| Located on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar is superb 5 star all inclusive Resort nestled in the midst of exotic gardens on the beach front at Pwani Machangani overlooking the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. The exclusive and elegant atmosphere of the hotel is perfect for guests avid of a perfect hideaway.
Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar offers 104 deluxe gardens rooms, 40 ocean view junior suites, 10 additional junior suites with Jacuzzi and 3 beach villas with private pool. 5 Restaurants offer guests an exceptional variety of dining options and 3 bars feature relaxing environments to enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails.
Additional facilities include the Mvua African Rain Spa, an indoor gym, conference facilities, a water sports centre and a multisport court.
Experience Zanzibar with the luxurious Dream of Zanzibar
Guest Services at Dream of Zanzibar
24 hours reception with business centre
All Inclusive Service at Dream of Zanzibar Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Main Restaurant
The rooms at Dream of Zanzibar Deluxe Rooms 104 Deluxe Rooms fitted with furniture made by Italian specialists in elm wood. All rooms are equipped with: King size or European twin bed with mosquito net
Junior Suites 40 Junior Suites with Sea View and fitted with furniture made by Italian specialists in elm wood. All rooms are equipped with: King size or European twin bed with mosquito net
Jacuzzi Junior Suites 10 Jacuzzi Junior Suites with Sea View and fitted with furniture made by Italian specialists in elm wood. All rooms are equipped with: King size or European twin bed with mosquito net
Beach Villas 3 sea front Beach Villas with Jacuzzi and private pool. All rooms are equipped with: King size or European twin bed with mosquito net
Experience Zanzibar with the luxurious Dream of Zanzibar DREAM OF ZANZIBAR SPA In Africa, rain gives life and life depends on it… Rain is the gift that brings simple wealth to the earth and all those on it. Rain refreshes in the still heat of the day, it cools thirsty land, awakens the senses and sharpens the aromas of the bush. Capturing the beauty and magic of African décor, Mvua African Rain Spa blends earthy colors and dramatic images to evoke a sensory journey and invites guest to built a personal experience in its calming space.
Here you will find everything you need to soothe body and mind. At Mvua African Rain Spa we utilize indigenous moisture – nourishing natural ingredients and other native resources such as plants, flowers, salt, grains, spices, wild honey and raw sugar. Our tempting choices of treatments are based on ancient African, Asian and European traditions designed to soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body and enrich the mind. After experiencing the attentive service and warm ambience, you will not want your visit to Mvua African Rain Spa end and you will return again and again. Mvua African Rain Spa is an experience like no other.
Zanzibar Area Guide
The island of Zanzibar is in the Indian Ocean, 50km off the Eastern coast of Africa, a few degrees South of the Equator. It joined Tanzania in 1964, known as Tanganyika at the time, and since then it has been a part of what is now known as the United Republic of Tanzania. However, it has its own Government, Parliament and President. The largest town is Zanzibar, which includes the ancient part Stone Town. Among the many islands forming its archipelago, Unguja and Pemba are the most extended and inhabited. The language spoken here is Ki-Swhaili, a result of the contact between the Bantu and the Middle Eastern civilizations, declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1960. English is also spoken, along with French and Italian. The most common religion is Islam and a very small minority of people are either Christians or Indus. The island of Zanzibar is an extraordinarily beautiful place from the naturalistic point of view and was, for centuries, a crossroads for international trade between Eastern Africa, the Indian Ocean, China and Europe. This has turned the island into a place where different cultures cohabit harmonically. Zanzibar Local Attractions Stone Town With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingstone's House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques. A trip to the site of Sultan Barghash's harem at Marahubi should also be included and rounds off an insight into Zanzibar's huge history and vibrant culture. Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. Spice Plantations The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade. They can be seen in the plantations just outside Zanzibar town, and a good tour includes opportunities to dazzle the senses with fresh spices. A detailed description is given about a variety of spices, and their uses in cooking and cosmetics. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheer number of spices produced and their incredible value for many ailments. This is also the cheapest place to purchase spices and spice oils. Jozani Forest The Jozani Natural Forest Reserve is located in the central east region of Zanzibar island and is home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey (pictured opposite), which is endemic to Zanzibar. These monkeys are full of character, and roam freely. They can also be seen at very close quarters just outside the reserve's perimeter and are incredibly photogenic. Jozani is home to other species including Syke's monkey's, small buck and bushpigs. The elusive Zanzibar leopard (last sited several years ago) is said to feed here at night - perhaps this is why the reserve is only open during the day. Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well trained and informative. North Coast Tours to the unspoilt north coast always end up at Ras Nungwi, a sleepy fishing village on the northern tip of Zanzibar island. It is the dhow building capital of Zanzibar, so you will be able to see the traditional methods of dhow construction in action. This area of Zanzibar has some fantastic beaches and nearby coral reefs which are ideal for diving and snorkelling. The local villagers have built a turtle sanctuary where injured turtles and other marine animals are nursed back to health before being released back into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Kizimkazi Mosque & Dolphin Tour Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins which can be a very rewarding experience. Kizimkazi is also the site of a 12th century mosque, the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa, and is thus worth a visit for both natural and cultural reasons. Prison Island Once the site of a gaol for misbehaving slaves, the island lies just off the old stone town. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkelling, and has a lovely white beach for sun-bathing. It is also home to a family of giant tortoises, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. This island is ideal for a day-trip with refreshments available throughout the day. It also has a small restaurant where you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
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November 09, 2010
Romantic Zanzibar...
