indulgence' epitomises classic fine dining with rich linens, opulent décor and minute attention to detail.

Each theme features an excellent, personalised menu in the best Sabi Sabi style.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Kruger Park South Africa

New Touches For Lodges at Sabi Sabi

EARTH LODGE At Sabi Sabi

Eight years after first enthralling visitors with its unique architecture, décor and design Earth Lodge is enhancing its interior look with new soft furnishings.

Taking great care to preserve the natural look and feel that epitomises Earth Lodge, designers are replacing linen, curtains, cushions, bedding and some upholstery with natural fabrics, muted colours and earthy textures. Every aspect of the lodge takes its cue from Nature - table legs resembling buck horns, signature furniture made from fallen trees on the reserve, leaf-shaped cushions - and the new décor is no exception. The idea is to entrench the sensation that Earth Lodge was not built but evolved from the natural surroundings.

Each suite has unique furniture and so each suite has received individual attention in terms of new soft furnishings. Luxurious linen is hand made to ensure a perfect fit for the king size beds; curtains are designed to let in natural light and blend in with the rough textured walls and upholstery is in the soft, muted shades of the surrounding environment.

Bush Lodge is also undergoing a facelift with its suites getting new cushions and linen and enormous mosquito nets being draped over the beds. The vibrant use of colour - sharp ochre, crisp green, shades of chocolate and rich sand colours - enhance the beautiful linen in each suite. The main lodge is also receiving some attention with soft furnishings - the contemporary look and feel of the lodge is the perfect backdrop for the use of a variety of fabrics for cushions such as leather, suede and natural linen which are enhanced with exquisite detail created with the use of feathers, metal inlays, hide and beadwork.

A roll-out programme to upgrade bathrooms at Selati Camp is also underway. Each en-suite bathroom will be fitted with an authentic ball and claw bath, stone hand basins, beautiful wooden furniture and soft linen drapes. Indoor and outdoor showers complete the picture, and much attention to detail has gone into ensuring the bathrooms reflect Selati Camp's nostalgic, 'Out of Africa' ambience.

Sabi Sabi Game Lodge, South Africa

The Sabi Sabi Game Lodge adjacent to the Kruger National Park in South Africa again proved worthy of its world-class status by retaining a top ten spot in the latest Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotel Awards released in July. The reserve was voted 4th best hotel in Africa and the Middle East and 8th overall in the world by discerning readers of Travel + Leisure. It was also named 7th in the world in the Small Hotels category.

Its service rating was one of the highest, underlining Sabi Sabi's commitment to providing an authentic African safari experience combined with utmost luxury and warm hospitality at its four 5-Star lodges.

In addition to being hailed as one of the world's best in terms by Travel + Leisure Sabi Sabi was also named as Africa's Leading Safari Lodge by the Africa World Travel Awards. Referred to as the "Oscars of the global travel industry" by the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards recognize excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are nominated by travel professionals from 167,000 tourism-related companies in more than 160 countries.

Forum Homini Boutique Hotel



By the name of it, you should think this hotel is situated in the midst of Johannesburg with all it's hustling & busy highways.



Relax, this beautiful hotel is situated on a private game reserve a mere 40min. drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria with a tranquil feeling far from the madding crowd.



Forum Homini offers 12 ultra luxurious suites, 1 honeymoon suite as well as 1 presidential suite.

The hotel offers you the tranquility you need when you feel like 'escaping' from the everyday work atmosfere and want to ease body and mind.

Once at the hotel, you can visit heritage sites, such as: the Sterkfontein Caves, Lion- and renoster wildreserve and the Wonder Caves.



Their restaurant, Roots, boasts with delicious meals to suit everyone's tastebuds.

Sabi sabi game lodge, kruger national park

Dry summer for Sabi Sabi
Despite record early rains in October last year, Sabi Sabi has had no rainfall since the New Year, leaving the bush unusually dry. If the rains stay away, the reserve will be in for an extremely long, dry winter with wildlife having to move extensively to locate water sources. Already, some migratory birds have started their long flight North over Africa, driven to an early departure by the dearth of insects resulting from the dry summer. Other species are preparing for their migration.
Those that have stayed will witness the Marula trees in full fruit, attracting lots of Elephants, much to the delight of guests who have had prolific sightings. Wild Dog sightings - always a thrilling spectacle for game viewers - have also been a daily occurrence for the past two months. Still a highly endangered species, Wild Dogs are thriving at Sabi Sabi, successfully breeding and hunting on the wild diversity of prey that calls the reserve home.
Rangers and trackers were excited to spot very small Lion cubs belonging to Sabi Sabi's most prominent Lion pride early in February. The cubs were born just North of Bush Lodge, and the Sabi Sabi team is watching closely as the pride has had little success rearing babies in recent years; losing them to attacks by nomadic male Lions.

