11 Travelling in Southern Africa - Sagolfandleisure.co.za

SOUTH AFRICA 

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, 

but in rising every time we fall” 

Nelson Mandela

South Africa’s Minister of Tourism - 

Honourable Marthinus van Schalkwyk 

Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, the number of 

visitors to our beautiful country has risen steadily. And this year, the FIFA 

World Cup will bring us opportunities on a scale never seen before. 2010 

will be our year − the year of South Africa. But it will not belong to us 

alone. In fact, we believe that many of the benefits will spill over into 

the entire Southern Africa and even beyond, as hundreds of thousands of 

football fans converge on the region. 

And we are ready for them. Our towns and our cities, our roads and 

our wildlife reserves are poised to receive all those who heed the call of 

football − and the call of Africa. 

But mostly our people are ready. Not only will many of them find jobs again, but they will 

be able to show the world everything this land has to offer. Their arms and their hearts 

are open wide to welcome our visitors into their hotels, their B&Bs, their restaurants, their 

shops, and even into their homes. 

Our wish is that all our people will grab every opportunity presented to them with both 

hands, in order to ensure that they benefit from this unparalleled occasion. They will be 

able to showcase our richly woven culture, our awe-inspiring environment, our famed 

friendliness, and to ensure that the beneficial effects of this global event will be felt for 

many, many years to come. 

Our further wish is that every visitor will discover the best our country and our region has 

to offer. Come and pour your hearts into the football, and into supporting your teams, but 

spend your leisure time exploring our game lodges, where the warm soul of our African 

bush and the Big Five await you. Discover our wineries, where the art of winemaking can 

be traced back over 300 years, and our spas, where healing therapies draw on modern 

techniques but also on ancient wisdom. Or visit one of our world-class golf resorts, where 

the ultimate in luxury is balanced by the empowerment of local communities. 

We are ready to welcome you. We are confident that, once you’ve experienced this land, 

you will return to us again and again. 

MARTHINUS VAN SCHALKWYK 

MINISTER OF TOURISM 

MESSAgE FROM THE MINISTER THE PgA OF SOUTH AFRICA THE PUBLISHER 

It is possible to play golf in perfect 

conditions. In South Africa, 

it happens more often than not. 

The country boasts some of the most scenic golf courses 

on earth, many designed by the world’s best. Whether it is 

a golf course high above the cliffs of raging seas or deep 

in the bush among wild animals, golfers can experience a 

local offering of roughs and greens that are unique and 

challenging. 

Add to this temperate weather, friendly people and a range 

of complementary adventures and experiences, and you’re 

guaranteed the trip of a lifetime. 

The Professional golfers Association of South Africa is proud 

to be associated with this publication, which we believe 

showcases a variety of golf experiences – not only in course 

design and challenge level, but also in terms of natural 

surroundings and additional services. 

The quality of the golfing experience and overall value-formoney 

that South Africa offers, will remain with you until 

you return for more … which we know will be sooner rather 

than later. 

Dennis Bruyns 

CEO PgA of South Africa 

Message from the Publisher 

Our aim for this book is not only 

to showcase some of the best 

golf, wildlife, wellness and wine 

destinations in this beautiful 

and fascinating country, South 

Africa, but also to enhance the 

travel experience for all who visit 

us – whether they be tourists, avid 

golfers, investors, or colleagues 

in the tourism industry. We also 

hope to simplify the sometimes 

bewildering choice the visitor is confronted with in this richly 

complex land with its multifaceted array of destinations. Those 

featured here are among the finest 4 and 5-star properties 

graded by the Tourism grading Council of South Africa 

(TgCSA), who have supported us either financially or in kind. 

Our golf resorts and estates can be compared to the best in 

the world. In 2006, the garden Route was voted the best golf 

tourism destination in Africa and the Middle East, and today 

the same high standards are maintained across the land. Our 

game lodges have unlocked the secret of combining unspoilt 

African bush with almost decadent luxury. Our wellness 

centres offer a unique fusion of the latest in technology 

and age-old therapies. Our wineries have honed the art of 

winemaking to perfection over more than 300 years, and our 

wines are found on the top international wine lists. 

We bring you all these treasures with pride, and with the 

hope that you will make memories here that will bring you 

back to us again and again. 

We wish you happy reading, and happy travelling. 

Kwakye Donkor

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Leisure Vacations 

It’s possible! 

Today, the global trend in tourism is marketing 

to specialised niches. This wonderful publication 

truly does this by showcasing the best of South 

Africa’s golf, game, wellness and wine products. 

The ‘New’, democratic South Africa has 

become one of the most popular tourism 

destinations in the world, and when one 

experiences the world-class standards 

comfortably maintained in each of these 

categories, it is easy to see why. Whether you 

visit a game lodge, a wine farm, a spa or a golf 

estate, you will find that top-class luxury has 

been combined uniquely with the very essence 

that is Africa. And most of these resorts are 

within easy reach of cultural and social hubs and 

glorious, often unspoilt, beaches. So we invite 

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you to come, and to enjoy, and to return again 

and again, whether simply to visit, or to invest 

in this wondrous land. 

Our game lodges receive accolades not only 

for their abundance of game and their standards 

of accommodation and service, but also for 

their environmental and societal sustainability. 

The resorts covered in this publication offer 

you the very best in game-viewing and safaris, 

enjoyed from the utter comfort of sumptuous 

surroundings. Not only will you be able to relate 

tales of your sightings of the ‘Big Five’, but you 

will gain a broader understanding of wildlife and 

the wonders of nature. Not only will you breathe 

the soft, warm air of the African bush and fall 

asleep to the rumble or roar of the lion, but you 

will luxuriate in the colours, textures, aromas 

and tastes of the surrounds and the cuisine. 

Worldwide the focus on health and wellness 

has been growing steadily, and South Africa 

has not lagged behind – in fact, our spas and 

wellness centres can now boast to be among 

the finest in the world. Indeed as I write this, 

the Pezula Spa (situated on one of our premier 

golf estates) has been named one of the top 10 

spas in the world by the prestigious Condé Nast 

Traveller 2010 readers’ awards. So if you feel the 

need for healing and rejuvenation in the most 

lavish environs, against the backdrop of some of 

the most breathtaking scenery anywhere in the 

world, our spas – some forming part of 5-star 

hotels, others having found their niche in golf or 

game resorts – await you. 

Our joyous advent into democracy has also 

led to the disclosure of our best-kept secret: 

our remarkable wines. Today many of these 

wines are on international wine lists, and any 

visitor would do well to stop at several of the 

unique wine farms along one of our many wine 

routes. Scenic splendour in a variety of terrains 

is complemented by welcoming cellar doors, 

often with excellent restaurant facilities. You will 

find not only fascinating histories, but picnics 

under the shade of century-old oaks and highly 

knowledgeable and friendly wine experts eager 

to share both their knowledge and their wine 

with a fellow connoisseur or simply a wine lover. 

golf came to South Africa in 1885, when 

Lt general Sir Henry D’Oyley Torrens introduced 

it. This sporting nation soon took to the new 

sport with enthusiasm, and in the intervening 

years the growth has been steady, boosted by 

role-model stars such as Bobby Locke and gary 

Player. In recent years, the game has virtually 

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Pearl Valley Golf Estate La Motte cellar and tasting room Lions at Sabi Sabi game reserve Featherhill Spa 

exploded, thanks to modern designs by both 

local and international golf course architects, 

many as part of residential golf estates. As 

testament to this boom, Jack Nicklaus has 

since 1994 designed five signature golf courses 

in this country he himself describes as one of 

his favourites. Current local heroes Ernie Els 

and Retief goosen as well as gary player have 

created masterpieces, and the standard of 

courses throughout the country match any in 

the world. In 2006 the garden Route was voted 

the best golf tourism destination in Africa and 

the Middle East, and now, four years later, I 

can personally testify that the visitor will find 

similar standards in all parts of this astonishing 

country. But that is not all the avid golfer will 

find. Each golf course forms part of a golf resort 

or estate where golf has become part of a way 

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of life encompassing all the best things life has 

to offer: fine food, fine wine and exceptional 

accommodation, all in settings that will take 

your breath away. 

Whatever your reason for heeding the call 

of South Africa, you will find it here, because 

here, it’s possible. 

Enjoy your visit. 

Larry gould 

On-Course Worldwide 

Larry Gould is the publisher of Gould’s Guides 

to Golf and Gould’s Guides to the Best of 

the Cape Wine Estates – and for the past 15 

years has travelled throughout South Africa to 

research niche tourism products. • 

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Travelling in Southern Africa 

Travelling in Southern Africa is an unforgettable experience. 

It’s a region of extremes, a world in 14 countries. 

Beauty: 

The region offers scenery so immense, you won’t be 

able to take it all in. The spectacular beauty of snowcapped 

mountains, raging seas and tropical islands 

compete with sweeping carpets of vibrant flowers, wideopen 

landscapes and unspoilt coastlines. 

Mystery: 

The mist enshrouding the thundering Victoria Falls, the 

deep silence among the dunes of the Namib, your first 

glimpse of a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat - all 

these things will touch your soul in a way you’ve never 

experienced before. 

Tel: (+ 27 11) 315 2420/1 

Fax (+ 27 11 315 2422 

Heritage: 

The rich history and inspiring cultures of Southern 

Africa’s fascinating and friendly people will stay with you 

long after you’ve left. Masks and rituals, ancient rock art 

and the beat of drums will draw you into the rhythm of 

Africa. 

Adventure: 

Get up close and personal with wild animals, exotic 

birds, and unique and diverse insects and plants. 

Experience the essence of Africa in a way that suits 

you: ride, raft, soar, glide, ski, hike – the options are 

endless. 

Website: www.retosa.co.za 

Email: info@retosa.co.za 

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Foreword by the Minister 

of Tourism 2 

Welcome from the PgA 

Message from the 

3 

Publisher 3 

Overview 4 

SA Tourism 8 

Eden Municipality 12 

Map of South Africa 16 

2010 Host cities 

Provinces of 

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South Africa 20 

Publisher 

Kwakye Donkor 

Marketing and Communications Director 

Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa 

T: 011 315 2420/1 

E: kwakye@retosa.co.za 

www.retosa.co.za 

gOLF ESTATES 

Pezula 24 

Kingswood 26 

Oubaai 28 

Fancourt 30 

Arabella 32 

Legend 34 

Prince’s grant 36 

Selborne 38 

Peermont 40 

Sun International 42 

Euphoria 44 

Serengeti 45 

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WINE ESTATES 

La Motte 48 

Boschendal 50 

Meerlust 52 

Nederburg 53 

Backsberg 54 

Van Loveren 55 

Beyerskloof 56 

Waterford 57 

Villiera 58 

Cabrière 60 

Vergelegen 62 

Diemersdal 64 

Vergenoegd 65 

Ernie Els 66 

G e n e r a l M a n a g e r - S a l e s / A d m i n 

Shelley Hattingh 

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F: 086 670 9076 

E: shelley@sagolfandleisureco.za 

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Madikwe 68 

Kwandwe 70 

MalaMala 72 

Singita 74 

Shamwari 76 

Botlierskop 78 

Ivory Tree 79 

Sabi Sabi 80 

Impodimo 82 

Pakamisa 83 

Pumba 84 

Kichaka 86 

Thornybush 88 

Farm Inn 90 

Design & Sales 

Dani Malan 

DesignerBooks 

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E: dani@designerbooks.co.za 

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WELLNESS SPAS 

Mount grace 92 

Pezula 94 

Arabella 95 

Fancourt 96 

Amani at Sabi Sabi 97 

Kapama 98 

Umngazi 99 

Kievits Kroon 100 

Mangwanani 101 

Feather Hill 102 

Amani at Thornybush 103 

Karkloof 104 

South African beaches 106 

Leisure directory 108 

Editing and complementary copywriting 

Anneke Brits 

DesignerBooks 

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E: anneke@designerbooks.co.za 

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It’s easy to see why South Africa remains a firm favourite among 

the world’s top golfing destinations and produces players like 

Retief Goosen, Ernie Els and the legendary Gary Player. 

Not only does the country have warm weather ideal for playing 

golf, it features scenic and top rated courses, some of which 

are designed by Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus. But there’s 

so much more on offer for a golfing enthusiast, including 

a kaleidoscope of unique experiences and activities. 

Spas in South Africa 

If you want to unwind after a challenging 18 holes, 

there’s ample opportunity. South Africa’s top spas 

are placed in a huge array of picture-perfect settings. 

So you could have a massage in a magnificent 

indigenous forest or even take a jacuzzi while 

overlooking pristine beaches. No matter where your 

golfing takes you, there’ll be a spa nearby because 

South Africa boasts unique, award-winning spas in 

each of its nine provinces. 

Game viewing 

Many golfing estates are close to famous game 

viewing sites, like the Kruger National Park. You can 

watch breathtaking views of the savannah between 

rounds and when you’re off the fairway, go in search 

of the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and 

the rhinocerous. An open-air 4x4 is perfect for 

rumbling through the African landscape and you 

can even view game on foot. For a more 

exotic experience, you can take to the 

skies on a breath-taking hot air balloon 

safari or stay close to the ground on the 

back of a horse, elephant or camel. 

South Africa has a rich sea life too and on 

the coast, you can swim with dolphins or 

view the Southern Right Whales that come 

inshore annually to mate and calve. 

Activities in South Africa are so 

conveniently situated, you could see the 

Big Five in the morning and go shark diving 

in the afternoon. Wherever you tee off, 

unique game viewing options are nearby. 

The scenery is idyllic for adrenaline seekers 

too, who can zipline through the forest 

or dive head-first into a scenic gorge with 

the world’s highest bungy jump.

Culture 

Thanks to South Africa’s rich and colourful history, many cultures co-exist within it. You can explore 

this heritage up close on a bicycle tour through a township or visit an authentic cultural village. For 

a glimpse into South Africa’s past you can visit heritage sites such as the Apartheid Museum, Robben 

Island and the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. 

Even the food on offer reflects this great cultural diversity. You can enjoy local foods like a Cape 

Malay bobotie (a spicy mince dish), an Afrikaans potjiekos (a slow-cooked stew) or traditional 

African meals including wild game like kudu steak. Spicy Indian curry served in hollowed out bread 

is also an option. South Africa has many world class restaurants that offer the finest in fusion cuisine, 

with dishes like crocodile ravioli. 

South Africa also has an exciting film, theatre and music scene which you can explore at arts festivals 

or within the major cities. The fashion industry is also developing at a steady pace, hosting three 

major fashion weeks drawing visitors keen to view our particular African take on the fashion. 

Wine 

South Africa is one of the world’s major wine producers, with a winemaking history dating back 

more than 300 years. Our wines are world famous, with some of the best restaurants on the planet 

proudly serving our local vintages. We have a wide variety of cultivars including a unique grape, 

making Pinotage wine. The winelands are among the most beautiful in the world, with a backdrop 

of various mountain ranges. You can go on wine tours and visit cellars with the chance to taste 

world acclaimed wines – KWV, Nederberg and Boschendal to name a few, including local champagne 

ordered personally by President Obama for his recent inauguration. 

Conclusion 

There’s so much to experience when you come for a memorable golfing experience in South Africa, 

whether it’s the indulgence of a bushveld spa, the vivid scenery of the coastline or the majesty 

of an evening safari. It simply makes for a holiday without parallel, both on and off the course.

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gARDEN ROUTE 

AND KLEIN KAROO 

To some South Africa’s garden Route and the Klein 

Karoo are a taste of Eden, to others this spectacular 

area is simply pure temptation at every turn. You will be 

welcomed and bewitched by this world of wonders that 

is the garden Route and Klein Karoo. 

The world-renowned garden Route and Klein Karoo 

region has earned its famous name and high acclaim 

not only for its magnificent and diverse scenery, but for 

being an eco-friendly adventure destination boasting a 

myriad of attractions and an almost endless list of fun 

and leisure activities. Offering something for everyone, 

the wealth of accommodation ranges from self-catering 

hilltop and beach bungalows and cabins to 5-star luxury 

establishments set amid green forests or along pristine 

beaches with spectacular views of the warm Indian 

Ocean. 

Or if it is a hauntingly beautiful hinterland you’re 

seeking, then make your way over the Outeniqua Pass 

to the Klein Karoo with its variety of tourist attractions, 

including the renowned Cango Caves. The garden 

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View from Brenton on sea toward Knysna lagoon 

George botanical gardens Plettenberg Bay beach Buffelsbaai

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Route and Klein Karoo invite you to share in our adventure, culture, scenic 

beauty, wildlife, spectacular beaches, sports, exotic ecosystems, marine wonders, 

mountain ranges, lush forests and multi-ethnic food and wine. 

There is only one way to describe the scenic beauty and diversity of this 

unique region, and that is to ‘tell it like it is’. The region forms part of the World 

Heritage Cape Floral Kingdom and boasts more flora than the entire northern 

hemisphere. This abundance is complemented by the sheer diversity of a region 

reaching from the Indian Ocean coastline with its endless stretches of pristine 

beaches, lakes, rivers and lagoons, to the mountains, valleys and forests of the 

garden Route, to the majestic mountain ranges forming an integral part of the 

magical, semi-arid Klein Karoo. 

The region also boasts a rich culture and a proud heritage. You could ride 

an elephant or a camel, feed tame eels, stroke a cheetah, watch hundreds of 

whales and dolphins frolicking in the bay, explore caves and shipwrecks, hike 

along a deep gorge, spot rare birds and animals, visit historic ‘feather palaces’ 

built by ostrich barons in the 19th and 20th centuries - and taste some of the 

finest wines in the country along Route 62, reputedly the longest wine route in 

the world. 

The region stretches from Witsand in the south to Nature’s Valley in 

the north, and extends inland to the Klein Karoo, bordered by the Swartberg 

Mountains. The green coastal garden Route belt forms a sharp contrast to 

the golden plains of the semi-arid Klein Karoo. The garden Route and Klein 

Karoo occupy a special place in South Africa’s constellation of tourist offerings, 

providing as they do a microcosm of the South African experience. • 

Mossel Bay looking towards Knysna 

Ostriches near Oudtshoorn Knysna lagoon Mossel Bay - Pinnacle Point

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MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA 

Cape Town 

Province: Western Cape 

Population: 1,3 million 

Altitude: 0 m 

One would be hard pressed to find a reason not 

to fall in love with the port city of Cape Town. 

Nestled between the ocean and Table mountain, 

it has an idyllic setting. 

The so-called ‘Mother city’ has been the legislative 

capital of South Africa since 1910. It is a 

cosmopolitan city with a hybrid of cultures, and 

offers a smorgasbord of activities, from lounging 

on one of the popular beaches to exploring the 

vividly painted Bo-Kaap. The V&A Waterfront 

is great for shopping and hosts the Two Oceans 

Aquarium. Long Street has long been a place of 

throbbing nightlife, and there are many museums 

to discover. The Western Cape is renowned 

for its winemaking, and tours are available along 

the Wine Route. 

Cape Town has produced many of South Africa’s 

top international players such as Shaun Bartlett 

and Benni Macarthy, as well as past heroes such 

as Albert Johannensen and David Julius, who 

played top football in Europe. 

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Durban 

Province: KwaZulu-Natal 

Population: 3064624 

Altitude: 0 m 

Durban is a place of fusion and of an intense 

gusto for life, as is evidenced in the mix of 

sounds and smells infusing the city. Durban is 

the busiest port in Africa, offering the visitor a 

wide choice of activities: riding on a rickshaw, 

chilling out along the ‘golden mile’, or visiting 

UShaka Marine World, Africa’s largest Marinethemed 

park, which contains one of the five 

largest aquariums in the world. 

Durban is the gateway to the Zulu Kingdom, 

where tourists can experience the Zulu culture, 

and is a good base from which to explore 

two World Heritage sites: the greater St Lucia 

Wetland Park, and the Ukahlamba/Drakensberg 

National Park. 

The city hosted South Africa’s first football 

league in 1882. It has produced numerous South 

African championship-winning sides, and is the 

birthplace of the former Zimbabwe international 

goalkeeper Bruce grobbelaar. The city has 

also produced talented football players such as 

Sibusiso Zuma, Siyabonga Nomvete and Delron 

Buckley. 

Johannesburg 

Province: Gauteng 


Altitude: 1 753 m 

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Johannesburg is the business hub of South 

Africa, contributing a substantial percentage of 

the country’s gDP. Affectionately known as Jozi, 

it can also be a sanctuary of peace and calm – 

despite its hustle and bustle, it is unexpectedly 

green and outdoor-orientated. Its numerous 

trees (many of them in one of the 2 328 parks) 

form an outstretched ‘urban forest’. 

Cultural wealth is also abundant, with a host of 

interesting museums including the Apartheid 

Museum, Constitution Hill and the living memory 

of the South Western Townships (Soweto). 

The city lies close to the Cradle of Humankind. 

This World Heritage site encompasses the 

Sterkfontein caves, where the oldest hominid 

skeletons were found. 

Johannesburg is the heartland of South African 

football – especially professional football –, and 

the city’s stadiums have hosted a great number 

of historic matches. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando 

Pirates have the biggest fan bases of any teams 

in Southern Africa. Johannesburg has also produced 

quality players, such as Jomo Sono, Kaizer 

Motaung and Patrick ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe. 

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Mangaung/Bloemfontein 

Province: Free State 

Population: 850 000 

Altitude: 1400 m 

Mangaung/Bloemfontein’s open spaces reflect 

the openness of its people. The city has become 

a unique blend of rural tranquillity and vibrant 

city life. 

Mangaung/Bloemfontein is the judicial capital 

of South Africa and the provincial capital of the 

Free State province. The Appeal Court, the highest 

court in South Africa, is seated in the city. 

The Free State is bordered by four of South Africa’s 

nine provinces and the country of Lesotho. 

The city offers a wealth of culture and history 

reflected by its rich architectural heritage and 

numerous museums and monuments, and even 

boasts an inner-city game reserve. 

Mangaung/Bloemfontein is an excellent gateway 

from which to explore parts of the Free State 

province, such as the golden gate National Park, 

the Vredefort Dome (the oldest impact crater in 

the world) and the gariep Dam. 

Football was first played in 1891 in Bloemfontein, 

when the territory was an independent Boer 

republic, the ‘Oranje Vrij Staat’. 

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Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth 

Province: Eastern Cape 

Population: 1 00 5779 

Altitude: 0 m 

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth boasts 40 

km of immaculate beaches in a protected bay. 

The city’s buildings are a physical timeline of 

architectural changes dating as far back as 

the 19th century. The Opera House is a good 

example of Victorian architecture and is still in 

use, and the city contains the richest collection 

of Art Nouveau buildings in South Africa. 

The city is the ideal starting point from which 

to discover the enchantments of the Eastern 

Cape. Five biomes converge in the province, 

and the city is a mere 30 minutes from five-star 

game lodges. The Sunshine Coast and Hogsback 

(rumoured to be the inspiration for the Lord of 

the Rings books) are all within a few hours’ drive 

from the city. 

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth has had a 

paucity of professional sides but a healthy amateur 

league. The city was a host for the group 

and quarter-final stages of the 1996 CAF Africa 

Cup of Nations. 

Nelspruit 

Province: Mpumalanga 

Population: 21541 

Altitude: 660 m 

Nelspruit is the capital of the province of Mpumalanga, 

which means ‘place where the sun 

rises’. When viewing the rolling mountains from 

god’s Window, the majestic scenes at Blyde River 

Canyon and the countless waterfalls dropping 

from dramatic cliffs, the visitor can’t help but 

believe that this is indeed a place the sun would 

not want to leave: The whole area invokes a 

‘garden of Eden’. Wild horses roam freely in 

Kaapsehoop. 

Nelspruit can be used as a base from which to 

explore the nearby Limpopo Trans-frontier Park, 

which incorporates the Kruger National Park 

(South Africa), Limpopo National Park (Mozambique) 

and gonarezhou National Park (Zimbabwe). 

