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DESTINATIONS FREE STATE MPUMALANGA NORTHERN CAPE aha Bloemfontein Hotel Bongani Mountain Lodge aha Kathu Hotel aha Casa do Sol Hotel & Resort GAUTENG Boulders Safari Lodge WESTERN CAPE aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Buffalo Rock aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites Centre Mdluli Safari Lodge aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel Nkambeni safari Camp aha The Rex Hotel KWAZULU-NATAL aha Alpine Heath Resort & BOTSWANA Conference Centre Chobe Marina Lodge aha Gateway Hotel NORTH WEST Ivory Tree Game Lodge Lesedi ZAMBIA LIMPOPO Madikwe River Lodge The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Makalali Main Lodge Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge Makalali River Lodge Thakadu River Camp SOUTH AFRICA LIMPOPO GAUTENG MPUMALANGA NORTH WEST FREE STATE KWAZULU- NATAL NORTHERN CAPE WESTERN CAPE BOTSWANA ZAMBIA BOTSWANA ZAMBIA
table of contents TRAVEL DESTINATIONS Free State .............................................................................................................. 1 Gauteng .................................................................................................................. 2 Kwazulu-Natal ...................................................................................................... 3 Limpopo ................................................................................................................. 6 Mpumalanga ......................................................................................................... 8 Northern Cape ..................................................................................................... 16 North West ............................................................................................................ 17 Western Cape ...................................................................................................... 22 Botswana ............................................................................................................... 25 Zambia .................................................................................................................... 27 BBBEE ..................................................................................................................... 28 Awards .................................................................................................................... 28
FREE STATE aha | BLOEMFONTEIN HOTEL c/o Parfitt R380, Kathu,and Henry Cape, Northern Street,8446 Park West Tel: +27 53 050 0076 51 444 3142 Email: info.kathu@urbanhotels.co.za bloemres1@ahahotels.co.za The contemporary interior of aha Bloemfontein Hotel is especially designed to meet the needs of a business traveller. Situated on the corner of Henry Street and Parfitt Avenue which is a walking distance from the Loch Logan Waterfront, Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic and Sports Stadiums. The CBD and The University of the Free State are a mere 5 minutes drive from the hotel. ACCOMMODATION aha Bloemfontein Hotel has 60 bedrooms, all en-suite. All rooms have LCD TV’s with a bouquet of DSTV channels. The rooms are fully air conditioned and have WIFI access. DINING The hotel boasts a chic bar, on the first floor with a plasma TV, the perfect place to relax after a busy day. We serve a light and healthy breakfast. A selection of warm dishes are also available. We also cater for Vegetarian and Halaal guests on request. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Loch Logan Waterfront • Mimosa Mall • Toyota Stadium • University of the Free State • Central University of Technology 1
GAUTENG aha | KOPANONG HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE c/o Parfitt R380, Kathu,and 243 Glen Henry Northern Street, Gory Road, Cape, Park Estate, Norton 8446 West Benoni 1501 Tel: +27 53 050 0076 51 444 3142 Tel: +27 11 749 0000 Email: info.kathu@urbanhotels.co.za cro@aha..co.za Email: sales@kopanong.co.za aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre is set on a tranquil and beautifully maintained country estate, east of Johannesburg. Picturesque gardens and a quiet atmosphere add to the harmonious feeling of this unique establishment. This “Meeting Place” will reawaken your senses. ACCOMMODATION The aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre comprises of 57 fully detached chalets, totalling 168 bedrooms, each with a traditional African feel and all offering comfort with a touch of African elegance. Each chalet has 3 individual rooms with private entrances which can, for group bookings, be opened up via inter-leading doors to allow complete access, transforming the rooms into a spacious Villa. The rooms also feature en-suite bathrooms, high speed internet access and a large work area, perfect for the business traveller. DINING The tastefully decorated Moshate Restaurant offers dinners and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Exquisitely prepared cuisine and mouth-watering aromas will make every meal at aha Kopanong Hotel a memorable one. CONFERENCING The aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre has 19 uniquely designed conference venues offering flexibility by opening partition doors to maximize our largest venue which can hold up to 400 delegates. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site • Maropeng Visitor Centre and Sterkfontein Caves • Origin Centre • aha Lesedi Cultural Village • Emperors Palace Casino • Carnival City Casino and Entertainment Centre • O.R. Tambo International Airport, 12.5km • City of Johannesburg Tour 2
