Building on the Beauty of Botswana: - Cresta Hotels

CRESTA Calling
ISSUE 03 2012
Cresta Zimbabwe
Hotel Upgrades Begin
Cresta Mowana
Health & Beauty Spa Now Open
COVER (AWAITING APPROVAL)
<strong>Building</strong> on the Beauty of Botswana:
Our New Hotel in Mahalapye

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CRESTA
ISSUE 03 2012
Cresta Zimbabwe
Hotel Upgrades Begin
Cresta Mowana
Health & Beauty Spa Now Open
PUBLISHER
Richard Lendrum
EDITOR
Patrick Chivese
Calling
COVER (AWAITING APPROVAL)
<strong>Building</strong> on the Beauty of Botswana:
Our New Hotel in Mahalapye
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Michelle Hinrichsen
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Content
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Editor’s Note 4
Cresta Moments 5
Cresta Mowana Health & Beauty Spa is Now Open
Zimbabwe Hotel Upgrades Begin
Cresta Participates in the Annual Debswana Sponsored
Walk
Cresta Hotels Attends the Business Traveller Africa Expo
Cresta Hotels Wins First Prize
Cresta Golfview in Lusaka Re-Opened
Cresta Hotels Sponsor the Travelbags Function
Cresta Hotels supports Kitty and Puppy Haven
Cresta Hotels Attends the Gaborone Food and Beverage
Workshop
The Woman with a Heart of Gold
Cresta Welcomes Shupai Marware
Cresta Rhino Competition winner
<strong>Building</strong> on the Beauty of Botswana 12
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort &
Spa’s Organic Herb Garden 15
Chef’s Corner 16
Wine review 18
Make Your Dreams a Reality at Cresta Riley’s 19
Car Review: Mercedes-Benz’s new M-Class 20
Trivia 22
Special Offer -
Cresta Mowana Safari lodge & Spa 23
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Editor’s Note
Editor’s note
Oh how I love spring!!
A season associated
with rebirth, renewal
and regrowth. It is my favorite
time of the year with all the new
flowers starting to bloom and
fresh smells.
It seems the spirit of spring
has also brought to Cresta much
renewal and breath of fresh air
into its group of hotels. I will
therefore take the liberty to share
with you the exciting renewal
and expansion endavours that
will significantly enhance the Cresta brand’s offerings.
The Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa has undergone major
renovation and expansion. This flagship property had added ultramodern
and luxurious spa and wellness center to its line of services.
The spa and wellness center overlooking the mighty chobe river
offers a range of Clarin’s facials, spa rituals and body treatment
which are all based around an organic and holistic philosophy
drawing on the richness of the tranquil environment of Chobe.
Its effective health benefiting therapies are designed to detoxify,
rejuvenate and regenerate or simply aid relaxation.
The grand re-launch of this magnificent facility had been officiated
by Honourable Minister of Environment Wildlife and Tourism Mr.
O. Kitso Mokaila on 31st August 2012.
Another Cresta property, Cresta Rileys Hotel, is also
undergoing expansion and renovation. Its pre contract
phase of the refurbishment and expansion has started. The
post contract phase, the construction, is expected to start in
the first half of 2013.
Another grand re-launch has also taken place at Cresta’s recently
acquired property in Zambia. After the esthetic launch of the Cresta
Golfview in June, the Cresta brand continues to make significant
strides in Zambia and is well received.
We are continuing to expand and maintain Cresta’s international
clientele base. After participating at major international travel and
hospitality events earlier this year, we will in full force be at Japanese
Associations of Travel Agents (JATA) from the 20thSeptember to
24th September 2012 as well as Sanganai Travel Expo in Harare,
Zimbabwe from 18th to 21st October 2012.
I trust this spring will bring you rebirth and renewal in your endavour.
Patrick Chivese
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Cresta Mowana Health &
Beauty Spa is Now Open
Following an early morning game drive, relax and enjoy
an array of offerings at Mowana Safari Resort & Spa,
which is now open. Friday 31 August 2012 marked the
official opening of the much anticipated Cresta Mowana Health
and Beauty Spa. It was a notable experience as the Minister of
Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Honourable Onkokame Kitso
Mokaila, officially opened the new venture and presented a
momentous speech to mark the occasion.
The Minister began by saying that: “It is moments such as these
when, as the Managing Director of Cresta Marakanelo Limited, I
do not shy from blowing my own trumpet.” Mokaila continued to
say that the construction on the Mowana Spa has been the most
fulfilling undertaking and highlight of his career thus far.
The opening of the Mowana Spa is tremendously
significant for the enhancement of the Cresta Brand, as this
new venture brings the Group to new heights. “As the biggest
hotel group in the country, there is a subtle self-imposed
pressure to be the industry leader in our undertakings. We
therefore pushed ourselves beyond the ordinary defines of a
Heath Spa to offer the various treatments as reflected on our
spa menus, machinery and other resources,” says Mokaila.
Zimbabwe Hotel
Upgrades Begin
Perfectly located on the outskirts of Harare’s dynamic city
centre is the elegant Zimbabwe Cresta Lodge. This facility
is poised to become one of the best conferencing centres
in Harare and is the first of the Cresta Hotels in Zimbabwe to be
given a face-lift. As this state of the art conference centre reaches
the advanced stages of completion, it is expected to be opened to
the public by the end of 2012.
Harare is not only the largest city in Zimbabwe but it is also the
capital. This unique city appears to have the best of both worlds;
with beautiful and tranquil surroundings it is also considered to be
the financial hub of the country. This ideal balance between work
Cresta Moments
The spa has partnered with the international beauty institute Clarins
and in so doing now offer five star beauty and spa treatments.
