Packages, Specials… and more packages and more specials!!
Special discounted travel deals are on offer in abundance, not only in the Western Cape, but within South Africa – ranging from budget to luxury. It´s time to take advantage of these secret-season specials and last–minute discounted Cape Town accommodation rates. Establishments with last–minute cancellations and empty rooms will offer specials or promotions to introduce the traveller to new offerings; such as…

THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

The Incredible Journey is a safari like no other. Explore the natural beauty of South Africa by air, land and water. Indulge your taste for the finer things with contemporary local cuisine and luxury accommodation especially selected for the discerning traveller.

Days 1–2: African Relish Recreational Cooking School
Located in Prince Albert, at the base of the Swartberg Mountains, this recreational cooking school offers Karoo chic accommodation and unique interactive cooking courses with Executive Chef, Vanie Padayachee. Take in the wonders of the Karoo bushveld on a guided walk with a local botanist or cycle up the Swartberg Pass. Enjoy a cheese–tasting at Gay´s Guernsey Dairy.

www.africanrelish.com

Days 3–4: Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve
This 14 000 hectare private game reserve located near Graaff–Reinet offers elegant accommodation in the meticulously restored manor houses. Enjoy game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and cheetah–tracking on foot. Visit the historic Boer War site where the ‘Battle of Paardefontein’ was bravely fought.

www.mountcamdeboo.com

Days 5–6: Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge
Bordering Addo, this eco–friendly reserve is located in the Zuurberg Mountains. Embark on an elephant back safari for the best views of the land and get the chance to feed and walk with them too. Elephant bedtime encounters, open vehicle game drives and guided bush walks are some of the attractions you can expect to enjoy here. Finally, retire to luxury suites constructed from canvas & recycled Brazilian pine each with a private outdoor spa bath.

www.aebs.co.za

Days 7–8: Sibuya Tented Camps
On the banks of the Kariega River, this Big 5 game reserve is only accessible by boat via Kentonon–Sea. Guests stay in romantic, tented accommodation at River Camp & Forest Camp. Some of the many attractions include: Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, river cruises, fishing, canoeing, birding, massages, a cheetah–breeding programme, horse–back riding, deep sea fishing and pristine beaches nearby.

www.sibuya.co.za

8–Night Package Includes:

• 2 nights at African Relish including all meals, soft drinks, cooking classes, demonstrations, ingredients, and excursions in and around Prince Albert
• 2 nights at Mount Camdeboo including all meals & activities on the property
• 2 nights at Addo Elephant Lodge including all meals, selected beverages, elephant back safari, lodge activities and an elephant bedtime encounter
• 2 nights at Sibuya Tented Camps including all meals, local beverages, game drives, boat transfers & cruises, and camp activities
• Flight transfers – Prince Albert > Mount Camdeboo > Addo Elephant Back Safaris Port Alfred > Port Elizabeth (provided by African Ramble Private Air Charter)
• Landing Fees at Asante Sana Airstrip
• Return road transfers – Port Alfred > Kenton–on–Sea > Port Alfred

This package is strictly subject to availability of accommodation and aircraft at the time of booking. Variations on the itinerary can also be quoted for on a request basis.

From R30,000.00 per person (valid until August 2011)

WE SUPPORT… PROJECT PLAYGROUND

Children and Youth in South Africa are forced to handle different societal problems such as poverty, racism, violence and other social, economical and political problems. Project Playground believes that the development of play and recreational activities is a crucial part in the struggle against crime and poverty.

At Project Playground we provide after school activities for kids in South African townships to discover their talents, their strengths and to create a safe place for them to form their goals and want to care about a future. We aim for kids to be kids and that includes all children. Therefore, Project Playground has created the division, ‘Play On Wheels’… if the children cannot come to us, we will come to them. Today, Play on Wheels works alongside Siyaphambili Orphan Group and also supports six disabled children and their families.

www.project–playground.org

THIS MONTH´S FEATURED SPECIAL:

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa – 5–Night Luxury Golf Package

With its exquisite location on the Eastern Head of Knysna, which hugs the rugged Southern Cape coastline, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is Africa´s first truly luxury resort, a sanctuary of privacy and indulgence created to reflect the natural beauty of its surrounds. Set on a stunning award–winning private estate, known for its dramatic scenery, sweeping fynbos landscapes and ancient indigenous forests, the hotel has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains.

www.pezularesorthotel.com

5–Night Package Includes:

• Transfers from / to George Airport
• 5X nights luxury accommodation at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
• Breakfast daily
• 5X rounds of golf, including: 2X rounds of golf on Pezula Championship Golf Course, and a further 3 rounds at a selection of the best courses in the Garden Route
• Return transfers to the offsite golf courses
• Use of the Hot Spa Area (steam room, sauna, rain shower, heated indoor pool)
• Use of the gym facilities in the well–equipped Pezula Gym

From R16,500.00 per person (valid until April 2011)