KWAZULU-NATAL aha | ALPINE HEATH RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE D119, Off Old Cavernberg Road, Jagersrust, Northern Drakensberg, 3354 Tel: +27 36 438 6484 Email: hotel@alpineheath.co.za aha Alpine Heath Resort & Conference Centre is a stylish four-star village in the heart of the Drakensberg. The resort is surrounded by crystal-clear streams, fresh mountain air, and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s premier conference and family holiday resorts in the Drakensberg. ACCOMMODATION aha Alpine Heath Resort & Conference Centre offers 100 superb north-facing en-suite, self-catering chalets, with breathtaking views of the Drakensberg mountains. Room configuration is 100 Three-Bedroom Self-Catering Chalets, each with 1 x double room and 2 x twin bedrooms. 1 Chalet is specially modified for physically impaired guests. Each self-catering chalet sleeps a maximum of 6 people including children. The rooms also feature en-suite bathrooms, high speed internet access and a large work area, perfect for the business traveller. DINING The Tavern Bar caters for a variety of light meals and a snack menu is available throughout the day. Also on offer is a Pool Bar, Pizzeria and Coffee Shop. Dependent on occupancy, The Le Gruyéres Restaurant offers either an à La Carte or Buffet Breakfast and for Dinner, either a Buffet Dinner or Light Snack Menu. Our property is unique in that it is a village complete with a Village Market for the few items you may have forgotten, and its own charming village square. General items available are freshly baked bread and rolls, croissants, scones, muffins, farm eggs, cheeses, a variety of cold and marinated meats, braai packs, fresh milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, salads and picnic baskets. CONFERENCING/WEDDINGS This popular resort offers quality wedding and a variety of conference facilities. We pride ourselves in hosting unforgettable events tailored to meet your needs. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Horse Riding • Walking and Hiking Trails • Mountain Biking • Putt-Putt • Canopy Tours 3
KWAZULU-NATAL aha | GATEWAY HOTEL Cnr Centenary Boulevard & Twilight Drive, Gateway, 4321 Tel: +27 31 536 9200 Email: reservations@gatewayhotel.co.za Appealing to both the leisure and business market, aha Gateway Hotel offers its guests instant access to the entertainment of Gateway Theatre of Shopping that boasts an enormous range of stores with local and international merchandise on offer, a wide variety of classy restaurants, as well as two world-class cinemas. ACCOMMODATION aha Gateway Hotel offers 146 rooms that comprise of 104 Standard Rooms, 19 Double Superior Rooms, 18 King Superior Rooms, 3 Junior Suites and 2 Paraplegic Rooms. DINING The Fig Tree Café serves a variety of Continental Cuisine with a selection that is endless and extremely delicious. CONFERENCING The hotel has 5 well-appointed conference venues that accommodates up to 500 delegates, all equipped with the latest technology. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Gateway Theatre of Shopping • Beaches • King Shaka International Airport • Go Wild Park • Virgin Active Gym 4
LIMPOPO MAKALALI MAIN LODGE Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit Tel: +27 15 793 9300 Email: cro@aha.co.za Makalali Private Game Lodge is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North Eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Makalali Game Reserve boasts the ‘Big Five’ – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. Other characteristic species are Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and Kudu. ACCOMMODATION Makalali Private Lodge’s contemporary 5 star Main Lodge was completed in November 2017. Accommodating a total of 60 guests in 30 rooms, this grand yet beautifully simple structure was designed to enhance the organic beauty of the surrounding wilderness. Natural light, fresh free-flowing air, open space and spectacular views of both sky and bush are uninterrupted within the living areas of the lodge. Each of Makalali Main Lodge’s 30 rooms, spread across 3 detached river-facing units, is ideally positioned with optimum vantage over the surrounding bush. DINING Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed within the dining area, or out on the deck. Bush dinners are ideal for an evening under the African sky and guests can enjoy an array of African cuisine served at the outside boma. GAME DRIVES Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in open game viewing vehicles conducted by qualified game rangers. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • 2 game drives daily in an open vehicle (Big Five) • Bush knowledge course for children • Therapist on request for a variety of soothing treatments • Curio shop 6