With over 50 years of experience in beauty needs, Clarins runs
the Spa which facilities include eight couples’ treatment rooms, an
infinity pool, sauna, jaccuzi and gym. In addition, an authentic
menu has been specifically created to enhance the Mowana Safari
Resort and Spa experience in its entirety. “This spa has added
variety to our leisure market and we intend to make a solid mark in
the Health and Beauty market,” Mokaila concludes.
and pleasure creates the ultimate getaway venue along with the
ideal business facility and conference centre.
With growing potential for conferencing in Harare, this new
facility can hold an impressive 800 delegates for a day conference.
With superior levels of comfort, attention to detail and top quality
facilities; you will feel surrounded by modern styling and ultimate
comfort. Michelle Hinrichsen, sales and marketing executive at
Cresta Hotels, says that after this project has been completed,
Cresta Hotels will be embarking on the much anticipated
refurbishment of all their Zimbabwean Hotels.
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Cresta Moments
Cresta Participates in the Annual
Debswana Sponsored Walk
Cresta Marakanelo participated in the 20km Orapa,
Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines General Managers
sponsored walk, held on 11th August 2012. Supporting
Debswana, which is one of our key accounts, will certainly take
the relationship to greater heights, as it does not only cement
the relationship between the two organizations, but also people
of the Boteti Sub-District, which are the beneficiary the social
investment. Over the years, the walk has generated an amount
of BWP 500,000 and the involvement of Cresta Marakanelo this
year is envisaged to produce quite a high figure.
Government cannot succeed alone in programmes of poverty
eradication and hence we at Cresta Marakanelo saw it fit to
assist in fighting for the cause. The walk was not only graced by
Debswana Exco and management but also by Her Excellency
Jennifer Anderson, the British High Commissioner to Botswana,
and it is conducted annually.
Cresta Hotels Attends the Business
Traveller Africa Expo
The Business Traveller Africa EXPO and Conference took
place in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa
on 6 and 7 September 2012. Hosted by the leading
business travel medium, Business Traveller Africa, Cresta Hotels
attended this renowned EXPO as they continue to gain valuable
information and insight about Africa’s business traveller.
Business Traveller Africa EXPO and Conference is a corporate
travel indaba for the African business travel market. The goal of the
conference is to create an opportunity for travel buyers, corporate
travel executives, hospitality groups, aviation companies and
general business travel service providers to all come together.
These corporate travel indabas for the African business travel
market create an environment in which hospitality groups and
other travel service providers can meet and explore the potential
that the African continent has to offer.
According to Michelle Hinrichsen, sales and marketing
executive at Cresta Hotels: “Attending conferences such as these
assist us in continuing to provide valuable business travelling tips
and reviews to all our Cresta Hotels throughout Africa.”

Cresta Golfview
in Lusaka Re-opened
Cresta Golfview has been re-opened after the much
anticipated refurbishment of the popular hotel. The
occasion was marked by an official re-launch ceremony
held on 8 June 2012, where speeches were made by both
Botswana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Dorcas Makgato
Malesu, and Zambia‘s Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and
Industry, Keith Mukata.
In Malesu’s speech, she mentioned that over 2.5 million USD was
invested in Cresta Golfview and that Cresta Marakanelo’s giant leap
to expand its footprints out of the borders of Botswana is testimony
to the company’s self-confidence and expertise in running hotels. For
his part, Minister Mukata was very optimistic about the re-opening of
Cresta Golfview and hopes that the coming of Cresta Marakanelo
marks the beginning of more regional investments in Zambia.
This luxurious, and now completely renovated, Cresta Hotel is
well located within proximity to the airport as well as the Central
Business District (CBD) of Lusaka. While still emphasising the beauty
of Zambia, the hotel is perfectly positioned providing beautiful
views of the renowned golf course.
In his opening speech, Mr Twanda Makaya, managing director
of Cresta Marakanelo, said; “I sure you will agree with me that an
Cresta Moments
Cresta Hotels Wins First Prize
Never one to miss an opportunity, Cresta Hotels attended
and won first prize for their stand at the Botswana
Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower
(BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair, which was held in Francistown
from 24 - 27 May 2012. The trade fair is aimed at creating a
platform for businesses to interact, network and create awareness
about their products and services. Cresta’s sales manager, Neo
Nkele, says: “For Cresta Hotels the fair is a window of opportunity
and growth for the current investor and upcoming entrepreneurs.
Cresta Hotels got a chance to explore new market prospects,
create brand awareness, sales opportunities as well as network.”
This year marked Boccim Northern Trade Fair’s eighteenth year
with the theme; ‘Seizing opportunities of economic diversification
amidst a recession’. Touching on the theme of the trade fair, the
Director of Business Services at BOCCIM, Zoe Isaacs, said that
the theme serves to remind the private sector to utilise opportunities
availed by government such as the Economic Diversification Drive
(EDD), despite the effects of the global economic crisis.: “This
called for ‘out of the box’ thinking and strategising, which saw
the Cresta Marakanelo Group stall scooping first prize under the
Hotels / Hospitality category, an achievement of which we are
very proud,” Nkele concludes.
undertaking of this nature has a wider positive implication not only
to the growth of the Cresta brand but also to the development of
the hospitality industry in Zambia.”
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Cresta Moments
Cresta Hotels Sponsor the
Travelbags Function
Travelbags is one of the largest clubs of its kind in South Africa,
as they aim to present a professional image of South African
women in travel. They provide a travel industry forum for the
purpose of networking with the objective of promoting a strong
foundation of local and international contacts. It is however, their
part affiliation to the International Federation of Women’s Travel
Organisations (IFWTO) that has really put the club on the map from
an international standpoint.