The most famous footballer to come from Nelspruit 

is the fullback David Nyathi, who played 

in Spain, Switzerland and in Italy’s Serie A for 

Cagliari. He was a member of the FIFA World XI 

that played a match in Marseille as part of the 

festivities for the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final 

Draw. 

Polokwane 

Province: Limpopo 



This is the land of the upside down tree, the 

Baobab - the biggest tree in Africa. Polokwane, 

previously Pietersburg, is the capital of Limpopo, 

the northern-most province of South Africa, 

bordering three of South Africa’s neighbours 

- Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The 

name Polokwane means ‘Place of Safety’. 

The area around Polokwane is steeped in 

mythology and resonates with the memories of 

ancient lands. It has experienced the history of 

the Mapungubwe people, who flourished during 

the Iron Age, and Modjadji, the Rain Queen. 

The Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-Air 

Museum offers a good introduction to the 

dynamic Bakone people, a highly sophisticated 

Northern Sotho tribe. 

The Polokwane Museum houses fascinating exhibits. 

Or visitors can enjoy adventure excursions 

and hiking in the Polokwane game Reserve. 

Professional soccer first came to Polokwane in 

1995, when Real Rovers were promoted to the 

top flight. There have been two other Limpopobased 

sides that have competed at the highest 

level: Dynamos and Winner’s Park. 

Rustenburg 

Province: North West 



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Located deep in the savannah bushveld found in 

the foothills of the breathtaking Magaliesburg 

Mountains of the North West province, Rustenburg 

means ‘Place of Rest’. 

The region is rich in mineral wealth and boasts 

the most platinum mined in the world. Rustenburg 

is only 30 kilometres from the sensational 

Sun City, incorporating the Palace of the Lost 

City. Attractions at this resort include hot-air 

balloon rides, the Valley of Waves and a 25hectare 

jungle. 

The Hartebeespoort Dam, only 40 minutes from 

Rustenburg, offers a getaway for many city 

dwellers and is a great place to participate in 

golfing and water sports or simply to unwind. 

Professional football is a novelty in the Rustenburg 

area. garankuwa United play in the Mvela 

First Division and their home stadium is in 

Mabopane in North West province. However, the 

Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace and the Olympia 

stadium have been used by the national team 

and clubs to host matches. 

Tshwane/Pretoria 

Province: Gauteng 



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Tshwane/Pretoria’s rich, colourful heritage is 

reflected in the city’s many museums and monuments 

and is punctuated by contemporary arts 

and craft markets, making the city a unique 

blend of new and old. 

It is the administrative capital of South Africa, 

and home to many embassies. The Union Buildings 

house the national administration and have 

been the setting for the presidential inaugurations 

of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and 

Jacob Zuma. These sandstone buildings offer 

beautiful views over the city. 

The State Theatre often hosts international and 

national performances, and visitors can view 

wildlife such as buffalo, antelope, cheetah, 

jackal, giraffe and sable at two nature reserves. 

Tshwane/Pretoria has long been synonymous 

with top professional football, and has been the 

breeding ground for many top players. Arcadia 

and Berea Park were the city’s first professional 

sides. In later years Mamelodi Sundowns, 

Mamelodi United, Pretoria City and SuperSport 

United have kept up the trend, and Mamelodi 

Sundowns have become the pride of the city. 

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EASTERN CAPE 

Capital: Bisho 

Major city: Port Elizabeth 

Languages: 83.4% isiXhosa, 9.3% Afrikaans, 

3.6% English 

Population: 6 919 071 (2006) 

Share of total SA population: 14.6% 

Area: 168 966 square kilometres 

Share of total SA area: 13.9% 

Population density: 41 people per square 

kilometre 

gross regional product: R88 billion (2003) 

Share of total SA gDP: 8.1% 

http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/ 

geography/eastern-cape.htm 

PROVINCES 

FREE STATE 

Capital: Bloemfontein 

Languages: 64.4% Sesotho, 11.9% Afrikaans, 

9.1% isiXhosa 

Population: 2 938 236 (2006) 





kilometre 




geography/free-state.htm 

gAUTENg 

Capital: Johannesburg 

Languages: 21.5% isiZulu, 14.4% Afrikaans, 

13.1% Sesotho, 12.5% English 

Population: 9 525 571 (2006) 





kilometre 

gross regional product: R413.6 billion (2003) 



geography/gauteng.htm 

KWAZULU-NATAL 

Capital: Pietermaritzburg 

Major city: Durban 

Languages: 80.9% isiZulu, 13.6% English, 1.5% 

Afrikaans 

Population: 9 904 698 (2006) 





kilometre 




geography/kwazulu-natal.htm 

PROVINCES 

LIMPOPO 

Capital: Polokwane 

Languages: 52.1% Sesotho, 22.4% Xitsonga, 

15.9% Tshivenda 

Population: 5 355 172 (2006) 

Share of total SA population: 11.3% 




kilometre 




geography/limpopo.htm 

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MPUMALANgA 

Capital: Nelspruit 

Languages: 30.8% siSwati, 26.4% isiZulu, 

12.1% isiNdebele 

Population: 3 506 927 (2006) 





kilometre 




geography/mpumalanga.htm 

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NORTHERN CAPE 

Capital: Kimberley 

Languages: 68% Afrikaans, 20.8% Setswana, 

2.5% English 

Population: 1 089 991 (2006) 





kilometre 




geography/northern-cape.htm 

PROVINCES 

NORTH WEST 

Capital: Mafikeng 

Major city: Potchefstroom 

Languages: 65.4% Setswana, 7.5% Afrikaans, 

5.8% isiXhosa 

Population: 3 364 754 (2006) 





kilometre 




geography/north-west.htm 

WESTERN CAPE 

Capital: Cape Town 

Languages: 55.3% Afrikaans, 23.7% isiXhosa, 

19.3% English 

Population: 4 739 090 (2006) 

Share of total SA population: 10% 


Share of total area: 10.6% 


kilometre 


Share of total gDP: 14.5% 


geography/western-cape.htm 

(By courtesy of SA Tourism) 

GOLF 

“Golf is a puzzle without an answer. 

I’ve played the game for 40 years and 

I still haven’t the slightest idea how to play.” 

Gary Player

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LOCATION 

Lagoonview Drive 

Eastern Head, Knysna 

Western Cape 

South Africa 

FACILITIES 

• Hotel 

• Golf 

• Spa 

• Restaurant 

• Beach 

• Swimming pool 

• Horse-riding 

• Canoeing 

• Hiking trails 

• Birding 

• Tennis 

• Kiddies Club 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 44 302 3333 

F: +27 44 302 3303 

E: reservations@pezula.com 

www.pezularesorthotel.com 

Western Cape 

• 

Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna, just a 40minute 

flight from Cape Town, Pezula Resort Hotel 

& Spa is surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests 

and sheltered beaches. With sweeping views of Pezula 

Championship golf Course, the Indian Ocean and the 

Knysna Lagoon, it is a haven of privacy and luxury. 

Seventy-eight spacious suites, including two 

presidential suites, are housed in detached villas and 

deliver a whole new world of luxury in an elegant 

African style. Each has its own patio or balcony, 

a sumptuous bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, pantry 

kitchen and well-stocked drinks cabinet. Seating areas 

and real log fireplaces add unparalleled luxury to the 

accommodation. 

The main building houses a cigar lounge, 

champagne and whisky bar, library, wine cellar and 

gourmet restaurant, Zachary’s, where executive chef 

geoffrey Murray delights in serving up the freshest 

local ingredients in his inimitable style, inspired by his 

worldwide experiences. 

On the lower level of the hotel, Pezula Spa is a 

calm sanctuary that provides world-class professionalism 

in the delivery of a superior health and wellness 

PEZULA RESORT HOTEL & SPA 

experience. Twice named Best Spa in South Africa, it 

includes a 12 m heated indoor pool, state-of-the-art 

gymnasium, outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, 

rainforest shower, nail bar, hair salon, a Medi-Spa and 

nine therapy rooms, as well as a post-treatment room 

with heated water beds. It offers a comprehensive range 

of treatments which combine natural therapies with the 

most technologically advanced equipment available. 

guests have access to secluded Noetzie Beach and 

River and activities including horse-riding, canoeing and 

hiking. The estate’s Field of Dreams sporting complex 

offers four world-class tennis courts, facilities for archery 

and pétanque, a multi-purpose sports oval and a golf 

practice range. The hotel welcomes families with children 

and provides a supervised Kiddies Club with a range of 

indoor and outdoor activities to keep them entertained. 

Pezula’s latest offering is Pezula Private 

Castle, which offers the ultimate in luxury beach 

accommodation, with direct access to one of South 

Africa’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, Noetzie. 

The Castle accommodates up to 10 guests in five 

spacious suites and a dedicated team of staff is on hand 

to cater for their every whim. • 

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa 

The multi-award winning Pezula Spa & Gym 

The signature 14th hole on the Pezula Championship Golf Course 

Secluded Noetzie Beach

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LOCATION 

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George, Garden Route 


Approximately 8 km 

from George Airport 

FACILITIES 

• Pro shop 

• Restaurant and bar 

• Cycle path 

• Mini cricket oval 

• Green areas 

• Riverine with hiking trail 

CONTACTS 

T: 27 44 802 0700 

F: 27 44 802 0713 

E: info@kingswood.co.za 

Sales office for property sales: 

T: 27 861 72 71 70 

E: sales@kingswood.co.za 

Golf information 

Email requests for tee-off times 

E: golf@kingswood.co.za 

Call the office to book 

T: 27 861 72 71 70 

Western Cape 

• 

Nestled in the gentle embrace of the Outeniqua 

Mountains in george, Kingswood golf Estate offers you an 

exclusive urban lifestyle concept in one distinctive estate. 

Undoubtedly the Sally Little signature golf course 

designed by Danie Obermeyer is the prime attraction, but 

there is a host of other leisure activities to be enjoyed – all 

in a setting of breathtaking, natural beauty. 

With its crisp, clean Cape Vernacular architecture, plot 

and guide, townhouses and tailored homes, Kingswood 

golf Estate combines the very best in modern convenience 

with inspired designs. 

The estate itself is perfectly placed between the 

Fancourt Links and the george golf Course at the very 

heart of the garden Route’s golf hub. From its perfect 

blend of design and scenery to its temperate weather, 

Kingswood’s Championship golf Course offers a unique 

challenge that you’ll certainly want to take up again and 

again. 

Little’s understanding of professional demands and 

amateur ability has resulted in a variety of tee choices to 

suit the full spectrum of the golfing market. Little has 

placed the female footprint over the male master plan. 

According to her, ‘This course is a unique test of golf for 

KINgSWOOD gOLF ESTATE 

players of all levels.’ 

Danie Obermeyer has created his trademark of 

superb greens – always a guaranteed talking point on this 

undulating, charming yet challenging layout. 

Another talking point, and indeed a major feature 

of Kingswood, is the bunkers. They offer a memorable 

aesthetic feature, and make an intimidating impression 

on first-time players, although the sand traps are not as 

challenging as they may seem. 

Designed to blend in with the lush background of 

the garden Route, Kingswood golf Course is an altogether 

unique 18-hole challenge. You’ll notice that a ‘links’ 

theme is prevalent throughout, manifested in a number of 

special touches. Vernacular style ‘quarter houses’ provide 

the perfect place for golfers to wait their turn, freshen up 

or grab a shade-break from the Southern Cape sun. 

This magnificently set golf course is a prime example 

of how the natural, indigenous beauty of this area can be 

harnessed to provide a competitive game that challenges 

one’s skills – and one’s senses. 

In keeping with what one would expect to find 

on a golf estate such as Kingswood, an array of superb 

amenities is also on offer. • 

18th Tee Box 

14th green Gate house that houses the Pro Shop, sales office and restaurant

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LOCATION: 

Herolds Bay, George 

FACILITIES: 

• Three restaurants 

• 24-hour in-room dining 

• Complimentary fitness centre 

• In-room safe 

• Laundry & dry-cleaning 

• Outdoor heated swimming pool 

• The Village Market @ Oubaai 

• Wedding chapel 

• Extensive conference facilities 

• Airport transfers on request 

• Valet service 

• Secure parking 

CONTACT DETAILS: 

T: +27 44 851 1234 

F: +27 44 851 1235 

E: oubaai.regency@hyatt.com 

www.oubaai.regency.hyatt.com 

• 

Western Cape 

The Hyatt Regency Oubaai golf Resort & Spa, located in 

Herolds Bay on South Africa’s garden Route, is situated a 

mere 10 minutes from the george Airport and is nestled 

between the crashing breakers of the Indian Ocean and the 

majestic Outeniqua Mountains. 

A hundred spacious guestrooms and suites are 

equipped with the latest in communication and 

entertainment technology, whilst the exclusive Regency 

Club provides an extra level of personalised service and a 

host of special benefits, including designated check-in and 

check-out, a concierge and a boardroom. A private lounge 

offers all-day coffee and tea and evening cocktails and 

canapés. 

Three restaurants on the resort cater for every taste. 

The Cucina Restaurant, inside the hotel, serves breakfast, 

lunch and dinner. The Waterside Bar & grill, located 

in the Village Market, is open for late afternoon snacks 

and dinner. It boasts extensive outdoor seating, a show 

kitchen and a raw bar. The Visitors’ Clubhouse, situated 

in the Lifestyle Centre, offers relaxed, informal dining with 

sweeping views over the Outeniqua Mountains and the 

golf driving range. The Village Market @ Oubaai presents a 

little retail therapy with over 18 shops in which to browse. 

OUBAAI gOLF RESORT & SPA 

The hotel also offers over 1 200 m2 of meeting space, 

including a private wedding chapel, a large ballroom, four 

meeting rooms, a spacious boardroom and plenty of indoor 

and outdoor function space, all with spectacular views. 

The Freesia Spa is part of Hyatt Pure, a worldwide 

collection of extraordinary spas, ranging from urban to 

resort in setting. Each spa is custom-designed to embrace 

the local culture so as to provide an authentic indigenous 

experience. The hotel also offers a state-of-the-art fitness 

facility. 

The picturesque golf course at Hyatt Regency Oubaai 

is a championship course designed by three-time major 

championship winner, Ernie Els. The course is a link-style 

layout in which the elements play an important role. In 

the time-honoured tradition of a championship course, 

the well executed shot is rewarded and the wayward shot 

penalised. However, you will find generous fairways off the 

tees and greens that are in pristine condition. The course 

measures 6 516 metres from the Pro tees, which is long 

for a coastal course, but the design and placement of tee 

boxes allow golfers at all levels the opportunity to achieve 

a respectable score, given patience and good course 

management. • 

Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa 

12th Green Warming up at the driving range

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LOCATION 

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Fancourt is located in the heart 

of the beautiful Garden Route just 10 

minutes from George airport and the 

city of George 

Address: Montagu Street, George 

FACILITIES 

· Three Championship Gary Player 

designed golf courses 

· Golf Academy with TaylorMade 

Performance Lab 

· Two Pro Shops 

· 150 hotel rooms 

· Luxurious Spa with hair salon 

· Jewellery shop and boutique 

· Three restaurants 

· Leisure Centre and gym 

· Many family facilities 

· Wedding Gazebo 

· Conference Centre 

· Five real-estate products 

· Private lounge at George Airport 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 44 804 0000 

E: hotel@fancourt.co.za 

Fancourt Reservations 

T: +27 44 804 0010 

E: reservations@fancourt.co.za 

www.fancourt.com 

Western Cape 

• 

Situated across 613 hectares of lush countryside on South 

Africa’s renowned garden Route, Fancourt is the country’s 

premier leisure and business resort. Fancourt got its name 

in 1903, when Ernest Montagu White bought the estate 

and named it after his father, Henry Fancourt White. After 

various changes of ownership, german nationals Hasso 

and Sabine Plattner bought the estate in 1994 and turned 

it into the leading leisure and business resort it is today. 

Home to three championship golf courses designed 

by gary Player, Africa’s only TaylorMade Performance 

Lab, the Fancourt Academy and two Pro Shops, Fancourt 

is truly a golfer’s paradise. This five-star estate comprises 

150 luxurious rooms, and is a member of the Leading 

Hotels of the World and great golf Resorts of the World 

associations. Fancourt has a fully equipped conference 

centre, relaxing Spa, three restaurants, hair salon, 

boutique and jewellery shop. The resort also offers guests 

the comfort and convenience of a private lounge at the 

george airport. 

In 2003, Fancourt hosted the President’s Cup, with 

team captains gary Player and Jack Nicklaus battling 

it out to an eventual draw. In 2005, Fancourt had the 

privilege of hosting Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Concert in 

FANCOURT 

support of the fight against HIV and AIDS. In the same 

year, Fancourt welcomed the inaugural Women’s World 

Cup of golf. In 2010, Fancourt will be hosting South 

Africa’s first European Senior Tour event – the Berenberg 

Bank Masters. Fancourt will also be welcoming the 

Japanese national football team during the 2010 Football 

World Cup. 

Some of Fancourt’s accolades include being named 

golf Resort of the Year by the International Association 

of golf Tour Operators (IAgTO) in 2004, and Africa’s 

Leading golf Resort at the World Travel Awards no fewer 

than six times since 2001. In 2001, the Fancourt Ball was 

rated ‘Fifth Social Function in the World’ by gold, an 

international Condé Nast magazine. 

Fancourt’s primary attraction is undoubtedly its golf 

courses; however for the non-golfer, other facilities and 

activities include the beautifully maintained tennis courts, 

swimming pools, and outdoor running trails around the 

resort. Mountain biking, horse-riding, picnics, walks and 

hikes can be arranged on request, and there is easy access 

to glorious beaches on the warm Indian Ocean. 

Fancourt provides magical moments in surroundings 

where life is celebrated every day. • 

10th hole of Montagu 

12th of The Links

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LOCATION 

Arabella Western Cape 

Hotel & Spa 

Arabella Country Estate 

R44, Kleinmond 

FACILITIES 

• Arabella Golf Club 

• 18-hole championship course 

• Arabella Spa & wellness centre 

• 6 Restaurants and bars 

• Activities and travel desk 

• Children’s programmes & 

secure play facilities 

• Business centre 

• Conference centre 

CONTACTS 

Hotel reservations: 

T: +27 28 284 0000 

T: +27 28 284 0105 

E: reservations@ 

arabellawesterncape 

hotel.co.za 

• 

Western Cape 

ARABELLA WESTERN CAPE HOTEL & SPA 

The Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa, a Luxury Collection 

hotel by Starwood, is situated on the Arabella Country Estate 

near the village of Kleinmond, surrounded by the Kogelberg 

Biosphere and overlooking South Africa’s largest and most 

beautiful natural lagoon. It is renowned for its championship 

golf course and for the award-winning Arabella spa, and was 

recently voted Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel. 

The Hotel offers 145 luxurious rooms, 26 deluxe 

suites and 2 presidential suites, as well as genuine, friendly 

hospitality in a pristinely natural environment. We are only 

a short drive from the picturesque whale-watching haven 

of Hermanus, world-class wine farms and a myriad of 

botanical, ecological and cultural treasures. 

The region is rich in its biodiversity, with seal and bird 

colonies and even the Big Five in close proximity to the 

Hotel. Endless beaches, spectacular mountains covered in 

the unique fynbos, and picturesque rivers dissecting the 

landscape offer endless recreational activities and exciting 

adventures. (It will give us pleasure to help you organise 

your adventure activities and visits to different sites and 

attractions.) A scenic drive to Cape Town takes just over an 

hour, Cape Town International Airport is 45 minutes away, 

and the hotel is within easy driving distance of other major 

Cape tourist attractions and destinations. 

We also offer an exceptional golf experience. The 18hole, 

Par 72 championship golf course has consistently been 

rated no 1 in the Cape and no 5 in South Africa (golf Digest 

Awards, 2008), and encompasses rolling fairways, deceptive 

bunkers and challenging water traps. Set on the banks of 

the Bot River Lagoon and fringed by indigenous fynbos, 

wild flowers and exotic birdlife, this is a truly unique golf 

course. 

The championship course layout was designed and 

built in 1999 by the celebrated South African golf course 

architect, Peter Matkovich. This classic parkland course offers 

spectacular views across the Bot River freshwater lagoon and 

the Kogelberg mountain range. 

The pristine fairways are kikuyu and the greens are 

dominant bent – both frequently receiving high praise from 

golf professionals and amateurs alike. gPS golf carts and 

caddies are available, as well as a warm-up area, practice 

greens, a clubhouse and a Pro Shop. 

At the Arabella, you will enjoy comforts and amenities 

that replenish your energy and refresh your spirit. A world of 

rare beauty, where elegance is timeless, service is seamless 

and every day abounds with simple pleasures. • 

9th hole par 4 

5th hole par 3 7th hole par 3

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LOCATION 

Waterberg Region 

Limpopo Province 

Haakdoring Road 

Sterkrivier 

FACILITIES 

• 18-hole signature course 

• 10-hole tribute course 

• Clubhouse 

• Dining & function venues 

• All-weather boma 

• Shebeen 

• Coffee shop 

• Conferencingfacilities 

• Endangered Wildlife Centre 

• Buffalo breeding project 

• White lion breeding project 

• Cultural Village 

• Tea garden 

• Big 5 Game viewing 

• Horseback safaris 

CONTACTS 

Central Reservations Office 

T: +27 11 729 6700 

F: +27 11 729 6790 

E: golf@legendlodges.co.za 

www.legendgolfsafari.com 

Limpopo 

• 

Legend golf & Safari Resort is one of the world’s most 

LEgEND gOLF & SAFARI RESORT 

eagerly anticipated golf and Safari resorts. 

Africa’s most talked-about leisure venue has now unlocked 

the gates to its majestic, ancient African-style enclosure, 

and invites golf and safari enthusiasts to enjoy the 

experience of a lifetime. 

Legend golf & Safari Resort is home to the unique 

‘world-in-one’ signature course, each of the 18 holes 

having been designed by a world golfing legend – 

including Padraig Harrington, Sergio garcia, Trevor 

Immelman, Colin Montgomerie and Jim Furyk. Set 

amid stunning African scenery against the backdrop of 

the majestic Waterberg Mountains, the course not only 

guarantees a great new golfing adventure, but strives 

to be completely chemical-free and uses only natural 

fertilisers. The Signature Course was recently rated Best 

New Course In South Africa by Golf Digest, based on 

the following criteria : shot values, playability, resistance 

to scoring, design variety, aesthetics, memorability and 

conditioning. 

Here you can also take up the challenge of the 

world’s most unique Par 3, the Extreme 19th. Set high up 

on the impressive Hanglip Mountain, the hole is accessible 

only by helicopter and played to a green the shape of 

Africa some 400 m below. Beyond comparison! 

With a Tribute Course replicating 10 of the world’s 

most famous Par 3s and a golf academy to rival the very 

best, the resort was awarded the 2009 World Travel Award 

as Africa’s Leading Tourism Development Project, and has 

become the destination of choice for discerning travellers 

who recognise the wilds of the South African bush as the 

next great leisure adventure. 

Set in the 22 000 hectare malaria-free Entabeni Safari 

Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, the 

resort features no fewer than five eco-systems, spectacular 

scenery and a truly amazing diversity of wildlife, including 

the Big Five. Yet it is only a couple of hours’ drive from 

the international airport in Johannesburg. 

Activities here include Big Five safaris, visits to 

the Wildlife and Cultural Centre featuring white lions, 

horse and hiking safaris, star-gazing, quad-biking, and 

helicopter and balloon flights. Accommodation consists 

of 5-star luxury suites set in the bush across the resort – 

another unique concept which has contributed towards 

establishing Legend golf & Safari Resort as one of the 

world’s greatest golf resorts. • 

Signature Course – Legend Golf & Safari Resort 

Extreme 19th hole

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LOCATION 

KwaZulu-Natal North Coast 

(20 minutes north of Ballito) 

Airport: 

King Shaka International just 

30 minutes south of 

Prince’s Grant 

CONTACTS 

Golf Bookings 

T: +27 32 482 0041 

F: 086 690 9160 

E: golf@pghoa.co.za 

Home-owners’ Ass. 