LIMPOPO MAKALALI RIVER LODGE Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit Tel: +27 15 793 9300 Email: cro@aha.co.za Makalali Private Game Lodge is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organized. Makalali Game Reserve boasts the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Other characteristic species are cheetah, giraffe, zebra and kudu. ACCOMMODATION Makalali River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River. This 5 star lodge consists of three camps that have six luxury suites each. All the camps are private yet within easy access of one another, featuring a plunge pool plus enclosed dining and lounge area. All suites have an en-suite bathroom which includes an indoor and outdoor shower and fireplace. The raised, private timber viewing deck (sala) offers spectacular views from which to observe the bird life and game. It’s also an ultimate spot for private luncheons or dinners. DINING Dining at aha Makalali River Lodge is a culinary adventure. The cuisine is a combination of regional African cuisine which represents a melting pot of cooking styles that have evolved over the centuries of exploration on this great continent. GAME DRIVES Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in open game viewing vehicles conducted by qualified game rangers. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • 2 game drives daily in an open vehicle (Big Five) • Bush knowledge course for children • Therapist on request for a variety of soothing treatments 7
MPUMALANGA BONGANI MOUNTAIN LODGE Mthethomusha Game Reserve, southern border of the Kruger National Park Tel: +27 13 764 3577 Email: cro@aha.co.za Discover the spirit of Africa as you step into the magnificent Bongani Mountain Lodge, situated in the shadows of the Malelane Mountain range, bordering the Kruger National Park. This is the ideal area to connect with nature and the culture of this fascinating region. Walk the ancient paths of the San People, with over 250 recorded San Rock Art Sites estimated to be about 1,500 years old, the greatest concentration of recorded rock art per square metre on earth. ACCOMMODATION Luxury accommodation, including an en-suite bathroom and private deck offering magnificent wrap-around views, comprises of: 20 Double-bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (10 of which include a sleeper couch) 18 Inter-leading Rooms, featuring either a Double Bed or Twin Beds (ideal for families with young children). The Freedom Villa consist of 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious lounge, viewing deck and boma. DINING The attractive on-site restaurant offers beautiful views of the bush and mountains and serves a delicious bush breakfast, leisurely lunch and buffet dinner. The outdoor boma is the perfect setting to relax around an open-fire and dine under the stars while our chefs prepare the most delicious meals cooked over flames and presented in traditional African style (weather permitting). CONFERENCING Our air-conditioned conference venue is fully equipped for business delegates. This conference venue, which is near the Kruger National Park, provides for up to 60 delegates. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Game Drives in 4x4 vehicles • Bush Walks • Special kids’ game drives available on request • Cultural Village Tours • Star Gazing • Rock Art Sighting • Village Tours • Spa • Curio Shop • Big 5 • Boma Dinner • Bush Dinner 8
MPUMALANGA aha | CASA DO SOL HOTEL & RESORT Sabie Road (R536), Hazyview, Mpumalanga, 1242 Tel: +27 13 737 8111 Email: reservations@casadosol.co.za A perfect setting in the heart of scenic Mpumalanga, the recently refurbished aha Casa do Sol Hotel and Resort is a luxury 4-Star estate, located next to the Elephant Sanctuary. With its tranquil pools and lush gardens, it offers a luxurious hideaway just 15 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. ACCOMMODATION aha Casa do Sol’s accommodation includes 54 Hotel Rooms ranging from Casas, Villas, Suites and one “Casa Grande” which is luxuriously appointed with a Jacuzzi, Private Pool and Sauna. All rooms are beautifully appointed with en-suite bathrooms and cater for double occupancies. DINING The Cozinha Velha Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a light lunch menu and alternating between a set dinner menu and full buffet for dinner. The breakfast buffet menu is certainly a delicious way to start your day. Boma dinners are available on request. CONFERENCING Excellent conference venues accommodating up to 200 delegates, makes the aha Casa do Sol Hotel and Resort the perfect location to enjoy a day, overnight or week-long conference. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Elephant Sanctuary • On-site Hiking • Mountain Biking Trails • Fishing • Kruger National Park • Panorama Route 9
MPUMALANGA BOULDERS SAFARI LODGE Portion 1 to 109, Mauricedale Nature Estate, Malelane, 1003 Tel: +27 13 750 0552 Email: cro@echoafrica.co.za Boulders Safari Lodge is a 7000-hectare private game reserve in the Lowveld, with easy access to the Kruger Park’s Malelane Gate. The Lodge is home to many animal species such as the Big 5, Impala, Kudu, Zebra, Nyala, Giraffe and extremely rare game like the Roan & Sable Antelopes. Guests at Boulders Safari Lodge are comfortably accommodated in tranquil surroundings, with a wide range of facilities to enhance their experience at the Lodge. Close proximity to the Park and nearby towns means that there are many activities available in the surrounding areas, including game drives, hiking trails and dining options. ACCOMMODATION Boulders Safari Lodge has 26 standard en-suite twin bed chalets and two luxury en-suite family chalets. Standard chalets can accommodate two people sharing and luxury chalets can accommodate two adults and two children under 12. DINING The lodge has a large, thatched dining area that offers an authentic African-style à la carte menu and delicious buffet meals. The lodge has a fully-licensed bar and lounge area ideal for sundowners with friends and family. GAME DRIVES Echo Africa Safaris offers half and full-day game drives in the Kruger National Park. Exclusive night safaris can also be arranged, and self-drive options are available to guests should they prefer. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Game drives • Bush braais • Bush walks • Scenic visits to waterfalls in the area • God’s Window • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Blyde River Canyon • Swimming pools at the Lodge 10