The July Travelbags function was sponsored by Cresta Hotels,
for its consecutive year, and this year they elected Kitty and Puppy
Haven as their chosen charity beneficiary. The event was held at
the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton on Friday 27 July 2012 and
was a huge success. A total of 185 guests attended the event and
generously supported the charity for the day. An amazing R11 000
was raised through raffle ticket sales and a further R3 000 through
pledges, bringing the total amount donated to R14 000.
Overall, it was an event well supported as Creation Wines
generously sponsored all the wine and Immanuel Castes did a
fantastic job as the MC and entertainer for the day.
Darlene Cilliers from Travelbags says: “Lunches such as these
provide members with excellent networking opportunities,
as well as creating the opportunity to raise support for a
worthy cause.”

Cresta Hotels Supports Kitty
and Puppy Haven
Kitty & Puppy Haven, a rescue, rehabilitation and
re-homing centre, is a non-profit animal welfare
organisation that takes in injured, neglected,
traumatised and mistreated animals from townships, squatter
camps and other low-income areas.
Cresta Hotels, in association with Travelbags, elected Kitty
& Puppy Haven as their chosen charity beneficiary for the July
Cresta Moments
luncheon event held on 27 July 2012. The event was hosted at
the Michelangelo Hotel and was well supported by a full house
of very generous guests. During the lunch, Kitty and Puppy Haven
gave a heartfelt presentation on the incredible work that they do,
where after the guests got involved and purchased raffle tickets for
this very worthy cause. A total of R11 000 was raised through
the raffle ticket sales and a further R3 000 was raised through
pledges, bringing the total amount
donated to R14 000.
“We are so grateful for the
incredible support and generosity of
Cresta Hotels,” says Sam Berger from
Kitty and Puppy Haven. “The money
collected on the day was used almost
immediately and put towards our
daunting vet bill of over R62 000 for
the month of August.”
Needless to say, the event hosted
by Cresta Hotels was a tremendous
success. Both guests and sponsors left
with the satisfaction of knowing that this
worthy organisation would truly benefit
from the occasion.
Cresta Hotels Attends the
Gaborone Food and
Beverage Workshop
Cresta attended the Food and Beverage Managers and
Head Chefs Workshop recently held in Gaborone. The
workshop was attended by all the Cresta Marakanelo
Food and Beverage Managers and Chefs. The workshop featured
a variety of topics for the food and beverage industry, ranging
from new food trends through to health and hygiene standards,
food costs and food preparation procedures. The highlight of the
event was a blind wine tasting session as well as a presentation on
service hospitality excellence by Lobster inc.
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Cresta Moments
The Woman with a Heart
Of Gold
Magogodi Veronica Dabutha is the guardian angel of many of Botswana’s disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
MESH MOETI reports
Magogodi Veronica Dabutha regards every child as her
own. Her interest in extending a helping hand to the
disadvantaged dates more than 30 years back to her
secondary school years, when she joined a charity organisation
that built houses for people with disabilities. Most the work was
done in the poor neighbourhood of Naledi, in the outskirts of
Botswana’s capital Gaborone, and she was touched by the
plight of people that society appeared to have forgotten about.
Realising that this was her calling, Dabutha enrolled for a
teaching course in order to teach children with disabilities. After
working in a primary school in Thamaga, where she taught
children with severe learning difficulties for six years, she was
awarded a government scholarship to study special education
in Manchester, UK.
When another study opportunity came by, this time in
Birmingham, Dabutha chose to specialise in child psychology
as she had come across many cases of traumatised children due
to different life experiences in Lobatse.
Coming back home on completion of her studies, Dabutha
was redeployed to the Department of Social Services, where
she headed the Child Welfare Division. She found herself being
assigned other responsibilities for the elderly and destitute.
In 2009, she took a sabbatical from the public service and,
through UNICEF, came to work at Masiela Trust Fund as a Child
Welfare Specialist for what was initially thought would be two
years. However, the position of Executive Director became
vacant, and Dabutha was appointed in February 2011.
The organisation was established to respond to the plight
of children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. However,
as the HIV/AIDS toll has eased somewhat due to various
Government initiatives, and the death rate has also dropped
drastically, the number of orphans not increasing at the
same rate it previously did. This is why Masiela Trust
Fund has broadened its scope beyond orphanage to
include vulnerability.
“We now serve orphaned and vulnerable children,”
Dabutha explains. “Vulnerability could be due to various
factors such as disability, poverty and abuse. In fact,
children living in poverty or in child-headed households
can be more vulnerable than orphans.”
The most common problem among child-headed
families is that the child who is often called upon to
shoulder the task of raising the younger siblings assumes
enormous responsibility before enjoying their childhood
and adolescence. They are inexperienced and not ready
for parenting.
She states that there are vulnerable children throughout
the country, but the situation is more severe in remote areas
due to lack of facilities and resources, which are concentrated
around urban centres. Her experience is that even organisations
that come forward to pledge assistance often prefer to direct
their interventions to places mostly around Gaborone. This
leaves Masiela Trust Fund, which currently cares for over 15
000 children countrywide, in a dicey situation. Donations from
private companies have also trickled down due to the recent
economic slump.
A major lifeline for Masiela Trust Fund is the regular donation
from Cresta Hotels. The company has a unique arrangement
through which it raises money for the Trust Fund. Since the
inception of Masiela Trust Fund, Cresta has had a standing
policy that for every bed night spent, P1. 00 (One Pula) is
donated to the trust. The donations are made quarterly and,
depending on bed occupancy, an average quarterly donation
can be P200, 000. To date, Cresta’s total contribution to the
trust is close to P12 million.
The Head of Marketing and Sales at Cresta Marakanelo, the
company that operates the Cresta brand in Botswana, Patrick
Chivese, explains that while the company’s commitment to
Masiela Trust Fund is in line with Botswana’s long-term vision
to build a compassionate, just and caring nation, it is also a
reflection of the local value system that enjoins all members of
society to be responsible for each other’s wellbeing.
