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JULY 2019
Safari Plains, Limpopo
Dear Travel Partners FAMILY GLAMPING AT SAFARI PLAINS
Always wanted to take the kids safari, why not opt for glamping? Safari Plains
What happened to the first half of 2019?
offer a Kids Program your kids will never forget.
We are racing towards a new decade I am
not sure where June or March or January Imagine roasting marshmallows over a boma fire under the Milky Way,
even went! learning to track the Big Five, the Small Five and the Ugly Five, or spending
the afternoon outdoors enjoying all Safari Plains has to offer.
We do however know that this year so Safari Plains offers a host of kid-friendly activities in the bush, while good old
much has been accomplished with the fashioned activities around the lodge such as I spy with my little eyes, Yoga
launch of our very own Safari Plains - on the lawn, arts and crafts, nature walks, Bumble Safaris and movies and
our luxury Waterberg Tented Lodge. popcorn all make sure that kids go to bed tired, happy and sun-kissed every
We travelled far and wide to present evening.
our gorgeous collection from India, to
Scandinavia, Switzerland, Spain, France, The team at Safari Plains has curated a very special selection of activities just
for the kids. Think dazzling stargazing drives, identify bird calling sounds and
Italy, Germany and the UK, twice!
learning the uses of trees and plants.
April and May saw us focused closer to Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range
home with great success at WTM Africa, in the Limpopo Province, a mere two hours’ drive from Johannesburg.
Indaba and We are Africa. The exquisite beauty of its wide-open savannahs, free roaming Big 5
and spectacular vistas is an idyllic melting pot for a majestic wilderness
Right now we are preparing for our destination.
annual migration of the GM’s and owners Explore the surrounding bushveld on open vehicle safaris, bush walks or
to host the Extraordinary showcases in horseback safaris. An outstanding big five safari experience awaits on the
Johannesburg and Cape Town on the 20 twelve thousand hectares private game reserve that is home to Safari Plains.
and 22 August respectively.
Tick Tick! Stop the clock!
Yours in travel,
Cindy
Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway, Welgevonden
Country Boutique Hotel
MEET THE CHEF AT CLIFFTOP EXCLUSIVE SAFARI HIDEAWAY
Head chef, Lucas Letsebe, has settled into his role at the stunning Clifftop
Exclusive Safari Hideaway. Chef Lucas was culinary trained at Lephalale
College in Limpopo, with his passion for produce and cooking he was
determined to become a chef.
While chatting to Chef Lucas, on the viewing deck, you can see he is
quietly confident in his new role. He seems unflappable and is always
ready with a wide smile. “Creating a dish that tells a unique story, is my
daily inspiration”, says Chef Lucas. Creating art with food in such a magical
location is any chef’s dream.
During lunch, it is easy to see the storytelling proficiency extends to
the plate. Chef Lucas presented a Slow Roasted Pork Belly resting on a
Butternut Puree, Baby Radish and a Corn Salad with a Robust Red Wine
Reduction, one of Clifftop’s signature dishes. Clifftop truly has a wide
selection of menu items, for those preferring a lighter lunch option be sure
to try the scrumptious Spicy Prawns accompanied by a Nicoise Salad.
Needless to say, the dining experience combined with the breathtaking
view of the Sterkstroom River in the Welgevonden, Chef Lucas and his
brigade will leave you with a story to take home.
THE FIRST PICTURE OF THE LATEST ADDITION
TO THE KRUGER
We are excited to introduce the latest addition to the
Hamiltons pride. At only five weeks old this little one has
already stolen our hearts!
Hamiltons Tented Camp is set within a 10 000 hectare
private concession this is truly the “Gem of Kruger”.
Uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty
identifies Hamiltons tented Camp.
Guests will enjoy some of Kruger’s most spectacular
landscapes and an extraordinary variety of wildlife, bird-life
and plant life. A fine tradition of luxury in true ‘Out of Africa’
style.
The Boma - Dinner & Drum Show, Victoria Falls
Country Boutique Hotel
THE BOMA - DINNER & DRUM SHOW UNDERGOES
A MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
This legendary Victoria Falls dining and sounds of The Boma - Dinner
and entertainment experience not & Drum Show, were key factors in
only has a fresh look with its new this major project.
décor capturing the style of the
Interior designer Belinda Jones
traditional Zimbabwean cooking
describes the concept for the
hut, but the kitchen has been
décor as coming from traditional
rebuilt and modernised and other
Zimbabwean cooking huts, and as
structural enhancements made.
an amalgam of different local tribes.
The US$250,000 refurbishment -
While the traditional art form of
completed last month - was done
decorating the walls and shelves
to keep pace with the growing
with bright pigment goes back a
popularity of this “must do” Victoria
while, it has now been revived as a
Falls activity, which first opened
new art form.
its doors 27 years ago. Keeping
pace with the latest equipment We look forward to welcoming you
and service delivery expectations, and your clients to our “new” Boma
whilst maintaining the tastes, sights - Dinner & Drum Show soon!
AWAY WITH PLASTIC - GLASS IS IN AT KHAYA NDLOVU
MANOR HOUSE
Leading names in the South African hospitality industry are enjoying the
cost and sustainability benefits of one of the world’s most advanced water
purification technologies, utilising the Bluewater Pro water purification unit
to produce their own brand sparkling and still mineral water, which they
bottle themselves and serve to their guests.
Marketing Manager at Khaya Ndlovu Shannon Rombi is delighted with the
impact the Bluewater Pro has had at the prestigious Hoedspruit Manor
House, where the Bluewater Pro provides still and sparkling water for
guests. “We offer our guests complimentary water in their suites, and
if they are in the restaurant area of the lodge they purchase bottles of
water… and it is delicious. Our guests are even commenting on how good
it tastes.”
