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October 01, 2010
Honeymoons on Sale in Africa
September 17, 2010
The Eastern Cape, South Africa
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.
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.
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 11, 2010
Romance in the 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.
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.
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
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...
June 03, 2009
Spectacular Honeymoon in Botswana
(8 nights / 9 day itinerary)
A Honeymoon in Botswana is the ultimate romantic getaway. Your days will be spent on safari exploring the wild, pristine wilderness of Africa and your evenings will be filled with romance - exclusive private candlelit dinners under the African stars, right in the heart of the African bush. Desert & Delta Safaris have intimate, small and exclusive lodges, allowing for personalized service and attention to the smallest detail. Lodge staff are passionate and committed to making your dream African honeymoon a reality that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Highlights: To celebrate your honeymoon Lathita have included a number of unique experiences to enhance your African safari:- Upgrade to Honeymoon Suite with own private plunge pool at Chobe Game Lodge - Candlelit dinner on your private deck at Savute Safari Lodge - Enjoy a romantic dinner for two on Xugana Island’s famous floating deck, under the diamond studded skies over the Okavango Delta.- A memorable tree planting ceremony where you will plant your own tree. A plaque with your names will be placed on the tree.
Honeymoon Safari in Spectacular Botswana
Botswana Safari - Honeymoon Safaris - Chobe Safaris
Day 1 to 3 - The Chobe
Upon your arrival at Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and welcomed by a representative from Chobe Game Lodge. You will be transferred by road to the Lodge, where you will spend two nights. Experience this legendary lodge made famous by Richard Burton and Elisabeth Taylor who celebrated their second wedding at Chobe Game Lodge.
After settling into your luxurious Honeymoon Suite, you will have time to freshen up and relax. Enjoy a delicious lunch served on the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River.Set out on your afternoon game activity - a sundowner cruise on the magnificent Chobe River or an exciting game drive exploring the Chobe area. Sunset Cruises are spectacular as you will be able to view wildlife that congregates at the water’s edge and enjoy a spectacular African sunset.The Chobe National Park is famous for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo and magnificent star-gazing. Your professional guide will be happy to show you the African skies, explaining the stars while sharing local folklore.
Chobe Game Lodge facilities include a riverside boma where traditional dancers perform, a large swimming pool, a stylish cigar bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River. Chobe Game Lodge also has wildlife reference library with lounge and terrace.
Should you wish to pamper yourself whilst on honeymoon, you can schedule an appointment with the in-house beautician.
Day 3 to 5 - The Savute
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you transfer to Kasane Airport. Depart on your scheduled charter flight to Savute Safari Lodge, situated inside the world renowned Chobe National Park, where you will stay for two nights. Savute is known for its incredible predator activity and abundance of wildlife.A handful of small pans sustain Savute's thousands of animals with a permanent, yet fragile, water source. On your game drive, experience magnificent bull Elephants shuffling past you as you sit in your open vehicle. All drives are led by professional guides who have incredible knowledge of the Savuti area.
Savute Safari Lodge has 12 twin-bedded luxury wood, thatch and glass safari suites, well-suited to the hot and dry conditions. The suites have spacious interiors, glass sliding doors, private viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms.
Facilities at Savute Safari Lodge include a lounge, library and cocktail bar, which are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building. A viewing deck is ideal for watching game at the water hole. A swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooks the channel. After a day out in African bush, cool off with a dip in the plunge pool or sip a cocktail on the viewing deck.
Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on your private deck. As the sun sets, you will watch animals drinking at the water holes situated in front of camp. Listen to the sounds of the African night as you enjoy your delicious meal.
Day 5 to 7 - The Okavango Delta
After an early morning activity and breakfast at Savute Safari Lodge, you will connect with a light aircraft for your flight to Xugana Island Lodge, where you will stay for two nights.Xugana Lagoon is in the permanent Delta, a world of crystal clear waterways winding through vast reed and papyrus beds and opening onto tranquil lagoons. Located in a private concession, Xugana is a true water -based camp.Xugana Island Lodge has only eight chalets which are raised on wooden decks. Each chalet has en-suite bathrooms and private decks which overlook the lagoon. Xugana Lagoon offers magnificent African sunsets.