A strong believer in this value system, Dabutha likes to quote a
famous African proverb that, “it takes a village to raise a child”.
The Masiela Trust Fund annual gala dinner will be on October
12 at the Boipuso Hall. For more information, contact
Masiela Trust Fund at: +267 319 1013.

Cresta Hotels Welcomes
Shupai Marware
Shupai Marware re-joined Cresta Hotels in June 2012 as
Group Sales Executive based in the Johannesburg office.
He joins the Cresta Sales and Marketing Teams to drive
revenues into Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Hotels.
Born on 2 July 1976, Shupai has 11 years of managerial
experience in Sales and Marketing , new business projects, business
development, hotel operations and business strategy. He holds a
Masters In Business Leadership (Unisa 2011), Degree in Marketing
Communications (IMM RSA 2007), DipFM Finance Management(
ACCA-UK 2005), and Hons Degree In Tourism and Hospitality
Management (University Of Zimbabwe 1999). He brings back to
the Cresta family a wealth of commercial experience with a local
and global perspective.
Shupai’s career in the Hospitality industry started in 1998 as an
undergraduate trainee with Cresta Hotels, he was then taken into
Cresta Lodge Harare Front Office Operations after his University
studies in September 1999, and later promoted to Sales Manager
at Cresta Oasis Hotel, Cresta Lodge Harare and Cresta Jameson,
and further promoted to lead the Sales and Marketing Team in
Zimbabwe at Cresta Head Office from June 2003 to May 2005.
In May 2005 Shupai joined African Sun Hotels as Marketing
Manager, and in 2006 he was entrusted to drive Sales as the
National Sales Manager Zimbabwe, successfully restructuring
the Sales Team, regaining market share for Zimbabwe hotels,
opening the Asian market, and re-activating the North American
and European markets. He was promoted and transferred to the
African Sun Joburg office in 2008 as Group Sales Manager,
where he led the Group’s Sales Teams located in South
Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana. He also oversaw the
Channels and Reservations Teams in RSA and Zimbabwe.
Shupai has local, regional and international strategic
sales experience across the leisure, corporate, government
Cresta Moments
and NGO market segments and has physically conducted sales
business in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,
Zambia, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, USA, Germany, China,
Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and
Dubai, connecting to more than 7000 active accounts on the
regional and global arena.
He strongly believes that humility, being focused, and a purpose
driven inspiration to work with people, is key to individual and
organisational success. One of Shupai’s cherished values is lifelong-learning.
We welcome Shupai to the Cresta Family, and wish him a long
and successful career.
Cresta Rhino Competition
Winner
The lucky draw for our “Save our Rhinos” competition took
place on the 11th September 2012. Jane Bruwer, our
lucky winner will receive an all-inclusive weekend away
for two, including two return flights to Kasane courtesy of Air
Botswana, and a fully inclusive luxurious stay at the four-star Cresta
Mowana Safari Resort and Spa in Kasane, Botswana.
All the proceeds raised from were donated to the Endangered
Wildlife Trust (EWT)
Congratulations Jane!
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Feature
<strong>Building</strong> On The Beauty
Of Botswana
By Michelle Swart
Botswana is arguably one of Africa’s most beautiful and
majestic countries. It has also maintained one of the world’s
highest economic growth rates, making its economy
one of the most robust on the African continent. Economically
dominated by diamond mining and filled with abundant wildlife,
Botswana is a unique country that is equally as intriguing as it is
impressive. Wildlife parks comprise nearly one-fifth of the country,
thereby making tourism one of the major economic influences in
Botswana. It is for these reasons that Cresta Hotels decided to
invest in this amazing country and in so doing, have established
numerous of their well-known hotels in some of the best towns and
cities Botswana has to offer.
About Botswana
Botswana, which is officially known as the Republic of Botswana,
is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. Formerly the
British colony of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name
after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30
September 1966. The country has held free and fair democratic
elections since independence, with the current head of government
President Ian Khama, who has been head of state since 2008.
Botswana is a predominantly flat country with up to 70% of
the land being covered by the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by
South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe - the border with Zambia is
considered negligible as it is poorly defined and is at most a few
hundred meters long. A mid-sized country of just over two million
people, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated countries in
the world. Botswana was also one of the poorest countries in Africa
when it first gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
but has since transformed itself to become one of the fastest-growing
emerging economies in the world.
Botswana’s economy
Since independence, Botswana has had one of the fastest
growth rates in per capita income in the world. Through fiscal
discipline and sound management, Botswana has transformed
itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to that of a
middle-income country. By one estimate, it has the fourth highest
gross national income and purchasing power equivalence in
Africa, giving it a standard of living around that of Mexico
and Turkey.
According to the International Monetary Fund, economic
growth averaged over 9% per year from 1966 to 1999. The
government managed to maintain a sound financial policy, despite
consecutive budget deficits in 2002 and 2003, and a negligible
level of foreign debt. It earned the highest sovereign credit
rating in Africa and has stockpiled foreign exchange reserves
amounting to almost two and a half years of current imports. In

addition, Botswana also boasts a high level of economic freedom
compared to that of other African countries.
Two major investment services rank Botswana as the best
credit risk in Africa. Diamond mining has fuelled much of the
expansion and currently accounts for more than one-third of GDP,
70%-80% of export earnings, and about half of the government’s
revenues. As a result, several international mining corporations
have established regional headquarters in Botswana in search
for diamonds, gold, uranium, copper, and even oil. Tourism,
financial services, subsistence farming, and cattle raising are
other key sectors in Botswana. Tourism however is fast becoming
the country’s economic focus as the government acknowledges
the tremendous potential of this ever-growing sector.
