South African Lodges

THANDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, South Africa

The Thanda Private Game Reserve has been deemed the most luxurious destination in Africa, winning “Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge” in the 2007 World Travel Awards ceremony at a gala evening in Abu Dhabi.

The award comes only three years after the five-star lodge opened its doors to the public and bears testament to the strong emphasis the lodge places on customer service and unparalleled luxury. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to recognise and reward outstanding achievements within the global travel industry and is endorsed by celebrities and press around the world. The only private game reserve in the world to hold exclusive membership with The Leading Hotels of the World, Thanda’s superlative facilities include a decadent Main Lodge, authentic safari-style tented camp and award-winning wellness centre.

Other nominees in Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge included Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana, Mnemba Island Lodge in Tanzania, Sabi Sabi and Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.

The 2007/2008 edition of the Zagat Survey awarded three Relais & Châteaux Hotels.

In the “Top small Hotels” and “Top rooms” category, the Singita Ebony and Boulders Lodge, located in the game rich Sabi Sands wildlife reserve in South Africa adjacent to the Kruger National Park, has been recognized for the quality of its unique setting.

The Inn at Little Washington was recognized for its warm welcome and the inventiveness of its chef.Finally, the Maison Troisgros, near Lyon, is the ultimate reference in contemporary French gastronomy.

The Boathouse Luxury Guest House in Ballito, Durban, has announced that that Ballito’s beaches have been re-opened to the public after the Equinox this region experienced during March 2007, which caused serious damage to some of the properties along the beach. Fortunately, The Boathouse Luxury Guest House was amongst the few who had no damages.

The Coast Guards advise that swimming will be entirely at ones own risk. Therefore, please to take caution when entering onto the beach or into the water, as there is debris in the water and alongside the beach.

Experience an adventurous Walking Safari in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, while enjoying the luxury accommodation at the Imbali Safari Lodge, Hamiltons Tented Camp, Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge.

Day 1
Arrive at the Imbali Safari Lodge in time for lunch. A leisurely afternoon and early evening game drive is followed by a cozy dinner on return to the lodge.

Day 2
Early morning wake up call followed by a hearty breakfast to get ready for your Walking Safari. Meet your guide for a briefing before setting out. The Walking Safari will take you from Imbali Safari Lodge to the Hamiltons Tented Camp, along the way you will be able to enjoy the “small 5″ as well as the spectacular flora and fauna of the surrounding bushveld. Break aling the way to enjoy a short rest and delicious picnic lunch. Arrive at Hamiltons Tented Camp in time to enjoy an afternoon siesta or an afternoon game drive. Dinner is served overlooking the river.

Day 3
Early morning wake up call followed by a short morning game drive to watch the sunrise. Return to camp for breakfast before setting out for the days journey which will take you from the colonial times of 1880 to the more traditional world of the Tsonga people. Break along the way to enjoy a short rest and a delicisous picnic lunch. Arrive at Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge in time to enjoy an afternoon siesta or an afternoon game drive. Dinner is served with traditional Tsonga dishes and you will be entertained with story telling and traditional dancing.

Day 4
Early morning wake up calls followed by your last look at the Kruger bushveld on a morning game drive. Breakfast and departure at leisure.

The cost for this Walking Safari in the Kruger National Park is:
R 12,580.00 per person sharing for 3 nights / R 16,850.00 per person SINGLE for 3 nights

Included in this Walking Safari is:
One night accommodation Imbali Safari Lodge
One night accommodation Hamiltons Tented Camp
One night accommodation Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
Breakfast
Picnic Lunch
Dinner
Guided walk over three days between the camps
Two game drives
VAT tax and Tourism levy

Terms and Conditions:
Valid 1.9.2007 – 31.12.2007
For a minimum of 4 guests
No children under the age of 16 years are permitted
Booking CODE WALK07
Surcharge for private game drive R 2500.00 per day
Surcharge for less than 4 guests of R 300.00 per person per stay