T: +27 32 482 0002 

F: +27 32 482 0013 

E: reception@pghoa.co.za 

www.princesgrant.co.za 

Lodge: 

T: +27 32 482 0005 

F: +27 32 482 0040 

E: reception@pglodge.co.za 

www.princesgrantlodge.co.za 

KwaZulu-Natal 

• 

Situated on the beautiful Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, 

just 70 km north of Durban and 20 minutes from Ballito, 

this estate offers a lifestyle of natural beauty, quality 

relaxation and peace of mind. 

The name ‘Prince’s grant’ derives from the first owner, 

george Wilson Prince. Mr Prince acquired the property by 

Deed of grant in 1856 from Her Majesty Queen Victoria. 

The land acquired by Mr Prince was 3 354 acres according 

to the Deed of grant and the price a handsome two 

pounds, five shillings and four pence sterling. 

Soon after this, the farm was acquired by Babu 

Bodasing, an indentured cane cutter from India. The land 

remained in the hands of the Bodasing family until it was 

sold to Prince’s grant Property Share Block limited by Mr 

Raj Bodasing. The latter is still a shareholder and director 

of Prince’s grant. 

guy Smith, founder of Prince’s grant Coastal golf 

Estate, had a dream to build a golf course. Through sheer 

perseverance, this dream became reality, and in November 

1994 Prince’s grant was officially opened – the same year 

our newly elected democratic government came into power. 

Prince’s grant golf course differs from most other 

golfing estates in that the course took precedence over the 

PRINCE’S gRANT 

housing development and is sympathetic to the natural 

environment, with abundant birdlife, duiker and bushbuck 

roaming the estate. 

For those members of the family who are looking for 

something else to do besides golf, there is the option of 

spending the day on the estate’s own private beachfront or 

paddling on the lagoon. 

Prince’s grant is currently ranked among South Africa’s 

top 20 courses and enjoys significant prestige as one of the 

most challenging layouts in the country. 

St Lucia, South Africa’s first world heritage site, 

Phinda, Hluhluwe and Mkuze game reserves are all within 

2 hours’ drive, making for a memorable ‘bush’ experience. 

And for those wanting some night life, Ballito is just 20 

minutes away, and offers top restaurants and night clubs. 

The 4-star Lodge has undergone an upgrade in 

keeping with international standards. With its ‘Olde 

English’ charm, and amazing view of the golf course, 

neighbouring forests and ocean, it is a great holiday 

destination for those wanting much-needed peace and 

tranquillity. • 

Photos supplied courtesy Juan Espi and Leon Naicker. 

Prince’s Grant Lodge and Clubhouse 

Signature hole - 15th overlooking the ocean

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LOCATION 

On the south coast of KwaZulu- 

Natal, 45 min drive from Durban 

KwaZulu Natal 

FACILITIES 

• 18-hole golf course 

• 2 tennis courts 

• Health Spa 

• Beach club 

• Swimming pool 

• Kiddies centre 

• Laundry service 

• DSTV in rooms 

• A la carte restaurant 

• Conference centre 

CONTACTS 

Hotel 

T: +27 39 688 1874 

E: info@selborne.com 

Pro Shop 

T: +27 39 688 1896 

E: proshop@selborne.com 

KwaZulu-Natal 

• 

SELBORNE HOTEL, SPA & gOLF ESTATE 

If your idea of a dream golfing getaway is to stay at a 

luxury hotel enjoying superb food and individualised 

hospitality centred around a picturesque and challenging 

golf course, then Selborne will fulfil your dream in every 

way. Indeed, Selborne has established an international 

reputation and is now regarded as one of South Africa’s 

most sought-after golfing venues. 

The Selborne experience is shared with resident bush 

buck, grey duiker and the rare blue duiker. Monkeys and 

a myriad of birds take advantage of the natural habitat of 

lush foliage, indigenous trees and stately palms that add 

an aura of grandeur to this well preserved and cared for 

environment. 

Close to Durban on the warm Indian Ocean, a stately 

manor house surrounded by indigenous coastal forest is 

the tranquil setting of this luxury golf estate, hotel and 

spa. Selborne Hotel offers 49 plush rooms with all the 

amenities you could wish for, and the great conference 

centre away from the main hotel is perfect for conferences 

and weddings. It even boasts its own chapel. 

Selborne was created in 1985, when Denis Barker 

was inspired to turn his dairy stud farm into the first golf 

estate in South Africa. Today, this sprawling Victorian 

architectural statement is the centrepiece of the retreat. 

Developed around the natural rock and contours and 

verdant indigenous coastal forest – home to duiker, 

mongoose, bushbuck and over 160 bird species – Selborne 

offers unequalled natural beauty and tranquillity. 

The golf course is a superb masterpiece affording 

golfers breathtaking scenery as they play their way through 

manicured fairways and coastal forest. 

Selborne is enhanced further by being situated on 

South Africa’s ‘golf Coast’, within an hour’s drive of 11 

more of Golf Digest’s top 100 courses. 

Selborne is the recipient of the Complete golfer’s 

five-star golf Experience Award, which is judged on the 

basis of service excellence, top-class clubhouse facilities, 

golf-course conditioning, and last but not least, overall, 

lingering experience. 

Then there is the Selborne Spa, which offers both 

guests and day visitors the opportunity to recuperate 

in an atmosphere that quickly eases away everyday 

anxieties. Managed by a team of dedicated, highly trained 

professionals, this is a haven in which to rest, relax and 

revitalise. Indulge yourself, perhaps with your partner, by 

enjoying your treatment in the double therapy suite. • 

Sunrise over the golf course 

Suite with veranda Hotel entrance

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LOCATION 

Next to OR Tambo International 

Airport in Johannesburg 

Complimentary shuttle to and 

from the airport to Emperors 

Palace every 20 minutes 

FACILITIES 

• 5 to 3-star accommodation 

• Golfing 

• Health Spa & gym 

• Casino 

• Dining & bars 

• Sports & recreation 

• Theatres & showbars 

• 6 Nu Metro cinemas 

• Shopping 

• Children’s entertainment 

• Conventions 

• Banqueting 

CONTACTS 



E: info@peermont.com 

www.peermont.com 

Gauteng 

• 

PAR EXCELLENCE WITH PEERMONT 

AND EMPERORS PALACE 

PEERMONT & EMPERORS PALACE 

Easy to reach, impossible to match, Peermont offers a 

range of superb casino resorts and hotels throughout 

Southern Africa that are perfectly located for the golf lover. 

Peermont’s flagship resort, Emperors Palace, was the 

proud hotel partner to the European Tour sanctioned 

Joburg Open golf Tournament, and is within easy reach 

of a host of championship golf courses in Johannesburg 

and Pretoria. Its convenient location next to the OR Tambo 

International Airport in Johannesburg makes it the perfect 

destination as you fly in or out of South Africa. 

The avid golfer has a range of outstanding courses 

to explore, including the Ebotse golf Estate, the Benoni 

Lake golf Club, the Benoni Country Club, the glendower 

Country Club, and the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington. 

And non-golfers are also amply provided for! Enjoy an 

unforgettable experience and find the time to explore 

breathtaking coastlines, abundant wildlife and superb 

accommodation at a Peermont hotel. 

Emperors Palace presents a cornucopia of business and 

leisure experiences: from the elegant 5-star Peermont 

D’oreale grande to the chic, affordable 3-star Peermont 

Metcourt hotels. guests can choose from a myriad of 

conference facilities, entertainment events and restaurants. 

Then there’s the magnificent casino with its stained glass 

domes, digital cinema complex, children’s entertainment, 

luxury spa, cocktail bars and so much more. Emperors 

Palace is indeed the premier family entertainment 

destination. 

PEERMONT gOLF RESORTS 

• Graceland Hotel Casino and Country Club in Secunda, 

Mpumalanga: This is an 18-hole gary Player signature 

championship link-style golf course. 

• Mondazur Resort Estate Hotel at San Lameer, KwaZulu- 

Natal: Ranked 44th by Golf Digest in 2009, this 18-hole 

championship golf course undulates through coastal 

forests and water. 

• Mmabatho Palms Hotel Casino Convention Resort in 

Mafikeng, North West: The Leopard Park golf Club 

championship course has been constructed in a desert 

setting. 

All these feature immaculate 18-hole championship golf 

courses. Each offers a beautiful boutique-style resort 

experience complete with Pro Shops, country club facilities 

and excellent dining and entertainment. • 

Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort, Johannesburg 

Graceland Hotel Casino and Country Club, Secunda Mmabatho Palms Hotel Casino Convention Resort, Mafikeng

gOLF RESORTS 

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LOCATION 

Gary Player Country Club, Sun City: 

North West Province 

2. Royal Swazi Sun: Swaziland 

3. Wild Coast Sun: Kwazulu Natal 

FACILITIES 

• Game (Sun City) 

• Spas 

• Casino 

• Child Friendly 

• Restaurants 

• Pools 

CONTACTS 

International Reservations 


E: naukmea@za.suninternational. 

com 

(Specify guests’ country of origin) 

Domestic Reservations 


E: crobook@za.suninternational.com 


• 

• 

• 

Sun International takes pride in presenting three of its worldclass 

resorts and golf courses, located in the North West 

Province, KwaZulu-Natal and Swaziland. In each instance, 

the local character and individuality of the hotel or resort has 

been preserved. Here you will find service excellence, an array 

of sport and leisure activities and superior conference and 

meeting facilities, making these the ideal travel destinations. 

The renowned Sun City, with its top-class restaurants, 

casinos, entertainment, spas, man-made lake and beach 

complete with waves, is unparalleled in the world today. 

Accommodation ranges from the magical and sumptuous 

Palace of the Lost City to the affordable but luxurious 

Cabanas. Here, the gary Player Country Club has long 

established itself as one of South Africa’s top golf courses. 

Acknowledged as a demanding course requiring both 

stamina and accuracy, the 6 938 m course has been home to 

the Nedbank Million Dollar golf Challenge since 1979. 

The Wild Coast Sun on the breathtaking KwaZulu- 

Natal coast offers guests a vibrant, exciting casino, long 

golden beaches and a host of restaurants and activities. 

And then there is the golfing. The Wild Coast Sun Country 

Club is a rugged beauty of a course overlooking the ocean. 

Although carts are compulsory, this does not detract from 

SUN INTERNATIONAL 

the competitive challenge. The course may be daunting for 

professionals and amateurs alike, but its wide fairways and 

huge greens attract golfers at all levels. Renowned American 

golf-course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jnr, has succeeded 

in creating a most dramatic golfing experience. 

The Royal Swazi Spa golf Course and Country Club 

in Swaziland is spectacular. This 18-hole championship 

golf course is one of the most scenically alluring courses 

in the world, a different mountain view presenting itself 

on every tee and green. It has been laid out on the slopes 

of the Lebombo Range, and while the first 9 holes are 

comparatively level, the next 9 fully exploit the mountainous 

terrain. 

Lakes and streams, gullies thick with vegetation, outof-bounds 

areas close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers, 

swirling breezes and clusters of distractingly beautiful trees 

all add to the difficulty. 

Rugged coastlines, playful dolphins, Southern Right 

Whales, luxurious accommodation, unusual locations, 

exclusivity, impeccable service, sublime cuisine, wildlife 

safaris, river cruises, sybaritic health spas, championship golf 

courses and adrenalin-packed adventure – Sun International 

is the destination. • 

Gary Player Country Club at Sun City 

Royal Swazi Sun Wild Coast Sun

gOLF RESORTS 

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LOCATION 

200 km North of 

Johannesburg 

in the Waterberg region of 

Limpopo Province 

S 24 34’01” 

E 28 39’54” 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 14 743 3759 

T: +27 14 743 3769 

F: +27 14 743 2242 

E: info@euphoriaestate. 

co.za 

www.euphoriaestate.co.za 

Limpopo 

• 

Euphoria golf Estate and Hydro was transformed from 

a dream into a reality in only 5 years, and has become 

one of the finest estates of its kind in the world. 

From the outset the Erasmus family set their sights 

on achieving as many ‘firsts’ as possible. The estate 

contains the first lady golfer signature course in the 

country. There are 4 unique residential developments 

and a unique spa, the Hydro Villas, based on the 

hydrotherapy theme. It is also the first clubhouse in the 

world linked by cableway to a mountain-top estate. 

Euphoria caters to all – from local families 

needing a weekend getaway to conference and teambuilding 

groups to international golfers seeking the 

unique combination of golf and game. Facilities 

EUPHORIA gOLF ESTATE & HYDRO SERENgETI gOLF CLUB 

include an 18-hole Annika Sorenstam golf course; a 

full golf academy; 64 luxurious Bush Villa rooms; a 

fine restaurant, bar and lounge; a wine cellar; and a 

pool and kids play area. There are also banqueting 

and wedding facilities, as well as 4 different property 

options. Activities on offer are hiking, archery, fishing 

and birding. 

Euphoria has received 4-star grading, the 

AA superior grading, the Complete golfer 5-Star 

golf Experience Award for 2009 and the Best New 

Clubhouse Award for 2008. In 2008 it was also 

a finalist for the HICA Award of Best New Hotel. 

Euphoria strives to offer each guest the ultimate 

bushveld golfing experience. • 

There is still a place where you can find peace and 

tranquillity; a place where you can relax, unwind and 

become one with nature. Serengeti is such a place. 

Serengeti golf and Wildlife Estate is a new city in 

gauteng – a designer suburb surrounded by hectares of open 

spaces and a variety of facilities. Completely self-contained 

and secure, it offers within itself everything discerning 

owners and their families need or desire. given its excellent 

location and accessibility, just 15 km from the OR Tambo 

International Airport, it is unlikely that land this size – 780 

hectares – will ever again become available for residential 

property development. 

The Serengeti golf course joins an elite group of more 

than 300 worldwide carrying the Nicklaus Signature, but 

it is the first 27-hole signature course in gauteng. The 

18-hole course, Masai Mara, has a rugged grassland and 

dune-scape look and feel, and the 9-hole course, Whistling 

Thorn, features classic design elements and a plains-like feel. 

Serengeti is one of the first courses in the country to use 

cool season grasses, meaning that the course remains lush 

and green throughout the year. 

Serengeti is spacious by design, since it has been 

conceived to embrace a sense of wide open spaces. There is 

room to breathe, to explore, and simply to be content as a 

family. Although close to a bustling city, Serengeti manages 

to create a sense of tranquillity, and with many families 

already living here, it is maturing into a suburb with a true 

sense of community – a living, breathing estate. This has 

been achieved through the creation of a meaningful space 

for world-class, diverse facilities, where one’s every need is 

met within your immediate surroundings. 

Serengeti … it all comes together here. • 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

15km from OR Tambo Airport 

between Johannesburg and 

Pretoria 

FACILITIES 

• Golf Club 

• School 

• Equestrian Centre 

• Conservation Area 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 11 5527200 

E: golfreservations@serengeti.co.za 

www.serengeti.co.za 

Gauteng 

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WINE 

“Bacchus we thank who gave us wine 

Which warms the blood within our veins; 

That nectar is itself divine. 

The man who drinks not, yet attains 

By godly grace to human rank 

Would be an angel if he drank.” 

Pierre Motin 

French drinking song

WINE ESTATES 

48 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

R45 Main Road 

Franschhoek 

Lat. 33 Grade 53’0.91”S 

Lon. 19 Grade 4’21.57”E 

Altitude 199 

FACILITIES 

• Wine-tasting 

• Classical Concerts 

(Booking essential) 

• Floriculture (Disa tours available 

in season Nov–Jan 

Booking is essential) 

• Ethereal oils 

• Pierneef á La Motte restaurant 

(open September 2010) 

• La Motte Museum 

(open September 2010) 

• Mountain Meander 

(Booking essential) 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 876 3119 

F: +27 21 876 3446 

www.la-motte.com 

• 

Western Cape 

In 1695 a piece of land in the Cape was granted to 

german immigrant Hans Hattingh. In 1709 French 

Huguenot Pierre Joubert purchased the land and named 

it after the village of his birth in Provence, La Motte 

d’Aigues. With the planting of 4 000 vines in 1752, 

viticulture was established on La Motte by Huguenot 

descendant gabriel du Toit. The farm passed through 

several owners before being acquired by the Rupert 

family in 1970. 

Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in 

South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home 

to some of South Africa’s finest wines, recognised 

internationally for their exceptional quality. In harmony 

with the production of wines, La Motte has also 

ventured into flower cultivation and the production of 

ethereal oils. 

True to its philosophy of excellence, La Motte 

maintains a programme of consistent quality 

improvement, reaching beyond wine production. The 

estate has a strong commitment to historic and cultural 

preservation, as well as to the active socio-economic 

upliftment of its workers and their families. 

La Motte is owned by Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, 

LA MOTTE 

daughter of the late Dr Anton Rupert, who purchased 

the estate in 1970. Dr Rupert was an internationally 

respected industrialist and renowned conservationist. 

Today, Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg and her 

husband Hein Koegelenberg, managing director of La 

Motte, oversee La Motte’s making of exceptional wines 

as well as diversifying La Motte’s operations into flower 

and ethereal oil farming. 

La Motte boasts four national monuments: the 

Manor House (built in 1751), the Jonkershuis (also built 

in 1751), the Historical Cellar (built in 1782) and the 

Water Mill (erected in 1741), all of which are predated 

by a humble building known as the Veepos, that dates 

back to 1712. All the structures, with the exception of 

the Veepos, were restored following Dr Anton Rupert’s 

purchase of the farm in 1970, and national monument 

status was awarded to them in 1975. The Veepos, which 

translated into English literally means the ‘cattle post’, 

was restored in 1992. The buildings and Water Mill are 

all in use today. 

With its picturesque setting, historic buildings and 

rural atmosphere, La Motte is an enchanting destination 

for visitors to the winelands of the Cape. • 

Tree-lined avenue to the Manor House 

Wine-tasting room

WINE ESTATES 

50 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Between Stellenbosch and Paarl 

on the R310, Western Cape 

FACILITIES 

• The Le Pique Nique 

(French-style picnic) 

• Le Café: delectable light lunches 

and teas 

• Gift shop - 

small gifts available 

from the Waenhuiswinkel 


• Exhibition vineyard 

• The cellar 

Explore Boschendal’s state-of-theart 

cellar 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 870 4272/3/4/5 

E: reservations@boschendal.com 

www.boschendal.com 

• 

Western Cape 

The farm Boschendal (meaning ‘forest and dale’) was 

granted to Jean Le Long in 1685. A fellow Huguenot, 

Abraham de Villiers, bought it in 1715, together with 

adjacent land belonging to Nicolas de Lanoy. There is 

evidence that Jean de Villiers built a house in about 

1746 on the site of the present Manor House. The 

Manor House was rebuilt by Paul de Villiers, Jean’s 

youngest son, whose initials and those of his wife, Anna 

Susanna Louw, appear on the front gable with the date 

1812, marking the height of the family’s prosperity. 

Today, Boschendal is one of the most imposing 

farmhouses in the Cape, and has become renowned for 

its fabulous, unique wines. 

The 1685 Local Range honours Boschendal’s rich 

winemaking heritage, which dates back to the arrival 

of the French Huguenots in 1685. The uniquely shaped 

bottle was created in 1985 to celebrate 300 years of 

winemaking at Boschendal. These wines express true 

varietal character, concentration of flavour and length 

on the palate, and perfectly match the bold shape of the 

bottle. The range reflects the quality and style which has 

become synonymous with Boschendal. 

Boschendal is also proud to introduce their Methode 

BOSCHENDAL 

Cap Classique grande Cuvée Brut and Le grand Pavillon 

Brut Rosé. The ideal sparkle to complement any event, 

Le grand Pavillon Brut Rosé is the ultimate in versatility 

and style. It is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, 

from breakfasts – which it enlivens with its refreshing 

blush – to lunches that embody the spirit of the good 

life, to sophisticated late-night soirees. Beautiful to 

behold in its sparkling hues of pink and plum, it is 

ideal to sip at any time, balanced, fresh and endlessly 

versatile. 

Boschendal’s crème de la crème is the grande 

Cuvée Brut 2006 – a vintage Cap Classique of great 

distinction, elegance and quality that accompanies the 

joy of celebration. A unique Vintage bubbly, grande 

Cuvée Brut 2006, has a wonderfully developed character, 

offering a rich expression through careful winemaking 

skill. This is the ultimate wine for the special occasion 

– or for lovers of the finer things in life. Perfectly 

attired for sophisticated parties, this sought-after bubbly 

encourages good times. Truly the perfect wine to mark 

all the happiest times in your life! 

So celebrate in style with Boschendal – wines for all 

life’s wonderful moments. • 

Boschendal Estate homestead 

Boschendal vineyards in the valley

WINE ESTATES 

52 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Meerlust Estate is situated 

40 km from Cape Town, 

South Africa, on the banks 

of the Eerste River in the 

district of Stellenbosch in the 

Western Cape 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 843 3587 

F: +27 21 843 3274 

E: info@meerlust.co.za 

Western Cape 

On the 3rd of July 1693, the governor of the Cape, Simon 

van der Stel, granted the land to Henning Hüsing, who 

named the farm Meerlust, describing the sense of pleasure 

he obtained from the sea breezes that blew inland from False 

Bay. 

Long recognised for producing world-class wines, 

Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family 

since 1756, when Johannes Albertus Myburgh bought 

the farm. His ownership marked the foundation of the 

Myburgh dynasty. Today, the traditional dedication to the 

art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes 

Myburgh, 8th-generation custodian of this 17th-century 

national monument. 

Meerlust, comprising an historic manor house, classic 

MEERLUST 

wine cellar, family cemetery, dovecote and bird sanctuary, is 

situated 15 km south of Stellenbosch, the blue crescent of 

False Bay being a mere 5 km away. The Estate is uniquely 

positioned for the production of wines with exceptional 

complexity and character. In summer, ocean breezes and 

evening mists roll in from the coast to cool the vineyards. 

The grapes ripen slowly, thus achieving full, concentrated 

varietal flavours. The soil consists of predominantly deep, 

well drained Hutton and Clovelly types, affording the vines 

excellent drought resistance and an ideal substrata for 

producing concentrated, complex wines. 

One hundred and ten hectares are planted with varieties 

such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, 

Merlot and Pinot Noir. • 

Nederburg, founded in 1791 in Paarl, has been delighting 

wine-lovers for over two centuries, its finely preserved Manor 

House a welcoming and iconic landmark for visitors. The 

famous winery is one of South Africa’s best-known and 

best-loved names in wine. It is also the country’s most 

decorated, with more awards won locally and abroad than any 

other. After taking the title as most successful producer at 

the 2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show (for the second year 

in succession), Nederburg was voted the top South African 

winery at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 

London late last year, earning 14 best-of-class ratings. 

Cellarmaster Razvan Macici, who celebrates his first 

decade with Nederburg this year, believes it is the relentless 

attention to detail applied across the multi-tiered range that 

NEDERBURg 

lies behind Nederburg’s success. Not only the limited-edition 

connoisseur cuvées earn the accolades, but so do the popular 

offerings with broader appeal. Macici will tell you that he 

and his team don’t make wines to win awards but to please 

people’s palates. They pride themselves in creating wines 

that are well balanced and refreshing, with a hallmark fusion 

of fruit and finesse. Another reason for Nederburg’s growing 

international popularity is their hallmark food-friendly styling. 

Fresh and lively with finely harmonised flavours, their wines 

enhance rather than overwhelm foods. 

No wonder then that Nederburg is the only South 

African producer to have an agreement with FIFA to make 

and market a range of host-country wines for the 2010 FIFA 

World Cup. • 

• • 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Sonstraal Road 

Daljosafat 

Paarl 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 021 8623104 

F: +27 021 862 4887 

E: nedwines@distell.co.za 

Western Cape 

53

WINE ESTATES 

54 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Klapmuts / Simondium Road 

Paarl 

GPS Coordinates: 

S33°49’684” E18°54’917” 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 875 5141 

F: +27 21 875 5144 

E: info@backsberg.co.za 

www.backsberg.co.za 

Western Cape 

Backsberg Estate Cellars has been producing quality 

wines for over 70 years. Our philosophy remains that of 

providing pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of 

wine lovers by producing wines not only with structure 

and finesse, but with a high level of ‘drinkability’. 