MPUMALANGA BUFFALO ROCK Nkambeni Contractual Land, 139 Numbi Road, Kruger National Park, 1350 Tel: +27 13 750 0552 Email: cro@echoafrica.co.za Buffalo Rock Tented Camp is situated in an unfenced area within the beautiful Kruger National Park. The unfenced experience means that guests often catch sight of leopard and hyena around the Camp, making this camp the place to be for an affordable and authentic safari experience. Buffalo Rock’s unspoiled beauty and solitude ensures that visitors have a peaceful and authentic safari experience. Sightings of the Big Five are highly likely in the area and an exclusive bush dinner under the stars, around an open fire, is a must. The Camp is constructed to have minimal impact on the environment and supports community upliftment initiatives. ACCOMMODATION Buffalo Rock Tented Camp can accommodate up to 24 guests in comfortable safari tents with showers and toilets DINING Buffalo Rock has a fully-licensed bar and lounge area, a personal chef for breakfasts and dinners on-site, a lounge area for sundowners with friends and family and a boma for delicious braais under the stars, around an open fire. GAME DRIVES Echo Africa Safaris offers half and full-day game drives in the Kruger National Park. Exclusive night safaris can also be arranged, and self-drive options are available. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Game drives • Bush braais • Bush walks • Scenic visits to waterfalls in the area • God’s Window • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Blyde River Canyon • Swimming pools at the Lodge • Morning, afternoon and full day Safari Game Drives • Sundowner/Night game drives • Traditional African entertainment, such as traditional dancers • Excursions to community projects – community schools, feeding schemes, bore holes and food gardens • Anti-rhino poaching discussions 11
MPUMALANGA MDLULI SAFARI LODGE Located between Numbi Gate and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, Kruger National Park Tel: +27 13 750 0552 Email: cro@echoafrica.co.za Mdluli Safari Lodge is an affordable luxury tented experience inside the incomparably beautiful Kruger National Park, developed in partnership with the Mdluli Royal Family and Community. The Lodge is on the south-western side of the Park, which is often a hotspot for spotters of the Big Five. It’s easily accessed through a private road near Numbi Gate, which is a four-hour drive from Gauteng. ACCOMMODATION The Lodge offers 50 luxury air-conditioned, en-suite tents, which can sleep a family of four. Each tent has a private patio and both an indoor and outdoor shower. DINING The contemporary restaurant and bar have beautiful panoramic views over a river. The restaurant features an à la carte lunch menu, separate boma areas for large and small group dining and, of course, the unique pleasure of dining in the bush. CONFERENCING The Lodge offers conferencing facilities for up to 20 attendees, with state-of-the- art equipment on-hand and ample capacity for catering and accommodation. GAME DRIVES Game drives are included in the experience and additional game drives can be arranged where needed. Self-drive options are available in the Kruger National Park. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • KMIA – Mdluli approx. 1 hour 30 min • Infinity swimming pool overlooking the Park • Rock pool at the base of the granite rock formation • Elevated viewing deck on top of the large rock formation, with spectacular 360-degree views • Bar at the base of the large rock formation • Spa • Gym • Spacious bar and lounge overlooking the watering hole • Separate boma areas for large and small group dining • Meals can be arranged in the bush • Guided bush walks, with experienced rangers, operated by Echo Africa Safaris • Self-drive option in Kruger National Park • Mdluli Community cultural exhibition • Wifi APPROXIMATE TRANSFER TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: • KMIA – Mdluli approx. 1 hour 30 min • SKZ APT – Mdluli approx. 2 hour 15 min outside the park • SKZ APT – Mdluli approx. 2 hour 30 minutes through the park 12
MPUMALANGA NKAMBENI SAFARI LODGE Nkambeni Contractual Land, 139 Numbi Road, Kruger National Park, 1350 Tel: +27 13 750 0552 Email: cro@echoafrica.co.za Nestled in the heart of “Big Five Country” on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, close to the Numbi Gate, lies the Nkambeni Safari Camp. The lodge is a four hour drive away from Johannesburg and was conceived by the Nkambeni Community in an effort to create jobs for the local people. ACCOMMODATION Nkambeni Safari Camp has 150 comfortable three-star units, with individual en-suite canvas suites and private decks. The principles of responsible and community-conscious tourism are reflected in suites designed and constructed to guarantee minimum impact on the natural habitat. DINING Guests are treated to authentic South African bush dinners under the stars, around an open fire, or à la carte in the restaurant. There is a delicious breakfast buffet, an à la carte lunch menu and set menus for functions. CONFERENCING Nkambeni Safari Camp has one well-equipped conference venue available, which can accommodate up to 100 guests. GAME DRIVES Half or full-day safaris in the Kruger National Park are available, in specially designed vehicles that allow closer interaction with wildlife. Picnic lunches from the restaurant can be packed on request. Self-drive options are also available to guests. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Open-vehicle safaris • River rafting • Quad bike tours • Bush walks • Cultural tours • Panorama tours • Hot air balloon rides • Elephant back safaris • Golf • Horse riding • Local pub tour • Swimming pools at the Camp 13
