Emperors Palace, Johannesburg ( South Africa )

The two hotels at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg have changed their names.

The D'oreale Grande Hotel (Emperor Hotel)
This deluxe 5-star hotel exhibits the essenence of traditional luxury and atmosphere, contemporay convenience and service. The beautifully designed and impeccably appointed guest rooms provide the optimum in convenience and regal comfort.

The Metcourt Laurel Hotel ( Senator Hotel)
This 3-star select services hotel offers cozy, comfortable, affordable accommodation. The Metcourt Laurel offers exceptional value and service that will leave you and your wallet feeling comfortable.


The exciting Emperors Palace hotel, casino and convention resort, offers you exclusive accommodation and relaxation facilities, a magnificent casino with unparalleled gaming enjoyment, the finest in dining and entertainment, a unique retail concourse, multifaceted conference facilities as well as impeccable service.

With palatial buildings set in a display of gardens, fountains and statues, the experience at the Emperors Palace resort is breathtaking. Richly cloaked surroundings such as marble floors, plush carpets, magnificent stained glass domes, highly decorated murals and frescos, sculptures, intricate mosaics and Roman columns and arches contribute to an atmosphere of intimacy and lavish opulence.

At the Emperors Palace Casino Resort & Hotel guests can experience a variety of outstanding cuisine and dazzling entertainment. The casino is sure to offer players 24 hour fun, glamour, sophistication and excitement in gaming entertainment. When strolling through the spectacular Emporium retail concourse, it is easy to imagine you are in fashionable Rome.

For more detailed information about hotels in and around Johannesburg, please visit http://www.south-african-hotels.com/johannesburg-hotels/
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The Royal Hotel in Durban, Festive Season 2005 (South Africa)

The Festive Season 2005 at the Royal Hotel in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Carvery Restaurant Luncheon / Dinner @ R150.00pp
End October 2005 – 31 December 2005
(Excluding Xmas eve, Xmas day & New Years Eve)
Buffet menu
Xmas hats & crackers
Available to groups under 30
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Join The Party Luncheon @ R 180.00pp
02 December 2005
Buffet menu
Xmas hats, crackers & Xmas novelty chocolates
Entertainment provided, DJ Incorporated
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Carvery Restaurant Luncheon / Dinner @ R150.00pp
24th December 2005
Buffet menu
Xmas hats & crackers
Available to groups under 30
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Top of The Royal @ R 170.00pp
24 December 2005
Buffet menu
Pianist - Entertainment
Xmas hats, crackers
Full pre payment
Reservations essential


Top of The Royal Luncheon @ R270.00pp
25 December 2005
Buffet menu
Xmas hats, crackers
Xmas novelty chocolates
Welcome cocktails on arrival
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Carvery Restaurant Luncheon / Dinner @ R200.00pp
25 December 2005
Buffet menu
Xmas hats & crackers
Xmas Chocolates
Available to groups under 30
Full pre payment
Welcome cocktails on arrival
Reservations essential

The Royal Grill Luncheon / Dinner@ R 325.00pp
25 December 2005
Set menu
Xmas hats, crackers
Xmas novelty chocolates
Pianist
Welcome cocktails on arrival
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Yellowwood Room Luncheon @ R 275.00pp
25 December 2005
Buffet menu
Welcome cocktails on arrival
Xmas hats, crackers
Xmas novelty chocolates
Entertainment – DJ
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

Carvery Restaurant Dinner @ R150.00pp
31 December 2005
Buffet menu
Xmas hats & crackers
Available to groups under 30
Full pre payment
Welcome cocktails on arrival
Reservations essential


Top of The Royal @ R 385.00pp
31 December 2005
Dinner & Dance
Buffet menu
Welcome Cocktails on arrival
Xmas hats, crackers
Entertainment – DJ’S Incorporated
Full pre payment
Reservations essential

For more detailed information about the Royal Hotel in Durban, please visit:
http://www.south-african-hotels.com/royal-hotel-durban/

The Royal Hotel in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

A NEW LOOK FOR THE ROYAL HOTEL IN DURBAN, South Africa

The luxurious Royal Hotel in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has this month completed the last of the 208 rooms which were part of the multi-million hotel refurbishment programme that started some 12 months ago.