Our wine production hinges on a central ethos of 

care: care for our product, our customers, our staff, and 

importantly, for the environment. As the only winery in 

South Africa that has been certified carbon neutral, we 

continually reevaluate our practices to ensure that they 

are as environmentally friendly as possible. 

Our tasting room and restaurant are open 365 days 

a year. Here you will be able to sample and purchase 

our award-winning wines and Sydney Back Brandy 

BACKSBERg 

potstill, made authentically in the style of the wines 

of Cognac. At our restaurant, you could indulge in a 

heavenly meal or enjoy our Sunday lunch special of 

Karoo lamb on the spit. Alternatively, you could take 

a stroll through our beautiful gardens or visit our 

function venue, where our on-site events coordinator 

will plan your dream wedding or corporate function to 

your specification. 

We look forward to seeing you at the farm and 

sharing our wine and way of life with you. If you find 

our wines easy to drink and, above all, enjoyable, we 

will have been successful. 

Backsberg – making fine wine an everyday 

pleasure. • 

Van Loveren, one of the most popular wineries in the 

Robertson Wine Valley, is owned by the Retief family, 

third-generation wine lovers, who have gained a solid 

reputation for bringing consumers the best wines at the 

best prices. 

Here visitors can join the Retiefs for wine-tasting in 

an informal, unpretentious setting. The beautiful garden 

surrounding the winery is the legacy of grandmother 

Jean Retief, and on sunny days visitors can enjoy the 

wines in the shaded tasting area. On chilly days, wines 

can be sipped at a cosy fire at the old manor house. 

Another favourite is the signature snack, sweet corn 

fritters, that is served on Saturdays, when a member of 

the Retief family is usually at hand to chat to guests – a 

VAN LOVEREN 

tradition going back to the 1980s. 

Many of the trees in the Van Loveren garden were 

planted to commemorate very specific and special 

occasions including family highlights, historical events 

and political figures. Visitors are welcome to go on a 

self-guided tour to find these trees. 

The Fish Eagle hiking trail is a 8,5 km circular 

trail starting at the winery. Although not long, it 

is a challenging route with steep gradients over the 

Elandsberg mountain, and hikers need suitable shoes 

and a fair level of fitness to conquer the trail. With 

spectacular views on the valley floor, rich birdlife and 

a diverse range of flora, it is a must-do for hikers, bird 

lovers and photographers alike. • 

• • 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

On the R317 between Robertson 

and Bonnievale 

S33˚52’482” E 020˚ 00’ 218” 

CONTACTS 

T: 27 23 615 1505 

F: 27 23 615 1336 

E: info@vanloveren.co.za 

www.vanloveren.co.za 

Western Cape 

55

WINE ESTATES 

56 

LOCATION 

Koelenhof 

Stellenbosch 


SA golf & 


CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 865 2135 

F: +27 21 865 2683 

E: info@beyerskloof.co.za 

www. beyerskloof.com 

Western Cape 

In 1988 one of the Cape’s foremost winemakers, Beyers Truter, 

formed a partnership with four ardent Johannesburg wine 

lovers with one ideal in mind: to produce a wine of exceptional 

character. 

After exploring the Cape winelands, they found the ideal 

location in the Koelenhof area, within the Stellenbosch Wine 

of Origin region. Coincidence provided an appropriate name. 

The farm’s original name was Nooitgedacht, which for 5 

generations, until 1895, belonged to the Beyers family. Beyers 

Truter is a direct descendent of Jan Beyers, which makes him 

the 6th generation to farm this land. 

Beyers Truter’s original search for land was focussed on 

one thing only: finding the best soils to produce a Cabernet 

Sauvignon-based wine. Beyerskloof’s shallow, gravelly soil is 

BEYERSKLOOF 

very similar to that of Bordeaux. 

The Beyerskloof philosophy is to render a truthful 

expression of the god-given gifts of the land. It strives to offer 

a memorable, world-class wine experience and to become 

the South African winery of choice. This philosophy shines 

through winemaker Beyers Truter’s commitment to produce 

top quality wines − a commitment that has earned Beyerskloof 

international acclaim, such as the Pichon Longueville Comtesse 

de Lalande Trophy, awarded to the World’s Best Blended Red 

Wine at the International Wine and Spirit Competition held 

annually in London. 

Beyerskloof’s enduring aim is to be innovative, forwardthinking 

and ultimately a leader, which is inspired by its 

profound desire to please the everyday consumer. • 

A safari-type game-viewing vehicle has been customfitted 

to take no more than 10 guests at a time around 

the 120 ha property of the Waterford Estate on the 

slopes of the beautiful Helderberg Mountain near 

Stellenbosch – the undisputed wine capital of South 

Africa. 

We have chosen to use only half of its total land 

for the planting of vines, in order to preserve and 

maintain the natural flora and fauna of the beautiful 

Blaauwklippen valley. As part of our biodiversity program, 

we are aiming to achieve an organic approach to wine 

farming. The Cape is home to the largest and most 

spectacular concentration of flowers and plants found 

anywhere on earth. We strive to play a small role in 

WATERFORD 

preserving the Cape floral kingdom by leaving sections of 

the property untouched. 

guests can also taste the wines from the respective 

vineyards. While out in the vineyards, we explain our 

terroir to guests, and get them to smell the soil and rocks 

in which the vines grow, while enjoying the beautiful 

vistas, geography and topography of the Cape winelands. 

At certain vantage points, we stop to explain the 350 

year history of South African winemaking, while enjoying 

the views of Table Mountain and Constantia, where it all 

started in 1652. 

On the Wine Drive, we explore all the senses, to 

enable our guests to experience both what is inside and 

outside the bottle – we call this the Waterford Way. • 

• • 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Blaauwklippen Rd 

Helderberg 

Stellenbosch 

CONTACTS 

T: + 27 21 880 0496 

F: + 27 21 880 1007 

E: info@waterfordestate.co.za 

www.waterfordestate.co.za 

Western Cape 

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GOLF RESORTS 

58 

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LOCATION 

Stellenbosch 

Western Cape 

FACILITIES 

• Tasting & sales Mon-Fri 

08:30-17:00, Sat 08.30- 

15:00 

• Self-guided tours during 

tasting hours 

• Guided tours by 

appointment 

• BYO picnic in summer 

• Wildlife Sanctuary tours by 

appointment 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 865 2002/3 

F: +27 21 865 2314 

E: wine@villiera.com 

www.villiera.com 

• 

Western Cape 

Cousins Jeff and Simon grier started the familyowned 

Villiera Wines outside Stellenbosch in 

1983 and embarked on an extensive replanting of 

classic and local varietals. Cathy Brewer (née grier) 

later joined the family team to head up the sales, 

marketing and export divisions. The introduction 

of hi-tech cellar facilities for the production of still 

wines as well as Méthode Cap Classique combined 

with a unique wine business philosophy has seen 

Villiera developing into one of the largest private 

wineries in the country. Award-winning winemaker 

Jeff grier crafts a range of wines characterised by 

Villiera’s unique terroir and the distinct aromas and 

flavours of the different varietals. 

Approximately 35% of the wine production at 

Villiera is focused on bottle-fermented sparkling 

wines. A joint venture with French champagne 

specialist Jean Louis Denois in the mid 1980s has 

culminated in some of the finest Méthode Cap 

Classique sparkling wines in the country. Although 

more than 60% of the annual production is aimed 

at the domestic consumer market, Villiera has also 

experienced success in targeted export markets. 

VILLIERA 

Villiera’s CWg ‘Shooting Star’ Cap Classique fetched a 

record R450 a bottle at the 2009 CWg Auction. 

Villiera’s white wines are renowned for their 

distinct fruitiness and ultimate drinkability, while 

simultaneously offering great value. 

The Villiera reds have gained international 

approval. The 2001 Monro received the Calyon Trophy 

as the best South African Bordeaux blend in 2005, 

while the 2002 vintage was awarded a gold medal at 

both the Calyon and Veritas awards. 

Viticulturist Simon grier has always strived 

to maintain environmentally friendly vineyard 

management practices. The farm has not sprayed 

insecticides for the past ten years and a flock of 

1000 Peking ducks are responsible for some natural 

pest control. There is a strong focus on water 

conservation, recycling and greening, which has led 

to a vibrant eco-system on the farm, including guinea 

fowl and pheasant as well as steenbok, Cape foxes, 

grey mongooses, porcupines and the threatened blue 

crane. This eco-friendly approach has born fruit 

with Villiera being accepted as suppliers to Marks & 

Spencer in the UK and Woolworths in South Africa. • 

Villiera vineyards 

Ducks on the estate Buck on the estate

WINE ESTATES 

60 

SA golf & 


LOCATION 

Pass Road, Franschhoek 

Western Cape 

FACILITIES 


• Heli-pad 

• Tours 

• Restaurant 

• Functions 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 876 8500 

F: +27 21 876 8501 

E: marketing@cabriere.co.za 

www.cabriere.co.za 

• 

Western Cape 

Comprised of two farms on opposite ends of the 

breathtaking Franschhoek Wine Valley, Cabrière is 

extraordinary. Its rich history, whimsical setting, seductive 

approach to wine, and its magnetic proprietor, make each 

visit a seductively decadent affair. 

The farm’s ethos is based on the core belief that wine is 

grown – not made. Wine is more than what is in the bottle 

– it is an exceptionally intimate experience. In the heart of 

the Cabrière vineyards lies an unassuming sundial, its pillar 

bearing a unique inscription: ‘Sun, Soil, Vine, Man’. These 

four words form the crux of the Cabrière philosophy. 

Cabrière is a wine farm steeped in history and local 

lore. Originally granted to a French Huguenot farmer, Pierre 

Jourdan, on 22 December 1694, it has formed a vital part of 

the Franschhoek Wine Valley for over 300 years. 

Pioneering is intrinsic to Cabrière, and throughout its 

development and evolution it has always remained true 

to this heritage. In 1982, a pioneering legacy in mind, the 

vineyards were replanted in the tradition of the Champagne. 

The wines and méthode champenoise that Cabrière now 

create, are products of the pivotal decision, made over 28 

years ago, to focus on the classic Chardonnay and Pinot 

Noir cultivars. 

CABRIèRE 

Thanks to the courageous, unconventional decisions 

made then, Achim von Arnim, the famed proprietor, and the 

Cabrière team, continue to add to the farm’s spirit today, 

by specialising in an enticing range of champenoise which 

has been named after the original Cabrière trailblazer and 

founder, Pierre Jourdan. 

The Pierre Jourdan Tasting Cellar, situated adjacent 

to the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant, offers guests 

an exclusive wine experience. The auditorium in the 

maturation cellar, which is equipped with additional tasting 

facilities, presents visitors with the rare opportunity of 

enjoying Pierre Jourdan and Haute Cabrière wines in their 

‘natural habitat’. 

Every Saturday Achim von Arnim and his son, Takuan, 

treat guests to the ultimate in wine theatre. Visitors are 

whisked away on an intimate journey through Cabrière’s 

history and wine philosophy. The use of the famed French 

cavalry sabre to open bottle after bottle of Pierre Jourdan 

Cap Classique adds the perfect amount of dramatic flair to 

this exceptional adventure. 

This event is reserved for customers only and, due to 

its personal nature, excludes tour guides and groups bigger 

than 8. • 

Cabrière’s famous Pierre Jourdan 

Cabrière cellar

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LOCATION 

Lourensford Road 

Somerset West 

Western Cape 

34º 04’ 816”S 18º 53’ 170”E 

FACILITIES 


• Picnics 

• Restaurants 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 8471334 

E: info@vergelegen.co.za 

www.vergelegen.co.za 

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Western Cape 

Vergelegen Wine Estate is South Africa’s winner in the great 

Wine Capitals global Network Best of Wine Tourism Awards 

for the second successive year. 

The award recognises wineries in 8 of the world’s wine 

capitals which demonstrate exceptional capabilities to cater 

for and welcome visitors and tourists. Besides being the 

global award winner for Cape Town, Vergelegen also won 

in 4 national categories: art and culture, a significant wine 

tourism experience, architecture, and gardens and grounds. 

Vergelegen, meaning ‘situated far away’, was granted 

to the governor of the Cape in 1700. Willem Adriaan van 

der Stel transformed the uncultivated land into a paradise, 

planting vines, camphor trees and oaks, laying out fruit 

orchards and orange groves, and introducing cattle and sheep. 

During its history Vergelegen has developed a unique 

culture which is embodied in its physical properties, in its 

people and in the more aesthetic traditions handed down 

over the past 300 years. The property still gives pleasure to 

its numerous visitors – especially its octagonal garden, the 

stately homestead and the fertile valley where fine wines are 

grown. 

And guarding the front entrance to the homestead 

are 5 magnificent camphor trees, planted by Van der Stel 

VERgELEgEN 

between 1700 and 1706. They are the oldest officially 

documented trees on the subcontinent, and were declared a 

National Monument in 1942. The trees are a symbol of the 

generations who nurtured Vergelegen into the estate it is 

today. 

After purchasing the estate in October 1987, Anglo 

American Farms extensively refurbished the homestead with 

carefully selected treasures of early Cape furniture, objets and 

textiles to provide a layered historicism of its 300 years of 

existence. 

Today, it is one of those rare places where the visitor can 

begin a progressive discovery into a world that harmonises the 

past and present; where an air of dreaminess pervades; and 

where synergy between man and his bountiful environment is 

accomplished. 

Since 1992 the homestead has been open to the 

public, allowing visitors to escape into the past, through the 

grand items of furniture and elegant interiors. Throughout 

its history celebrities of international renown have visited 

Vergelegen. Over the past decade Vergelegen has been 

honoured to receive the Executive Committee of the ANC, 

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Nelson 

Mandela and Bill Clinton. • 

Homestead at sunset 

Homestead with trees Cellar 2

WINE ESTATES 

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LOCATION 

Durbanville 

Cape Town 

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CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 976 3361 

F: +27 21 976 1810 

E: wines@diemersdal.co.za 

www.diemersdal.co.za 

Western Cape 

In 1698 Simon van der Stel granted farmland to Hendrik 

Sneewind. Later, when the widow Sneewind married 

a certain Captain Diemer, Diemersdal was established. 

An old inventory found dating back to 1705 lists 45 

wine barrels, a wine press and glass bottles, indicating 

that wine has been made on the estate for over three 

centuries. 

In 1885, the Louws took ownership of the farm, and 

since then six generations of Louws have practised their 

art with skill and passion at Diemersdal. 

More than 12 decades later, Diemersdal is a wellknown 

landmark in the lush Durbanville Valley, one of 

the Cape’s oldest wine regions. 

Making wine runs in the family at Diemersdal. Six 

DIEMERSDAL 

generations of winemakers sharing one passion have 

made fine wines at the Estate since the 1800s. Today, 

Diemersdal is renowned for its award-winning range of 

red and white wines enjoyed globally. 

Diemersdal wines are the perfect expression of 

the terroir of the Durbanville Wine Valley. The diverse 

soils and slopes provide the optimum conditions for 

making premium-quality wines with a prominent varietal 

character. The dryland vineyards develop concentrated 

flavours, uniformly ripened by the cooling sea breezes 

from the Atlantic Ocean. 

The result is a vintner’s repertoire that offers 6 single 

varietals and three distinctive blends – classic wines 

combining the best of the old and the new worlds. • 

Vergenoegd (meaning ‘satisfaction’ or ‘contentment’) 

has been owned by the Faure family for 6 generations 

– since the 1820s. The Cape Dutch homestead is a 

historic monument and can be dated back to 1773. 

Today, the art of producing Vergenoegd wines is in the 

capable hands of winemaker John Faure. 

Winemaking has always formed an integral part 

of the estate. The Vergenoegd Cabernet Sauvignon 

has made a name for itself at the National Red Wine 

Show, 5 times being selected Champion and 4 times 

grand Champion Wine. These high standards have been 

maintained, all the Vergenoegd wine still being awarded 

good star ratings by the John Platter Wine guide and 

at tastings of the authoritative Wine magazine. 

VERgENOEgD 

The charming, old-world cellar is equipped with 

modern winemaking machinery, the wines quietly 

maturing in new French 300 litre oak barrels. The 

estate’s soil profile, together with other factors such 

as a cooler maritime climate, a modern and attentive 

vineyard management, a minimalist approach to 

irrigation, selective harvesting and non-invasive 

vinification, result in full-bodied, rich red wines 

reflecting the unique maritime terroir. 

Due to its close proximity to the coast, the terroir 

and climate of the estate is unique in South Africa. The 

prevailing cool sea breeze and unique lime content of 

the soils result in low yields and a long ripening period, 

which add structure and concentration to the wines. • 

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LOCATION 

R310, Baden 

Powell Road 

Stellenbosch 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 843-3248 

F: +27 21 843-3118 

E: enquiries@vergenoegd.co.za 

www.vergenoegd.co.za 

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LOCATION 

Annadale Road 

Stellenbosch 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 21 881 3899 

F: +27 21 881 3388 

E: lawrence@ernieelswines.com 

www.ernieelswines.com 

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Western Cape 

The concept of Ernie Els Wines was born out of a 

friendship between Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht, who 

were driven by a mutual passion for South African red 

wine. Combining Jean’s knowledge of wine markets 

with Ernie’s impeccable worldwide acclaim, they 

focussed on delivering a product that would hold its 

own in the company of the finest wines. 

They began the venture at Jean’s family wine estate 

in Stellenbosch. After sifting through various styles and 

concepts, Jean, Ernie and winemaker Louis Strydom 

chose a bold, majestic style of red wine encompassing 

all five Bordeaux varietals. The marketing synergy 

between Ernie’s ‘classic’ golf swing and the classic 

Bordeaux blend were obvious. 

ERNIE ELS WINES 

The site chosen as a home for the wine was no 

more than a stone’s throw from where the brand was 

conceived – a beautiful 72 ha farm on the slopes of 

the Helderberg mountain. And so the wheels were set 

in motion to create one of the most exciting venues in 

the South African Wine Industry. The dream shared by 

these two dynamic individuals was made a reality in 

December 2004, when the Ernie Els Winery became a 

reality. 

Today, there are 4 red wines in the Ernie Els 

portfolio: the Ernie Els, Engelbrecht Els, Cirrus and Big 

Easy. Visitors to the winery are offered cellar tours and 

tastings, which can be enjoyed with cheese and meat 

platters against the backdrop of the beautiful views. • 

GAME & NATURE 

“In wilderness I sense the miracle of life, 

and behind it our scientific accomplishments 

fade to trivia.” 

Charles Lindbergh

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LOCATION 

Malaria-free Madikwe 

Game Reserve is in the 


FACILITIES 

• View Africa’s most impressive 

wildlife on morning and 

afternoon/evening game drives 

led by professional &Beyondtrained 

rangers 

• Excellent bird-watching 

with over 350 bird species 

CONTACTS 

T: 27 11 809 4441 

E: safaris@andbeyond.com 

www.andBeyond.com 


• 

Situated in the Madikwe game Reserve, close to the 

Botswana border in the North West Province, &Beyond 

Madikwe Safari Lodge reflects the rich red timbres of the 

African earth. Offering a commanding view of the gamerich 

plains, each suite overlooks the majestic panorama of 

the Dwarsberg Hills, as well as the Marico River, a green 

ribbon cutting through the landscape. With only 20 suites 

in three cosy camps, Madikwe offers the kind of personal 

touch that leaves you feeling pampered yet completely at 

home. 

Expansive decks provide wide views onto the 

spectacular sunsets. Large fireplaces create focal points 

for groups to gather and compare wildlife encounters, 

whether in the snug sitting areas or over the full flavours 

of meals in the dining rooms. Warm colours and easygoing 

layouts reflect a lifestyle that is carefree and comfortable. 

With huge circular fireplaces at the heart of every 

suite and big glass doors blurring the boundary between 

inside and out, Madikwe Safari Lodge embodies the warm, 

bold heart of this spectacularly rugged corner of Africa. 

The beautiful en suite bathrooms boast large bathtubs, 

twin basins, and indoor and outdoor showers. Spacious 

wooden decks embrace inviting plunge pools, while large 

MADIKWE SAFARI LODgE 

pizza ovens give meal times a fun twist. 

A diverse combination of bushveld and semi-arid 

Kalahari, Madikwe boasts not only the famous Big Five, 

but a rare glimpse of the endangered African wild dog. 

Also home to spotted and brown hyena, and a rich 

diversity of mammals, the reserve offers a rewarding gameviewing 

experience. Madikwe is famed for Operation 

Phoenix, the world’s largest game translocation exercise, 

successfully introducing more than 8 000 animals of 28 

species since 1991. The reserve also boasts more than 350 

bird species. 

Madikwe’s open plains are favoured by species such 

as springbok and white rhino. Stony outcrops form the 

perfect habitat for klipspringer and rock hyrax, while 

leopard and hyena use caves as den sites. A number of 

dams serve as focal points for elephant, buffalo and rhino. 

The Madikwe region is rich in history, having seen 

the passage of the famed warrior Mzilikazi, as well 

as explorers, traders, hunters and missionaries that 

included Dr David Livingstone and Sir Cornwallis Harris. 

Renowned South African writer Herman Charles Bosman 

celebrates the area’s landscape and characters in many 

of his books. • 

Plunge pool 

Boma Lounge

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LOCATION 

Historically rich Eastern Cape 

FACILITIES 

• Game drives 

• Guided bush walks 

• Bush sundowners and picnics 

• Photographic safaris 

• Rhino capture and research 

• Archaeological, battlefield and 

historical tours 

• Bush breakfasts/dinners 

• Scenic coastal flights 

• Specialist safaris 

• Carnivore research 

CONTACTS 

T: 27 11 809 4441 

E: safaris@andbeyond.com 


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KWANDWE PRIVATE gAME RESERVE 

&Beyond Kwandwe Private game Reserve lies in the 

heart of South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape, near 

grahamstown, and is the perfect ending to a journey 

along the famous garden Route. A conservation 

victory, Kwandwe’s diverse 22 000 hectares are home to 

thousands of animals, including lion, black and white 

rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah. Meaning ‘Place of 

the Blue Crane’ in Xhosa, Kwandwe is also a haven for 

this rare, highly endangered bird – South Africa’s national 

bird – as well as for other threatened species. Kwandwe 

flanks both the north and south banks of the great Fish 

River, which meanders for 30 km through this pristine, 

private wilderness. 

Kwandwe is home to four spectacular lodges, each 

with its own unique style. 

great Fish River Lodge lies along the lush banks of 

the great Fish River. Thatched roofs soar above guest 

areas and expansive viewing decks. Stone fireplaces 

cast heat and light over the richly woven rugs and 

yellowwood furniture. Nine luxurious suites boast floorto-ceiling 

folding glass doors. Cool thatched verandas 

open onto private plunge pools. 

Ecca Lodge is witty and brash, yet intimate. Pagoda- 

style corrugated iron roofs playfully top panelled walls 

and mesh-covered stone gabions. Wraparound wooden 

decks lead from sitting rooms and bedrooms to private 

plunge pools and outdoor showers. Flavours and 

aromas waft from the open, interactive kitchen, while 

comfortable loungers beckon around a rim-flow lap pool. 

Uplands Homestead is available only for use by 

groups of up to 6. A restored 1905 farmhouse with 3 

spacious en suite bedrooms, it is set in a remote, tranquil 

valley. gathered at the table for mealtimes or frolicking 

in the full-sized swimming pool, families enjoy intimate 

times together, with a chef, ranger and tracker team, and 

a private safari vehicle to cater to their every whim. 