The lodge has an open boma and outdoor dining area. The lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under an Ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy. The swimming pool, in the centre of the island is a perfect place to relax.
After a delicious lunch, you depart on your afternoon game activity. Enjoy a boat cruise and even try your hand at some fishing for bream and tiger fish. Enjoy tranquil mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes, combined with adrenaline pumping walks on surrounding lagoons and islands in the concession.
A romantic dinner for two on the famous floating deck, with a magnificent sunset view, will leave you with everlasting memories of the Okavango Delta.
Day 7 to 9 - The Kalahari and Makgadikgadi
Enjoy a morning activity before departing on your scheduled charter flight to the desert location of Leroo La Tau, where you will spend two nights. Leroo La Tau is built on 15m high cliffs above the dry Boteti River which gives guests opportunities for spectacular wildlife sightings from this raised vantage point.The main reception and lounge areas sit high on the cliffs overlooking the Boteti Riverbed and the sweeping scrub and grasslands of the Makgadikgadi.
Luxury glass and thatch chalets on individual raised wooden platforms provide unsurpassed views over the dry riverbed and grassy plains.
From the pool you can watch the herds of zebra and wildebeest that congregate to drink from the waterhole. View animals on day and night game drives and perhaps see Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena and maybe even the rare White Rhino.
Take part in a memorable tree planting ceremony where you will plant your own tree. A unique gesture where you will contribute to the preservation of the natural environment in Africa - for present and future generations.
Day 9 - Departure
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred from Leroo La Tau to Maun Airport for your onward arrangements. Unforgettable memories, newfound friendships and the promise of a return journey to Botswana ever close to your heart.
Botswana Safari - Honeymoon Safaris - Chobe Safaris
8 nights accommodation (2 nights Chobe Game Lodge, 2 nights Savute Safari Lodge, 2 nights Xugana Island Lodge, 2 nights Leroo La Tau)- Suite upgrade at Chobe Game lodge- Private dinner at Savute Safari Lodge- Private floating deck dinner at Xugana Island Lodge- Tree planting ceremony at Leroo La Tau - All meals as specified - Airport departure tax at Kasane Airport- Scheduled activities - All soft drinks and local brand beverages - National Park entrance fees- Laundry services - Medical evacuation insurance- Scheduled charter flights & road transfers as specified (KASANE to MAUN or MAUN to KASANE)
Excluded
- Meals other than specified- Premium brand drinks- Gratuities- Sightseeing and activities other than specified. - Visa fees- Travel insurance- Flights & airport taxes
Travel between lodges
Flying is an integral part of your Botswana safari and is a unique way to experience the area you are visiting from the air. Part of the experience of visiting Desert & Delta Safaris’ lodges, is the journey between camps.
We offer a fully integrated private air charter service, operated by our sister company Safari Air. Safari Air operates single engine Airvan’s, Cessna 206s, 207s, 210s, Cessna Caravans. We have a compliment of pilots originating from all over the world including countries such as New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and Botswana. All our pilots hold Botswana Commercial Pilots Licenses together with Commercial Pilots Licenses for their country of origin.
Unless you have booked a private air charter, your flight transfers will be booked as a "seat on plane" basis. Flight times are arranged according to each day's requirements and to fit in with activities, thus the plane may pick up and drop off other guest’s en-route to your destination. Times therefore vary from day to day and will be communicated to you the afternoon before departure. Flights to Kasane for the Chobe lodges and for Victoria Falls/Livingstone depart early to meet the scheduled road transfers. Therefore early morning activities for guests departing on these flights are curtailed.
Private charters can be arranged, in which case you will be the only guests in the plane and you may specify your departure times. We are happy to quote separately for this.
The Safari Experience
A typical safari day...