Botswana tourism revamp
Due to numerous changes in the travel and tourism industry over
the years, the government of Botswana has recently revamped its
tourism law in an effort to formalise systems and validate those
within the industry. A major transformation in 2010 saw the name
of the country’s official tourism body change from the Botswana
Tourism Board (BTB) to the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO).
The new tourism body now acts as a separate institution, with
most of its work separate from government duties. It continues
to market the country’s tourism product, grade and classify travel
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accommodation facilities and promote investment in the travel
and tourism industry in Botswana.
The outlook for travel and tourism in Botswana is promising as the
industry is projected to witness a positive increase in the near future.
This can be attributed to strong government commitment to the industry,
focusing on its development not only to bring in extra funds, but also to
help reduce the country’s excessive dependence on diamonds.
Cresta Hotels in Botswana
Needless to say, Botswana is a country filled with not only
natural beauty and wonder but is bursting with opportunity and
economic growth. As a result, Cresta Hotels have invested in
Botswana by establishing various hotels throughout the country
including Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa in Kasane,
Cresta Botsalo in the town of Palapye and the latest Cresta Hotel
offering currently being built in the town of Mahalapye.
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, Kasane, Botswana
Kasane is a town in Botswana situated close to what is
considered to be Africa’s ‘Four Corners’; where the surrounding
countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe almost
meet. This unique town is the gateway to the popular Chobe
National Park, one of Botswana’s premier wildlife destinations,
and is strategically located along the major tourist routes. The
useful road links provide a convenient access point for tourists
to the park as well as easy access to the Okavango Delta,
the Caprivi Strip and Victoria Falls. These magnificent world
attractions make Kasane one of the most popular destinations in
Botswana. With the Kasane Airport only a few kilometres away,
traveling to and from Cresta Mowana Hotel is effortless.
It is on these banks of the mighty Chobe River where you will
find the luxurious Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa. With
the new Spa now open and there to be enjoyed, the guests
may indulge themselves in five-star beauty and spa treatments
while taking in the tranquil surroundings of this beautiful country.
The Cresta Mowana Hotel offers excellent golfing facilities, bird
watching from the Mokoro as well as canoe trails on the Chobe
River. All 112 luxury rooms and four suites (two of which are
Presidential suites) boast beautiful river views and have been
tastefully decorated in an ethnic style to complement the natural
ambiance. Both the Serondella restaurant and Savuti cocktail bar
overlook the Chobe River and Namibian flood plains, creating
the ultimate place to watch the abundant wildlife gather.
Cresta Botsalo, Palapye, Botswana
Palapye is another large town in Botswana, situated about halfway
between Francistown and Gaborone and is where the impressive
Cresta Botsalo Hotel is situated. The hotel is well-equipped
with conference facilities, air conditioned accommodation and
personalised service. With many guests arriving in Botswana for
business, this Cresta Hotel serves as the ideal getaway venue and
business facility. As a tourist, one may join the locals and dine at
the Savuti Grill or simply explore the history of the Bangwato Tribe
and the resting place of their king Sir Seretse Khama. Additionally,
there are several well-known tourist attractions close to Palapye;
one of the most popular being The Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
Located some fifty kilometres north west of Palapye, this Rhino
sanctuary is where you can experience plentiful opportunities for
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game-viewing, especially for
the endangered black and
white rhino.
Approximately fifty kilometres
east of central Palapye is the
historical Old Palapye. It is an
important multicultural historical
site containing artefacts from
the Middle Stone Age, the Late
Stone Age and the Early Iron
Age. Stone walls, middens (the stone remains of rondavels),
rock paintings, the remains of a prison, market centre and historic
graves can all be seen at Old Palapye. The most outstanding
structure is the remains of the London Missionary Society Church,
which was built between 1891 and 1894. The front and back
of the burnt-brick structure still stand, giving some idea of the huge
effort that would have gone into its construction. Old Palapye was
gazetted as a National Monument in 1938 and falls under the
jurisdiction of the National Museum and Monuments.
Situated slightly further east of old Palapye are the impressive
Tswapong Hills that rise almost four hundred metres above the
surrounding plains. These one-billion year old titans extend
sixty kilometres west of the village of Moremi and measure a
full twenty kilometres in breadth. Comprised of sandstone,
ironstone and quartzite, which give them their characteristic rich
hues, Tswapong holds numerous fascinating and very beautiful
archaeological and historical sites. The hills are home to mammals
such as rock dassies, baboons, brown hyena and leopard. Over
350 species of birds have been recorded in the area, including
the endangered Cape Vulture, the Black Eagle, the Black Stork
and the beautiful Meyer’s Parrot, as well as over a hundred
butterfly species. One of the biggest draws of the Tswapong
Hills is the lush, wet vegetation and series of waterfalls, which
is uncharacteristic of Botswana’s generally dry, waterless terrain.
The hills absorb water from deep aquifers in the ground and
accumulated rain from above, releasing it in natural fresh springs
scattered throughout the hills. As a result, brooks are formed and
waterfalls that collect in beautiful lagoons.
New Cresta Mahalapye Hotel
Mahalapye is located in the Central District of Botswana and
is known as the headquarters of the Botswana Railways. This
quaint town is situated between the capital Gaborone and the
second largest city Francistown making it a convenient stop-over
for travellers travelling to and from Gaborone. With only about
39 000 inhabitants, Mahalapye depends largely on the mixed
farming of corn, sorghum and maize for its economic sustainability,
with most of the locals still living in their traditional hut-type homes.
It is in this unique town of Botswana that Cresta Hotels have
begun building another of their world class hotels. The Cresta
Mahalapye will be the latest Botswana hotel, conveniently
situated just 180 kilometres from
Gaborone, and is due to open
in December this year. The hotel
is perfect for both business and
pleasure and an ideal stopover
between Gaborone and Palapye.
