After extensive refurbishment the new Monarch Hotel has opened its doors. Previously the old Saxonworld Post office, this 1930's building has been transformed into a new luxury 12 suite boutique hotel, situated in the bustling suburb of Rosebank in Johannesburg.

The hotel has twisted its old world charm by introducing contemporary South African artworks into fancy period-like interiors, while the resident DJ creates upbeat playlists.

The dining room offers lunches and dinners as a seven course tasting menu or a-la-carte, while the bar offers cocktails and a selection of choice morsels. Menus are amended regularly in keeping with seasonal produce and Executive Chef, Keith Frisley’s, fancies.

All suites have dining facilities, with apartment 300 seating up to 8 guests served from a dedicated chef’s kitchen. This is the room to book, with a celebrity entrance, private security and grand piano.

Business facilities include a boardroom complete with a bulletproof secretarial assistant. With a touch of hedonism and a bit of madness, the Monarch Hotel succeeds in adding personality to their hotel experience.

Who says that winter at the Garden Route is always cold and wet? We cannot predict the weather, but we can tell you how the chilly winter days can be much more cozy.

Stay at Trogon House Boutique Hotel on the Garden Route and heat up with their special winter warmer: "Stay 3, Pay 2"!

Valid for all new bookings with travel dates between 1 May - 30 September 2009, get one night free when staying a minimum of three.

Relax in front of the fireplace, heat up in the sauna at the Forest Spa and enjoy the culinary specialties of new chef Andrew! The latest addition, an intimate restaurant with a bar, is now open to in-house guests.

Trogon House is a designed for those who appreciate good taste, attention to detail and luxurious living. Spoil yourself in style with fine dining and pampering or relax in the absolutely unique forest spa with its atrium sauna and jacuzzi.

To book this fabulous special please contact us.

Kloofzicht Lodge is the essence of tranquility and ultimate luxury. Nestled at the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains in the Cradle of Humankind, it is a comfortable 40 minute drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.

The lodge is built on a small but magnificent nature reserve which is home to kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, springbok, gemsbok, zebra as well as a fascinating array of bird life.

Accommodation comprises of 42 suites overlooking six exquisite fly-fishing dams (the lodge is home to the Bells Fly Fishing Academy).

It is also an ideal venue for conferences, with eight conference rooms seating between 10 and 120 delegates, as well as special functions such as dream weddings, gala dinners and product launches. At Kloofzicht any celebration assumes a special status.

Other recreational facilities here include hot air ballooning, archery, guided nature walks, game viewing and bird watching. Within close proximity are the Rhino and Lion Reserve, Wonder Caves, Sterkfontein Caves as well as Kromdraai Gold Mine.

If you have a passion for motorbikes, why not experience Cape Town from the pillion seat of a powerful road cruiser manufactured by Harley Davidson!

Take a journey in and around the Cape’s beautiful sights with an added touch! The City Rumble; Loaves & Fishes; The Biscuit Mill, Baboon Safari, Rolling Thunder and Township Buzz – tour names that are bound to captivate that adventurous spirit!

Loaves & Fishes involves a ‘rumble’ down to Bohemian Kalk Bay Harbour region to bake bread in a local bakery, wander across to the harbour to buy some fresh fish to barbeque and enjoy with your freshly baked bread – simply delicious!

At The Biscuit Mill, accompany a locally based cookbook author and foodie journalist to the Saturday food market to experience scrumptious locally produced food and drink.

Your Township Buzz takes you to the township of Gugulethu to meet locals, sip beer in a traditional Shebeen and dine at the famous “Mzoli’s Place”. Just a few fascinating journeys......
Please contact us for further information.

An exciting indigenous tree nursery project has been initiated by Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Jaci's Tree Lodge, situated in the malaria free 'Big Five' Madikwe Game Reserve.

The project involves teaching the community to collect seeds and germinate indigenous trees for resale both within and outside of the game reserve.

Not only has the project gained significant success, it has also generated valuable funds to be used within the greater scheme of the community driven waste management solution, including the benefit of planting over 300 trees in the game reserve.

Namibia Fly-in Safari’s are probably one of the best ways to see Namibia's vast landscapes and they are definitely not limited to small passenger groups. Even group series can fly in style!

Visitors can travel in one of the world’s only remaining vintage DC6 passenger carrying aircraft that has been lovingly restored . Located in Windhoek, the aircraft caters for up to 60 passengers. Excellent on-board cuisine provide passengers with absolute comfort while enjoying the nostalgia of what "flying in style" was really like during the early 1950's.

For more information on the flights, please contact us.

Exceptional hospitality, world-class stadiums, improved security, passionate fans, pulsating football, and a major step-up in the national team's performance – the Confederations Cup bodes well for a successful World Cup.

In a recent news report, Fifa president Sepp Blatter said South Africa had done an "exceptional job" on the World Cup warm-up event.

He said the hospitality, the stadiums and the reception by South Africans were wonderful. Even though a few logistics remained a challenge, he added that the football displayed during Confederations Cup was magnificent and South African fans had kept the tournament abuzz. Article and photo courtesy: www.southafrica.info.