Melton Manor, also a sole-use safari villa, offers 4 

en suite bedrooms looking out onto the afromontane 

forests. This contemporary farmhouse creates humorous 

warmth, its handmade clay chandeliers and Nguni 

cow hides mingling comfortably with painted vintage 

armoires. A central courtyard with large swimming pool 

encourages sharing, while gracious guest areas invite 

to an evening curled up at the fireplace. The interactive 

farmhouse kitchen is always abuzz with chefs cooking up 

delicious dishes with Eastern Cape flair. • 

Plunge pool 

Bathroom Ecca Lodge

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LOCATION 

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Sandwiched between the Kruger 

National Park and the renowned 

Sabi Sand Private Reserve in 

Mpumalanga, South Africa 

FACILITIES 

• 8 luxury khayas (en suite his-andhers 

bathrooms, private heated 

plunge pool and outdoor shower) 

• Optional laptop, internet 

connectivity and satellite television 

• Optional in-suite dining 

• Maximum 4 guests per safari 

vehicle 

• Camp capacity – 16 

• Communal swimming pool 

• Traditional boma 

• Dining room (air-conditioned) 

• Library 

• Bush gymnasium 

CONTACTS 

T: + 27 11 442 2267 

E: reservations@malamala.com 

www.malamala.com 

Mpumalanga 

• 

MalaMala is the blueprint for the luxury photographic 

safari. In existence since 1927, it produces the most exciting 

wildlife experience this side of the equator. MalaMala game 

Reserve is the largest private Big Five game reserve in South 

Africa. Comprising 13 300 ha, it shares an unfenced border 

of 19 km (12 miles) with the world-renowned Kruger 

National Park. 

With nature allowed to move to its innate rhythm, 

guests experience today what the forefathers of the African 

Safari would have experienced at the turn of the century. 

This philosophy has paid off, as experienced by a veritable 

collection of photo-journalists and film-makers who have 

come to MalaMala to capture footage of wildlife viewing 

that would rival any Hollywood production for thrilling and 

breathtaking animal encounters. 

‘Not even Tanzania’s famed Serengeti game Reserve or 

the awesome Ngorongoro Crater fills your camera viewfinder 

faster with Africa’s legendary Big Five – at MalaMala, lion, 

leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant appear magically,’ 

says acclaimed wildlife photo-journalist geoff Dalglish in 

his Sunday Times review. ‘Nor could Hollywood script the 

wide-screen wildlife encounters any more dramatically 

or frequently than nature does routinely in this private 

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game reserve, that is arguably South Africa’s most famous 

internationally.’ 

Rattray’s on MalaMala offers a glimpse of an era long 

past, when travellers to Africa experienced the magic of 

the wild in elegance and refinement. The epitome of regal 

safari-style, the newest addition to the MalaMala portfolio 

is a culmination of the Rattray family’s more than 40 years 

of experience. Rattray’s on MalaMala’s combines crystal and 

leather, with beautiful furnishings that are a treat to the 

connoisseur. 

Each suite or khaya (Zulu for ‘home’) functions as an 

self-contained dwelling, resplendent with hand-selected 

furnishings, lavish his-and-hers bathrooms, a secluded 

outdoor shower and a private, heated plunge pool. 

There are 8 luxury khayas for a maximum of 16 guests, 

each including: 

• A private veranda with grand river views 

• An indigenous, private garden 

• Two bathrooms and an outdoor shower 

• A heated plunge pool built into the private veranda 

• Outdoor and indoor dining areas for intimate dining 

• Optional satellite television, a laptop computer with 

wireless internet connectivity, and a DVD player. • 

Sable Camp 

Sable Camp luxury suite Close-contact game-viewing at MalaMala

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LOCATION 

Singita Sabi Sand – Sabi Sand 

Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga 

Singita Kruger National Park – 

Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga 

FACILITIES 

• Singita shop 

• Singita Spa 

• Fully equipped gym 


• Guided bush walks 

• Mountain biking 


• Community tours 

• Lodge swimming pools 

• Private plunge pools 

(Ebony & Boulders) 

• Tennis court (Castleton) 

CONTACTS 

Singita game reserves 

T: +27 21 683 3424 

F: +27 21 671 6776 

E: singita@singita.com 

www.singita.com 

Mpumalanga 

• 

SINGITA SABI SAND: EBONY & BOuLDERS LODGES 

AND CASTLETON CAMP 

Situated on 18 000 ha of prime Big Five game-viewing 

land, Singita Sabi Sand offers an unrivalled wilderness 

experience in an exclusive private sanctuary. 

Boulders and Ebony, two magnificent lodges 

overlooking the Sand River, allow guests to interact with 

nature in a lavish milieu that has earned Singita the 

highest international accolades for exceptional standards 

in accommodation, service and cuisine. 

Each lodge has its own distinctive character and 

accommodates just 24 guests in 12 air-conditioned 

suites. guests enjoy the complete exclusivity of a 

private pool and game-viewing deck, spacious interiors, 

fireplaces, en suite bathrooms and inside and outside 

showers. 

Castleton is a sincerely inviting, comfortable 

hideaway that exudes timeless charm. Comprising a 

stone-walled farmhouse and four beautifully appointed, 

air-conditioned double en suite cottages, Castleton can 

be reserved as an exclusive retreat for up to 12 guests at 

a time. guests enjoy the complete exclusivity of a private 

pool, trampoline and tennis court. 

SINgITA 

SINGITA KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: LEBOMBO & 

SWENI LODGES 

Situated at the confluence of two rivers in an exclusive 

15 000 ha concession on the remote eastern boundary 

of the Kruger National Park, Singita Kruger National Park 

offers you a wilderness experience unlike any you’ve ever 

experienced. 

Elevated on a sheer cliff top, Lebombo Lodge 

presents 15 luxurious, fully air-conditioned loft-style 

suites with sweeping views of the N’wanetsi River. The 

lofts are constructed almost entirely of wood and glass to 

allow optimal views of the surroundings and flaunt light, 

contemporary interiors in which layers of natural, neutral 

tones have been combined with rich, organic textures. 

The more intimate Sweni Lodge offers 6 exclusive 

suites on the banks of the Sweni River. While similar in 

architecture and design to Lebombo, the Sweni suites are 

more intimate, bathed in dappled shade on the water’s 

edge, with their own lounge, dining area and pool. The 

use of African artefacts together with leather and khaki 

give the Sweni Lodge a more classic safari feel. Sweni 

can be booked as an exclusive retreat, accommodating up 

to 12 guests at a time. • 

Lebombo Lodge 

Ebony suite Boulders suite

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LOCATION 

75 km east of Port Elizabeth 

Eastern Cape 


E 26°03’01.6” 

S 33°28’01.3” 

FACILITIES 

• 63 rooms spread over 

7 self-contained lodges 


• Pools 

• Born Free Sanctuary 

• Animal rehabilitation centre 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 041 407 1000 

E: reservations@mantiscollection. 

com 

www.mantiscollection.com 

Eastern Cape 

• 

Shamwari, meaning ‘friend’ in the Shona language, is a 

25 000 ha malaria-free, private game reserve situated at 

the furthest reach of the garden Route, only 45 minutes 

by car from Port Elizabeth. The realisation of one man’s 

dream and many people’s passion, the reserve boasts five 

eco-systems, thus supporting many forms of plant, animal 

and bird life. 

We would like you to get to know and enjoy the 

very best of African wildlife viewing, so we have brought 

together the best this area has to offer. We treat you to 

great game-viewing in the mornings and evenings, in 

open game-viewing vehicles that have been especially 

converted to maximise comfort and viewing. Your personal 

game ranger will provide you with insightful, valuable 

information about the fauna and flora, and will be happy 

to oblige should you have any special requests. game 

drives take between three and four hours, with a stop-over 

for coffee in the mornings or sundowners at sunset. 

Between game drives, you can while away the time 

relaxing, reading, luxuriating at the spa, swimming, 

enjoying delicious cuisine or taking game walks. 

Shamwari is host to two Born Free Foundation 

Centres, where big cats that have been rescued from 

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adverse conditions are rehabilitated for possible future 

release. 

Accommodation is offered in 7 separate luxury 

lodges. Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, has 

18 rooms and offers a distinctive colonial experience. 

Bushmans River Lodge is a unique historical site, its 4 

suites decorated in an artistic African style. Riverdene 

Family Lodge is a restored settlers’ lodge with 9 rooms. 

The 6-roomed Lobengula Lodge with its thatched roof and 

ethnic décor is tucked away deep in the valley bushveld. 

Bayethe Lodge is a 5-star, luxury lodge comprising of 12 

tented rooms, all with their own private, outdoor plunge 

pools. Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides the 

ultimate in luxury. Sarili lodge consists of 5 suites and is 

limited to 10 guests. 

The reserve has received numerous international 

awards, including that for the World’s Leading 

Conservation Company and game Reserve , which it has 

won consecutively for many years. 

Shamwari is an African dream, a game reserve in 

which plant, animal and bird life unfold the very soul 

of an untamed continent, and which offers it for your 

enjoyment in the most luxurious surroundings. • 

Born Free look-out Eagle’s Crag lounge 

White rhino on game-viewing drive

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LOCATION 

Situated on Little Brak River 

between Mossel Bay and George, 

off the N2 on the Garden Route, 

4 hours from Cape Town 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 044 6966055 

F: +27 044 6966 272 

E: info@botlierskop.co.za 

www.botlierskop.co.za 

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BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE gAME RESERVE 

Situated among spectacular mountains on a 3 000 

ha game reserve between Mossel Bay and george, the 

malaria-free Botlierskop Private game Reserve offers an 

immense diversity of wildlife and activities coupled with 

luxurious private tented suites discreetly positioned along 

the river bank. There are 26 different species of animals – 

including the rare black impala, rhino and buffalo – and 

more than 200 bird species. 

Each of the 15 luxury air-conditioned suites are 

adorned in a romantic, colonial style with 4-poster beds. 

Each suite has its own private deck, and the spacious 

Executive Suites also boast their own lounge areas. These 

are close to the river, secluded from view, with stunning 

vistas of the river and mountains. You could also relax 

at your private splash pool, or try an exhilarating bush 

swing among the trees. 

The pool next to the lodge, with its large, open-air 

deck, offers breathtaking views of the valley below. The 

elegant, thatched restaurant provides the perfect setting 

for a unique dining experience you won’t want to miss, 

with live entertainment in the form of drumming circles. 

More specialised treats include tea with the elephants, 

river cruises and spa treatments. 

Botlierskop Private game Reserve is the ideal setting 

for that extra special getaway, as well as for special 

functions, themed evenings and unique weddings – from 

the intimate to the exotic! • 

Ivory Tree game Lodge is situated in the north-eastern 

region of the Pilanesberg National Park, easily accessible 

by means of the Bakgatla gate. Nestled in the basin of 

an ancient amphitheatre criss-crossed by elephant trails, 

it comprises an exclusive lodge development site. The 

central facility includes a stunning feature pool, bar, 

conference room, dining room, boma and curio shop. 

The guest areas have been carefully planned to 

ensure easy flow and comfort. They have all been 

designed to accommodate a group or to provide intimate 

retreats ensuring privacy. The central areas include two 

lounges, a bar and cocktail lounge, a multi-tiered dining 

room, a conference facility and an open-air boma. 

The central areas were designed in a double-volume 

IVORY TREE gAME LODgE 

style to ensure impressive views of the surrounding 

amphitheater. The large swimming pool has been 

positioned between the lodge and the newly completed 

water-hole. 

The Ivory Tree Amani African Spa is a true African 

Experience -- the ultimate escape for pure selfindulgence. 

You are invited to indulge in a feast for the 

senses and the soul. Our unique spa product brand, 

Africology, is made from the purest of ingredients, 

which are free from artificial preservatives, colouring and 

fragrances. Luxuriate in our pampering and holistic body, 

skin and beauty rituals, all designed to relax you and 

restore balance and harmony to your body, mind and 

soul. • 

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LOCATION 

North of Sun City 

in the Pilanesberg Reserve 

North-West Province 

CONTACTS 

Reservations: 


Lodge Contact Details: 

T: +27 14 556 8100 

E:francois@anthology.co.za 

www.ivorytreegamelodge.com 


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LOCATION 

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve 

integrated with the adjacent Kruger 

National Park, Mpumalanga 

FACILITIES 

• Morning and evening safaris 

• Air-conditioning in each suite 

• Earth Lodge suites have private 

plunge pools 

• Wine cellar 

• Amani Spa at Bush Lodge 

• Amani Spa at Earth Lodge 

• Mini bar in each suite 

• En suite bathrooms with outdoor 

shower in each suite 

• Boutique curio shop at Bush 

Lodge and Earth Lodge 

• Environmental awareness safaris 

on foot 

• Safes in each suite 

• Private airstrip on the property 

• Business centre at Bush Lodge and 

Earth Lodge 

CONTACTS 



E: res@sabisabi.com 

www.sabisabi.com 

Limpopo 

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Over a span of 30 years, Sabi Sabi has evolved, protected 

and respected the wilderness in its care, and emerged to 

become the award-winning icon it is today. 

Situated in Sabi Sand Wildtuin, a hotspot of 

biodiversity within the greater Kruger National Park, Sabi 

Sabi is blessed with an astonishing variety of habitat 

and wildlife. guests have an excellent chance of close 

encounters with the Big Five, as well as cheetah, wild 

dog and all species indigenous to the area. Exciting 

morning and evening safaris in open vehicles, as well 

as environmental awareness walking safaris, are led by 

experienced rangers and trackers. 

Within this untamed setting, Sabi Sabi has created 

its luxurious lodges in the styles of Yesterday, Today and 

Tomorrow. 

Epitomising the era of the late 1800s, the historically 

themed Selati Camp is the Sabi Sabi of Yesterday. Selati’s 

8 beautifully appointed suites, including the Ivory 

Presidential Suite, are filled with authentic antiques, 

vintage décor and railway memorabilia – offering intimacy 

and romance with a dash of nostalgic opulence. 

The Today experience is found at Bush Lodge, its 

traditional safari style showcasing a vibrant and eclectic 

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mix of furnishings garnered from all corners of the African 

continent. Accommodating only 25 couples, the lodge 

has earned a reputation of warmth and service excellence. 

Little Bush Camp continues the Today experience – with 

just 6 suites, it is the ideal retreat for small groups. 

Earth Lodge, the Sabi Sabi of Tomorrow, is a 

celebration of ecological responsibility and stands proud 

as one of the world’s top 10 destinations. Sculpted into 

a slope of the earth, the lodge merges so well into the 

surrounding bushveld that it is virtually invisible. From 

the unexpected arrival via a concealed pathway to the 

dramatic entrance – a vast foyer with a huge sweep of 

semicircular ceiling framed by waterfalls – to the perfect 

proportions and gracefully curved walls, their textures and 

hues borrowed from nature, everything here is designed 

to instill a sense of peace. Each of the 13 suites, including 

the famous Amber Suite, is individually decorated and 

gloriously luxurious. Earth Lodge continuously meets 

and exceeds the highest international standards of 

architectural design, innovative décor and superb facilities. 

Maintaining a deep respect for and bond with the 

wilderness, Sabi Sabi continues to be voted one of world’s 

premier safari destinations. • 

Bush Deck and pool 

Exterior Amber Suite

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LOCATION 

Situated a scenic three 

and a half hours’ drive 

from Johannesburg in the 

Madikwe Game Reserve 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 18 350 9400 

C: +27 83 411 7400 

E: reservations@impodimo.com 

www.impodimo.com 

North-West Province 

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Carved from the hillside, eight glass-fronted luxury 

chalets line a natural spring, each enjoying striking 

views. The lodge enjoys spectacular vistas extending as 

far as the eye can see. You may wish to visit in summer 

and laze on the pool deck with a chilled chardonnay. 

Or perhaps you would prefer a winter safari, and after a 

day of game-viewing retire to the library with a cognac. 

Or you could stoke the fire in your suite and do some 

star-gazing before drifting away, your dreams filled 

with vivid images of unrestricted close encounters with 

Africa’s big game. 

The Deluxe safari option is perfect for those 

special occasions or for those looking for the last word 

in luxury, exclusivity and privacy. This safari option 

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offers unlimited safari activities, including game drives 

on open 4×4 vehicles and walking safaris with your 

own ranger and tracker. There is also a service team 

including a private chef, a waitron and a butler at your 

disposal. 

If you choose the Deluxe safari option, you will 

be accommodated in a self-contained luxury unit 

containing two suites, each with its own private deck 

and en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower. 

The unit also has a central lounge and dining facility 

with its own kitchen, bar and viewing deck overlooking 

a water-hole and stunning views. Attached are a private, 

decked boma and braai (barbeque) area with a private 

pool and deck, all overlooking the floodlit waterhole. • 

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Discover the taste of paradise at this perfect hide-away. 

If you are looking for something a little less formal but 

nonetheless exclusive, this lodge is for you! The views are 

inescapable from almost anywhere on the property, not 

least from your private veranda. The 8 suites are huge, 

lightly Mediterranean in style, with elegant furniture and 

superb bathrooms. 

There is so much to do here – archery, clay-target 

shooting, bush-walking, game drives, and, of course, 

riding. At Pakamisa, the superior game-viewing vehicle is 

a horse! And these divine creatures, trained by the owner 

Isabella herself, are bred to be more than merely modes of 

transport. Whatever your riding ability, you can participate 

in this exciting mode of game-viewing. And to work off the 

calories, bush-walks and mountain-bike trails await. 

For a more laid-back options, allow yourself to be 

absorbed by the beautiful library, or enjoy the impressive 

collection of rare African artefacts and paintings in the 

enormous, high-ceilinged entrance hall. Or else pull up a 

basket chair, drink in hand, and luxuriate in the views of 

the large pool and the sprawling vistas beyond. 

Meals are an occasion; enjoy mouth-watering 

breakfasts and delicious alfresco lunches on the veranda of 

the award-winning El Prado restaurant. Contemporary and 

international cuisine is beautifully presented, enhancing a 

traditional dining experience in the elegant dining room or 

‘out of Africa’ style under the stars. The restaurant offers an 

exceptional wine list and game specialties. • 

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LOCATION 

15 km SW of Pongola 

Take the R66 from Pongola for 

7 km, right onto the D29 for 7 km, 

Game Reserve entrance on left 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 34 413 3559 

F: 086 622 9403 

E: Pakamisa@pakamisa.co.za 

www.pakamisa.co.za 

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LOCATION 

Pumba is situated in the 

malaria-free Eastern Cape, 

one hour from Port Elizabeth, 

15 minutes from Grahamstown 

FACILITIES 

• 2 luxury 5-star lodges 

• Chalets equipped with their own 

private deck 

• Plunge pools and outdoor showers 

• Dining areas, lounges & bar areas 

• Msenge bush lodge has a 

gym and a Soul Spa 

• Big Five game drives 

• Archery 

• Bass fishing 

• Guided bush-walks 

• Horse-riding 

• Golf nearby 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 46 603 2000 

F: +27 46 603 2001 

E: respumba@pehotels.co.za 

www.pumbagamereserve.co.za 

Eastern Cape 

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Imagine a world where you awake to hippo calls as the 

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African sun rises over the lake beneath your private 

deck. 

Situated in an area of rich biodiversity in the 

malaria-free Eastern Cape, a mere hour’s drive from Port 

Elizabeth, Pumba Private game Reserve offers you an 

intimate African experience never to be forgotten. 

Pumba is home to Africa’s Big Five, as well as to 

the famous white lion, hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffe, 

wild dog and 21 antelope species. Many of these drift 

in clear view of the main deck and pool areas at both 

lodges. Pumba is also a bird enthusiast’s dream, with an 

abundant 270 species of birds. 

guests can partake in an array of activities, 

including guided bush walks with experienced rangers, 

game drives aboard luxury custom-made Land Rovers, 

thrilling nocturnal drives, birding safaris with spectacular 

sightings, relaxed bass fishing, star-gazing under 

the amazing African night sky, and archery under 

trained supervision. Off-reserve activities include golf, 

horseback rides on the beach, skydiving and scubadiving, 

for which transfers can be arranged. 

After an exciting day in the bush, you could choose 

from any of the treatments provided by the Soul Spa – 

such as bamboo massages, body wraps and hot stone 

therapy – or enjoy a workout in the glass-enclosed gym. 

Dining is a sublime experience. You could dine 

indoors or out, on one of the main decks, where 

the herd of elephants will form your ‘out of Africa’ 

backdrop. The menus consist of African fusion cuisine 

with an Eastern Cape Flair, complemented by a 

collection of the best local wines. 

We are proud to offer you a choice of two distinct, 

luxurious lodges. 

Water Lodge, on the banks of Lake Cariega, 

comprises luxurious stone and thatch chalets. From your 

own game-viewing deck, slip into your secluded plunge 

pool, cocktail in hand, or take an outdoor shower to the 

music of lapping water. 

Msenge Bush Lodge overlooks the Cariega River 

floodplain and the Zuurberg mountains. Although 

the glass walls allow uninterrupted viewing of nearby 

wildlife, each chalet is completely secluded, with its own 

sun deck, plunge pool and outdoor shower. 

Whatever your African dream entails, Pumba Private 

game Reserve has the means to fulfil it. Imagine ... • 

Pumba Water Lodge perched on the banks of Lake Cariega 

Luxury chalets at Msenge Bush Lodge View from the main deck at Pumba Water Lodge

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LOCATION 

Kichaka Lodge 

Assegaai Bush 

Grahamstown 

Eastern Cape 


FACILITIES 


• Golf 

• Hiking 

• Horse trails 

• Fishing 

• Conference facilities 

• Massage 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 46 622 6024 

F: +27 46 622 6028 

C: +27 83 236 0754 

www.kichaka.co.za 

Eastern Cape 

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Set between two streams in a lush bushveld valley, 

Kichaka Lodge is an exclusive 5-star lodge located in a 

Big Five reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, a mere 

hour from the Port Elizabeth airport. You could land at 

the airport, enjoy a comfortable drive, and be relaxing 

on your own private game-viewing deck within the hour, 

cocktail in hand. 

This luxury lodge sleeps 20 people in 10 secluded 

stone and thatch suites. Special care has been taken to 

ensure spectacular views from the lounge, bedroom and 

bathroom of each unit. Each 70 m², climate-controlled 

suite has a lounge area with large glass sliding doors on 

two sides opening so widely that the rooms become part 

of the surrounding bush. Each suite also boasts a large 

viewing deck and private, heated plunge pool. 

The suites are connected to the main lodge by 

walkways winding through the bush, and the lodge 

overlooks a large water-hole popular with hippo, giraffe, 

elephant and countless other game. 

The lounge and dining areas have been designed 

to present the best possible aspects over unspoilt 

bush, and large terraces above the water-hole provide 

a magnificent viewing deck. One of the terraces also 

KICHAKA LODgE 

extends to a small island, creating an enchanting 

outdoor dining area. 

You could enjoy a swim in the heated rim-flow 

pool adjacent to the water-hole, or simply enjoy sun, 

cocktails and glorious views on the large pool terrace. 

Kichaka offers 5-star cuisine, a superb wine list and 

impeccable personal service. The inventive Executive 

Chef serves sophisticated contemporary South African 

cuisine. Sumptuous meals can by enjoyed in the main 

dining room, in the privacy of your own suite, or at one 

of our specially designed outdoor areas. 

The immediate camp area is secured by discreet 

electric fencing, to ensure the safety of guests and to 

deter elephants from destroying our trees. Uniquely 

protected in this manner, you are able to walk freely 

around the camp and enjoy the local flora and bird life. 

Experienced rangers maximise every opportunity 

to ensure exceptional viewing during your game drives 

on the established 20 000 acre game reserve. Excellent 

sightings of lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo, as well 

as cheetah, hippo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, warthog and 

numerous species of antelope are enjoyed on game 

drives across the open plains of the reserve. • 

Kichaka Lodge 

Chalet Game drive

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LOCATION 

Ajacent to the Kruger Park 

in Limpopo Province 

FACILITIES 


• Guided game walks 

• Amani Spa 

• Swimming 

• Game-tracking 

CONTACTS 



E: sales@thornybush.co.za 

www.thornybush.co.za 

Limpopo 

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In the heart of Big Five country adjacent to the greater 

Kruger National Park, with a huge diversity of mammal and 

bird species, lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African Bushveld 

– Thornybush Private game Reserve. Here, 7 exclusive 

lodges are individually designed to provide an unrivalled 

safari experience. Diverse accommodation caters for most 

needs, from rustic understated comfort to luxury of the 

finest order. All lodges offer exciting dawn and dusk safaris 

with fully qualified rangers and trackers, and bush-walks for 

the more adventurous. 