Hotels in Mahalapye are few in
number, therefore signifying the
need and reasoning behind the new
venture. The hotel will consist of 64
bedrooms including presidential
suites and junior suites, all of which
will be fully equipped with all the
latest technology and equipment
facilities. The hotel will also have
a 140-seater restaurant, gym,
pool, gardens and conference facilities
for up to 200 people.
Mahalapye is a truly unique location as it encapsulates the
traditional village life of Botswana, all the while still closely situated
to the more modern business hub of the country. Mahalapye is
surrounded by treasures such as the Shoshong Hills located forty
five kilometres away from the town, as well as the ever popular
Central Kalahari and Khutse Game reserve further west. The
Shoshong Hills promises to be an unforgettable experience as it
opens up the door to some of Botswana’s richest history. Home to
mine workers from as far back as the eighth century, keen history
followers and avid explorers will delight in a visit to Shoshong.
The stone-walled ruins are reminiscent of the early Ngwato
capital and the fascinating remains of the Hermanncburg and
LMS missions are also evident, intriguing travellers further.
With its vast array of environment and culture, this fascinating
country that is Botswana creates the ideal combination of
beauty and history. Despite the often political, economic and
social distress of many African countries, Botswana has shown
a tremendous self-determination as they have superseded the
expectations of a typical post-colonial country and created a
sound economy based on a true democratic system.
It is safe to say that Botswana is a country that cannot be
overlooked by both businessman and tourist alike. This is a
country so full of economic potential and exquisite natural
beauty. With hotels situated throughout the country, Cresta
Hotels have ensured the exploration of Botswana will be a
luxurious and memorable experience.

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa’s
Organic Herb Garden
The Chief Operating Officer of Cresta Hotels, Mr. Glenn
Stutchbury, believes strongly in the importance of a fresh
and natural herb garden for all Cresta hotels. Cresta is
a big proponent of growing organically and encourages green
policies whenever possible.
One encouraging example is the development of the organic
herb garden at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa located on the
banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Botswana.
Dominic Mazarura is the Executive Chef at Mowana who
started his career in 1985 in the hotel industry. He joined Cresta
Marakanelo in 1993 as an executive sous chef at Mowana. After
two years, he was promoted to Executive Chef at Cresta Thapama
in Francistown. During his six years there, he started a fresh herb
garden and began incorporating the resultant produce into his
cooking. When he was posted back to Mowana in 2001, he
found acquiring fresh herbs to be quite a challenge in the remote,
dry and rocky area. His passion for fresh organic herbs inspired
him to team up with the general manager, John Gray, as well
as his kitchen staff, to clear stones from a plot and cultivate the
soil with nutrients and grow a successful herb garden. He now
boasts twenty-one varieties of fresh herbs that include the following:
Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Lemon Basil, Pinky Basil, Chili
Group COO with Chef Dominic discussing the herbs to be used for a special dinner on the Chobe River.
Chef’s Corner
Basil, Coriander, Dill, Watercress, Spring Onions, Garlic Chives,
Ginger, Turmeric, Sweet Rocket, Wild Rocket, Lemongrass, Mint,
Parsley, Curry Leaf Tree and Chili Trees.
As our customers can attest, Dominic’s use of his fresh herbs
certainly shows in the flavorful and delicious dishes he produces at
the restaurants at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa.
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Chef’s Corner
Tofu Sandwiches
Makes: 4-6 sandwiches
CHEF’S CORNER
Chef Melissa at Cresta President serves up some tasty recipes
INGREDIENTS
• 1 block firm or extra firm tofu
• 1½ tbsp + ½ tsp olive oil, separated
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• Bread for 4-6 sandwiches (any kind will do)
• Vegenaise
• Hamburger dill chip pickles (approx. 2-3 per
sandwich)
• Daiya mozzarella style cheese (approx. 1/3 cup)
• Black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Press tofu to remove all excess water. We
recommend pressing it for at least an hour
(I typically place tofu in our TofuXpress in the
morning). Make sure it is well-baked.
2. Heat oven to 400ºC. Slice tofu into thin slices,
less than 7mm thick (the number of slices you
get will depend on how thick you slice the
tofu). In a glass baking dish, add 1½ tbsp olive
oil, soy sauce and liquid smoke, and mix. Dip
each slice of tofu into the mixture, coating well,
and then flip to coat the other side. Arrange
all pieces in the pan so that they are not
overlapping. Place in oven and bake for 25-
30 minutes, flipping half way through. The
tofu is ready when the edges have started
to brown and firm up, but the middle is still
tender. Once done, remove from oven and
once cool enough to handle, soak up any
excess oil with a small cloth.
Calamari Salad
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cooking Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 25 Min
Original recipe yields 12 servings
3. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a pan
over medium-high heat. Add onion slices and
cook, stirring occasionally to ensure the onions
don’t stick or burn, until they have begun to
caramelize and are browned all the way through.
If the slices are thin and the heat is high enough,
this can be done in less than 10 minutes.
4. Prepare the sandwiches by applying Vegenaise
to the inside pieces of the bread, adding three to
four slices of tofu, onions, pickles, a bit of Daiya
cheese and sprinkle it with a generous amount
of black pepper. Bake, open-faced, in preheated
oven for two to three minutes, until bread is
slightly toasted and the cheese has melted. Close
the sandwich and enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lemons, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 360 g squid, cleaned and sliced into rounds
• 4 g pitted black olives
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, and parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Stir in squid, and cook
about 3 minutes, or until tender; drain.