NORTHERN CAPE AHA | KATHU HOTEL R380, Kathu, Northern Cape, 8446 Tel: +27 53 050 0076 Email: reservationskathu@ahahotels.co.za aha Kathu Hotel offers affordable bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in Kathu, with all the essential services in an elegant setting. The hotel is centrally located near the town’s business hub and main shopping destinations, providing guests with the opportunity to get where they need to go in a short space of time. ACCOMMODATION aha Kathu Hotel has 79 bedrooms, all en-suite. All rooms have LCD TV’s with a bouquet of DSTV channels, are fully air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi access. The contemporary interior of the hotel is especially designed to meet the needs of a business traveller. DINING We serve a light and healthy continental breakfast. A selection of warm dishes is also available. Lunch is available on request. We also cater for Vegetarian guests. The hotel boasts a chic bar, the Ubar, on the first floor with a plasma TV, the perfect place to relax after a busy day. A mini dinner buffet is served Monday to Thursday. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Golf • Kalahari Meerkat Project • Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy • Orange River Wine Route • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 16
NORTH WEST IVORY TREE GAME LODGE Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park, Saulspoort, 0318 Tel: +27 14 556 8100 Email: ivory.shepherds@aha.co.za Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated in the north-eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park, in an ancient amphitheatre divided by riverine woodlands. The central facility includes a pool, bar, conference room, dining room, boma, reception and curio shop. ACCOMMODATION Ivory Tree Game Lodge offers 5-Star accommodation in the malaria-free, Big Five Pilanesberg Game Reserve. All 67 rooms are decorated in earthy tones and offer comfortable outside seating areas to enjoy the surrounding wilderness. DINING On-site dining facilities serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in stunning surroundings. Exclusive Boma and bush dinners are available at an additional charge depending on min/max numbers of guests. Non-Exclusive Boma dinners are held at the lodge’s discretion and cannot be pre-booked. CONFERENCING Ivory Tree Game Lodge has a dedicated conference room seating up to 100 delegates as well as a range of fantastic team building activities, ranging from archery and interactive drumming to Quad bike trips. GAME DRIVES Guests can enjoy 2 guided game drives daily which are conducted in the Pilanesberg National Park by a game ranger in the mornings and afternoons in a open 10 seater game viewing vehicle. The duration of the game drives are between three and fours hours, with a sundowner stop at sunset and a coffee stop in the morning. AMANI SPA Embraced by nature, Amani is a true Safari Spa Journey with its wooden walkways meandering through the lush bush, splitting into three private wooden and thatched treatment rooms with subtle earthy finishes. Perched on stilts and blending into its location, each themed room provides uninterrupted views of the African Bushveld where you can enjoy relaxing Spa massages, luxurious facials, manicures, pedicures and pampering Spa packages, uniquely designed to relax the mind, body and soul. Amani Spa at Ivory Tree Game Lodge was awarded the Safari Spa Award at the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques in 2007 and 2013. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Safaris in open game vehicles • Amani Spa • Sun City • Hot Air Ballooning • Interactive Drumming • Archery and Quad biking 17
NORTH WEST LESEDI Kalkheuwel, Broederstroom R512, Lanseria, l748 Tel: +27 71 507 1447 Email: enqurieslesedi@ahahotels.co.za Lesedi is located in the heart of the African bush-veld amidst the rocky hills within the Cradle of Humankind, World Heritage Site. Discover the fascinating cultures and traditions of the people of Africa in a relaxed bush set-up; visiting five homesteads inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal folklore and traditions of the ancestors. ACCOMMODATION • Water sport activities Stay in one of our traditional homesteads made up of 38 spacious rooms • Game reserves and animal parks depicting 5 South African indigenous cultural themes of the Zulu, Ndebele, Pedi, Balloon safaris Xhosa and Sotho cultural villages. • Adventure Activities: Zip Line Tour, Quad Biking, Horse Riding, Laser Clay DINING Shooting , Off Road Go-Karts, Archery Nyama Choma Restaurant can accommodate a maximum of 140 guests in its and more authentic setting and vibrant decor. It offers an exotic buffet of traditional meals • Spa and meat delicacies that range from ostrich to crocodile meat. Lesedi’s Fundudzi Bar and Ma Thabeleng’s Shebeen offers a lively outdoor dining location to socialise and enjoy drinks with friends. CONFERENCING Conference facilities and African team building activities make Lesedi an ideal venue for corporate outings. Lesedi has 7 contemporary African indoor conference/events venues that accommodate up to 300 delegates each and boasts 1 outdoor venue that is suitable for day and evening braais. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Cultural Tours • Cultural Shows • Team building • Traditional dancing • Zulu Drumming • Spear Throwing • Treasure Hunt • Walking Trails • Guided Anglo-Boer History Tours • Craft Markets • Bird Watching • Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Centre • Sterkfontein Caves • Boat cruises 18
