September 29, 2010

Kenya with Coconut Beach Resort, Malindi

Captivating Kenya

Kenya is one of the world’s great tourism destinations, known for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow capped mountains and more, Kenya is a world unto itself. Their white sandy beaches with clear azure waters are a particular draw card that mesmerize and prompt all to relax and unwind while discovering the incredible diversity of the land.

This package to Malindi, Kenya, will allow you to soak up the African Sun and recharge on the sandy white beaches of Malindi. The staff, the locals, the resort and just the whole ambience of this destination makes it the perferct place for relaxation and that perfect beach holiday.

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Price Starting From: R10,750.00 per person sharing
(The rates are calculated on two people sharing. Accommodation and flights subject to availability)

Included:
Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Destination: Malindi, Kenya
Accommodation: Resort Hotel
Flights: Return International flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa
(Please enquire for flight details and pricing from other departure cities.)
Transfers: Mombasa to Coconut Village, Malindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

All Inclusive package includes: AT Coconut Pool: Bar, Fruit Juices, Coffees, Teas, Snacks and Pastries, Cocktails and Local spirits. Gymnastic activities, Wind surfing equipment, archery and table tennis

Experience Malindi and Kenya with Coconut Beach Resort

Kenya Holiday - Island Holiday - Island Honeymoon


Day 1 – 8: Malindi / Coconut Village
Accommodation: 7 nights in a Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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You will board you plane in Johannesburg. With arrival in Mombasa you will be met by a representative of Lathita Tailor Made Travel and transferred to the hotel. The Coconut Village Hotel is safely tucked on a pristine, white sandy beach situated in Kenya located along the beautiful "Silversand Beach" and just 5 minute’s drive from Malindi. Coconut is plunged in an exotic and luxuriant landscape which overlooks the environmentally protected Malindi Marine Park. Kenya is one of the world’s great tourism destinations, known for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow capped mountains and more, Kenya is a world unto itself.

The Coconut Village Hotel is Africa’s original beach destination, attracting the avid traveller alike. Time spent at the resort is sure to be most memorable. This beautiful paradise is situated in the lushest of tropical settings. The hotel is set within a garden; it also boasts a lovely beach front. The accommodations offered by the resort are inspired by Kenya itself. The Swahili Style rooms have all been furnished with terraces. This affords guests the luxury of surveying and appreciating the wondrous settings that they find themselves in. The large and inviting en-suite bathroom provides a sweet haven after a long day in the sun.

For your gastronomic pleasure the resort dining facilities that will leave your mouth watering. You will get the opportunity to sample some authentic Mediterranean cuisine and some scrumptious Italian cuisines. The liquid creations offered at the Coconut Bar are sure to quench any thirst.

There is a wealth of activities that one can enjoy while staying at the resort. You might want to take in a massage or the various water sports at the hotel’s water sports centre. There is also diving, windsurfing, canoeing, and sailing. No visit to Kenya would be complete without having taken in some excursions and tours to discover the diverse landscape that makes Kenya such a wonderful destination. There are various excursions such as: memorable safaris to discovering the Masaai Mara, which is an area of gently rolling hills. You might also get to see the Masaai people. The Masaai are a proud semi-nomadic cattle-rearing people with a fascinating culture. They are divided into a number of sub-tribes that share the Mara region. There are other parks the: Tsavo, Amboseli, Nakuru Parks, Marine Park Snorkelling Excursion, African Village and the Lamu Island Weekend Tour. Other popular sights include the Vasco Da Gama Pillar, the Portuguese Chapel and the mysterious Gede Ruins – a twelfth century Swahili village that was inexplicably deserted 600 years ago, the Kipepeo Butterfly Project.

Day 8: Depart

Transfer to the airport after breakfast to check in for your flight back home.

Experience Malindi and Kenya with Coconut Beach Resort

Kenya Holiday - Beach Holiday - Coconut Beach Resort


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Price Starting From: R10,750.00 per person sharing
(The rates are calculated on two people sharing. Accommodation and flights subject to availability)

Included:
Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Destination: Malindi, Kenya
Accommodation: Resort Hotel
Flights: Return International flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa
(Please enquire for flight details and pricing from other departure cities.)
Transfers: Mombasa to Coconut Village, Malindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

All Inclusive package includes: AT Coconut Pool: Bar, Fruit Juices, Coffees, Teas, Snacks and Pastries, Cocktails and Local spirits. Gymnastic activities, Wind surfing equipment, archery and table tennis