October 26, 2010
Honeymoon in the Kruger
Experience the Kruger and Kapama Game Reserve...
South Africa Safari - Kruger Safari - Kapama Game Reserve
Each spacious room at Kapama River Lodge features a full en-suite bathroom and terrace with uninterrupted views into the leafy-green Big 5 game reserve. The central guest entertainment areas include a large rim-flow swimming pool with sun umbrellas and recliners for lazy afternoons. The long L-shaped relaxation lounge and bar under a double-volume thatch, curves around the pool and on either side is a huge double-sided fireplace creating a wondrous open-plan yet cosy atmosphere. The Rhino Boma dining area with tables arranged under a low thatch in a horseshoe curve, has a central open space where a roaring outdoor fire gives a glow to evening meals. Buffet-style meals introduce African flavours with Pan African dishes using fresh local ingredients and specialist dishes featuring venison like kudu and impala.
Kapama River Lodge is so named because it lies in a curve of the Kapama River, which is usually dry but floods from time to time and can reach the steps of the lodge swimming pool. A small permanent water source lies just beyond Kapama River Lodge perimeter fence attracting animals like antelopes, elephant and buffalo. Watch this truly African spectacle from the warm blue water of the big rim flow swimming pool, or relax in the shade of an umbrella on loungers around the pool.
For those occasions when you really want to catch up on world news on cable TV, watch a sports game or entertain the children with a wildlife DVD, pop down to the Kapama River Lodge Media Room. This area is also adapted for small conferences of 20 delegates or less, with breakaway rooms seating 8-10 people.
The Lounge
African pots, stools and artefacts grace the illuminated recessed alcoves in the L-shaped lounges and bar of Kapama River lodge. Chairs are softly upholstered in reds and golds and the high yellow thatch reflects a warm light back into the beamed lounges. A wide chimney divides each lounge area, and the dual-facing fireplaces throws light and warmth into all areas.
Wooden-framed glass concertina doors can be pulled closed to keep it cosy or opened up completely for views beyond the rim-flow pool into the sandy riverbed. A special feature of Kapama River Lodge is the straw-clad plaster walls, helping to seamlessly merge the inside with the outside.
Fine Dining
Kapama River Lodge extends itself with three different dining venues:
Rhino Boma is the most popular buffet dinner venue where a delicious variety of dishes is eaten under an open-sided thatch around a crackling fire.
The Riverbed is a romantic place to dine, with a star-studded African night sky above you and the sand of the dry riverbed beneath you.
Siyatla Lounge is newly built and perfect for large groups, formal functions, product launches and conferences. It has its own bar and lounge with two huge fireplaces with chimneys extending up to the open-beam thatched roof. Huge wizened leadwood trunks create a truly African feature inside the hall. Concertina glass panel doors open the space completely to let the sounds and smells of Africa in.
Dishes are prepared with seasonal local produce and fresh herbs grown at Kapama River Lodge. Ethnic dishes and accompaniments like mealie pap (African-style polenta) and chakalaka (a hot and spicy relish) are used to give the taste of Africa, but more familiar food is also on the menu. Safari game drives have the habit of giving you a raging appetite so blow the diet and dig into specialist dishes like warthog stew and kudu casserole, impala sausages and mild oxtail curries. Fish eaters get an option on the menu and vegetarians are well catered for with fresh African vegetables like sweet potatoes baked in their skin, wild spinach and feta cheese, spiced zulu cabbage and steamed gem squash.
Kapama Wine Cellar
Kapama River lodge has a wine cellar worth boasting about. Three big plate glass windows allow you to look into the perfectly humidified environment storing more than 600 bottles of fine wine. Apart from some French Champagne, all the wines and Cape Classique sparkling are from South Africa's finest Cape vineyards; Meerlust Rubicon, Veenwouden and Boschkloof Merlot, Graham Beck Shiraz, Nitida pinotage and fine vintage Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc.
Kapama Suites
Kapama River Lodge features 40 spacious air-conditioned suites, with modern yet distinctly African furnishings and log-beam ceilings under a golden thatch. Step onto your private balcony with an iced drink from your mini bar, and while away free time looking lazily into the bush for animals that may pass by.
There's tea and coffee at your disposal too. Bathrooms are all en-suite with his and hers basins, bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and lotions and fluffy white towels.
Kapama Spa Suites
The 20 Spa suites, completed in November 2008, is positioned close to the Spa on a private setting away from the rest of the lodge and all rooms have magnificent private views into the reserve. The ebony and ivory colors and the use of frameless glass panels in the bathroom as well as the 3 meter high doors makes it possible to fully enjoy the magnificent views from every corner of the room. The room includes all other luxuries such as a minibar and coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryer, minisafe and even have a built in international plug that can accommodate most electric power plug configurations.
The Kapama Family Room is situated together with the Spa suites and includes three balconies and a separate area with two beds for younger kids if guest want their kids to be accommodated in one room. This room is in excess of 70 m² including the balconies and is also ideal for guests who just enjoy the comfort of a large room.
Kapama Royal Suites
Pamper yourself at the two Kapama River Lodge Royal Suites. These suites are bigger in every way and have a separate lounge and extended balcony with recliner couches. Your en-suite bathroom has bath and a dual shower cubicle looking towards the bush.
October 01, 2010
Honeymoons on Sale in Africa
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September 29, 2010
Kenya with Coconut Beach Resort, Malindi
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
Luxury Holiday | Plateau Country House | Garden Route Luxury
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
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
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
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
*****
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...
September 01, 2010
Romance in the Kruger...
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.