3. Toss squid, olives, and celery with the lemon juice mixture.
Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Grilled Canadian Salmon
Prep Time: 10 Min
Cooking Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 90 ml olive oil
• 0.9 g dried basil
• 6 g salt
• 2 g ground black pepper
• 15 ml fresh lemon juice
• 4 g chopped fresh parsley
• 400g Salmon fillets
DIRECTIONS
1. In a stainless steel or glass bowl, combine garlic, olive oil,
basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.
2. Place the salmon filets in a shallow glass dish or a reseal
able plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the fish.
Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour,
turning occasionally.
3. Preheat the grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate
102 mm from the heat.
4. Remove salmon filets from marinade and drain off the
excess. Grill filets 5 minutes per side or until fish is done
when easily flaked with a fork.
Lemon Cake
Prep Time: 15 Min
Cooking Time: 28 Min
Ready In: 43 Min
INGREDIENTS
• 517g yellow cake mix
• 95.2 g instant lemon pudding mix
• 415 ml water
• 3 egg whites
• 180 ml low-fat milk
• 3 ml lemon extract
• 10g package instant sugar-free vanilla
pudding mix
• 224 g frozen light whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 175° C. Spray a 254mm x
381mm pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and
pudding mix. Pour in water and egg whites.
Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed
to high and beat for 4 minutes. Pour batter into
prepared 254mm x 381mm pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30
minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the
center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to
cool completely.
5. Serve on a bed of edible green leaves and top
Chef’s Corner
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full
amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating
time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the
marinade consumed will vary.
4. In a large bowl, combine milk, lemon extract
and vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low for 2
minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over
cooled cake. Store cake in refrigerator.
5. Serve in slices.
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Wine Review
Creation Wines Introduces
their Latest Releases
JC Martin, cellar master at Creation Wines, says that 2012 has
been a wonderful year for whites. “They have been the best so
far at Creation, with fantastic weather conditions in the Hemelen-Aarde
Ridge resulting in perfect grapes. These will eventually
result in well-balanced wines with good natural acidity,” he says.
There were no heat-waves during harvest and the rainfall was
moderate which allowed Creation Wines the luxury of
picking each individual vineyard block
when it reached optimum ripeness. This
certainly shows in the quality of the
wines produced and in their superb fruit
expression.
Creation Wines presents their latest
releases:
2012 CREATION
VIOGNIER
Grown in a little treasure of a vineyard
on a south-facing slope
This elegant and delicately aromatic wine
has attractive notes of apricot, white peach
and coconut. On the creamy palate pure
peach and apricot flavours mingle with
exciting minerality, beautifully balanced
by acidity. This wine is ideally paired with
fragrant spicy Thai food, or with a chicken
roulade and apricot chutney.
2012 CREATION SAUVIGNON BLANC
Wonderfully fresh with a distinctive flavour spectrum
This is a generously aromatic wine with intense guava, ripe
pineapple and minerally whiffs. On the full-bodied palate the
tropical fruit is joined by juicy notes of cassis and hints of green
pepper. Crisp acidity contributes to the allure. Enjoy with a tomato
and goat’s-milk cheese quiche or goat’s-milk cheese cannelloni. This
wine is also delicious with sushi and sashimi.
2012 CREATION SAUVIGNON
BLANC, SEMILLON
A complex blend comprising 60% Sauvignon Blanc and
40% Semillon
The invigorating salty bouquet, reminiscent of fresh sea breezes, is
complemented by the fresh tropical fruit flavours from the Sauvignon
Blanc and the lovely lanolin-like character from the Semillon. All
in all this is a distinctive, terroir-expressive Bordeaux-style white. As
an exceptionally food-friendly wine, it pairs perfectly with mussels
in white wine, gazpacho, a parmesan and courgette soup, fresh
oysters and bouillabaisse.
For more information or wine orders contact Creation Wines at
www.creationwines.com or call +27 28 212 1107

Make Your Dreams a
Reality at Cresta Riley’s
You’ve dreamed about it; now let Cresta Riley’s Hotel make
your wedding dreams a reality!
A wedding at Cresta Riley’s Hotel is a one-of-a-kind
experience, with all the romance, beauty and elegance you’ve
ever imagined for your special day.
With stylish full-service facilities, innovative dining options and
planning resources, Cresta Riley’s Hotel is an ideal place for your
wedding. Our in-house catering offers menu options designed to
help you create a delicious and memorable event in your personal
style. And the meal is just one of the many ways we’re committed
to making your event just right. You surely can count on us to make
your event a success!
To find out how we can make your wedding dreams a reality,
speak to our knowledgeable consultants at:
Local Reservations:
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Impressions
Extending the SUV Frontier
Relaxing to drive, comfortable, pleasingly solid and economical, too – that’s Mercedes-Benz’s new M-Class, a model which the brand’s
spokesmen claim extends the SUV frontier.
Wynter Murdoch reports
Mercedes-Benz’s new M-Class is a high-tech beast – some
of its best virtues epitomised, perhaps, in the screening at
the vehicle’s launch in South Africa of a promotional video
onto a sheet of water to extol the qualities of the brand.
While one of the by-products of the unique display helps to
demonstrate how images can be easily and successfully extended
into another dimension, the screening concept tends to underline
Mercedes-Benz’s marketing contention that similar characteristics can
be applied to the new ML.
According to Selvin Govender, Divisional Manager of Marketing
for Passenger Cars, examples of the vehicle’s extensive prowess are
found in factors like on-road ride refinement that isn’t compromised
by genuine bundu-bashing ability; in high-performance drivetrains
that are able to return low fuel consumption and CO2 emission
figures; in luxuriously cosseting comfort that doesn’t take a back
seat to load-lugging capability; in higher levels of safety that result
in lower levels of stress... In that way, he says, Mercedes-Benz is
extending the SUV frontier.