Excluded from the packages:
Travel insurance & Medical insurance
Items of personal nature
Gratitude’s
Activities not mentioned
Yellow Fever certificate & Malaria medication

Experience Malindi and Kenya with Coconut Beach Resort

Kenya Holiday - Beach Holiday - African Dream Honeymoon

September 17, 2010

The Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Eastern Cape Region of South Africa is blessed with natural wonders like no other region. The Perfect Beaches, Excellent Weather, Perfect Safaris, Mesmerizing Landscapes and just Natural Beauty that will keep you entranced forever... This is a place that everyone should visit and that everyone should experience, whether it is the beauty of the Garden Route, the beaches around Port Elizabeth, the Surfing in Jeffreys Bay, Wildlife in Addo, Culture along the Wild Coast or the landscapes of the Karoo, every corner has something special on offer.

Experience some of these wonders with the Bush and Beach Package by Lathita Tailor Made Travel

Eastern Cape Bush & Beach

Your Honeymoon will start at Thunzi Bush Lodge, just outside of Port Elizabeth, and then onto the luxurious Bukela Game Lodge for a private safari experience.

South Africa Honeymoon - Cape Town Honeymoon - Beach & Bush Honeymoon

Eastern Cape Game, Bush & Beach

Your Honeymoon will start at Thunzi Bush Lodge just outside of Port Elizabeth. Thunzi Bush Lodge offers its honeymooners a romantic bush hideaway with bush and beach walks. Thunzi Bush Lodge offers country lodge accommodation in the Eastern Cape in comfort and the ultimate in exclusivity, we have only 3 chalets to 44 hectares of indigenous surroundings. Let your soul revitalise to the peaceful sounds of the African bush in the quiet privacy of one of our luxury log cabins, each with its own balcony and spectacular view of the forest.

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From here continue into the heart of the Eastern Cape Game Route where you will check into the luxurious Bukela Game Lodge. The four suites are each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury. Each suite is well appointed for a guests’ optimal comfort with every amenity including large, en suite bathrooms each with a spa bath overlooking the African bush, an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, a central fireplace for romantic evenings, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities.

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South Africa Honeymoon - Cape Town Honeymoon - Beach & Bush Honeymoon

Experience Romance with the Eastern Cape Game, Bush & Beach Honeymoon

Notes:

Lathita Travel creates Tailor Made Honeymoons and you can add special requests or other destiniation and properties to this package. This will allow you to create the perfect honeymoon for you and your loved one.

September 13, 2010

revive your soul...


At the foot of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, enclosed by the Tsitsikamma National Park, lies Platbos Reserve – the home of Plateau Country House. Dedicated to the health and well-being of its guests and its environment alike, Plateau offers so much more than accommodation.

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At the foot of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, enclosed by the Tsitsikamma National Park, lies Platbos Reserve – the home of Plateau Country House. Dedicated to the health and well-being of its guests and its environment alike, Plateau offers so much more than accommodation.

Experience the Garden Route with Plateau Country House

Luxury Holiday | Plateau Country House | Garden Route Luxury


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The Accommodation at Plateau

Each suite is named after the museum artist whose art decorates its walls. Large ergonomically designed living spaces are luxuriously appointed with natural materials.

Each Suite Features:

• Solid wood furniture and cabinets, granite surfaces
• Leather trims, sisal carpeting and natural textures
• En-suite bathroom
• Private veranda with either mountain or forest views
• Private lounge and writing desk
• Full minibar with hot beverage-making facilitiesClimate control
• Extra length beds with percale linen & pillow menu
• LCD television with digital satellite channels, including music
• Telephone
• Climate control
• Digital safe
• International plug socket, dimmable & emergency lighting
• A selection of current magazines
• A laundry and ironing service is available



Each suite is named after the museum artist whose art decorates its walls. Large ergonomically designed living spaces are luxuriously appointed with natural materials.

Each Suite Features:

• Solid wood furniture and cabinets, granite surfaces
• Leather trims, sisal carpeting and natural textures
• En-suite bathroom
• Private veranda with either mountain or forest views
• Private lounge and writing desk
• Full minibar with hot beverage-making facilitiesClimate control
• Extra length beds with percale linen & pillow menu
• LCD television with digital satellite channels, including music
• Telephone
• Climate control
• Digital safe
• International plug socket, dimmable & emergency lighting
• A selection of current magazines
• A laundry and ironing service is available