NORTH WEST MADIKWE RIVER LODGE Madikwe River lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve Tel: +27 14 778 9000 Email: info@madikweriverlodge.com Located on the banks of the Groot Marico River in the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe River Lodge offers comfortable thatched accommodation and facilities from which to view the surrounding nature and wildlife. Enjoy endless malaria-free, African sand veld, acacia savannah, riverine forests and wildlife in this worldclass reserve. ACCOMMODATION 16 comfortable and secluded split-level thatched chalets surround the main lodge, each individually decorated to reflect their African heritage. Each chalet also incorporates an en-suite bathroom and outside shower. A full range of guest amenities, separate lounge and private wooden decks overlooking the bush and river are also offered. DINING Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the Main Lodge, although Boma dinners and Bush dinners can be organized by prior arrangement. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Big Five game viewing • Bush dinners • Incentive activities 19
NORTH WEST SHEPHERD’S TREE GAME LODGE Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park Tel: +27 14 551 3910 Email: ivory.shepherds@aha.co.za Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a lodge concession within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The entire lodge lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha, “Big Five” malaria-free reserve and is built to offer commanding views of the surrounding bushveld. ACCOMMODATION Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge offers 26 Standard Rooms (or 13 Family Suites), 4 spacious Executive Suites and 1 Villa with 2 bedrooms and private Boma which has a plunge pool on a spacious deck. DINING A gourmet restaurant serves the most delectable cuisine, while a casual lounge and bar provide magnificent vistas of the impressive landscape. A variety of dinner experiences are available upon request (boma dinners, wine cellar and bush dinners). CONFERENCING Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge has a dedicated state-of-the-art conference facility and functions centre, offering several layouts and accommodating up to 70 delegates (classroom-style). GAME DRIVES Guests can enjoy 2 game drives daily which are conducted in the Pilanesberg National Park during the morning and afternoon when you are guided by your game ranger in a open 10 seater game viewing vehicle. The duration of the game drives are between three and fours hours, with a sundowner stop at sunset and a coffee stop in the morning. AMANI SPA Relax in the lap of luxury at this award winning Spa, offering three spacious private treatment rooms commanding impressive vista of the expansive bushveld amphitheatre, where you can enjoy holistic rejuvenating Spa rituals, relaxing massages, facials and beauty treatments. For an intimate retreat, experience the couple’s suite with its hydro bath. Amani Spa at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge was awarded the Safari Spa Award at the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 2010 Spa Awards. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Bird Watching • Amani Spa • Hot Air Ballooning • Sun City • Safari in open Game Vehicles • Interactive Drumming 20
NORTH WEST THAKADU RIVER CAMP Molatedi Gate, Madikwe Game Reserve, Molatedi, 2838 Tel: +27 18 365 9912 Email: cro@aha.co.za Set along the banks of the Marico River, Thakadu River Camp provides luxurious tented accommodation and a stylish, comfortable base from which to explore the splendid game viewing that only Madikwe Game Reserve can provide. ACCOMMODATION With its strong Afro-Asian safari ambiance, Thakadu River Camp offers 12 Luxury Tented Suites, perfectly blended within their natural surroundings, and each with their own viewing deck overlooking the Marico River. 3 of the Suites are Family Units, with an extra double-size sleeper couch. All suites include an indoor bath and shower. DINING The main lodge area is built on stilts within the riverfront vegetation and guarantees a serene setting for breakfast and dinners. A fire-lit Boma serves locally inspired cuisine on fair weather nights as well as a Lapa set within a riverine glade from where you can soak up the mesmerizing views of the lazily meandering river and the terrain beyond. GAME DRIVES Guests have the opportunity to enjoy early morning and evening game drives in open game viewing vehicles conducted by qualified game rangers. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Big 5 Game Viewing • Birdwatching • Boma Dinners 21
