Sabi Sabi Game Lodge and Leopard Creek Golf Course, Kruger National Park, South Africa

The Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has teamed up with Leopard Creek, South Africa′s top ranked golf course, to offer guests an unforgettable round of golf during their safari stay. The exclusive arrangement allows for guests to jet in to Leopard Creek directly from the lodge′s private airstrip; travel via helicopter; or enjoy a leisurely drive through the Kruger National Park en route to the course.

For those enjoying a world class safari (the Sabi Sabi Game Lodge has consistently ranked in the Top 10 destinations world wide), the promise of a relaxing round of golf on a world-renowned course is not to be missed. Leopard Creek is situated in a pristine wildlife area, with animal encounters on the course a daily occurrence.

The area′s climate is ideal for golf; and the easy access between Sabi Sabi and Leopard Creek makes for an ideal partnership, says Sabi Sabi marketing director, Jacques Smit. "There are many synergies between the two companies − uncompromising high standards, excellent service levels, exclusivity and the ultimate in luxury."

A special offer for guests starts at just R1850 per person per round of golf, based on a minimum of two people. Transport costs are excluded, but the rate includes golf, a cart, refreshments on course and at halfway house and access to the Leopard Creek′s magnificent club facilities. Golf club and shoe hire can be arranged on request.

As well as being the top South African course, Leopard Creek is known the world over as the host of the annual Alfred Dunhill Cup and for its breathtaking setting, immaculate condition and award-winning layout. Sabi Sabi, too, has garnered countless awards locally and internationally for its 5-Star luxury, excellent service, incomparable hospitality and unique African spirit.

Sabi Sabi Game Reserve / Sabi Sabi Game Lodge: Kruger National Park, South Africa

THE SABI SABI GAME RESERVE: Sabi Sabi Game Lodge

Sabi Sabi's 30th anniversary has been all about awards and accolades. The year had a fabulous start. The Lodge was voted into the number two spot in Travel + Leisure's Best Service Awards (Africa and Middle East).

Following close on the heels of the Service Awards, the exclusive Earth Lodge at the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve received 2 Conde Naste Awards: the lodge was named Africa's top destination in the Ambience and Design section of the Conde Nast Travelers Gold List as well as being awarded a position on Conde Naste's international Gold List.

In July Sabi Sabi was voted the 3rd Best Hotel in the World and the 2nd Best on the African continent in Travel & Leisure Magazine's Best in the World 2009 rankings. Also in July, Earth Lodge's new Amani Spa won top honours at the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South African Spa Awards in the highly contested Safari Spa category.

A focus on outstanding service, luxury lodge accommodation and the best safari experience on offer has reaped rewards, according to marketing director, Jacques Smit. "Our steady presence in the World's Top 10 and our thirty-year remarkable track record in the safari industry speaks for itself. We are continually upgrading our lodges and training our wonderful staff in order to deliver the ultimate guest experience, while at the same time ensuring that our unique style of warmth and welcome brings guests back time and time again. We are extremely grateful to travelers of the world who have given us their stamp of approval."

Garden Route Game Lodge, Garden Route South Africa

We welcome the addition and listing of the Garden Route Game Lodge to our unqiue Game Lodges in Southern Africa Portfolio

The Garden Route Game Lodge nestles in the beautiful malaria free, Big Five Private Game Reserve off the N2 highway, 7 kilometers away from the town of Albertina on the Garden Route in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This privately owned game reserve and lodge can be reached within a 3½ scenic hours drive from Cape Town and is located approximately 1 hour from George. Due to its easy accessibility, the Garden Route Game Lodge is an ideal base for a getaway from which to explore the wonders of the Garden Route.

Sanbona Game Lodge, Montague Western Cape South Africa

Sanbona Game Reserve, Montague South Africa

The Sanbona Game Reserve has opened its new Family Lodge: Gondwana Lodge

The Gondwana Lodge at the Sanbona Game Reserve offers endless views over the plains of Bellair Dam and onto Anysberg-mountains. Children of all ages will are entertained with its exciting “ Kids on Safari ” program.

The rooms/suites at Sanbona's Gondwana Lodge feature:
total of 12 rooms/suites
8 King Bedded and 4 Twin bedded
Interleading Rooms available
Indoor showers
Private mini bars
Private Patio / Balcony
Underfloor heating
Air conditioning or Comfort cooling/heating
International dial telephone
Tea/Coffee making facilities
En-suite bathroom
Electronic safe
Hairdryer
Fitted international adaptors

Facilities at Gondwana Lodge:
Bar/Lounge with fire place
Dining area with fire place
Relaxation Retreat with 2 x therapy rooms & steam room
Gift Boutique
Swimming Pool with shallow area
Perimetre electric fence
Children's playroom with TV
Open Air Boma

Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape South Africa

Shamwari Game Reserve recognised by the USA ‘Travel + Leisure’ magazine in the top 100 World’s Best Hotels

The Big Five, malaria free Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa has been listed in the Top “100 World’s Best Hotels” in the latest issue of Travel + Leisure, monthly lifestyle magazine in the United States. Travel + Leisure magazine explores vacation and business travel destinations, leisure time pursuits, hotels, restaurants, wine and spirits, hobbies and entertainment.