Plateau Garden Route Bath

The Philosophy of Comfort Extends to the Bathrooms:
• Full range of amenities including slippers, velour gowns and TheraNAKA salon quality cosmetics
• Double shower
• Double basin
• Large bath
• Separate toilet
• High resistance under floor heating
• Shaver plug socket

Smoking is not allowed inside the suites
Maximum two guests per suite (double or twin)
Guests over the age of twelve years are welcome at Plateau


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The following activities are available on Platbos Reserve for your convenience:

• Bird watching in forest, fynbos and wetland biomes (bird scope, binoculars and literature provided)
• Witness outstanding natural beauty on manicured walking trails
• Hair, beauty and massage treatments, including sauna
• Gymnasium training
• Mountain biking (bicycles, helmets and water bottles supplied)
• Rowing (kayak, life jackets and oars supplied)
• Picnics
• A selection of board and card games

The following activities may be enjoyed in close proximity to Plateau:
• Hiking and mountain biking
• Swimming, surfing, snorkeling and sun bathing on Nature's Valley beach
• Whale and dolphin watching
• Visits to Monkeyland (the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary), Birds of Eden (the world's largest dome), the Elephant Sanctuary, Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Bloukrans Bungy (worlds highest) and Bramon Wine Estate

It is our pleasure to arrange the following for our guests:
• Visits to the towns of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna
• Visits to the breathtaking Storms River Mouth and Storms River Village, home of the original Tree Top Canopy Tours
• Deep sea fishing
• Sailing
• Scenic flights (microlight, glider and helicopter) and sky diving
• Tennis, Golf, Squash, and Scuba diving
• Horse riding

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Experience the Garden Route with Plateau Country House

Luxury Holiday | Plateau Country House | Garden Route Luxury




Special Summer package starting from R 2,850 per person sharing

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PACKAGE PRICE IS VALID 1 OCT TO 15 DEC 2009

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:

Duration: 3 Nights Plateau Country House
Destination: Natures Valley
Accommodation: Luxury Suite
Meals: Breakfast
Added Value: 1 x Romantic Picnic and 1 x kayak excursion

EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGE:

Travel insurance & Medical insurance, Items of personal nature, Gratitude’s, Laundry & Telephone calls and Meals & Beverages not specifically mentioned. Please note that flights, car rental & transfers can be added to this package.

Nights 1-3 – Nature’s Valley – Plateau Country House


Plateau Country House is situated at the foot of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, on a 180 ha reserve of Fynbos fields and indigenous forest, above the pristine beach of Nature’s Valley. They have 12 climate controlled suites all with mountain of forest views are complimented with facilities which include a sauna, gymnasium, massage studio and library, fresh local produce serviced with care is complimented with wine from the owner’s extensive private collection, housed in the underground wine cellar. Plateau is conveniently located close to the N2, yet is surrounded by the national park and is the perfect destination to indulge in romance, nature and comfort. .

Accommodation Plateau Country House
Room: Luxury Suite
Meals: Breakfast

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September 11, 2010

Romance in the Chobe...

Mowana Safari Lodge - Chobe

Step into Mowana Safari Lodge and sense the splendours that await you beyond the Lodge’s elegant luxury: the mighty Chobe river, where the River God will reveal to you the secrets of his watery domain.

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The Chobe Park will delight you with a parade of wildlife, with its 80000 elephants. This number means you are guaranteed to encounter these majestic giants on the river cruise and game drives. Be transported into the African wild as you breakfast on the river cruise and are greeted by the yawn of a hippo. For birdwatchers we have over 400 different species native to this environment.

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One can cool off in our swimming pool with its view over the river and toast the sunset. Then be ready to savour a wide range of gastronomic delights at our sumptuous buffet in the Serondela restaurant. Hop over the border into Victoria Falls, which is a mere hour’s drive away.

Botswana Safari Lodges - Chobe Safari Lodges - Chobe National Park

Experience Botswana and Chobe at Mowana Safari Lodge


Mowana Safari Lodge Location
Mowana is 8 kms by car (tarred road) from the international standard airport at Kasane serviced on a regular basis by flights from Johannesburg, Gaborone and Maun. There are also daily flights from Johannesburg and Harare to the Victoria Falls (85 kms away) where the Lodge's transfer service picks up guests. At the convergence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, 10 kms downstream from Mowana, the four countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe share a common meeting point.