Thornybush Main Lodge boasts 20 air-conditioned 

luxury suites and 2 family suites, all with extensive living 

areas overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. Enjoy 

sweeping vistas of the savannah and an ever active waterhole 

from your private deck. 

Tastefully decorated in warm earthy tones and 

indigenous woods, the n’Kaya Lodge combines luxury with 

simplicity. The spacious double suites, each with private 

lounges, ensure optimal space for the discerning guest. 

At the Serondella Lodge, suspended wooden walkways 

link treetop hides to luxuriously appointed suites set along 

the Monwana tributary. This lodge is flanked by two waterholes, 

where you can enjoy an abundance of wildlife and 

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birdlife from spectacular viewing decks. 

The Drakensberg Mountains provide a majestic 

backdrop for the Jackelberry Lodge, a 10-bedded rustic 

camp with spectacular views. The bush around the lodge 

teems with game and more than 250 different species of 

birds. Relax by a crackling campfire after a hearty traditional 

bushveld dinner and listen to the sounds of the African 

night. 

Shumbalala Lodge offers ultimate 5-star comfort 

throughout its 4 suites, including a feature Presidential Suite 

of opulent proportions. This Lodge continues to gather 

excellent feedback from guests from all over the world. 

Nkelenga is an exclusive use self-catering camp. 

Situated above a large watering hole, it sleeps 10 and 

offers family and friends a perfect opportunity to enjoy the 

wonders of the bush without interference from other guests. 

The Chapungu Lodge is authentically furnished in 

colonial splendour, hand-picked pieces enhancing the 

ambience of the 5 air-conditioned en suite tents. Enjoy 

scenic views from the vantage of elevated deck, an active 

water-hole in close proximity. And savour Chapungu’s 

culinary delights in the classically appointed dining room or 

around the fire in the boma. • 

Reception Veranda 

Lounge Luxury suite

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LOCATION 

Off Lynnwood Road, 

Graham Road, 

The Willows, 

Pretoria East 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 12 809 0266/77 

F: +27 12 809 0146 

E: farmfin@satis.co.za 

www.farminn.co.za 

Gauteng 

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Built of stone and thatch, the Farm Inn exudes the 

atmosphere of an African stone palace. A mere 40 

minutes from Central Pretoria and 60 minutes from 

the OR Tambo International Airport, this family-owned 

luxury country hotel is the ideal getaway. It also presents 

superb conference facilities supplemented by fine cuisine. 

The Farm Inn boasts its own chapel, making it ideal for 

weddings, and 4-star accommodation is offered. 

Nestled on a rocky outcrop under the African 

sun, this private wildlife estate extends over 70 ha of 

indigenous bush. There are over 20 big cats including 

cheetah, leopard, white lion, and even Bengal tigers, 

and a wide selection of other game. Game drives are 

offered daily. Thanks to a cheetah breeding program, the 

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opportunity often arises to interact with tame cheetahs 

and their cubs. Intimate private dinners can also be 

arranged on request in the lion camp boma surrounded 

by the lion enclosures. 

The Tugela a la carte restaurant has a distinctly 

South African flavour, and a light garden menu is 

available throughout the day. The Sunday buffets in the 

Letaba room have become legendary and offer excellent 

value. The bomas Mkula and Wag ‘n Bietjie create a 

distinctive bush atmosphere, and cater for anything from 

small breakaway groups to large corporate affairs. 

This year, the Farm Inn celebrates its 25th year of 

offering unrivalled hospitality. You are invited to come 

and experience it for yourself. • 

WELLNESS 

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. 

Listen hard. Practice wellness. 

Play with abandon. Laugh. 

Choose with no regret. 

Appreciate your friends. 

Continue to learn. 

Do what you love. 

Live as if this is all there is.”

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LOCATION 

Old Rustenburg Road, 

Magaliesburg, 


FACILITIES 

• Spa 

• Laundry service 

• Information on activities and 

places of interest 

• Secretarial services 

• Complimentary internet access 

• Private guest library/study and 

lounge 

• 24 hour medical support 

• Daily newspapers 

• Children over the age of 12 years 

welcome 

• 24 hour airport transfers available 

by arrangement 

• Outdoor heated swimming pool 

CONTACTS 

Reservations 

T: 0861 50 50 50 

T: + 27 21 430 5302 

E: reservations@mountgrace.co.za 

www.africanpridehotels.com 

Head Office 

T: +27 21 430 5000 

F: +27 21 430 5320 

Gauteng 

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MOUNT gRACE COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA 

Set in the Magaliesburg Mountains, surrounded by 10 acres 

of lush gardens, the Mount grace is a haven of natural 

elegance, offering the ultimate in South African rural living. 

An hours’ drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria, the 

Mount grace Country House & Spa is a timeless gem where 

the world slows, time drifts and gentle luxury and peace 

abound. 

Indulge in delicious country cuisine and refined 

romance at one of two signature restaurants. For over 20 

years, the Mount grace Country House & Spa has been 

known for the generous country-style buffets on offer at 

Twist. Discover our legendary Sunday lunches, each dish 

tempting you into decadency, to the backdrop of sweeping 

views of the valley below. 

A warm, intimate dining experience awaits you at the 

Rambling Vine, a discerning a la carte restaurant breathing 

romance, elegance and subtle style. 

The renowned Mount grace Spa offers a soothing, 

pampering experience where time simply seems to disappear. 

The natural stone, thatched building is shaped to represent 

a baby lying in the calm foetal position – evoking feelings 

of nurturing and peace. 

Discover the healing and relaxing benefits of water 

therapy in the outdoor Hydrotherapy Spa garden. With 

its Jacuzzi, flotation pool, rock pools and waterfalls, the 

Spa garden has been designed to take full advantage of 

the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy, nature and the 

elements. 

Spend time in Eden, a tranquil, shady part of the 

gardens conducive to meditation and quiet reflection. We 

recommend floating in the buoyant waters of the Brine Pool 

(liquid sound flotation pool) whilst listening to whale song 

piped through the water. Twenty minutes in the Brine Pool 

is said to have the same effect as four hours of sleep. 

Also on offer is Thallasso therapy, a form of 

hydrotherapy engaging the rejuvenating forces of water 

and natural elements to heal the body and soothe the soul. 

Varying temperature and pressure in the hydrotherapy tub 

stimulates circulation, eases away tension and assists in the 

release of toxins. Allow the underwater jets to invigorate the 

body, increase muscle tone and strengthen immunity. And 

at your discretion, your therapist could pamper you even 

further by performing a pressure point massage on your 

scalp. 

Last but not least, the Spa Café offers delicious light 

meals to make your indulgence complete. • 

View of the main spa 

The brine pool Heated Jacuzzi

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LOCATION 

Lagoon View Drive 

Eastern Head 

Knysna 


Pezula is a 40 minutes’ 

flight from Cape Town 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 44 302 3333 

E: reservations@pezula.com 

www.pezula.com 

Western Cape 

Pezula Spa & gym is a calm sanctuary where natural 

elements and textures – reed ceilings, stone walls, rich 

dark wood and earthy finishes – reflect the soul of Africa. 

This multi-award-winning spa has just been named 

Best Overseas Hotel Spa by the Condé Nast Traveller’s 

Readers’ Travel Awards 2009, and Favourite Spa in Africa 

by the 2009 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. 

It boasts a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor Jacuzzi, 

12 m heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, sun bed, 

rain forest shower, juice bar, nail bar, hair salon and 

9 therapy rooms, complemented by a team of highly 

trained professionals. The post-treatment room with its 

heated massage waterbeds is one of a kind in Africa. 

Pezula Signature Treatments harness age-old natural 

PEZULA SPA 

remedies and offer a unique fusion of therapies in which 

ingredients and essential essences from indigenous 

fynbos are used. Scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths, 

milk baths, and hydrotherapy are orchestrated to ensure 

a sensory experience that creates a feeling of total 

relaxation and serenity. 

Pezula Spa’s signature massage is the Phumla 

Massage, an African drumbeat massage which employs 

long strokes and deep kneading pressure into the muscle 

tissue to improve circulation and ease muscular aches 

and tension using Maruwa Shea Butter. 

The newly launched Medi-Spa facility features a 

comprehensive menu of specialist treatments for a variety 

of conditions. • 

ARABELLA WESTERN CAPE HOTEL & SPA 

Well revered as one of Africa’s premiere spa 

destinations, the award winning Arabella Spa is a 

heavenly retreat devoted to wellbeing, where the 

art of pampering has been fine-tuned to blissful 

perfection. In this sublime peaceful setting, guests are 

encouraged to leave the city behind them and indulge 

in the art of “slow”, by spending either a few hours or 

an entire day at Arabella Spa. 

The spa is home to the world-first, African 

Rainforest Experience, a two-hour sensory water and 

steam treatment created exclusively for the spa, using 

African products and inspired by the African rains. 

The spa combines traditional and modern 

therapies, artfully fusing Far Eastern and Western 

knowledge with innovative beauty products of the 

highest international quality, leaving spa visitors with 

a deep feeling of relaxation and a restored natural 

balance. 

guests of the hotel and spa may make use of 

the heated indoor hydro-pool and outdoor lap pool, 

sauna, steam room, fitness centre and candle room at 

their own leisure, and at no additional cost. 

A true playground for travellers, the Arabella 

Western Cape Hotel & Spa is a magical oasis for 

families. Children find an abundance of activities 

and attractions that will deliver treasured memories 

and enrich their spirits. Spark their imagination 

with themed adventures and supervised childrens’ 

programmes. • 

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LOCATION 

Arabella Western Cape 

Hotel & Spa 

Arabella Country Estate 

R44, Kleinmond 

CONTACTS 

Hotel reservations: 

T: +27 28 284 0000 

E: reservations@ 

www.arabellawesterncapehotel.co.za 

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Fancourt is located in the heart of 

the beautiful Garden Route, just 10 

minutes from George airport and the 

city of George 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 44 804 0000 

E: hotel@fancourt.co.za 

Fancourt Reservations 

T: +27 44 804 0010 

E: reservations@fancourt.co.za 


Western Cape 

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Relax and rejuvenate in truly beautiful surroundings 

at the Fancourt Spa, enjoying an exclusive range of 

therapies, treatments and leisure activities. 

Luxury goes hand in hand with signature treatments, 

state-of-the-art wellness equipment and the utmost 

professionalism, to provide a truly holistic health and 

wellness experience. 

Enjoy a signature massage, re-energising facial, 

some quiet time in the tepidarium, or a gentle swim in 

the heated Roman Bath with magnificent views of the 

Outeniqua Mountains. 

The Fancourt Spa houses a professional hair salon, 

which offers a range of treatments as well as a wide 

selection of international hair care products. 

FANCOURT SPA 

Directly opposite from the Hair Salon, is an exclusive 

ladies boutique, Lulu TanTan, which specialises in Asianinspired 

clothing and accessories in a decadent and plush 

retail environment. 

Mark gold Jewellers is situated nearby to tempt 

visitors to the Spa with their glittering collection, so be 

sure to pay them a visit. 

Complete your visit to the Fancourt Spa with a 

light, organic snack or a refreshing smoothie at Morning 

glory, which overlooks the 1st tee of the Outeniqua golf 

Course. The captivating views and fresh countryside air 

will do wonders for the soul. 

Revitalise mind, body and spirit at the magnificent 

Fancourt Spa. It’s a true celebration of life. • 

Sabi Sabi has opened two new Amani Spas at Earth 

Lodge and Bush Lodge. Run by Amani African Spas, the 

new spas complement Sabi Sabi’s ethos of creating a 

space at one with nature. 

On offer are holistic body, skin and beauty rituals, 

rejuvenating massages and soothing treatments. Amani 

means ‘Peace’ in kiSwahili, and the new spas reflect this 

throughout each treatment. 

Amani’s philosophy is ‘to create the ultimate African 

Bush Spa experience that is pampering, unique and 

memorable, by creating an enchanting ambience of 

absolute tranquillity that reflects the soul of Africa with 

its natural elements and textures’. 

At Earth Lodge, the spa design mirrors that of the 

AMANI SPA AT SABI SABI 

lodge, and treatment suites create the perfect atmosphere 

for restoring nature’s balance. The Pango (‘cave’) Room 

is a highlight – a cave-like suite for ‘rasul’ – a cleansing 

thermal mud treatment. 

All Bush Lodge treatment suites have beautiful views 

onto the bush, and there is an outdoor bath, shower and 

treatment area guaranteed to delight spa visitors. 

Enhancing the philosophy of healing and wellbeing 

are the products used – Africology, Essence of Africa – a 

brand unique to South Africa that is free from artificial 

preservatives, colouring and fragrances. Indigenous plants 

and pure essential oils form the foundation of Africology 

products, and the range is designed to stimulate healing 

and inhibit ageing. • 

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LOCATION 

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 

integrated with the adjacent Kruger 

National Park, Limpopo 

CONTACTS 

P: + 27 13 735 5261 

F: + 27 13 735 5260 

E: earth@sabisabi.com 

www.sabisabi.com 

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LOCATION 

Northern Drakensburg 

Greater Kruger Park 

National Park region 

FACILITIES 

• Game 

• Spa 

• 3 Dining Venues 

• Wine Cellar 

CONTACTS 

Kapama River Lodge 

T: +27 15 793 8700 

E: res@kapama.co.za 

www.kapama.co.za 

Limpopo 

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KAPAMA RIVER LODgE WELLNESS CENTRE UMNgAZI RIVER BUNgALOWS & SPA 

The Drakensberg mountains provide a majestic 

backdrop to the largest private game lodge in the 

greater Kruger National Park region. Kapama River 

Lodge is situated within the Kapama game Reserve, 

and although large, it is so stylish and roomy and 

beautifully positioned along a dry riverbed, that 

guests fall in love with it. 

Our Wellness Centre is a piece of paradise 

designed to uplift mind, body and soul. Complete 

with a modern gym, the centre energises and 

uplifts in the healing presence of nature. While 

connecting with the call of the wild, indulge in an 

array of specially designed spa treatments. 

Embrace the essence of Africa, let your 

heart beat to its rhythm, let your body enjoy 

Kapama’s magical signature treatment: Marula 

Miracle Moments. Experience this journey to total 

euphoria. Wonderful treatments such as a Calabash 

Massage and Rasul – only two of the 5 magical 

treatments – ensure that your journey is perfectly 

completed. 

Other unique treatments such as the Kapama 

Pinotage Bliss and the Marula Sensual Steam 

treatments are tailor-made to meet the needs of 

individuals or couples. 

Talented, experienced beauty technicians remain 

up to date with global treatments whilst ensuring 

the flow of African wisdom into the pampering 

experience. Stepping from one invigorating 

treatment to the next, a lap pool invites you to 

lie back and relax under a breathtaking bushveld 

sky. • 

The Wild Coast may be South Africa’s most 

spectacular region, with its rocky coastlines, indigenous 

forests, secluded coves and many river mouths .... It’s a 

unique place, where man and nature exist in complete 

harmony. Here, the sights, sounds and smells of the sea 

provide a constant joy. 

An award-winning family resort noted for its 

generous hospitality, Umngazi offers a quintessential 

escape from the far-away cities. The resort is owned 

by a family who grew up in the area – the goss family, 

who share a true passion for and understanding of the 

land and its people. 

Our spa is nestled high in the Umngazi hills, 

with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The 

architecture is a fusion of Cape Cod and African, 

blending with the beautiful natural surroundings. From 

the moment you step onto the Spa pathway, you will 

know that it is a place devoted to your overall wellbeing. 

It’s an ultimate refuge for those seeking to 

refresh, restore, re-connect and receive an experience 

beyond expectation. guests are treated to a secluded, 

tranquil experience, to the soundtrack of breakers and 

bird calls. 

The spa has also provided many employment 

opportunities for our local Pondo community, as 

Umngazi is committed to social responsibility, sustained 

development and empowerment by means of job 

creation and upliftment. This is a spa that offers not 

only pampering and food for the mind, body and soul, 

but also considers the people that have grown within 

Umngazi and have created the success of the resort and 

spa – our local community. • 

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LOCATION 

Near umngazi river mouth 

Port St Johns 

Wild Coast 

31° 40’20.82”S, 29°27’14.64”E 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 47 5641115/6/8/9 

C: 082 3215841/2 

E: stay@umngazi.co.za 

www.umngazi.co.za 

Eastern Cape 

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LOCATION 

Plot 41, Reier Road, 

Kameeldrift East, Pretoria 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 12 808 0150 

E: reservations@kievitskroon.co.za 

www.kievitskroon.co.za 

Gauteng 

Here, self-indulgence is the only rule. Escape to 

the countryside, where pampering, relaxation and 

rejuvenation await you at Kievits Kroon’s Spa. 

Designed to meet the highest European standards, 

the Spa has one of the most advanced Thermae 

facilities in gauteng. Be invigorated by plunge pools, 

unwind in our sauna and steam rooms, or simply relax 

in our heated indoor swimming pool while enjoying a 

wonderful view of the estate. 

Our qualified therapists are on hand to guide you 

through the spa experience. Pamper yourself with a 

variety of treatments or choose one of the packages 

on offer, ranging from half day to full day and 

overnight stay. The use of internationally established 

products such as Decléor further guarantees tangible 

health and beauty results. 

KIEVITS KROON HOTEL & SPA 

The extensive range of carefully designed 

treatments are tailored to suit individual needs. You 

could relieve your stress with a specialised fullbody 

massage, or opt for the ultra-relaxing Shiatsu 

Signature Facial Experience – a highly beneficial 

massage technique whereby the therapist applies 

pressure with her thumbs, fingers and palms to 

specific areas of the face and body. Refresh your skin 

with a full-body exfoliation, leaving it supple and 

smooth. And do not forget about your hands and 

feet, for which we have several choices on offer. 

We invite you to come and de-stress in our spa, 

restoring your energy and strength whilst balancing 

body, mind and soul... • 

MANgWANANI PRIVATE AFRICAN DAY SPAS 

Mangwanani Private African Day Spas are located in some of 

the most idyllic settings in South Africa, and offer you true 

African indulgence. 

The idea was born out of a personal dream to establish 

a retreat where visitors would be allowed to indulge in 

sheer decadence. Another aim was specifically to uplift rural 

woman – to empower previously disadvantaged members of 

the local communities. 

Indulge your senses at a Mangwanani Spa, where 

traditional healing therapies and sensual royal rituals have 

been woven into unique treatments designed to rejuvenate 

and revitalise. 

guests at Mangwanani are greeted by African 

drumming and singing, and are pampered with Mangwanani 

signature treatments, including full-body massage, spa facial, 

body exfoliation and more, accompanied by scrumptious 

meals including decadent chocolates. 

Mangwanani is the perfect destination for couples, 

groups and individuals of all ages, and unique packages 

can be created to suit your specific needs, whether they are 

client relationship management, corporate events or simply 

unwinding, relaxing and experiencing the Mangwanani 

Magic. 

Mangwanani is a true African spa entertainment 

destination experience, committed to empowerment and 

responsible tourism. Healing Africa through African Healing ... 

Mangwanani has won Spa of the Year in South Africa 

since its inception. • 

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LOCATION 

5 Wellness centres around South 

Africa 

Call central reservations or see 

website for more information 

CONTACTS 

Central Reservations: 

T: 0860 55 00 55 

E: info@mangwanani.co.za 

www.mangwanani.co.za 

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LOCATION 

Carltonville 


CONTACTS 

T: +27 18 285 1050 

C: 073 776 7756 

F: 086 647 4223 

E: info@featherhillspa.com 

www. featherhillspa.com 

North West 

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FEATHER HILL WELLNESS AND RETREAT SPA 

Named Best Boutique Hotel Spa in South Africa in 

2009, Feather Hill Wellness and Retreat Spa is situated 

on the edge of a hill in the North West Province. Here, 

you will find unlimited views, pristine nature and fresh 

sugar-bush scents – in fact, you will feel as though 

you’ve found heaven on earth! We ‘feather’ our clients 

through their customised treatments and entire stay, 

to ensure that they unwind the mind and revitalise the 

body. Treatments provided by highly professional and 

experienced staff, combined with luxury accommodation, 

make Feather Hill Spa a truly exceptional refuge. 

Feather Hill Spa has also been voted one of the 

best 100 spas in Africa, and the best tourism product of 

Potchefstroom for 2009. We would love to show you 

why – and we will exceed all your expectations! 

But that’s not all. Feather Hill also offers a 

breathtaking wedding and function venue – the Wedding 

Nest. It comprises a rustic chapel with a clear view of 

the sunset, a banqueting hall complete with chandeliers, 

and patios offering enchanting vistas of the city lights 

at night. Then there are the picture-perfect gardens 

blossoming with all shades of flowers, and babbling 

waterfalls .... 

The Wedding Nest is committed to lavish hospitality 

upon its guests, to captivate their imagination and to 

create the wedding of their dreams. 

Only one and a half hours from Johannesburg on 

the N12, heaven on earth is waiting for you ....• 

AMANI SPA AT THORNYBUSH gAME RESERVE 

In the heart of Big Five country adjacent to the greater 

Kruger National Park lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African 

Bushveld – Thornybush Private game Reserve. Within the 

reserve, at the elegant 5-star Thornybush game Lodge, 

unrivalled big-game viewing is complemented by exquisite 

accommodation, sublime cuisine and by the Amani Spa. 

The Amani group specialises in African safari spas 

at exclusive 5-star lodges and hotels. Amani’s philosophy 

is to offer the ultimate African bush spa experience by 

creating an enchanting ambience of absolute tranquillity 

that reflects the soul of Africa. Every detail of the treatment 

setting is considered, ensuring a sense of space and an air 

of relaxation where one can indulge in holistic body, skin 

and beauty rituals, uniquely designed to relax the spirit, 

harmonise the body, preserve youthfulness and enhance 

health and vitality. 

Enhancing the philosophy of healing and wellbeing 

are the products used – Africology, Essence of Africa – a 

brand unique to South Africa that is free from artificial 

preservatives, colouring and fragrances. Indigenous plants 

and pure essential oils form the foundation of Africology 

products, and the range is designed to stimulate healing 

and inhibit ageing. 

At Thornybush, the existing spa facilities have just been 

renovated to almost three times their former size. The spa 

offers a full range of treatments to Thornybush game Lodge 

guests, as well as satellite treatments to guests at Chapungu 

and Nkelenga. • 

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LOCATION 

Adjacent to the Kruger Park 

in Limpopo Province 

LOCATION 



E: sales@thornybush.co.za 


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LOCATION 

24 km from Pietermaritzburg, 

along the Otto’s Bluff Road 

S29 0 26’ 467” 

E30 0 18’ 766” 

CONTACTS 

T: +27 33 569 1321 

F: +27 33 569 1322 

E: info@karkloofspa.com 

www.karkloofspa.com 

KwaZulu-Natal 

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Tucked away on 3 500 ha in the magical and malaria-free 

Midlands, a mere 24 km from Pietermaritzburg and an hour 

or so from Durban, Karkloof Spa is a naturally lavish haven 

and a 5-star destination in itself. 

Here, wellness and wildlife embrace one other. 

Relaxation and rejuvenation in Africa’s biggest spa is 

interspersed with the exhilaration of walking, hiking and 

mountain-biking. game-viewing is rewarded by sightings of 

rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and numerous antelope species. 

Misty forests and overgrown thickets sidle up to sun-kissed 

savannahs, while crystal clear waterfalls tumble from great 

heights into rivers winding through fertile valleys. 

Panoramic views greet you wherever you find yourself. 