WESTERN CAPE aha | HARBOUR BRIDGE HOTEL & SUITES Dockrail Rd, Roggebaai Canal Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001 Tel: +27 21 431 9202 Email: reservations@harbourbridgehotel.co.za aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is ideally positioned near the V&A Waterfront, within the Cape Town International Convention Centre precinct. This premier four-star hotel provides the ultimate accommodation choice for both business and leisure travellers seeking a distinctive experience. ACCOMMODATION aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites offers 56 well-appointed rooms, which includes 30 Luxury Rooms with Balconies, 10 Bridge Rooms and a selection of 16 Luxury Suites/Studios offering open plan living spaces or Suites with an additional lounge area and fully equipped kitchenette. DINING Enjoy picturesque views of the canal and its surrounds at the glass-styled Canal Café, with its contemporary menu incorporating a tantalising array of delectable dishes that are classically simple and well presented. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • V&A Waterfront • Cape Town International Convention Centre • The City Hall • Artscape • Opera / Ballet Theatre 22
WESTERN CAPE aha | SIMON’S TOWN QUAYSIDE HOTEL Jubilee Square, St Georges Street, Simon’s Town, 7975 Tel: +27 21 786 3838 Email: reservations@quayside.co.za Perfectly positioned on the water’s edge of Simon’s Town yacht basin, aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel offers magnificent views over False Bay and the majestic Simon’s Kloof Mountains. This modern property, with nuances of nautical elements reflecting the history of the town is situated along the Cape Point Route and offers unique accommodation, shopping and dining experiences for all. ACCOMMODATION The Superb views of the Harbour and Naval Base makes this mountain and sea-facing accommodation establishment, an excellent choice for business and leisure travellers. aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel offers 29 rooms, with 8 Sea View rooms (with balcony), 14 Sea View rooms (without balcony) and 7 Mountain View rooms. DINING Guests can savour a variety of delicious cuisine from Saveur Restaurant. The Saveur Restaurant Group is a modern, European style restaurant group, making quality food and service accessible to the local market in a comfortable, contemporary setting. This warm and cosy eatery offers a delectable food menu and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. It’s signature daily blackboard specials as well as standard weekly dining specials from 5pm on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s are the talk of the town. Enjoy the glorious views of the yacht basin and naval ships. ROOM DESCRIPTIONS Sea View with Balcony: These modernly furnished, spacious balcony rooms offer stunning views from your private balcony over the False Bay yacht basin. Waking up to a glorious sunrise over the bay is the perfect way to start your day. All rooms are equipped with either twin or king beds, en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar fridges, satellite TV, digital safe, Wi-Fi, hair dryer. Sea View: With elevated views over the yacht basin, these rooms offer views fit for a king! These rooms do not have a balcony; however they have French Doors that open to reveal glorious views of the False Bay yacht basin. All rooms are equipped with either twin or king beds, en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar fridges, satellite TV, digital safe, Wi-Fi. Mountain View: The Mountain View rooms offer a scenic perspective of the old Victorian style architecture on the Main Road and the Simon’s Kloof Mountains. All rooms are equipped with either twin or king beds, en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar fridges, satellite TV, digital safe, Wi-Fi. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Cape Town’s City Centre • Boulders Beach to view the penguin colony • Shark Cage diving with Great White sharks • Kayaking in and around the bay • Cape Point Nature Reserve • Boat Trips to Seal Island or Cape Point 23
WESTERN CAPE aha | THE REX HOTEL 8 Gray Street, Knysna, 6571 Tel: +27 44 302 5900 / 0800 600 889 Email: reservationstherex@ahahotels.co.za Located on South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, aha The Rex Hotel is a celebration of urban style and impeccable service. This elegantly designed 4-Star establishment features a combination of urban, contemporary and classic décor, presenting cool colours and rich fabrics. Its subtle charm makes it the ideal place for a perfect holiday, anytime of the year. ACCOMMODATION aha The Rex Hotel features 30 standard double rooms and 25 standard twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms boast air-conditioning, LCD TVs and extra-large windows. DINING With its casual yet, sophisticated décor and ambience, The O Bar & Eatery offers excellent service, superb cuisine and mouth-watering breakfast options. The outdoor terrace area is the perfect spot to bask in the sunshine and indulge in coffee or light snacks. Guests can look forward to interacting with our chefs by ordering their selection of eggs’. While your order is freshly prepared there is a variety of hot breakfast dishes and continental options for you to select from. Grab one of our breakfast shots to kick off your day in a natural and healthy way – you may be getting a higher amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than you otherwise would not. Breakfast times – 7am – 10am Monday – Friday and 7am – 11am Saturday and Sunday NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Knysna Elephant Park • Birds of Eden • Monkey Land • Adrenalin Adventures • Outeniqua Transport Museum • Featherbed Nature Reserve • Mitchell’s Brewery • The Knysna Oyster Festival • Knysna Waterfront Quays • Whale Watching • Robberg Nature Reserve • Robberg Beach 24