Mowana Safari Lodge Activities
Safari Lodge Wildlife Game Drives Safari Self Drive Walking Canoeing Fishing Conference Facility Photography Birding Golf Mountain Biking Sport Facility Day Tour Game Cruise Swimming Pool Price Range - Southern Africa: $200 - $400 Child Friendly

Mowana Safari Lodge Attractions
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK The Chobe National Park covers an area of approximately 10 700 square kilometers. Established in 1961 with the first Game Warden, Mr. Pat Hepburn, appointed in April 1962. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephants in Africa, estimated at 45 000. Indigenous to the park is the puku and Chobe bushbuck. Other game such as lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, kudu, giraffe and an abundant bird life of approximately 450 species, add theatre to the magical kingdom. Serondela Camp, 10 kms west of the park gate, is Chobe's most accessible campsite. According to game drivers, Serondela was once an inhabited village, which was uprooted and shifted to Kasane when Chobe became a national park. By day, campers are under constant surveillance by cheeky baboons, who long ago learnt that all the best pickings come from tents and backpacks. One of the best ways to enjoy the riverfront is to take a river trip in the late afternoon, when the hippos amble onto dry land and the riverfront fills with elephants heading down for a drink and a romp in the water. A Chobe visit will probably entail a cruise or game drive, during which you will have an excellent chance of observing lions and cheetah, and by day, the water is full of hippos, which submerge at dawn and emerge at dusk. Buffalo are present in their thousands, and amid the scrub live numerous giraffes and zebra.

Mowana Safari Lodge Facilities
The main facilities at Mowana are an outdoor swimming-pool, set in a natural landscape, the Serondella Restaurant and Savuti Bar overlooking the ever-changing Chobe River, the Boma Terrace and pool bar, a guest lounge for private enter-taining, designer jewellery and curio shop, and a hairdressing salon in a treehouse with a view of the river. Alternative dining venues are available to groups at Mowana's own African village or on the banks of the river. CONFERENCES Conference facilities are available in the Batteleur Rooms 1 & 2, and the Ntsu Boardroom for groups of up to 80 people (100 for cocktail parties). With state-of-the-art equipment such as: VHS video recorder, video monitor, overhead projector, 35mm slide projector, 3mx2m ceiling mounted screen, a complete video projection system, etc. Additional technical requirements can be met by prior arrangement.

Mowana Safari Lodge Additional Information
Activities at Mowana include swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horse trails, tiger fishing, bird watching, game viewing on a river cruiser or in open-air vehicles with expert game rangers and trackers, night game drives, breakfast and sunset cruises, trips to and helicopter viewing of the Victoria Falls, mokoro (local canoe) trails, river rafting on the Zambezi, 4 countries-in-a-day trip (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.) They will be happy to customise a trip to meet your particular needs. Half-day safaris, champagne brunch trips, etc. are available at your request. AFRICAN VILLAGE Experience a traditional African evening at the African Village where you will be whisked away to another world to savour the true delights of African cuisine at its best. The local tribal dancers will perform for you under the African sky while a blazing fire dances before your eyes. BICYCLE HIRE Explore the area on a bicycle, which you can hire for shorter or longer periods. A guide to make your trip more interesting can also be arranged. BREAKFAST CRUISE Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast on the Chobe River on board the Mmadikwena River Cruiser. Minimum of 10 people. FISHING Relax while you and a partner fish from a small motorboat on the tranquil Chobe River where tiger fish are in abundance. HALF-DAY GAME VIEWING Do your game viewing by motorboat or safari vehicle. A packed breakfast or picnic brunch can be arranged. HELICOPTER TOURS If you prefer a bird's eye-view of the world, we can arrange helicopter and fixed-wing tours of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, Victoria Falls, and the Okovanga Delta. HORSE TRAILS You don't have to be an experienced rider to go on a horse trail. 2 hour horse trails for novice or experienced riders. Maximum 4 people. MOKORO TRAIL Discover the peace and tranquility of a Mokoro trail with no crowds, no motors and no more than two guests per Mokoro. Our polars are local villagers who know the area like the back of their hands. Combine a Mokoro trail with a walk in Namibia, to the rock pools on the Chobe River or to a traditional village in Namibia. All trails include a refreshment break where you can stretch your legs. Our trails are conducted between 06h00 and 16h00. NATURE WALKS Meet at the top of the jetty staircase for beautiful walks along the banks of the river where you will find strategically located bird hides for your viewing pleasure. Please exercise caution on this walk and beware of hippos and crocodiles. It is recommended that you arrange for a guide to accompany you. NIGHT GAME DRIVE Observe the nocturnal behaviour of game on a night game drive in the Lesoma Valley between 19h00 and 21h00, weather permitting. RIVER RAFTING Ride the rapids of the mighty Zambezi on a half-day or multi-day river rafting trip. The thrill of the challenge is more than worth the effort. SUNSET CRUISE 3 hours on the Chobe River on either the Peolane or the Mmadikwena river cruisers. Sip cocktails while watching a family of elephants wading through the river or a hippo teaching her baby the ways of the river. VICTORIA FALLS Do a day trip to the Vic Falls, or extend it with a guided tour of the Falls, lunch and a visit to either the Crocodile Farm or a game drive in the Zambezi National Park, as well as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi.