Space embraces every room, inside and out. Time gives 

KARKLOOF SPA 

you a break as it slows to a near standstill ... There are no 

pressures of set mealtimes, and with the freedom to plan 

your activities at a pace to suit your inclinations, you can 

unwind completely. 

Accommodation at Karkloof comprises 16 private 

villas, and amenities include a library, private bar, romantic 

restaurant, as well as indoor and wraparound outdoor lounges. 

The Karkloof Spa has been awarded the SA Tourism 

Welcome Award as the Best Accommodation Provider, the 

Tatler Spa Award as the Most Exciting New Discovery for 

2009, the Professional Beauty Award 2009 as the the Best 

Hotel/Resort Spa for 2009, and the Amarula Best Retreats 

in Africa Award as the the Leading Wellness and Wildlife 

Retreat. •

LEISURE 

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South Africa boasts some of the finest beaches in the world. From the 

pristine coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern 

Cape’s famous Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach 

to sun-drenched Camps Bay in the Western Cape … when it comes to 

beaches, we win, hands down. 

Our beaches are much more than a haven for sun-worshippers and 

surfers. There’s so much to see and do along our dramatic coastline, 

including a range of wonderful multi-day coastal hikes. Here’s a quick 

rundown on some of the best beaches in South Africa. 

EASTERN CAPE 

The Eastern Cape is home to some 

fine beaches. Port Elizabeth and 

East London are surfing hotspots, 

and the Wild Coast is famous for its 

craggy landscapes, furious seas and 

extravagantly beautiful beaches. 

Port St John’s, Wild Coast 

A lovely, fairly undeveloped piece 

of tropical coastline, offering great 

swimming and good lazing in the 

waters of the coastal lagoon. 

Port Elizabeth 

Port Elizabeth’s benign beaches, 

protected by the gentle curves of 

Algoa Bay, offer safe swimming and 

surfing. Kings Beach is a favourite, 

and Humewood Beach is a frequent 

Blue Flag winner. There’s also a 

nearby snake park and dolphins at 

play in the oceanarium. 

East London 

The laid-back city of East London 

has a thriving beach culture, with 

sand dunes, rock outcrops and 

ocean views. Orient Beach has good 

swimming, and the black rocks of 

Eastern Beach are great for photos 

and exploration. Or you could take 

long walks down Nahoon Beach 

and gonubie Beach. 

KWAZuLu-NATAL 

The KwaZulu-Natal coastline 

has great weather all year round 

and wonderful – if sometimes 

overpopulated – beaches on both 

the south and north coasts. In 

between, the whole city of Durban 

SOUTH AFRICAN BEACHES 

is really just a life-support system 

for its beaches. 

Cape Vidal, iSimangaliso 

Wetland Park 

One of the finest beaches in the 

country, with long stretches of 

snow-white sand. Visitors can 

explore the many rock pools along 

the beach, and sight humpback 

whales in October. 

umhlanga Rocks 

North of Durban, the beaches of 

Umhlanga come alive during the 

South African school holidays, 

offering a feast of fun for 

the whole family. There’s sea 

swimming, surfing, boogieboarding, 

rock pools and warm 

tidal pools. 

South Beach, Durban 

Part of Durban’s world-famous 

golden Mile, South Beach is 

ideal for swimming and surfing. 

And there’s plenty to do along 

the beachfront besides: hawkers 

sell Zulu beadwork, baskets, 

woodwork and handicrafts, and 

ricksha drivers ply their trade. 

And at the end of the golden 

Mile, spanning over 15 hectares 

of prime beachfront, lies uShaka 

Marine World, Africa’s biggest 

marine theme park. 

Margate, South Coast 

The fun capital of the KwaZulu- 

Natal Hibiscus Coast, drawing 

crowds of mainly young people in 

the summer holidays. 

WESTERN CAPE: 

CAPE PENINSuLA 

In Cape Town, try Clifton for the 

fashionable set; Sandy Bay, our 

unofficial nudist beach, for the 

wouldn’t-wear-fashion-anyhow set; 

and Long Beach for the walking. 

Boulders offers the best swimming 

- and penguins for company. 

Camps Bay 

The Western Cape’s answer to 

St Tropez. It’s popular with the 

beautiful people of the world and 

offers spectacular views of Lion’s 

Head and the Twelve Apostles. 

Sunsets on Camps Bay are a real 

treat, and if you’ve had enough 

SOUTH AFRICAN BEACHES 

sand and surf, take in a sundowner 

at one of the nearby restaurants 

and bars. 

Clifton 

This is the Cape’s ‘millionaire’s row’. 

Known by film crews and fashion 

magazines as the perfect beach 

location, Clifton is a favourite for 

international models and film stars 

- and the locals love it too. 

Bloubergstrand 

Bloubergstrand - Blouberg 

beach - offers spectacular views 

of Cape Town’s Table Mountain 

and Robben Island, where Nelson 

Mandela was imprisoned for over 

20 years. There are great outdoor 

restaurants nearby for snacks or 

long, lazy lunches. 

Boulders Beach 

Boulders Beach, part of the 

Table Mountain National Park, 

is a haven for jackass (African) 

penguins. A small entrance fee 

covers the upkeep of the sanctuary. 

Apart from the penguins, the 

huge granite boulders make for 

spectacular scenery, and the 

swimming is great. 

Hermanus 

The sleepy town of Hermanus is 

known as the best land-based 

whale-watching site in the world. 

Every year the town holds a 

Whale Festival to mark the spring 

migration of southern right whales. 

grotto Beach has won international 

recognition for its pristine 

condition and excellent facilities. 

Muizenberg 

Lying on the Indian Ocean 

seaboard, Muizenberg’s water 

is warmer than that of other 

Atlantic Ocean beaches of the Cape 

peninsula, making it a favourite 

for swimmers and a great family 

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beach. It’s also the ideal spot for a 

relaxed beach picnic, with nearby 

restaurants offering freshly caught 

seafood. 

WESTERN CAPE: GARDEN ROuTE 

The Western Cape garden Route is 

known for its natural scenic beauty, 

with lush forests and spectacular 

beaches. 

Noetzie 

Just outside Knysna you’ll find 

the little town of Noetzie, famous 

for the three romantic castles on 

its beach. Not too far away are 

the pristine sands of Buffels Bay - 

definitely worth a visit. 

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Plettenberg Bay 

One of South Africa’s favourite 

holiday playgrounds, Plettenberg 

Bay is home to two incredible 

beaches, Robberg and Central 

Beach. Robberg offers whale 

watching and Central Beach some 

remarkable views of the Outeinqua 

Mountaints-and spectacular sunsets 

over the sea.

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Western Cape 

GOLF 

Atlantic Beach 021 553 2223 

www.atlanticbeach.co.za 

Arabella 028 284 9383 

www.westerncapehotel 

andspa.co.za 

Langebaan Country Club 022 772 2112 

www.langebaanestate.co.za 

Steenberg Golf Estate 021 713 1632 

www.steenberghotel.com 

De Zalze Golf Estate 021 880 7300 

www.dezalzegolf.com 

ErinvaleGolf Estate 021 847 1144 

www.erinvalegolfestate.com 

Pearl Valley 021 867 8000 

www.pearlvalley.co.za 

Fancourt 044 804 0000 


Goose Valley 044 533 0845 

www.goosevalleygolf.com 

Oubaai Golf Estate 044 851 0081 

www.oubaai.co.za 

Pezula Golf Estate & Spa 044 302 3333 

www.pezula.co.za 

Pinnacle Point 021 673 2700 

www.pinnaclepoint 

group.co.za 

Simola 044 302 9677 

www.simolaestate.co.za 

Eastern Cape 

Cape Bushman Sands 042 231 8054 

www.riverhotels.co.za 

Fish River Sand 040 676 1101 

www.suninternational.com 

St Francis Links 042 200 4500 

www.stfrancislinks.co.za 

Humewood Golf Club 041 5832137 

Gauteng 

Gauteng Blair Atholl 011 996 6303 

www.blairatholl.co.za 

Dainferm 011 875 0400 

www.dainfern.co.za 

Eagle Canyon 011 801 6600 

www.eaglecanyon.co.za 

Emufuleni 016 932 1162 

Royal JHB 011 640 3021 

www.royaljk.za.com 

CC Johannesburg - 

Woodmead 011 202 1620 

www.ccj.co.za 

Houghton 011 728 7337 

www.houghton.co.za 

Valley 011 318 3410 

www.bluevalley.co.za 

Pebble Rock 012 808 2242 

www.pebblerock.co.za 

Pecanwood 012 244 8000 

www.pecanwood.co.za 

Seasons Eco Estate 012 250 2522 

www.seasons-golf-estate.co.za 

KwaZulu-Natal 

Natal Durban Country Club 031 313 1777 

www.dcclub.co.za 

Mount Edgecombe 031 539 5330 

www.mountedgecombe.com 

Princes Grant & Lodge 032 482 0005 

www.princesgrantlodge.co.za 

Simbithi 032 525 4632 

www.simbithi.com 

Champagne Sport 036 468 1088 

www.champagnesport 

resort.com 

Zimbali 032 538 1041 

www.zimbali.co.za 

Sakabula 033 330 6751 

www.sakabula.co.za 

San Lameer Country Club 039 313 5141 

www.sanlameer.co.za 

Selborne 039 975 1133 

www.selborne 

Southbroom 039 316 6026 

www.southbroomgolfclub.co.za 

Wild coast Sun 039 305 9111 


Free State 

Clarens 058 256 1255 

www.theclarens.co.za 

gOLF AND gAME RESERVES 

Limpopo 

Limpopo Elements 014 736 6910 

www.elementspgr.co.za 

Han Merensky 015 781 3931 

www.hansmerensky.com 

Zebula 014 734 7700 

www.zebula.co.za 

Mpumalanga 

Graceland 017 620 1188 

www.graceland.co.za 

GAME RESERVES 

Eastern Cape 

Botlierskop Game Lodge 044 696 6055 

www.botlierskop.co.za 

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge 044 272 0106 

www.buffelsdrift.com 

Chandelier Game Lodge 044 272 6794 

www.chandelier.co.za 

Garden Route Game Lodge 028 735 1200 

www.grgamelodge.co.za 

Gondwana Game Reserve 044 889 0000 

www.gondwanagamereserve.com 

Hlangana Lodge 044 272 2299 I 

www.hlangana.co.za 

Kurland Luxury Hotel 044 534 8082 

www.kurland.co.za 

Mallard River Lodge 044 533 2982 

www.mallardlodge.com 

Kichaka Game Lodge 046 622 6024 

www.kichaka.co.za 

Kwandwe Lodge 011 809 4300 

www.andbeyond.com 

Nguni River Lodge 0861 000 333 

www.threecities.co.za 

Oceana Beach 

and Wildlife Reserve 041 407 1000 


Pumba Safari Lodge 046 603 2000 

www.pehotels.co.za 

River Bend Lodge 042 233 8000 

www.riverbendlodge.co.za 

Gauteng 

Maropeng Hotel 014 577 9000 

www.maropeng.co.za 

Mount Grace Hotel 014 577 5600 

www.grace.co.za 

KwaZulu-Natal 

Alpine Heath Resort 036 438 6484 

www.alpineheath.co.za 

Amakhosi Safari Lodge 034-414-1157 

www.amakhosi.com 

Cathedral Peak Hotel 036 - 488 1888 

www.cathedralpeak.co.za 

Cavern Drakensberg 

Resort & Spa 036 438 6270 

www.cavern.co.za 

Champagne Sports Resort 036 468 8000 

www.champagnesport 

resort.com 

Cleopatra Mountain 033 267 7243 

www.cleomountain.com 

Drakensberg Gardens 

Golf & Spa Resort 27 31 337 4222 

www.goodersonleisure.co.za 

Drakensberg Sun 036 468 1000 

www.southernsun.com 

Fugitives Drift Lodge 034 642 1843 

www.fugitivesdrift.com 

Hartford House 033 - 263 2713 

www.hartford.co.za 

Hluhluwe River Lodge 035 562 0246 

www.hluhluwe.co.za 

Isandlwana Lodge 082 415 3679 

www.isandlwana.co.za 

Makakatana Bay Lodge 

Great St Lucia Wetland 035 5504189 

www.makakatana.co.za 

Mkuze Falls Reserve 034 414 1018 

www.mkuzefalls.com 

Nambiti Plains Lodge 071 680 4584 

www.nambitiplains.com 

Pakamisa Game Reserve 034 413 3559 

www.pakamisa.co.za 

Phinda Game Lodge 011 809 4300 


Limpopo 

Botse Botse Bush 071 674 0058 

www.botsebotsebush 

retreat.co.za 

Clifftop Lodge 014 755 4920 

www.clifftoplodge.com 

Ekuthuleni Lodge 011 245 5894 

www.ekuthulenilodge.com 

Elements Golf Reserve 0800 468357 

www.legacyhotels.co.za 

Entabeni Game Reserve 012 470 5300 

www.entabeni.co.za 

Euphoria Golf Estate 014 743-2242 

www.euphoriaestate.co.za 

Hans Merensky Estate 015 781 3931 

www.hansmerensky.com 

Jackalberry Game Lodge 012 470-5300 

www.legendlodges.co.za 

Jembisa Game Lodge 014 755-4415 

www.jembisa.com 

Itaga Game Lodge 011 289 8020 

www.itaga.co.za 

Kaingo Private Rerserve 021 885 2483 

www.kaingo.co.za 

Kwafubesi Tented Camp 014 734 7000 


Mabalingwe Game Lodge 014 736 9000 

www.mabalingwe.co.za 

Mabula Game Lodge 014 734 7000 

www.mabula.co.za 

Makalali Game Reserve 0861 000 333 

www.makalali.co.za 

Makweti Safari Lodge 011 837 6776 

www.makweti.co.za 

Marataba Safari Lodge 044 501 1111 

www.hunterhotels.com 

Mhondoro Lodge 011 781-1661 

www.mhondoro.com 

Nedile Game Lodge 012 346 6104 

www.nedile.co.za 

Nungu Game Lodge 011 447 7290 

www.nungugamelodge.co.za 

Nungubane Game Lodge 082 921 4681 

www.shidzidzi.com Welgevonden 

Pitse Lodge 082 774 4639 

www.pitse.co.za 

Popallin Safari Ranch 012 470 5300 


Royal Legend Safari Lodge 012 470-5300 


Mpumalanga 

Akeru Safari Lodge 082 896 0794 

Blue Mountain Lodge 013 737 8446 

www.foreversa.co.za 

Bongani Mountain Lodge 013 764 3577 

www.ccafrica.com 

Camp Shawu 0861 000 333 


Camp Shonga 0861 000 333 


Cybele Forest Lodge 013 764 9500 

www.cybele.co.za 

Dawsons Game Lodge017 844 1901 

www.dawsonslodge.co.za 

Exeter Lodges 011 809 4300 


Garonga Safari Camp 087 806 2080 

www.garonga.com 

Hamiltons Tented Camp 084 505 4900 


Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge 084 505 4900 


Idube Game Lodge 011 431 1120 

www.idube.com Sabie 

Imbali Safari Lodge 084 505 4900 


Inyati Game Lodge 011 880 5907 

www.inyati.co.za 

Jock Safari Lodge 041 407 1000 

www.jocksafarilodge.com 

Kambaku Safari Lodge 013 751 1093 

www.kambakulodge.co.za 

Kapama Game Lodge 012 368 0820 

www.africananthology.co.za 

Kings Camp - Timbavati 

Game Reserve 013 755 4408 

www.kingscamp.com 

Komati Tented Lodge, 

Nkomazi Reserve 041 407 1000 

www.nkomazireserve.com 

Kruger Park Lodge 013 737 7021 


Kwa Madwala: 

