Archive for July, 2010

Protea Hotel President, Cape Town: renovations (South Africa)

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

The Protea Hotel President in Cape Town Undergoes A Facelift
The four-star Protea Hotel President, is undergoing a series of upgrades to its rooms, bar and restaurant.

Large-scale refurbishments begin on the rooms of the Protea Hotel President in Cape Town, as well as in the hotel bar and restaurant. The room upgrades are structural as well as cosmetic, with changes being made to everything from separate toilets and bathrooms, to new kitchenettes, flooring, wall colour and bedroom finishes. All rooms of this hotel in Cape Town will effectively be gutted and built back up from scratch.

The Bar & Restaurant refurbishment of the President Protea Hotel will take place over four stages and will result in a brand new lounge and dining area. The public spaces in the hotel have recently been revamped, but may receive a few finishing touches as part of the overall facility facelift.

The first stage of the hotel’s refurbishment will be the 6th floor and restaurant area, which will be finished towards the end of September. The construction work will then stop for the summer holiday season and resume in April 2011. The final work is likely to be finished in 2012.

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Pezula Resort & Spa: Knysna, Garden Route (South Africa)

Friday, July 30th, 2010

PEZULA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

The luxurious 5 star Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, which is located in Knysna along South Africa’s magificent Garden Route, has appointed Boris Bornman as Director of Operations and General Manager of the prestigious Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa.

Mr B. Bornman, with his vast background and tourism industry knowledge, has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.

Prior to his appointment at the Pezula Resort & Spa in Knysna, Mr Bornman served as the Director of Operations at the exciting Sun City Resort in the Pilanesberg of  South Africa which comprises tfour hotels: The Palace of the Lost City, The Cascades, Sun City Hotel and the Cabanas Hotel.  Mr Bornman was also responsible for the management of the Sun City Vacation Club, the two Golf Courses at the Sun City Resort, Casinos and all the other amenities and activities during his time at the Sun City Resort.

Mr. Bornman became a member of Sun City Resorts in 1988 and has held a number of senior managerial positions, including General Manager positions at several Sun International’s properties such as the Sun City Hotel, the Zimbali Lodge in Durban KwaZulu Natal, and The Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia.

Mr Bornman will be responsible for all Pezula Resort operations and serve on the Board of Directors reporting directly to Pezula’s Chairman, Mr Keith B Stewart.

About the 5 star Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, South Africa

The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on South Africa’s Western Cape, is a true sanctuary of privacy, luxury and indulgence. The 1,000 ha Pezula property provides breathtaking views, outstanding personalised service, a world-class Spa & Gym, championship golf course and a gourmet restaurant Zachary’s.

The 83 luxury detached villa suites at the Pezula Resort & Spa feature contemporary African style, and the ultra-lavish Pezula Private Castle offers unmatched accommodation on secluded Noetzie Beach. Pezula consistently receives top awards and honours and was recently featured on the UK Condé Nast Traveller Gold List.

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Rovos Rail Golf Safari September & December 2010 SOUTH AFRICA

Friday, July 30th, 2010

ROVOS RAIL: 9 day Train & Golf Safari on the most luxurious train in the world

 

Rovos Rail has designed a wonderful and unique 9 day Rail & Golf Safari for golfers and non golfers.  At all golf destinations on the Rovos Rail tour, there are optional excursions for the entertainment of non-playing guests.

This special 9 day Rovos Rail train journey starts in Pretoria and travels east towards the magnificent Drakensberg escarpment on the way to Nelspruit.  Travellers  have the unique opportunity to play at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate or enjoy a game drive in the Kruger National Park.

Tee off at the Royal Swazi Golf Club, near Manzini in Swaziland, while non-golfers visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory, lunch at Guava Galleries followed by a game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Then it’s on to Zululand for game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

Golfers may play on one of South Africa’s finest courses, the Durban Beachwood Country Club, while non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by lunch at the Golf Club. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains 18-holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the Battlefields a further highlight for non-golfers.

Relax as the train travels north towards the magnificent resort of Sun City in the Pilanesberg Mountains. A full day is spent at this world-famous facility before departing for Pretoria where this memorable journey ends.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us:
E-mail: africa@golfing-safaris.com
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 9050

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Rovos Rail

Friday, July 30th, 2010

ROVOS RAIL JOURNEYS

The most luxurious Train in the World

Rates and Schedules 1.10.2010 – 30.9.2011

1. Route: Cape Town to Pretoria (northbound)

Day 1: depart Cape Town at 11h00am / Matjiesfontein – Village Visit
Day 2: Kimberley – ‘Big Hole Tour’
Day 3: arrive in Pretoria at 12h00 noon

Pullman Suite R 12,000.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 18,000.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 24,000.00 per person sharing one way

2. Route: Pretoria to Cape Town (southbound)

Day 1: depart Pretoria at 15h00
Day 2: Kimberley – ‘Big Hole Tour’
Day 3: Matjiesfontein – Village Visit / arrive in Cape Town at 18h00

Pullman Suite R 12,000.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 18,000.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 24,000.00 per person sharing one way

3. Route: Pretoria to Victoria Falls (northbound)

Day 1: depart Pretoria at 10h00
Day 2: Day on board
Day 3: arrive at the Victoria Falls at 17h00

Pullman Suite R 13,750.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 20,600.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 27,500.00 per person sharing one way

4. Route: Victoria Falls to Pretoria (southbound)

Day 1: depart Victoria Falls at 10h00
Day 2: Day on board
Day 3: arrive at Pretoria at 17h00

Pullman Suite R 13,750.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 20,600.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 27,500.00 per person sharing one way

5. Route: Pretoria to Durban (eastbound)

Day 1: depart Pretoria at 10h00
Day 2: Nambiti Reserve in KwaZulu Natal (game drive) arrive: 6h00 / depart: 10h30
Day 2: Spionkop (game drive or battlefields) arrive: 15h00 / depart: 21h00
Day 3: Ardmore Ceramics excursion arrive: 10h00 / depart: 12h00
Day 3: arrive in Durban at 16h00

Pullman Suite R 12,000.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 18,000.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 24,000.00 per person sharing one way

6. Route: Durban to Pretoria (westbound)

Day 1: depart Durban at 10h00
Day 1: Ardmore Ceramics excursion arrive: 15h00 / depart: 17h00
Day 2: Spionkop (game drive or battlefields) arrive: 6h00 / depart: 11h00
Day 2: Nambiti Reserve in KwaZulu Natal (game drive) arrive: 15h00 / depart: 18h00
Day 3: arrive in Pretoria at 16h00

Pullman Suite R 12,000.00 per person sharing one way
Deluxe Suite R 18,000.00 per person sharing one way
Royal Suite R 24,000.00 per person sharing one way

7. Route: Pretoria to Swakopmund in Namibia / Swakopmund to Pretoria

8. Route: African Collage

Pretoria – Cape Town via Kruger Park / Swaziland/Durban/Bloemfontein/Port Elizabeth/George

9. Route: Golf Safari

Pretoria/Phalaborwa/Hluhluwe/ Durban/Ladysmith/Sun City/Pretoria

10. Route: Southern Africa Air Safari

11. Route: Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam / Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

12. Route: Cape to Cairo / Cairo to Cape

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:

africa@golfing-safaris.com

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