MZANZI TRAVEL - ISSUE 1
MZANZI TRAVEL is a glossy, full-colour quarterly, A4 publication that sets out to showcase, foster and promote whatever South Africa has to offer to both local and international tourists.
MZANZI TRAVEL is a glossy, full-colour quarterly, A4 publication
that sets out to showcase, foster and promote whatever South
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INTRODUCTION<br />
At Indalu Game Reserve in the Garden Route it is not only the<br />
elephants that have remarkable memories; the visitors leave<br />
with a treasure trove of unforgettable memories to last them<br />
for a lifetime.<br />
Indalu, the Xhosa word for ‘nature’ is approximately 30 km<br />
from Mossel Bay and just 2 km off the N2 towards Cape Town.<br />
It is set between the roaming hills and valleys and has been<br />
created as a sanctuary for a number of the gentle giants where<br />
they roam free in their natural environment.<br />
In 2008 Indalu was founded by Gerhard and Arina van Rooyen<br />
who dreamt of establishing a haven for the big five, plains game<br />
and other wildlife, in this beautiful piece of rugged land, which<br />
falls within the protected Gourits Initiative area. However Indalu<br />
opened to the public only as recent as Dec’14.<br />
THE JOURNEY<br />
An imposing steel gate welcomes you and promises a journey<br />
to explore the variety of indigenous trees, fynbos and renosterbos,<br />
while the giant euphorbia that adorn the area lends a<br />
surreal ancient feel to the reserve.<br />
THE WILDLIFE<br />
The game has an uninterrupted flow through 800 hectares of<br />
land. While guests enjoy the freedom of the unspoilt nature<br />
the wildlife is eternally present. At Indalu they believe in living<br />
in harmony with a deep respect for all that is tamed, untamed<br />
and untouched.<br />
The highly trained guides, with their vast knowledge of the<br />
African bush veld, take guests on close and intimate encounters.<br />
Visitors are treated to game viewing in open vehicles or to<br />
walking safaris, which give them access to the Big Five, 10 different<br />
antelope species and over 200 species of bird including<br />
the beautiful Fish Eagle and Witkruis Eagle.<br />
THE AREA<br />
The whole area oozes a relaxed atmosphere where the pace<br />
is slow and the visitors catch a glimpse of Africa, only a few<br />
kilometres away from the shores of the Southern Coast of the<br />
Western Cape.<br />
At Indalu they believe in living in harmony with a deep respect<br />
for all that is tamed, untamed and untouched.<br />
The malaria free area boasts a moderate climate with temperatures<br />
between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius from October to April<br />
and between 5 and 18 degrees from May to September.<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
For the discerning visitors that want to prolong their stay at<br />
Indalu, there are 2 luxury chalets that sleep 4 per chalet, on<br />
the banks of the river with personalised service and a fully<br />
equipped central kitchen and outside lapa area.<br />
Visitors can fly in to the George airport 70 km away or jet in<br />
with a private craft to the Mossel Bay airfield approximately<br />
35 km away. It is also an easy three and a half hours drive from<br />
Cape Town and just around the corner from Albertinia (20km)<br />
and Mossel Bay (30km).<br />
From the mist shrouding the bush at dawn until the blazing<br />
sunsets behind the distant mountains, the magic of Indalu will<br />
provide unforgettable memories.<br />
ELEPHANT WALK & INTERACTION<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Join them for an experience of a lifetime as you go on a guided<br />
1km walk with their elephants. Experienced handlers will introduce<br />
you to these gentle African giants for an informative session<br />
as you get to interact with them and feed them a healthy<br />
snack bucket. See their website for operating hours. Comfortable<br />
walking shoes is recommended. Weather permitting.<br />
SAFARIS<br />
Aside from the popular game drives day trips – visitors can be<br />
spoiled on an up close and personal rhino interaction. Walking<br />
safaris can also be undertaken as well as mountain bike safari<br />
rides on the reserve, which is gaining momentum and is very<br />
popular and unique. Blankets and raincoats are made available<br />
to guests on the game drives.<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
Take the N2 from Mossel Bay and drive for 30km towards Cape<br />
Town. Follow the Indalu information sign board at the Herbertsdale/Cooper<br />
turn off. Turn right, go over the railway line<br />
and follow the gravel road for 2km until you find the gate entrance<br />
for Indalu on your left, next to a big Milkwood tree.<br />
GPS CO-ORDINATES: S34’ 10 788; E021’ 48 318<br />
RESERVATIONS<br />
Mobile: +27 82 990 3831 or +27 82 888 0577<br />
Email: info@indalu.co.za<br />
Website: www.indalu.co.za<br />
Facebook: Indalu Game Reserve<br />
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