06h00 Wake up call 06h15 Early morning tea/coffee and a light breakfast. 06h30 Depart for early morning game activity; game drives, walking, boat activities. Cold drinks, coffee and tea served half way through the activity. 10h30 Return to the lodge to freshen up and relax.11h00 Buffet brunch is served after which your time is free for relaxation. Enjoy time around the pool and other facilities that the lodge offers. 15h30 High tea/coffee, cake & savoury snacks. 16h00 Afternoon game activity with sundowners in a scenic location 19h00 Return to the lodge 20h00 Pre dinner drinks with snacks in the bar followed by an a la carte or table d'hote dinner. 21h00 Drinks/coffee/ liquors around the boma/campfire.
Please note all times are approximate, depending on the game sightings and seasonality.
At the lodges our vehicles either open Toyota Land Cruisers carrying a maximum of 7 people or Land Rovers carrying a maximum of 9 people. All Land Cruisers have individual buckets seats while the Land Rover have bench seats. All vehicles have a removable canvas roof which is important for the hot African days. Smoking is not permitted in any of our safari vehicles, but is allowed in sections of the lodges.
Safari activities
Chobe Game Lodge offers game drives conducted in open four-wheel drive vehicles, normally early morning and late afternoon. There are also excursions in motorboats and sunset cruises on the Chobe River. Professional guides or a environmentalist offer star gazing on the stargazing deckSavute Safari Lodge offers daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Savute area of the Chobe National Park, including the Savute Marsh. A visit to Gubatsa Hills and ancient San rock paintings is also available.Xugana Island Lodge offers Mokoro trips in eco-friendly dugout canoes built to the traditional design, boat safaris to lagoons and islands and wilderness walks. Bream and Tiger Fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year. Birdwatching is excellent throughout the year.Leroo La Tau offers day and night game drives in open 4 x 4 safari vehicles.
Guides and Staff
Desert & Delta Safaris were established in Botswana in 1982 and today we are fortunate to have many long-serving staff in our employ. All of our guides are local Batswana, recruited from nearby villages. As many of them have grown up in wilderness areas, they have an intimate knowledge of the wildlife and ecology of Botswana. Many of the staff have been with us from trainee level right through to fully qualified guides.John Kata of Camp Okavango is our longest serving guide – he has been with us since the company was established in 1982.
April 02, 2008
Travel to Africa
Promoting travel to South Africa has the potential of increasing and expanding your travel business tremendously. South Africa has so much to offer, and almost everybody thinks of "Safari" when talking to them about travel to South Africa.An African Safari is an opportunity of a lifetime. South Africa has preserved wide tracts of land for conservation; allowing visitors to witness and experience close encounters with African animals at home in their natural habitats. Many game reserves can be found around South Africa, all offering excellent opportunities and experiences. The Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa at nearly 2 million hectares is home to an impressive number of species.
The Big 5 - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino, are among these. Also to be seen are zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, cheetah, wild dogs and hippo. Private game reserves offer exclusive luxury accommodation in harmonious bush lodges or luxury tented camps. With most of these lodges in excellent settings, it is not uncommon to see game from your private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole. Game viewing takes place from open-air vehicles and a private game guide will ensure that the experience is unforgettable, getting you up close and personal with the wildlife. Before dark falls, watch the blazing African sunset melt away and darkness take its place as a lion roars in the distance. With every modern comfort, excellent cuisine and sipping South Africa’s delicious wines, the romance of Africa is certainly captured. Later around the campfire, recall and share the exciting experiences and game viewings of that day while listening to the calls of the night.
To ensure that your clients have an "experience of a lifetime" and have peace of mind about traveling to South Africa, there are certain things you need to be aware of when booking your clients on a tour and safari to South Africa. It is important to know the tour operator you are booking with. I suggest that an agent book their clients' safari vacations through a company that is familiar to them, not just an unknown company that they might have stumbled upon on the internet, but one that they personally know or that has been recommended to them. It is even better if that company has an office within the United States. Being able to call that company on a toll free number to talk directly with a representative and have all your questions answered is so assuring!Client satisfaction is key in selling any vacation, but is paramount when selling a safari vacation! Know what your clients' interests and needs are. Do your clients want a luxury tent accommodation or do they prefer a more modern lodge? Do they want to travel with a very small group only or do they want to be part of a larger group of travelers? Are they the more seasoned and adventurous traveler whose interest lies in a self-drive tour?