Manyatta rock Camp 

013 792 4526 

Leopard Hills Lodge 013 737 6626/7 

www.leopardhills.com 

Londolozi Game Reserve 011 280 6660 

www.londolozi.co.za 

Lion Sands Game Lodge 011 484 9911 

www.lionsands.com 

Lukimbi Safari Lodge 011 431 1120 

www.lukimbi.co.za 

Mala Mala Game Lodge 011 442 2267 

www.malamala.com 

Mjejane River Lodge 0861 000 333 


Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge 015 7932166 

www.mohlabetsi.co.za 

Motswari Game Lodge, 011 463 1990 

www.motswari.co.za 

Mount Sheba Hotel 013 768 1241 

www.mountsheba.co.za 

Shiduli Game Lodge 011 817 5560 

www.shidulilodge.co.za 

Shishangeni Lodge 0861 000 333 


vSingita Game Reserve 021 683 3424 

www.singita.co.za Sabie 

Tanda Tula Camp – 

Timbavati 021 794 6500 

www.tandatula.co.za 

Thornybush Private 

Game Reserve 011 253 6500 


Tinga Private Game Lodge 0430 5390 

www.proiteahotels.com 

Ulusaba Game Reserve 011 325 4405 

www.ulusaba.com 

Walkersons Country House 013 253 7000 

www.walkersons.co.za 

North West 

Bakubung Bush Lodge, 

Pilanesberg 014 552 6000 


Bakubung Bush Lodge 014 552 6000 


Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge 011 805 9995 

www.madikwecollection.com 

Bush House 011 805 9995 

www.bushhouse.co.za 

Etali Safari Lodge Madikwe 012 346 0124 

www.etalisafari.co.za 

Impodimo Game Lodge 083 561 5355 

www.africananthology.com 

Ivory Tree Game Lodge 011 781 1661 

www.africananthology.co.za 

Jacis Lodges 083 700 2071 

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge 014 552 5255 


Madikwe Hills Game Lodge 013 737 6626 

www.madikwehills.co.za 

Madikwe River Lodge 031 310 6900 


Madikwe Safari Lodge 011 809 4300 

www.andbeyond.com 

Makanyane Safari Lodge 0147789600 

www.makanyane.com 

Mateya Safari Lodge 014 778 9200 

www.mateyasafari.com 

Morukuru Lodge 031 229 2995 

Motswiri Safari Lodge 011 315 6194 

www.motswiri.com 

gAME RESERVES AND WELLNESS 

Palace Of The Lost City 011 780 7878 


Rhulani Safari Lodge 011 781 1661 

www.madikwegame 

reserve.com 

Tau Game Lodge 011 314 4350 

www.taugamelodge.com 

Thakadu River Camp 011 805 9995 


Tuningi Safari Lodge 011 805 9995 


Tshukudu Bush Lodge 014 552 6255 


Western Province 

Aquila Private Reserve 021 4264419 

www.aquilasafari.com 

Bartholomeus Klip 022 448 1820 

www.bartholomeusklip.com 

Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve - 

Sonqua Manor 27 22 772 0783 

www.elandsfontein.co.za 

Grootbos Nature Reserve 028 384 8000 

www.grootbos.com 

Kagga Kamma 021 872 4343 

www.kaggakamma.co.za 

Lily Pond Lodge 044 534 8767 

www.lilypond.co.za 

Phantom Forest Eco 044 386 0046 

www.phantomforest.com 

Plettenberg Park 044 533 9067 

www.plettenbergpark.co.za 

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve 041 407 1000 


Gauteng 

WELLNESS 

Emperors Palace 0119281815 

www.emperorspalace.com 

Just Haven 0837799309 

www.justhaven.co.za 

Zorgvliet Spa - 

Riviera on the Vaal 0164201314 

www.zorgvlietspa.co.za 

Life Day Spa 0114657777 

www.lifedayspa.co.za 

Maotla Boutque Hotel & Spa 0128119917 

www.maotlahotel.co.za 

Renaissance Spa 011 783 9904 

www.renaissancespa.co.za 

Isiphiwo Day Spa 012 8082328 / 

www.isiphiwo.co.za 

Savanna Spa - 

Blair Atholl Estate 0119966319 

http://blairatholl.co.za 

The Saxon Boutique Hotel 

and Spa 0112926000 

www.saxon.co.za 

Chicama Country Spa 0116681615/1600 

www.chicama.co.za 

Limpopo 

Earth Spa - 

Tzaneen Country Lodge 0153043079 

www.tznlodge.co.za 

Zebu Health Spa 0147347700/77 

www.zebula.co.za 

Kapama Spa 0157938700 

http://kapama.co.za 

Eastern Cape 

Umngazi River Bungalows 

& Spa 0475641115 

http://umngazi.co.za 

Western Cape 

The Hydro at Stellenbosch 0218093800 

www.thehydro.co.za 

ONEWellness - Dock House 

Boutique Hotel 0214219334 

www.onewellness.co.za 

ONEWellness - 

Cape Town Hollow Hotel 0214231260 

www.onewellness.co.za 

Arabella Spa - 

The Westin Grand 0214128203 

www.westincapetown.co.za 

Sanctuary Spa - 

Twelve Apostles Hotel 0214379000 

www.12apostlescapetown.co.za 

Ginkgo Spa - 

SA golf & 


Arniston Spa Hotel 0219482310 

www.arnistonhotel.com 


Erinvale Estate Hotel 0218471682 

www.ginkgospa.com 


Steenberg Hotel :0219482310 

www.ginkgospa.com 

Pezula Spa & Gym - 

Pezula Hotel 0443023410 

www.pezularesorthotel.com 

KwaZulu-Natal 

Fordoun Boutique Hotel 

& Spa 0332666217 

www.fordoun.com 

African Essence Spa 0357928191 

www.africanessencespa.co.za 

Karkloof Spa 0335691321 

www.karkloofspa.com 

The Oyster Box 0315145000 

www.oysterboxhotel.com 

Wellness Centre - 

Thanda Game Reserve, 011 469 5082 

www.thanda.com 

Mpumalanga 

Amani African Spa - 

Thornybush Game Lodge 0113275671 

www.amanispas.co.za 


Sabi Earth Lodge 0113275671 


Amani African Spa 0113275671 



Simbambili Game Lodge 0113275671 



Walkersons Hotel & Spa 0113275671 


Northern Cape 

Amani African Spa 0113275671 


Danika Spa 0184683849 

www.danikaspa.co.za 

Feather Hill Wellness 

& Retreat Spa 0182851050 

www.featherhillspa.com 

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SA golf & 


WINE 

Most wine producers are 

in the Western Cape 

Abbotshill 022 485-7080 

Abingdon Estate 033 234-4335 

Admiralty House 028 312-3862 

Adoro Wines 083 630-3794 

Affinity 021 876-2593 

African Collection 023 626-1663 

African Gold 082 777-1519 

African Pride Wines 021 763-7680 

African Sky Wines 023 230-1086 

African Terroir 021 869-8103 

Agostinelli 021 863-2450 

Agterplaas Wines 021 886-9015 

Agulhas Wines 028 482-1902 

Allesverloren Estate 022 461-2320 

Almenkerk Wine Estate 021 848-9844 

Alphen Hill 021 863-1471 

Alto Estate 021 881-3884 

Altydgedacht Estate 021 976-1295 

Amalienstein 028 572-1012 

Amani Vineyards 021 881-3930 

Amira 021 863-1976 

Angora Estate 021 881-3475 

Annex Kloof Wines 022 487-3870 

AntHill Wines 082 895-9008 

Anthonij Rupert Wines 021 874-9000 

Anthony de Jager Wines 021 863-2450 

Anura Vineyards 021 875-5360 

Arendsig 023 616-2835 

Arniston Bay 021 881-3870 

Asara Wine Estate 021 888-8000 

Ashanti 021 872-9847 

Ashton Kelder 023 615-1135 

Assegai 021 855-2249 

Ataraxia 028 212-2007 

Audacia Wines 021 881-3052 

Autumn Harvest 021 809-7000 

Avondale 021 863-1976 

Avondrood Vineyards 023 349-1858 

Avondvrede 083 658-0595 

Axe Hill Winery 011 447-4366 

Babylons Peak Cellar 022 487-1614 

Backsberg Estate 021 875-5141 

Bains Way Wines 021 873-1582 

Barrydale Cellar 028 572-1012 

Barton Vineyards 028 284-9283 

Bay View 021 881-3690 

Beaumont Wines 028 284-9194 

Belbon Hills 021 557-7143 

Bellingham 021 864-5400 

Benguela Cove 021 794-0751 

Bergheim 082 770-8001 

Bergkelder 021 809-8492 

Bergsig Estate 023 355-1603 

Beyerskloof 021 865-2135 

Bianco Fine Wines 023 231-0350 

Boland Kelder 021 862-6190 

Bon Cap Organic Wines 023 626-1628 

Bonfoi Estate 021 881-3774 

Boplaas Family Vineyards 044 213-3326 

Boschendal 021 870-4200 

Boschheim 021 808-3175 

Boschkloof Wines 021 881-3293 

Bosman Family Vineyards 021 873-3170 

Bottelary Hills Wines 021 906-1620 

Bottelary Wynkelder 021 869-8244 

Bouchard Finlayson 028 312-3515 

Bracken Wines 033 413-2443 

Brandvlei Wines 023 340-4215 

Breeland Winery 023 344-3137 

Bromar 021 873 0565 

Brunia Wines 028 341 0432 

Buitenverwachting 021 794-5190 

Bushmans Creek 021 863-1471 

Cabrière 021 876-2630 

Calitzdorp Wine Cellar 044 213-3301 

Cameradi Wines 021 873-1225 

Cape Bay Wines 021 876-2494 

Cape Classics 021 847-2400 

Cape Legends 021 809-7000 

Cape Promise 023 349-1017 

Cape Rock Wines 027 213-2567 

Cape Vineyards (Pty) Ltd 023 349-1585 

Capelands 021 881-3690 

Carisbrooke Wines 021 881-3798 

Carlsheim Wine Farm 072 342-0035 

Cathedral Cellar 021 807-3900 

Cederberg Private Cellars 027 482-2827 

Cellar-Vie Wines 083 713-9256 

Chateau Libertas 021 809-7000 

Christo Wiese Portfolio 021 847-1661 

Citrusdal Cellars 022 921-2233 

Clarius Wines 021 864-1890 

Clear Mountain Wines 021 887-4720 

Cloof Estate 022 492-2839 

Clos Malverne 021 865-2022 

Clovelly Wines 082 853-7190 

Coleraine Wines 021 863-2073 

Champagne 021 876-4348 

Conradie Family Vineyards 023 342-7025 

Conspirare 021 855-0722 

Constantia Glen 021 795-6100 

Constantia Uitsig 021 794-6500 

Coppoolse & Finlayson 021 982-6175 

Cordoba 021 855-3744 

Cowlin Wines 021 874-3844 

Craighall 021 506-2600 

Creation Wines 028 212-1107 

Crossroads Wines 021 461-0360 

WINE ESTATES 

Croydon 021 843-3610 

Cru Wines 021 863-1471 

Culemborg 021 864-5300 

D’Aria 021 976-8696 

Dalla Cia Wine 021 888-4120 

Danie De Wet 023 615-1853 

Darling Cellars 022 492-2276 

Dassies Reserve 023 355-1740 

De Compagnie 021 864-1241 

De Doorns Wine Cellar 023 356-2100 

De Franchi Wines 021 889-7081 

De Wines 021 558-6280 

De Heuvel Wine Estate 023 231-0350 

De Krans Wine Cellar 044 213-3314 

De Meye Wines 021 884-4131 

De Mooie Opstal 023 626-1628 

De Morgenzon 021 881-3030 

De Sonnenberg 021 886-8515 

De Trafford Wines 021 880-1611 

De Villiers Wines 021 863-4441 

De Wetshof Estate 023 615-1853 

De Zoete Inval Estate 021 863-1535 

Deetlefs Estate 023 349-1260 

Delaire Graff Estate 021 885-8160 

Delheim 021 888-4600 

Dellrust Wines 082 771-3090 

Delvera Farm 021 881-3119 

Detendu Wines 021 863-3282 

Devon Hill Winery 021 865-2453 

Devon View 021 865-2453 

DeWaal Wines 021 881-3711 

Deza 021 886-9626 

Die Huis van Anje 083 748-6260 

Die Krans 044 213-3314 

Die Rivierkloof 023 615-1901 

Die Tweede Droom 021 872-7140 

Diemersdal Estate 021 976-3361 

Diemersfontein Wine 021 864-5050 

Disa 023 230-1001 

Distell 021 809-7000 

Dolphin Bay 021 863-1471 

Domaine Brahms 021 869-8555 

Dombeya Wines 021 881-3895 

Domein Doornkraal 044 251-6715 

Donatus Wines 021 880-0557 

Dormershire Wines 021 903-1784 

Douglas Green 021 864-5400 

Douglas Wine Cellar 053 298-8314 

Dragonridge 022 487-1153 

Drakensig 021 874-3881 

Drostdy Hof Wines 021 809-7000 

Du Preez Wines 021 855-5496 

Du Toitskloof Winery 023 349-1601 

Durbanville Hills Cellar 021 558-1300 

DuVon Wines 023 626-4174 

Eagles Cliff Wines 023 340-4112 

Eagles Nest 021 683-0487 

Eden Crest 021 847-2200 

Edenhof 023 230-0654 

Edgebaston 021 880-1633 

Eikendal Vineyards 021 855-1422 

El Dorado Wines 021 869-8830 

Elements 053 474-0700 

Elephant Pass Vineyards 021 876-3666 

Elgin Valley Vineyards 021 846-8083 

Elgin Vintners 083 255-1884 

Ernie Els Wines 021 881-3588 

Ernst & Co 021 865-2895 

Excelscious Wines 027 213-2323 

Excelsior Estate 023 615-1980 

Fair Valley 021 863-2450 

Fairseat Cellars 021 797-1951 

Fairview 021 863-2450 

Fantail 021 889-5510 

Far Horizons Wine 021 869-8328 

Feiteiras Wine 082 453-1597 

Fierte Wines 023 349-1748 

Fire Engine Red 021 863-3443 

Flagstone Winery 021 852-5052 

Flat Roof Manor 021 884-4416 

Fleur du Cap 021 809-7000 

Fort Simon Wine Estate 021 906-0304 

Fraai Uitzicht 1798 023 626-6156 

Franki’s Vineyards 022482-2837 

Franschhoek Cellar 021 876-2086 

Franschhoek Pass 021 876-4348 

Furstenburg 082 552-7063 

Gabriëlskloof Wines 028 284 9864 

Garagiste Movement 021 855-4275 

Gecko Ridge 031 265-0642 

Gilga Wines 051 436-9029 

Glen Carlou Vineyards 021 875-5528 

Glenelly Estate Wines 021 809-6440 

Glenview 021 438-1080 

Goats do Roam Wine 021 863-2450 

Goede Hoop Estate 021 903-6286 

Goedvertrouw Estate 028 284-9769 

Goudini Wines 023 349-1090 

Goudveld Estate 057 352-8650 

Graça 021 809-7000 

Graceland Vineyards 021 881-3121 

Graham Beck Wines 021 874-1258 

Grande Provence 021 876-8600 

Grangehurst Winery 082 729-0602 

Groenland 021 903-8203 

Groot Constantia Estate 021 794-5128 

Groot Parys 021 872-7140 

Groote Post Vineyards 022 492-2825 

Grootvlei 021 865-2136 

Grunberger 021 809 7000 

Grundheim Wine Cellar 044 272-6927 

Guardian Peak 021 881-3899 

Gusto Wines 082 807-4447 

Hartenberg Estate 021 865-2541 

Hartswater Wine Cellar 053 474-0700 

Haskell Vineyards 021 881-3490 

Hathersage 082 705 7641 

Haut Espoir 021 876-4000 

Hazendal Estate 021 903-5034 

Helderberg Vineyards 021 881-3870 

Helderkruin 021 881-3899 

Hemelzicht 028 313-2215 

Herold Wines 072 833-8223 

Hex River Crossing Cellar 083 455 5194 

High Constantia 021 794-7171 

Hill & Dale 021 880-1103 

Hillcrest Estate 021 976-1110 

Hoopenburg Wines 021 884-4221 

Horse Mountain Wines 021 869-8328 

Huguenot Wine Farmers 021 864-1277 

Idiom Wines 021 852 3590 

Imbuko Trading (Pty) Ltd 021 873-7350 

Imvula Wines 021 914-1401 

Ingwe Wine Estate 021 858-1063 

Iona Vineyards 028 284-9678 

J.C. Le Roux 021 865 8200 

Jabulani 021 860-8840 

Jacaranda Wine Estate 021 864-1235 

Jack & Knox Winecraft 021 686-8640 

Jacobsdal Estate 021 881-3336 

Jacques Smit Wines 021 873-1265 

Janeza Private Cellar 023 616-3547 

Jasons Hill Private Cellar 023 344-3146 

Jean Daneel Wines 028 423 3724 

JF Hillebrand South Africa 021 809-2000 

Johan van Zyl Wines 022 921-3328 

Jonkheer 023 616-2137 

Joostenberg 021 884-4932 

Jordan Wine Estate 021 881-3441 

Joubert-Tradauw 028 572-1619 

Kaapzicht Estate 021 906-1620 

Kango Wine Cellar 044 272-6065 

Kanonkop Wine Estate 021 884-4656 

Kanu Vineyards 021 881-8140 

Katbakkies Wines 021 424-6883 

Kautzenburg 021 842-3903 

Keerweder Estate 021 876-3442 

Keisseskraal Vineyards 028 284-9219 

Ken Forrester Wines 021 855-2374 

Keukenhof Wines 027 217-2623 

Kholisa Wines 021 981-6894 

King Family Vineyards 021 864-2136 

Kingsriver Estate Wines 023 625-1108 

Kirabo Private Cellar 023 349-1494 

Klawervlei Wine Estate 021 865-2746 

Klein Alphen VintnersC 021 976-9312 

Klein Constantia Estate 021 794-5188 

Klein DasBosch 021 880-0128 

Klein Dassenberg 021 876-2107 

Klein Dauphine 021 876-2244 

Klein Genot 021 876-2738 

Klein Gustrouw Estate 021 887-8039 

Klein Parys Vineyards 021 872-9848 

Kleinberg Wines 033 266-6170 

Kleinbosch 021 913-8950 

Kleine Draken 021 863-2368 

Kleine Zalze Wines 021 880-0717 

Kleinood 021 880-2527 

Kleinvallei Winery 021 868-3662 

Klippenkop 023 626-3059 

Klompzicht 021 864-0085 

Kloofzicht Estate 023 230-0658 

Kloovenburg 022 448-1635 

Knorhoek Wines 021 865-2114 

Koelfontein Estate 023 313-3130 

Koningsrivier 023 625-1748 

Koopmanskloof 021 865-2355 

Kranskop Private Cellar 023 626-3200 

Kronendal Wines 021 881-3810 

Kumala Wines 021 882-8177 

Kumkani 021 881-3870 

Kuyasa Wines 021 906-5675 

KWV 021 807-3900 

L’Avenir Vineyards 021 889-5001 

L’Olivier 021 794-1031 

La Bourgogne 021 876-2115 

La Bri 021 876-2593 

La Cave 021 873-1582 

La Chataigne 021876-3291 

La Chaumiere Wine 021 876-4830 

La Couronne Wine 021 876-3939 

La Motte 021 876-3119 

La Petite Ferme 021 876-3016 

La Roche Estate 021 876-2295 

La Vierge 028 313-0130 

Laborie Estate 021 807-3390 

Ladismith Cellar 028 551-1042 

Lady Auret Wines 021 872-9065 

Lammershoek Wine 022 482-2835 

Landau du Val Wines 021 876-2317 

Lands End 021 880-2646 

Landskroon Wines 021 863-1039 

Landzicht GWK Wines 053 591-0164 

Langverwacht Winery 023 616-2815 

Lanzerac Wines 021 886-5641 

Lateganskop Wine Cellar 023 355-1719 

Lathitha Wines 073 393-5676 

Le Bonheur Estate 021 875-5478 

Le fût Wines 021 863-0322 

Le Grand Chasseur 1881 023 626-1048 

Le Joubert Wine Estate 021 872-0398 

Le Manoir de Brendel 021 876-4525 

Le Pommier 021 885-2070 

Le Riche Wines 021 887-0789 

Leidersburg Wines 021 887-9937 

Lemberg Estate 023 230-0659 

Leopard Frog Vineyards 011 884-3304 

Leopard’s Leap 021 876-8006 

Libertas 021 809-7000 

Lievland Estate 021 875-5226 

Linde Vineyards 023 230-2837 

Lindhorst Wines 021 863-0990 

Linton Park Wines 021 873-1625 

Lomond 021 809-8330 

Long Mountain Wine 021 880-880 

Long Neck Wines 021 794-4416 

Longbarn Winery 021 873-6396 

Longridge Winery 021 855-2004 

Lords Wines 023 625-1265 

Lorraine Private Cellar 023 349-1224 

Lost Horizon Wines 021 863-3848 

Louiesenhof 021 865-2632 

Louisvale Wines 021 865-2422 

Lourensford Wines 021 847-2333 

Lovane Boutique 021 881-3827 

Luddite Wines 028 284-9308 

Lula Wines 021 852-1380 

Lutzville Cape Vineyards 027 217-1516 

Lyngrove Wine Estate 021 880-1221 

Lynx Wines 021 867-0406 

Main Street Winery 021 872-3006 

Malan de Versailles 021 873-1766 

MAN Vintners 021 886-7532 

Manley Private Cellar 023 230-0582 

Marianne Wine Estate 021 875-5040 

Maske Wines 021 873-3407 

Masons Hill 083 228-7855 

Matzikama Organic Wines 082 801-3737 

Maurom 028 316-3988 

McGregor Wines 023 625-1741 

Meerendal 021 975-1655 

Meerhof Wine Cellar 022 487-2524 

Meerlust Estate 021 843-3587 

Merwespont Winery 023 616-2800 

Merwida Riverstone 023 349-1144 

Middelvlei Wines 021 883-2565 

Migliarina Wines 072 233-4138 

Miles Mossop Wines 082 413-4335 

Miravel 072 212-4668 

Mischa Estate 021 864-1019 

Mitres Edge 021 875-5960 

Molenvliet Wine 021 885-1597 

Monis 021 860-1601 

Mont Blois Estate 023 626-4052 

Mont Destin 021 875-5870 

Mont du Bleu 021 880-1722 

Mont du Toit 021 873-7745 

Montagu Wine Cellar 023 614-1125 

Montpellier de Tulbagh 023 230-0656 

Mooiplaas Estate 021 903-6273 

Moreson 021 876-3055 

Morewag 021 875-5626 

Morgenhof Estate 021 889-5510 

Morgenster Estate 021 852-1738 

Mortons Wines 082 564-2255 

Mount Rozier Wines 021 858-1130 

Mount Vernon Farm 021 875-5073 

Mountain Ridge 023 231-1070 

Mouton House of Wines 021 439-6946 

Mulderbosch Vineyards 021 865-2488 

Muratie Wine Estate 021 865-2330 

Mystery Wines 083 628-5160 

Oak Valley Estate 021 859-4110 

Obikwa 021 809-7000 

Oewerzicht 028 254-9831 

Old Bridge Wines 082 777-1519 

Old Vines Cellars 021 685-6428 

Omnia Wines 021 881-3870 

Oracle 021 809-7000 

Orange River Wine Cellars 054 337-8800 

Org de Rac Domain 022 913-2397 

Origin Wine 021 865-8100 

Ormonde Vineyards 022 492-3540 

Oude Compagnies Post 083 458-7521 

Oude Libertas 021 809-7454 

Oude Wellington 021 873-2262 

Oudekloof Wine Estate 023 230-1925 

Overgaauw Estate 021 881-3815 

Overhex Wines 023 347-6838 

Paarl Wine Company 021 862-0616 

Paddagang Wyne 023 230-0394 

Paul Cluver Wine Estate 021 844-0605 

Paul Wallace Wines 082 572-1406 

Peacock Ridge 083 458-4038 

Perdeberg Wines 021 869-8244 

WINE ESTATES 

Pernod Ricard 021 880-8800 

Perold 021 807-3900 

Peter Bayly Wines 044 213-3702 

Peter Falke Wines 021 881-3677 

Philip Jordaan Wines 023 349 1581 

Pieters Drift 021 863-1471 

Plaisir De Merle 021 874-1071 

Pongracz 021 865-2590 

Porterville Cellars 022 931-2170 

Portmore Wine Company 021 461-1676 

Post House Vineyards 021 842-2409 

Premium Cape Wines 021 886-8515 

Prospect 1870 082-8782884 

Pulpit Rock Winery 022 461-2025 

Pumlani Wines 084 245-5493 

Raats Family Wines 021 881-3078 

Radford Dale Wines 021 855-5528 

Rainbows End Estate 021 885-1719 

Raka Wines 028 341-0676 

Retief Wines 021 872-9088 

Reyneke Wines 021 881-3517 

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate 021 869-8386 

Richeneau Wine Estate 021 876-4653 

Rickety Bridge Winery 021 876-2129 

Ridders Creek 021 873-7746 

Riders Drift Wines 021 886-5080 

Ridgeback Wines 021 869-8068 

Ridgemor Wines 021 842-2255 

Riebeek Cellars 022 448-1213 

Rietrivier Wine Cellar 023 614-1705 

Rietvallei Wine Estate 023 626-3596 

Rijks Private Cellar 023 230-1622 

Robert Alexander Wines 021 903-6113 

Robertson Winery 023 626-3059 

Robusto Wines 083 461-8111 

Rocco Bay 021 869-8244 

Roodeberg 021 807-3900 

Roodezandt Wines 023 626-1160 

Rooiberg Winery 023 626-1663 

Rosendal Winery 023 626-1570 

Ross Gower Wines 021 844-0197 

Rostrevor Farm 083 261-5747 

Rouana Wines 021 883-8187 

Rozendal Farm 021 883-8737 

Ruitersvlei Wines 021 863-1517 

Rupert & Rothschild 021 874-1648 

Rust en Vrede Estate 021 881-3881 

Rusticus Wine Cellar 023 626-2033 

Sagila Wines 082 502-4562 

Sanctum Wines 021 865-2483 

Sandown Bay 028 312-3862 

Savuri Wines 021 873-6327 

Saxenburg Wine Farm 021 903-6113 

Scali 021 869-8340 

Schalkenbosch Estate 023 230-0654 

Schindlers Africa 083 270-3449 

Schonenberg Wines 074 100-9769 

Schoonberg Wines 044 888-1707 

Seal Breeze Wines 084 505-1991 

Sedgwicks 021 809-7000 

Seidelberg Wine Estate 021 863-5200 

Sentinel Vineyards 021 889-5050 

Sequillo Cellars 022 482-3138 

Seven Oaks 083 639-0405 

Seven Sisters Wines 082 764-0503 

Signal Hill Wines 021 422-5206 

Silver Lining 021 807-3900 

Simonsig Wine Estate 021 888-4900 

Simunye 021 875-5141 

Sinnya Valley 021 883-8034 

Skilpadvlei 021 881-3237 

Slanghoek Cellar 023 344-3026 

SoetKaroo 023 541-1768 

Solo Wines 082 802 5267 

Somerbosch Wines 021 855-3615 

Southern Cape Vineyards 028 572-1012 

Southern Right 028 312-3595 

Southern Sky Wines 021 871-1437 

Spier 021 881-8400 

Springfield Estate 023 626 3661 

Springfontein 028 341-0651 

Spruitdrift Wine Cellar 027 213-3086 

Stanford Hills 028 341-0841 

Steenberg Vineyards 021 713-2211 

Stellar Winery 027 216-1310 

Stellen Hills 083 252-2020 

Stellenbosch Hills Wines 021 881-3828 

Stellendrift 021 887-6561 

Stellenrust 021 880-2283 

Stellenzicht Vineyards 021 880-1103 

Sterhuis 083 411-0757 

Stonewall 021 855-3675 

Stony Brook 021 876-2182 

Stormberg 082 776-3540 

Stormhoek 207 802-5415 

Sumaridge Wines 028 312-1097 

Swartland Winery 022 482-1134 

Sylvanvale Vineyards 083 541 7519 

Tangara Private Cellar 023 625-1780 

Tassenberg 021 809-7000 

Tempel Wines 021 872-4065 

Terra del Capo 021 874-1026 

Terroir Wines of SA 082 825-9001 

Teubes Wines 027 213-2377 

Thabani Wines 082 734-9409 

Thandi Wines Pty Ltd 021 881-3870 

The Berrio 028 482-1601 

The Chase Vineyards 021 862-1489 

The Foundry 082 577-0491 

The Goose Wines 044 879-0020 

The Hughes Family Wines 021 790-4824 

The Observatory Cellars 022 487-3023 

The Sadie Family Wines 022 482-3138 

The Spice Route Winery 021 863-2450 

The Stables Wine Estate 033 266-6781 

The Winery of Good Hope 021 855-5528 

Thelema Mountain 021 885-1924 

Theuniskraal Estate 023 230-0688 

Thirty-Two South Limited 021 887-9112 

Thorntree Wines 021 794-7679 

Tierhoek 022 921 3595 

Tokara 021 808-5900 

Tom Lubbe Wines 021 685-1897 

Topaz Wine 021 855-4275 

Topiary Wines 021 867-0258 

Travino Wines 027 216-1616 

SA golf & 

Leisure Vacations 111 

Tukulu Wines 021 809-8330 

Tulbagh Mountain 023 231-1118 

Tulbagh Wine Cellars 023 230-1001 

Twee Jonge Gezellen 023 230-0680 

Two Oceans Wines 021 809-8327 

Uitkyk Estate 021 884-4416 

Uitvlucht Wine Cellar 023 614-1340 

Uva Mira Vineyards 021 880-1683 

Val de Vie Winelands 0861 63 63 63 

Val du Charron Wines 021 873-1256 

Van Loveren 023 615-1505 

Van Zylshof Estate 023 616-2401 

Van Zylskloof 022 921-3328 

Veenwouden Cellar 021 872-6806 

Vendome Wine Estate 021 863-3905 

Vergelegen 021 847-1334 

Vergenoegd Wine Estate 021 843-3248 

Versus 021 881-3870 

Vilafonte 021 886-4083 

Viljoensdrift Wines 023 615-1901 

Villiera Wines 021 865-2002 

Villiersdorp Co-op 028 840-1120 

Vinimark Trading 021 883-8043 

Vinus Via 021 855-5244 

Virgin Earth 021 972-1110 

Vlottenburg Winery 021 881-3828 

Von Ortloff Wines 021 876-3432 

Vondeling Wines 021 869-8595 

Vooruitsig 082 566-4700 

Vrede 021 865-2440 

Vredenheim Wine 021 881-3878 

Vriesenhof Vineyards 021 880-0284 

Vruchtbaar Boutique 023 626-2334 

Vukani Wines 044 534-8007 

Vuurberg 021 885-2334 

Wamakersvallei Winery 021 873-1582 

Wandsbeck Wines 023 626-1103 

Warwick Wine Estate 021 884-4410 

Waterford Wine Estate 021 880-0496 

Waverley Hills Organic 023 231-0002 

Wedderwill Wine Estate 021 858-1558 

Wedgeview Wines 021 881-3525 

Welgegund Wines 021 864-1185 

Welgelee 021 875-5726 

Welgemeend Estate 021 875-5210 

Wellington Wine Cellar 021 873-1163 

Welmoed Winer 021 881-3870 

Westbridge Wines 021 884-4433 

Western Wines Ltd 021 882-8177 

Wildebraam Liquers 028 514-3132 

Wildekrans Wine Estate 028 284-9902 

Wilgenhof Wines 027 213-2518 

Windmeul Cellar 021 869-8043 

Winecorp South Africa 021 881-3690 

Winkelshoek Wine Cellar 022 913-1092 

Withington 022 492 3971 

Withoek Estate 051 406-0700 

Wolvendrift Cellar 023 616-2890 

Worcester Wine Route 023 342-8710 

Zanddrift Vineyards 021 863-2076 

Zandvliet Estate 023 615-1146 

Zevenwacht 021 903-5123 

Zonnebloem Wines 021 809-7000

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