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Local customs delight guests
Guests enjoying a boma dinner under African skies at Sabi Sabi can participate in the ancient African tradition of face painting (or 'face marking' to be more accurate). Practised for hundreds of years, faces are painted to mark traditional celebrations. A few members of the Sabi Sabi team have been trained and guests delight in transforming themselves in the boma at night.

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Rescued animals faring well
In May last year, we published news of a newborn Rhino calf that had been abandoned by its mother, and was rescued from Sabi Sabi and sent to an endangered species rehabilitation centre, Kapama, in Hoedspruit. Feedback is that the calf is doing very well in her new home and was the subject of an insert on the acclaimed South African wildlife television programme, 50/50.
Click here for full rescue story
Also in 2007, a Wild Dog with a broken leg was darted at Sabi Sabi and taken for treatment. She has been successfully reintroduced to a captive breeding centre at Mhola Holda.
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Conserving power to conserve the environment
Long before South Africa's recent power shortage took hold, Sabi Sabi was introducing innovative ways to cut down on electricity usage to protect the environment. Renewable and sustainable energy sources are used wherever possible and guests are encouraged to minimise electricity usage. Relaxing under the African night skies with the canopy of stars providing gentle light is a far better way to enjoy the bush than by artificial light! While the 5-star ethos for which Sabi Sabi is renowned ensures that all conveniences are available for guests - they are provided in a responsible way that ensures that the reserve is looking to the future and protecting the environment for generations to come.

Kapama Game Lodge - Fly Inn Special - Lanseria Airport

Kapama Game Lodge - Fly-Inn Special

Kapama fly inn special from Lanseria Airport
Subject to Travelmax flight class availability and room availability. Packages are applicable to incremental bookings only.
ALL rates are nett. And include all taxes.
All bookings are to be made with Kapama Game Reserve.
Valid from 1 April 2008 to 31 July 2008
Kapama River Lodge two nights
Depart Friday from Lanseria Airport return Sunday. All inclusive of meals, drives & Airport transfers to Kapama River Lodge
R 3 910.00 Per person Sharing
R 5002.50 Per person single
R 2 967.00 Per child under 12 when sharing with two adults
Kapama River Lodge two nights
Depart Wednesday from Lanseria Airport return Friday. All inclusive of meals, drives & Airport transfers to Kapama River Lodge
R 3 910.00 per person Sharing
R5002.50 Per person single
R 2 967.00 Per child under 12 when sharing with two adults
Kapama River Lodge three nights
Depart Sunday from Lanseria Airport return Wednesday. All inclusive of meals, drives & Airport transfers to Kapama River Lodge
R 4 802.40 Per person Sharing
R 6 342.25 Per Person single
R 3 588.00 Per child under 12 when sharing with two adults

To make a booking, please click here:

Bakubung Bush Lodge,Pilanesburg

BAKUBUNG BUSH LODGE

Bakubung Bush Lodge is a four-star Lodge in the Pilanesburg and it is situated in a Malaria free area.The name Bakubung means the 'Place of the Hippo'

It offers best facilities like:baby sitting,golfing,game driving,medical facilities and it is situated in a tranquil area.It also provides Bus shuttle to and from sun city at a nominal charge

Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

SHAMWARI TAKES TOP HONORS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
For the tenth consecutive year, Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape in South Africa has been awarded the World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve and the World's Leading Conservation Company at the prestigious World Travel Awards gala ceremony held last night in Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean.
Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the "Travel industry's equivalent to the Oscars," the World Travel Awards are the most comprehensive and most prestigious awards program in the travel industry today. Over 167,000 travel professionals worldwide voted for their favorites in all sectors of the travel industry. The event was broadcast globally by BBC World and was covered by leading print publications.
On receiving these two awards our CEO, Adrian Gardiner said: "We are very proud to have been recognized as the best by our industry partners worldwide for ten straight years. When we began, conservation was a small part of tourism. Today, we are very encouraged that more tourists are aware that we must sustain and preserve our environment for the generations to come. It is our firm commitment that tourism should benefit all people, not just the few."