The baby boomer generation and senior travelers travel well in small groups. Traveling in smaller groups is much more enjoyable. This offers greater intimacy, and the leader and the guide can pay attention to each client and their comforts, and they feel that this tour is designed just for them. Escorted tours and personally accompanied tours make your client feel unique and safe. They are not just a number in a large group, but they get individual attention and have the opportunity to experience South Africa just the way they always imagined to.Look for a company that can cater to your clients' needs, one that can offers specialized tours and customized travel, one that is flexible and can offer tailor-made tours to meet your clients' needs such as honey moons, anniversary destinations, small group travel where your client is made to feel unique and safe, or even cater for larger groups such as university alumni groups. Your clients might be interested in cultural experiences, the theatre, home visits to local South Africans, or food and wine tours. South Africa boasts two luxury trains. Their main route is from Pretoria to Cape Town and vice versa taking either one or two days for the journey, but there are other shorter or longer side trips that are available. Both offer a memorable and very special experience.Another important aspect to consider is the issue of malaria.
There are a number of game parks and reserves in malaria-free areas that offer the "Big Five" (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo) game viewing experience in just a great a way as the famous Kruger National Park does. It is important for you to be able to offer this malaria-free safari option to your clients through the operator you are working with.South Africa is the destination of the future. Most of your clients have been to Europe, have done more than their fare share of cruises, and want to learn and experience something new. Exchange rates make South Africa particularly attractive. Some Americans are considering alternatives to a European holiday, as the euro-to-dollar exchange rate makes such trips more expensive. The situation has made South Africa, with the favorable exchange rate of more than 8 Rands per dollar, more alluring. And on closer look, many travelers discover the nation's offerings are often on par with those of Europe.
Lathita Travel offers unique travel to South Africa. Robin and Stella personally accompany the groups from the USA on requestand travel with them for the entire duration of the trip. For more information, contact Lathita Travel at www.lathita.co.za, robin@lathita.co.za, or call 1-866-466-8222 or 502-545-1878. (USA)
July 25, 2007
Bushman Sands Hotel - South Africa
Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. The 4-star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury. The Gary Player designed Golf Course is perfect for the keen golfer. There are thrilling adventure options & prospects of viewing Big Game. Those wanting relaxation, pampering & peace will find alternatives at the spa or at the poolside or even on a tranquil sunset boat cruise. Rewarding for families and satisfying for visitors interested in the turbulent & fascinating history of the area, Bushman Sands has won wide acclaim as a forerunner of sustainable ecological and community tourism.
BUSHMAN SANDS HOTEL
The 4-star Bushman Sands Hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury. The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course, comprising of a choice of standard rooms, luxury rooms and junior suites - each tastefully decorated with locally produced furniture and original art and linked to the main hotel building by walkways lit by Victorian lampposts. The décor throughout reflects the legacy of the Khoi San and Alicedale’s railway history. The terraced rooms combine the architectural style of the original buildings with modern four-star finishes, offering a choice of junior suites with king beds and luxury and standard rooms with twin beds. The five junior suites and eight luxury rooms, each have a private veranda with breathtaking views of the fairways, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond. The 26 standard rooms also with private veranda overlook landscaped indigenous gardens, the sparkling swimming pool, main hotel building and the final green of the golf course.