While there are styling differences in the exterior look of the
new model compared with the old, the basic outline remains
similar. Longer, wider and lower than the predecessor, the
M-Class retains the trademark forward slant of its distinctive
C-pillar, while the D-pillar is, once more, hidden behind the
smoked rear glass.
The nose has been reworked to include restyled grille, bumper,
headlights and a higher bonnet, while the flanks are characterised

y rearward sweeping lines scalloped to add muscle. The high
waistline remains, though the vehicle’s roof is pitched slightly lower,
aiding aerodynamics. A pert tail section includes redesigned tail
lamps and a revised bumper that incorporates.
As one would expect, the interior of the M-Class has been
designed to make passengers feel ultra comfortable. There’s more
space in the interior – with plenty of leg-, head- and elbow-room in
the rear – while load capability exceeds 2 000 litres when the back
seats are folded flat.
One of the significant upgrades to the line-up is the introduction of
a four-cylinder, diesel powered, ML250 BlueTEC 4MATIC – which
Mercedes-Benz spokesmen say uses just 6,5 litres of fuel to cover
100km, allowing for a range of up to 1 500km, while emitting a
commendably low 165g/km of CO2.
The engine produces 150kW and 500Nm and, on the road,
responds well to most demands from the throttle. For overtaking
manoeuvres at highway speed, however, the seven-speed,
7G-TRONIC auto gearbox to which the unit is mated may need to
be encouraged to drop a couple of cogs to increase acceleration
– the prompts made easy by the inclusion of paddle shifts on the
steering wheel.
Impressions
PRICES
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC R683 500
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC R778 000
ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY R752 000
ML 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY R935 900
ML63 AMG R1 380 000
Not surprisingly, the derivative is billed as the economy star in the
line-up, though consumption claims for the more familiar, six-cylinder
ML350 – now also wearing BlueTEC and 4MATIC badges – are
not far behind: 7,4 litres/100km thanks to a significantly upgraded
version of Mercedes-Benz’s 3,0-litre, turbocharged, V6 diesel engine.
The unit, which produces 190kW and 620Nm, is smoothly
responsive and, thanks to its additional power and torque, offers
more immediacy in meeting demands from the throttle – making
overtaking at speed a breeze.
Petrol-engined models include the V6 driven ML350 4MATIC,
which produces 225kW and 370Nm (and which returns a
claimed 8,8-litres/100km), the ML500 with a direct injection V8
that produces 300kW, 600Nm and 287g/km of CO2, and the
range-topping ML63 AMG – a sonorous-sounding derivative that
was available for inspection at the launch but not for driving.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged, hand assembled, 5,5-litre V8 rated
at 386kW and 700Nm – with CO2 emissions said to be 276g/km –
the flagship looks far more muscular than its siblings do thanks to special,
21-inch wheels, a lower on-road stance and AMG body kit.
Overall, the new M-Class offers a good dose of practicality
coupled with refinement. State-of-the-art chassis technology –
which includes adaptive damping and active anti-roll bars – has
helped to enhance on-road and off-road dynamic performance,
the latter demonstrated on a game trail during the launch in
which traversing high middle-mannetjies, ditches and thick sand
was made easy thanks to height-adjustable air suspension and
lockable inter-axle differentials.
Inside, too, there are elements of refinement which previous
M-Class derivatives lacked – though the architecture remains
solemnly sober in terms of colour schemes. Column stalks have
been repositioned for better ergonomics and the dashboard
bulges with easy-to-read dials and attractive trim stitching.
Besides being equipped with optimised 7G-tronic seven-speed
transmission to improve fuel efficiency, other eco-friendly features
in the line-up include start-stop systems; electric power steering;
start-off assist for hill climbing and downhill speed regulation, as
well as safety features such as Attention Assist – which warns
drivers of drowsiness – adaptive brake lights to supplement the
Brake Assist BAS, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind
Spot Assist.
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1. What is the largest country in Africa?
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d) Ivory Coast
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2. The Nile is the longest river in world. Which of the
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5 a) Ethiopia 1 3 7 4 7
b) Rwanda
c) Democratic Republic of Congo
d) Zambia
7. Which 6 country’s capital city was a ‘Modernist
experiment’ 4 2 for Mussolini’s architects in the
1930s, and still boasts a fantastic array of art
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a) 1
Somalia
b) Eritrea
c) Tunisia
d) Mali
3. Which country is the setting for Alexander
McCall Smith’s The No 1 Ladies Detective
Agency series?
a) Botswana
b) Mozambique
c) Malawi
d) Namibia
4. Which one of these countries recognises Voodoo
as an official religion?
a) Sierra Leone
b) Burkina Faso
c) Senegal
d) Benin
5. Which of the following countries has never been
a French colony?
a) Algeria
b) Tunisia
c) Democratic Republic of Congo
d) Ivory Coast
6. Which African national football team is
currently ranked higher than England in the FIFA
world rankings?
a) Cameroon
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8. When on safari, which animals are traditionally
referred to as the ‘big five’?
a) Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino
b) Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Rhino and Zebra
c) Leopard, Gorilla, Rhino, Giraffe and Zebra
d) Buffalo, Lion, Zebra, Elephant and Tiger
9. When David Livingstone first saw the Victoria
Falls he described a scene ‘so lovely must
have been gazed upon by angels’. Which two
countries do the falls lie between?
a) Zimbabwe and South Africa
b) Zimbabwe and Zambia
c) Zimbabwe and Botswana
d) Zimbabwe and Namibia
10. Up to 25,000 people attempt to climb Mount
Kilimanjaro each year. But where is it?
Options
a) Uganda
b) Kenya
c) Tanzania
d) Malawi
Answers:
1.b, 2.d,3.a, 4.d, 5.c, 6.a, 7.b, 8.a, 9.b, 10.c