Experience Botswana and Chobe with Mowana Safari Lodge.

Botswana Safari - Chobe Safari - Mowana Safari Lodge


September 07, 2010

Zanzibar, a place of dreams...

Zanzibar, a place of dreams, a place where you can experience the perfect getaway...the perfect honeymoon. Sandy White Beaches, pampering by the luxury resorts, friendly face and just the perfect place. Zanzibar Island is home to some of the best beaches in Africa and with the range of lodges and hotels there is a selection for every taste and style.

Experience this perfect place with the ORA Myblue resort situated on the Northern side of the Island and boasting a perfect swimming beach. The hotel is also near many good diving spots and other excursions are also on offer.






The Myblue Hotel is situated in a splendid and unique scenario in one of the island’s most beautiful spots, Nungwi, famous for its sunsets and for its sea. It is about 50 km from the Stone Town airport and is easily accessible at about 60 km of transfer to the asphalt roads.

The Resort reasserts the unmistakeable “sophisticated simplicity” of the famous Mosquito Blue Hotels and was built respecting the environment it is surrouinded by to guarantee an excellent service.

The island is developed in longitudinal manner and embraces an elegant and original tone to allow for a relaxing and peaceful vacation. As you get closer and closer to the restaurant you are overwhelmingly stunned by the many enchanting different shades of blues of the Indian Ocean and of the splendid white, very fine sandy beach, that is protected by a frame of a rocky scenario that defines and borders the bay. The hotel is overlooking a calm and crystal clear sea that, unlikethe rest of the isalnd, is rarely interested in the phenomenon of the high tides.

At only 200 km from the hotel you can find Nungwi’s fishermen village, where you can admire the local craftsmenship and see the many local characteristic bars along the seaside in the vivid Nungwi area.

Myblue Accommodation

Every room is furnished in a boutique like decor and has one or more beds with a mosquito net, a wardrobe with mirror, a desk, a luggage holder, air conditioning, a telephone, a digital safe, a LCD 33 television with international channels, a minibar, a hair dryer and an iron (upon request).

The management of the Hotel guarantees an excellent standard service. The restaurant offers Italian and international cuisine. In front of the pool, near the main bar, there is a relaxing covered area with a library, table games and an internet point free of charge.

The pool extends all the way to the seaside; next to it there is also an outdoors whirlpool bath. Moreover, sun loungers, sun deckchairs and towels (with a depoist) are availble to the clients. You may also use the laundry service, the massage area and the boutique upon paying the service.

Sports & More

You have the possibility to practice snorkeling and diving inside the Resort’s facilities. You may also practice kite surfing (upon request). For the Myblue Hotel clients on the island who love boat rides and fishing, they may rent a fishing boat, located on the island, and it is possible to go deep sea fishing. The water that surrounds the island is full of many different types of fish and Marlin. Another pleasant way that you can enjoy the sea is to get a fisherman to bring you along the Reef on the characteristic local fishing boat, the ingalawa, geared with bar-bells and latin sails. All of these above mentioned sports and excursions can be organized at the sales point inside the resort.


To visit Zanzibar and Myblue please contact Lathita Tailor Made Travel

September 01, 2010

Romance in the Kruger...

The Kruger, World renowned for its wilderness and wildlife and the host of many happy tourists every day. This beautiful and spectacular area offers something for all tastes and styles and with the numerous luxury camps and lodges in the region the Kruger makes a perfect backdrop for the most romantic weekend or honeymoon alike. Just imagine getting pampered in the luxury of a 5 star private Game Reserve or Lodge and at the same time be in the wilderness of Africa with the Big Cats and Elephant roaming around....just a stones throw away....this is what Africa and Kruger can offer...




There are many perfect honeymoon or romantic break options to choose from and some of my favorites include, Kapama, Jock Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains and Edeni amongst others. At all of these lodges and other you can arrange for real special treats and special days for your loved one and the staff will always pamper and look after you.

For your next visit to Africa and South Africa you should make a plan not to miss a romantic wilderness safari to Kruger.