It focuses on discerning travelers who are interested in the people, places, and trends that define modern global culture. With a circulation of 967, 215 readers, Travel + Leisure is one of the best known travel magazines in the United States.

Based on the quality of accommodation, location, service, food, and value, Travel + Leisure subscribers voted the game reserve 27th in the world and 11th in Africa and the Middle East, with a score of 93 percent.

Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park South Africa

The Jock Safari Lodge shines at the 2009 Kudu Awards

The five star Jock Safari Lodge which nestles in the heart of the Kruger National Park in South Africa was recently honoured with the Concession Partner of the Year at this years’ 2009 Kudu Awards at a ‘Green Tie Event’ hosted by South African National Parks at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg.

It is the second time that the luxurious Jock Safari Game Lodge has been awarded a Kudu Award. In 2007, Jock was awarded with the Business Partner of the Year award.
The Kudu Awards, running for the fifth year, recognise external stakeholders for their contributions and efforts to conservation as well their assistance in making SANParks a premier conservation agency in South Africa.

Thornybush Game Lodge - Stay 3 Pay 2 Special

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the 5 star Thornybush Game Lodge and only pay for 2 nights!

Rates:

Single: R9 890.00 / Double: R6 595.00 per person

Rates Include:

Three nights accomodation

All meals, teas, coffees & snacks

2 Game drives per day

Sundowner drinks on Game drives

Terms and Conditions:

Offer valid from 1 January 2009 - 31 July 2009

Subject to availabilty

Not valid over long weekends and public holidays

MADIKWE GAME LODGE

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE

The Madikwe Game Reserve, situated against the Botswana border, 90 km north of Zeerust, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, is now one of South Africa's prime safari destinations. Madikwe is a Big Five game reserve covering some 75,000 hectare. It is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities.

Madikwe is home to 66 mammal species including the Big Five and approximately 300 resident and migrant bird species. It is one of South Africa's largest game reserves.

NEW FLIGHTS TO MADIKWE

Federal Air has announced new flight times for flights to and from Madikwe - the departure times are now 30 minutes earlier. See table below for new times:

Depart : OR Tambo (Jhb) - 10h00 Arrive : Madikwe - 11h00
Depart : OR Tambo (Jhb) - 13h00 Arrive : Madikwe - 14h00
Depart : Madikwe - 11h30 Arrive : OR Tambo (Jhb) - 12h30
Depart : Madikwe - 14h30 Arrive : OR Tambo (Jhb) - 15h30

For all your accomodation options in the Madikwe Reserve, please visit our webpage
http://www.south-african-lodges.com/madikwe-lodges/index.php

Alternatively, feel free to contact us on 0027 21 794 9050 ; or email africa@golfing-safaris.com

Spa Delights Guests at Sabi Sabi

The beautiful new Amani Spas at Earth Lodge and Bush Lodge offer a full range of treatments and therapies. They complement Sabi Sabi's ethos of creating a space at one with nature, where all things exist in harmony. Just weeks after opening, the spa at Earth Lodge has been named as a finalist in the annual South African Spa Awards, presented by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques. Winners will be announced in July.
On offer are holistic body, skin and beauty rituals, rejuvenating massages and soothing treatments designed to relax, harmonise and heal body and soul. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, and a popular option is a 'couple's package' where guests enjoy treatments simultaneously in a special suite. Amani means 'Peace' in Swahili, and the new spas reflect this throughout each treatment.
At Earth Lodge, the Pango Room ('cave' in Ki-Swahili) offers a fabulous 'rasul' treatment - a cleansing mud treatment combined with heat, steam and shower. All the other spa treatment rooms are beautifully crafted in Earth Lodge's distinctive style and offer a full range of spa therapies.
The Bush Lodge treatment suites all have breathtaking views of the unending bushveld. There is also an outdoor treatment area and shower.
Amani's philosophy is "to create the ultimate African Bush Spa experience that is pampering, unique and memorable, by creating an enchanting ambience of absolute tranquillity that reflects the soul of Africa with its natural elements & textures."

A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER & ANIMAL HOSPITAL FOR THE EASTERN CAPE AT SHAMWARI GAME LODGE

A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Animal Hospital has been opened at Shamwari Game Reserve to improve conservational and wildlife efforts in the Eastern Cape region.

Dr Johan Joubert, Wildlife Director based at Shamwari says, “At present there are many wildlife veterinarians with the knowledge to treat injured or orphaned wildlife, however continuously nursing and rehabilitation is impractical, in the absence of proper accommodation facilities. Our focus is to assist injured or orphaned wildlife and raptors due to human induced causes such a bird of prey injuries caused by power line or road accidents. The objective is to rehabilitate incoming patients and release them back into the wild.”

Wildlife patron Ms Sandi Tollman who generously assisted the Born Free Foundation at Shamwari Game Reserve with the relocation of the two leopards donated by Prince Albert of Monaco last year, heard of Johan’s plight and generous contributed towards this valuable cause.