The environmental benefits of using glass over plastic bottles is
appreciated by guests at Khaya Ndlovu, Rombi says. “We have had our
logo branded on our glass bottles, and we do all our own bottling and
capping. Besides not polluting the earth with hundreds of plastic bottles
per month, we are saving a huge cost on purchasing water. The new-look
bottles are much better, and as the majority of our guests are European,
initiatives like this go far in their eyes.”
The Country
Glass Lounge, TheHotel
Boutique Cape Milner, Cape Town
THE ONLY RIB RECIPE YOU WILL EVER NEED FROM CHEF PHILIPP - THE CAPE MILNER HOTEL
Maybe it’s because it is currently winter, when braai season officially starts - we braai a lot. Few foods done on the
braai can match BBQ ribs. There is just something so wonderful about the aroma when they are cooking, and how
your fingers get all covered with sticky, sweet BBQ sauce. The recipe below is from our iconic Cape Milner Hotel,
Chef Philipp Tiede provides a step-by-step instructions.
For the ribs: For the barbecue sauce:
1 Tbsp paprika powder 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp chopped onion
1 Tbsp ground cumin 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp brown sugar 5 Tbsp tomato sauce
1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tsp minced garlic ½ cup water
1 beef short rib (about 1.5kg cut into 3 Tbsp vinegar
200g pieces)
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the ribs:
Place all ingredients except ribs in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Place
ribs in a baking dish and arrange in an even layer.
Rub spice mixture on all sides of the ribs and cover dish with aluminium foil.
(At this point, you can roast the ribs immediately, but for the best flavour and
texture, refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Heat oven to 180°C and arrange a rack in the middle. (If you rubbed the ribs in
advance, remove from fridge and set aside at room temperature while oven is
heating – at least 20 minutes.)
Place ribs in oven and roast until fork-tender, about three hours. Meanwhile,
make the sauce.
For the barbecue sauce:
Heat oil in medium saucepan, over medium heat, until shimmering. Add the
onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened – about three
minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, whisk to combine, and bring to a simmer. Reduce
the heat to low and simmer, occasionally whisking, until flavours have melded
and the sauce has reduced to a third. Remove from the heat and set aside,
until ready to grill ribs.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Country Boutique Hotel
AFRICA ALBIDA TOURISM IS DOING THEIR PART FOR THE ENVIROMENT
Africa Albida Tourism have replaced The environmentally friendly Natura
single use plastic water bottles with water system purifies water onsite
re-useable glass bottles at Victoria through a three-stage filtration
Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls system. The water is then put into
Safari Club and Victoria Falls Safari glass bottles for guest use, after
Suites. The Boma - Dinner & Drum which the bottles are collected,
Show and Lokuthula Lodges bed washed, sterilised and re-used.
and breakfast will follow suit in the The system produces both still and
next couple of weeks. sparkling water.
As you know, we have long It is important as a responsible
rallied for conservation of the business to keep pace with world
environment, and this is a giant trends in all conservation issues,
step towards achieving our vision and where possible, as with Victoria
of being free of single-use plastic Falls Recycling, to also lead. We
across our properties by 2021. have researched and talked to
colleagues before making informed
We aim to reduce and then remove
decisions.
as much other plastic as possible
from our operations, to a point in The impact of this initiative has
2021 where there is hopefully zero, many benefits – with less plastic
for example, plastic laundry bags, in circulation, it is less likely to find
plastic shopping bags and other its way into the wild and therefore
plastic bottles, such as juice bottles. potentially harm wildlife, especially
elephants.
This development, which will
see the elimination of more than This development comes after
80,000 plastic water bottles a we stopped using plastic straws,
year used across the Victoria Falls adopting more eco-friendly paper
Safari Lodge estate in hotel rooms, straws instead, and launched
restaurants and bars, follows the Victoria Falls Recycling, a project
installation of the Natura water which recycles plastics, paper, glass
system earlier this month. and beverage cans.
Mjejane River Lodge, Kruger National Park
MJEJANE RIVER LODGE BOASTING SOUTH AFRICAN
WINES
Mjejane River Lodge’s new wine list boasts wines from South
Africa. Wines from The Hemel en Aarde Wine Route, Constantia
Wine Route as well as a few from Durbanville and wines from
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, just to mention a few, will be
availbla on the wine list.
Each wine was hand picked for the story they have to share.
Wine tasting evening and food pairing with selected wine makers
during the course of the year, ensuring that guests can experience
the wine routes while on safari.
Perched on the banks of the Crocodile River Mjejane Game Reserve
has been absorbed into the Kruger National Park. Mjejane enjoys
abundant wildlife and offers an outstanding Big 5 safari opportunity.
Executive Rooms each offer a spacious air conditioned haven of
well-appointed comfort with a private veranda.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS AT KWAFUBESI
Kwafubesi Safari
Tented Safari Safari
at Imbali CampLodge
in association with Ian Cooper
Photography is holding two very special Photographic Safaris,
which will be open to novices, keen amateurs as well as
experienced photographers on a set departure date.
Retreat to the heart of the bush, to a time uncomplicated
by the burdens of modern-day life. A Wildlife Photography
Workshop that will offer you Wildlife, Landscape, Macro and
Night-sky Photography with Ian Cooper as your host and
Professional Photographer.
Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp is situated in the heart of the
Mabula Private Game Reserve, a mere 2.5 hours’ drive from
Johannesburg & boasts 5 luxurious en-suite elevated tents,
which are completely enveloped by the beauty of the true
wild, African Bush.
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