All bayside-facing bedrooms from the fourth to the 19th floors at the 5 star Royal Hotel in Durban have been redecorated in a classic colonial style with warm African colours and sophisticated dark-wood furniture. Passage ways have also been given a warmer feel with brand new carpets and soft chiffon-like curtaining.

For more detailed information about the Royal Hotel and other hotels in the greater Durban region, please visit: http://www.south-african-hotels.com/durban-hotels/

Hans Merensky Hotel & Golf Estate, Limpopo Province ( South Africa )

Hans Merensky Hotel & Golf Estate

While staying at the Hans Merensky Hotel & Golf Estate, the following activities can be enjoyed:

Golf in the Wild on the Hans Merensky Golf Course

Kruger National Park Trips:
Kruger Park Morning game viewing
Kruger Park full day game viewing

Includes: open safari vehicle or air-conditioned minibus, registered guides, conservation levies, chilled mineral water, guide meals & expenses.
Excludes: Passenger meals (packed breakfast included from hotel), restcamp lunch if required

Night Game Drives:
Operated on Hans Merensky’s Big 4 reserve Cleveland (no rhino)
Depart hotel reception 17:00, open vehicle game viewing with sundown drink on the
Olifants River. Return to hotel via spotlight game viewing approx 19:30.
For groups 6+ only: optional BBQ or Potjie dinner in the Boma on the River

Olifants River Safari Cruise:
Depart hotel 14:30 for transfer to river. 3 hour cruise (leisure, bird & game viewing)
Beers & refreshments will be sent along
Transfer back to hotel approx 18:00.

Panorama / Blyde Canyon Tour:
Depart hotel 07:30, return approx 17:00.
Visit all sites along this route including Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, Pilgrim’s Rest. Air-con minibus including entrance fees

Kapama Cheetah Breeding Project:
AM or PM – Transfers to Hoedspruit return & entrance fees for cheetah tour
Approximately 4 hours

Hoedspruit & Surrounds Half day Trip:
AM or PM approx 5 hours.
Visit the Silk Factory for a tour of the interesting craft,
Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, craft shopping at Hoedspruit

Amarula Lapa and mind open pit:
Approx 3 hours. Visit the home of Amarula Cream Liqueur for an interesting brief
of how they make Amarula from the fruit of the Marula tree & tasting.
Lovely souvenir shop on site. Journey through the local mine property to view the
massive open pit of Palabora Mining Company. See the town of Phalaborwa.

Tzaneen Day Trip:
Scenic day tour – Tzaneen, the Woodbush Forest, with over 40 indigenous tree species,
the Debengeni Falls, the quaint village of Haenertsburg, craft shops and studios,
Cycad forest, Sapekoe Tea Estate. Depart 07:30 & return 16:30

Microlight Flights and Elephant Back Safaris

For more information about the Hans Merensky Hotel & Golf Estate and other Game Lodges in the Kruger National Park, please visit: www.south-african-lodges.com

Ngala and Phinda Walking Safaris, South Africa

WALKING SAFARIS AT NGALA & PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVES

Phinda Walking Safari:
Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, Walking Safaris at the Phinda Private Game Reserve offer an exceptional wildlife experience, comprising seven distinct habitats, the Big Five and over 350 species of birds.
A 4 day walking adventure in Phinda's pristine African bush wilderness guarantees an exceptional and interpretive South African wildlife safari experience.


Ngala Walking Safari:
Ngala Private Game Reserve is situated in the Kruger National Park. Walk through Big Five country and get up-close-and-personal with the wildlife of the world-famous Kruger National Park.This is also a 4 day escorted walking adventure, in South Africa's pristine bush wilderness.