BOTSWANA CHOBE MARINA LODGE Plot 21306, President Drive, Kasane, Botswana Tel: +267 625 2221 Email: res1@chobemarinalodge.com Chobe Marina Lodge is perfectly positioned on the water’s edge and uniquely located in the north-eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations (Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia) converge. Offering warm, personal service, Chobe Marina Lodge has a choice of accommodation in Studios, Suites or Honeymoon Suites. The charming thatched accommodation has every modern amenity to provide guests with a relaxed and comfortable stay. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation at Chobe Marina Lodge comprises of 66 beautifully appointed rooms offering a choice of standard studios, standard suites and 6 honeymoon suites. Each is beautifully appointed and overlooks the Chobe River and landscaped gardens. All include the modern comforts of air conditioning, television, telephones, mini-bar fridges (stocked on request) and daily housekeeping. DINING Dining at Chobe Marina Lodge is a pleasurable experience, where good food, attentive service and a beautiful river location are all part of the mix. Commissioner’s Restaurant, the à la carte restaurant, serves world-class dishes, using only the freshest ingredients and local produce beautifully prepared by our experienced chef and his team. The Mokoros Restaurant offers buffet-style local cuisine in a light-hearted and friendly environment. The pool and riverside bar overlooking the Chobe River is a popular outdoor dining place. CONFERENCING Chobe Marina Lodge boasts a stylish, state-of-the-art 100-seater conference venue, which offers spectacular views overlooking the Chobe River and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES • Game viewing and birdwatching • River Cruises • Namibian Cultural Village • Victoria Falls • Chobe National Park • Golf 25
ZAMBIA THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE & SPA Riverside Drive, Off Sichango Road, Livingstone, Zambia Tel: +260 213 324601 Email: lodge@dlslandspa.com Blending perfectly within the lush surrounds of the Zambezi Riverbank, The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa offers 5-Star comfort only 10km from the Victoria Falls, one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world. ACCOMMODATION SPA Accommodation at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa comprises of Revel in each memorable moment 77 en-suite rooms, with 5 Executive Suites complete with in-room jacuzzi, 3 our professional therapists deliver Standard Luxury Rooms which inter-lead and 2 Standard Luxury Rooms which therapeutic restoration using expert accommodate physically impaired guests comfortably. All rooms overlook the skills, intuitive healing and our delectable mighty Zambezi River and a leisurely sundowner can be enjoyed from your private organic, cruelty free and proudly balcony. African skincare products. The David Livingstone Spa offers a wide range of DINING treatment from massages to facial, body The Kalai Restaurant has a stunning vista of the Zambezi River and promises treatments, manicures & pedicures, all contemporary a la carte cuisine. Experience a unique Zambian dining experience treatments can be done as a romantic in the African Boma or opt for the The Ujiji Bar & Sundeck Restaurant – open daily couples treatment or a relaxing singles for lunch or dinner. The open-air Boma and amphitheatre venue is available for treatment. All guests booked in the hotel private functions, traditional cuisine experiences or performances by local talent and/or in the Spa are invited to book a and is supported by an on site kitchen and bar. complimentary session in our steam room and plunge pool during operational hours CONFERENCING from 08:00 to 19:00 daily. The unique Victoria Falls Conference Centre overlooks the Mosi Oa Tunya National Feel the stress of your day fall away Park and is Zambia’s leading conference venue in Livingstone accommodating up within the process of The David to 200 delegates cinema-style. Livingstone Spa leaving you rejuvenated and ready to explore all that Livingstone NEARBY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES has to offer. Please note, due to the • Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi River popularity of the Spa bookings are • The Elephant Café essential. • Chobe Day Trips (Botswana) • Helicopter & Microlight Flights • Canoe Safari • Devils Pool Swim • Game Drives and Walks • Fishing • Bungee Jumping • White Water Rafting • Abseiling • Chief Mukuni Village Tour & Craft Market • Guided Tours to the Victoria Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe) • Boma Dinners (on request) 27
broad-based BEE Empowerment informs our philosophies and practices, contributing to the transformation of our business as well as long-term stability and growth in the tourism industry. aha Hotels & Lodges is a level 1 contributor to broad-based BEE. AWARDS South African Hotel Group 2016 Best African Hotel Group 2017 (Business Traveller Africa Awards) (Africa Tourism Awards) 28
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