Standard Room (Total 26 – incl. 1 x room with a specially modified wheelchair friendly bathroom & 2 sets of inter-leading rooms)- Twin bedded- Air-conditioning- TV with limited satellite TV (DSTV) channels - Direct dialling telephones- Tea/Coffee facilities- Mini bar - In room safe- Hairdryer- En-suite bathroom with: twin vanities, Victorian style bath, shower and private toilet- Private patio overlooking landscaped indigenous gardens, the swimming pool and final green of the golf course
Luxury Room (Total 8)- Twin bedded- Air-conditioning- TV with limited satellite TV (DSTV) channels - Direct dialling telephones- Tea/Coffee facilities- Mini bar- Hairdryer- En-suite bathroom with: twin vanities, Victorian style bath, shower and private toilet- Private patio with breathtaking views of the fairways, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond- Upgraded guest amenities
Junior Suite (Total 5)- King sized bed- Air-conditioning- TV with limited satellite TV (DSTV) channels - Direct dialling telephones- Tea/Coffee facilitieso- Mini bar (Junior Suites stocked, other rooms stocked upon request) In room safe- Hairdryer- Walk-in dressing room- En-suite bathroom with: twin vanities, Victorian style bath, twin showers and private toilet- Private patio with breathtaking views of the seventh fairway, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond- Upgraded guest amenities
Hotel Facilities
Library with Internet access, TV & full DSTV bouquet, Private Dining Room, Bunkers Restaurant, Halfway House, Spa & Wellness Centre with gymnasium, Golf Pro-shop, Golf Course – 18 hole Gary Player designed, Bar overlooking the 18th Green, Gents & Ladies changing room facilities with lokers and steam rooms, Scenic swimming pool, Conference Centre
The old railway training college was built with imported bricks by Scottish masons in 1900. Now declared a national monument, it has undergone a metamorphosis and emerged as the main Reception building of a prestigious four-star hotel. During its restoration, the bricks in a certain section were painstakingly removed one by one, cleaned and reset. While the hotel rooms, Bunkers Restaurant, Sports and Leisure Centre are light and airy, the décor and dark woods of the main hotel Reception adds the element of grandiosity and a bygone era of discovery, turmoil and unification – a celebration of the fusion between the old and the new.
Experience the Eastern Cape, South Africa, with Lathita Expeditions.
Botswana Safari – Namibia Safari – South Africa Safari – Zambia Safari – Tanzania Safari
Cape Town Accommodation – Garden Route Accommodation – Eastern Cape Accommodation
June 13, 2007
The Elephant House - Addo Elephant National Park
The wide verandas (filled with comfortable sofas) forming a series of courtyards are a defining feature, while the décor at Elephant House evokes colonial & African images and is furnished with the owners' private collection of antiques, Persian rugs and Africana art. The 9 spacious bedrooms open onto courtyards & private verandas.
The chef serves lovely light poolside lunches and after “sundowners” a memorable three course candlelit dinner is prepared with flair and personal attention.
In the high season (October to May), Monday to Friday Tobeka Gana, our in- house masseur is able to offer our guests a complimentary pampering session in her purpose built “treatment room and boma”
The kitchen prepares lovely light lunches on the terrace or beside one of the pools, and in the evenings , after a sundowner, sit down to a delicious three course dinner prepared by our chefs using the very best of local produce.
June 01, 2007
The Commodore - Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Town, arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, hosts one of our finest hotels - The Commodore. With its nautical theme, superb service and some magnificent views of the harbour and Table Mountain, The Commodore provides an unforgettable experience.
The Commodore offers 168 elegantly furnished Superior Rooms, 57 Business Class Rooms, 10 First Class Suites and 1 Imperial Suite, all assuring comfort, quality and luxury at all times.
The discerning guest seeking relaxation and privacy will find himself comfortably accommodated in one of the elegantly furnished First Class Suites, where he can unwind in the spacious lounge or enjoy a private meal in the stylish dining area.
All rooms have individual air conditioning, television, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, direct dialling phones, electric razor plugs, hair dryers, TV with DStv and 24-hour room service.
Book your Cape Town Accommodation with Lathita Expeditions.
May 30, 2007
Rovos Rail - Luxury Steam Travel
THE TRAIN - Step aboard the Pride of Africa
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company.
THE SUITES - World Class Comfort and Style
The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.
The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring 16 sq metres in size (172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The Deluxe suites (11 sq metres/118 sq feet) also accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. A third level of accommodation, the Pullman suite is 7 square metres (76 sq ft) in size and while it includes the identical bathroom to that of the deluxe suites, the bedroom is smaller with a one up one down bunk for twin requirements or a double bed for couples. During the day this can be converted into a comfortable couch.
Experience Rovos Rail with Lathita Expeditions.
South Africa Accommodation – Namibia Accommodation – Botswana Accommodation – Zambia Accommodation
March 29, 2007
Pestana Bazaruto Lodge