Please find hereby more detailed information about the Walking Safaris at Phinda Lodge and Ngala Lodge:
Luxurious, fully serviced tented camping with en suite facilities at Ngala and Phinda Private Game Reserves
Specialised, professional rangers qualified in leading Walking Safaris provide in-depth interpretive wilderness adventures
A unique learning experience with the opportunity to study micro and macro-systems
Guests are guided on a four to five-hour morning walk, and short pre-sunset walk and night-drive combination (the latter unique in South Africa).
Spacious safari tents
En suite bathrooms with flush w.c. and hot bucket showers
Comfortable beds
Armed specialist rangers and trackers ensure guests' safety
Maximum eight people (guests must be 16 years/older)
Delicious African bush cuisine
Departures weekly Mondays and Fridays (closed in December, January and February)

For more detailed information about this exciting adventure, please do not hesitate to contact us:
africa@golfing-safaris.com
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Phinda Lodge & Zimbali Hotel and Madikwe Safari Lodge & Sun City Longstay Getaway Special ( South Africa )

REPLENISH YOUR SOUL!

CC Africa Game Lodges and Sun International are offering joint long-stay promotions for the Phinda Mountain Lodge and the Phinda Forest Lodge with the Zimbali Hotel, and the Madikwe Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve with the Sun City Resort.

Here are the details on these fantastic offers!

Discover the charm and intrigue of South Africa's KwaZulu- Natal, where coastal forest meets the pristine Indian Ocean. Lose yourself in this diverse African landscape.
Book a minimum of 2 nights at both Phinda Game Lodge and Zimbali and qualify for a longstay rate
*(6+ night rate will apply)

Combine an unforgettable safari experience in a private, intimate lodge, with a visit to one of Sun International's globally celebrated, luxurious resort destinations: the Sun City Resort. Take delight in what Africa has to offer.
Book a minimum of 2 nights at both Madikwe and Sun City Cascades Hotel and qualify for a longstay rate
*(6+ night rate will apply)

Booking terms and conditions apply - please contact us should you have any queries:
Tel +27 (0)21 689 2221
Fax +27 (0)21 689 5222
africa@golfing-safaris.com
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Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, Constantia Cape Town ( South Africa )

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel was awarded the Diners Club Winelist of the Year - Award of Excellence - equivalent to the old platinum award.

Enjoy gourmet dining at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel which is complemented by a great selection of fine local and international wines in a beautiful setting.

"A Table for All Wines" Package
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel invites you to experience the 3 great tables in Cape Town: The private dinning room table in the hotel's Wine Cellar, the Chef's Table in the hotel's Greenhouse Restaurant and of course, the most famous one, Table Mountain. It is here where wines from the award winning wine list can be enjoyed, all this coupled with the grace, elegance and unique charm which can be found at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel.

To set you on your way and to ensure that pampering is the only order of the day, a package has been put together for you to experience a great dining experience with a unique getaway:

2 nights accommodation in a Luxurious double room at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
Complimentary upgrade
Complimentary Airport transfers
A welcome wine cocktail prepared by the hotel's Sommelier
Early morning wake up call with freshly brewed coffee/tea and local newspapers
Full English breakfast served in the comfort of room or on the terrace
A back and neck massage for 2 at the Carchele Spa
A romantic dinner for 2 at our special table in the Wine Cellar where Chef Lionel Labat will pair wine to the Gourmand Menu for you
A half-day tour of the Constantia Wine lands with wine tasting on three different estates of your choice
A bottle of sparkling wine to be enjoyed on Table Mountain at sunset
A lunch served in our vineyards for 2

Price: R 8,678 for the package for two or R4,339 per person

Conditions: Subject to a 2 night stay, upgrade subject to availability, all extras to guests own account, meals exclude beverages.

This Package is valid from 1st October 2005 to the end of April 2006.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Tel +27 (0)21 689 2221
Fax +27 (0)21 689 5222
africa@golfing-safaris.com
www.south-african-hotels.com

For more detailed information about the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel which is located in the tranquil Constantia suburb, please visit:
http://www.south-african-hotels.com/cellars-hohenort-hotel/