Archive for April, 2007
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp: experience the Africa of yesterday
A stay at the intimate and secluded Selati Camp is an experience any guest will treasure . Meticulously conceived on the outside as a genuine bush house, on the inside, all the suites are furnished in the refined style of a bygone 19th Century railway company. In fact, a remote branch of what was then known as the Selati Line actually crossed the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the ballast of which is still visible close to the camp to this very day. The railway theme is apparent in the main room of the camp, the latter filled with intriguing antique paraphernalia such as locomotive name plates and signals. The rooms and corridors continue the theme, displaying all sorts of railway lamps and old fashioned ornaments, some of which are now collectors items. Accommodation at the Selati Camp is the very height of sumptuousness and grace. Eight luxurious suites, each one blending harmoniously into its natural surroundings possesses a thatched roof, an en suite bathroom and an open air shower.
No commentsMorgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge
Morgan’s Rock, located on the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua, is the result of a project aimed at safeguarding the environment and developing the local economy. More specifically, the ‘hacienda’, a 1,800-hectare property immersed in tropical forest and bordered by pure white beaches, where turtles come to lay their eggs, is situated to the north of San Juan del Sur close to the Costa Rican border and just to the south of the old colonial centre of Granada. Created in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment, the 15 refined, wooden bungalows at Morgan’s Rock were constructed by local artisans and arranged so as to ensure privacy and a very peaceful stay. Luxuriously equipped with extra-large beds, comfortable sofa-beds, a private terrace/deck and wooden internal décor elements and fittings, the apartments are all linked to the central lodge by means of a 110-m suspension bridge that crosses a forested canyon. The hacienda and its private reserve offers a wide range of activities and excursions including guided explorations to allow visitors to discover the many types of plants and birds that live in this area, trips across Lake Nicaragua, kayaking, butterfly tours and cultural visits with guides to nearby villages.
No commentsMadikwe Safari Lodge: stay for 3, pay for 2
Madikwe Safari Lodge is honoured to propose his guests a new special offer: pay for two nights and receive the third complimentary.
Offer:
1 to 3 night rate applies
Conditions:
Minimum 2 guests
Minimum 3 nights stay
No single supplement is charged for the first two single rooms of a booking.
Any additional rooms will have a 50 % single supplement levied
Children aged 0 to 5 stay free of charge when sharing with 2 full paying adults
Children aged 6 to 11 pay 50% when sharing with 2 full paying adults
Not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer
No Conversion of existing bookings
Validity:
10 April 2007 to 30 June 2007
Sextantio: a spring adventure
Excursions on foot, by bicycle or on horseback through the Parco del Gran Sasso, the Valle del Tirino and Baronia di Carapelle. The guest will have the possibility to cross a fairy countryside, endless valleys, medieval castles, old natural sources, Romanesque churches and hermits’ retreats in the nearby mountains.
2/4 day Multi-sport Adventure
* Excursions through wild paths
* Tours in mountain-bike (different difficulty levels)
* Horseback excursions or classes of buggy/kite
Overnight and dinner at Sextantio.
Rates from euro 329 per person for a 2-day stay and from euro 629 per person for a 4-day stay.
Yacutinga Lodge: in harmony with nature
The Yacutinga eco-tourism lodge, located close to the Iguazú River in the Misiones Forest, is a unique resort in Argentina. The lodge aims to offer guests a relaxed atmosphere in a man-made structure in perfect harmony with nature adapted to the sloping surfaces of the terrain. It was constructed using local materials, such as stone, tree trunks or timber from fallen trees to ensure they generate a sense of total integration with the surrounding environment. The five bungalows located in the forest are composed of four rustic-style rooms and are furnished with large beds and a private bathroom. During the winter (June-August), when the climate gets colder, a wood chimney heats the rooms. The main building contains the bar on the terrace, the reception and a restaurant, which offers views across the palm grove. Visitors to the lodge can take part in a wide variety of activities, such as guided walks, the planting of indigenous trees, the observation and identification of typical woodland animal species and awareness-raising sessions relating to natural processes, all of which allow the guests to acquire a deeper understanding of the forest.
No commentsA new entry in CCAfrica
CC Africa has announced the grand opening of Melton Manor, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve’s 2nd exclusive, sole-use safari villa on Friday, 20th April 2007.
Set in a beautiful location with sweeping views of the river and afromontane forests, the elegant and simple design of Melton Manor incorporates earthy, organic finishes; deep, inviting sofas; gorgeous Nguni rugs; dramatic photography; and celebrates the style of early frontier days. The four ensuite bedrooms feature innovative “butler hatches” for discreet room service. Combining the very best elements of Uplands Homestead and Ecca Lodge, this is a contemporary Frontier farmhouse with added warmth and humour. The central courtyard boasts a large swimming pool, and the interactive kitchen is a cosy place where guests can mingle and chat with Melton’s expert chef.
