Thursday 25 January 2018

South Africa: Aquila Private Game Reserve Water Update | Акила ЮАР

#АкилаЮАР #WaterCrisis #CapeTownwatercrisis #WesternCape #SouthAfrica #BreedeValley #AquilaPrivateGameReserve

The current #WaterCrisis in Cape Town will not impact on your Aquila experience.
Aquila Water Update

DETAILED AQUILA WATER INFORMATION

Being a partner in the Western Cape tourism industry, and one of the top 10 executive partners to Cape Town Tourism, we take the crisis extremely seriously in solidarity with our Cape Town counterparts.
The Breede Valley municipal region has not been flagged as a water crisis zone as per the Cape Town Metropole situation, but we are true to the fact that we a Karoo-based property, and have since inception, treated this precious commodity with respect and sustainability.
Water saving measures that we have undertaken at the reserve, include:
° Clear messaging on all confirmed bookings prior to arrival to ensure guests use water sparingly during their Aquila visit. 
° We have installed in-room ‘water crisis’ notifications to give guests tips to use less water during their stay.
° We also only replace towels at the request of the guest during an overnight stay.
° We furthermore removed bath plugs from rooms that have both a bath and shower option – with clear notices requesting use of a two minute shower, above that of a luxurious bath.
° Our communal areas make use of non-potable water (only when absolutely needed), and we have also installed key messaging at communal areas to make visitors aware of the water usage policies.
° All communal gardens have been changed to remove any vegetation requiring excessive water, and succulents, which occur naturally in the Karoo, have been used throughout the property. 
Further measures to reduce bulk water consumption are currently being investigated.
We have recently had to do mandatory repairs to our swimming pool, and we are also glad to share that we made use of innovative water bladders at a major cost, to not waste any water. The entire 35m pool was emptied into big water bladders, and after repairs, was refilled with the very same water.
Being a Karoo property, water supply management and infrastructure is complicated and fragile. Aquila uses a mix of municipal supplied potable water, its own limited supply ground water, and non-potable water.
It is crucial to understand that, although we treat the resource with utmost respect, the municipal boundaries of the Cape Town crisis management zone does not apply to the Touws River region and Aquila.
At the most recent special council meeting of the Breede Valley Municipality, Stage One measures were approved by the district management. These measures only restrict municipal potable water usage for gardens on certain days and times.
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Wednesday 24 January 2018

Namibia: Klein Aus Vista photo gallery | Кляйн Аус Виста Намибия

#КляйнАусВистаНамибия #KleinAusVistaNamibia #Aus #Keetmanshoop #deserthorses #Garub #Luderitz

Scenic Klein Aus Vista Lodge is located half way between Atlantic Coast and town Luderitz and town Keetmanshoop in south of Namibia, southern Africa


























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Saturday 20 January 2018

Namibia: Hotel Zum Kaiser Hotel Swakopmund | Отель Зум Кайзер Намибия

#HotelZumKaiserNamibia #Africa #Swakopmund #TaleniNamibia #NamibiaWestCoast #ОтельЗумКайзерНамибия

Hotel Zum Kaiser Swakopmund, Namibia

A stay at Hotel Zum Kaiser is the perfect for all clients as it is walking distance from the beach, Swakopmund town centre, shops, activity providers and renowned restaurants.
The exclusive Hotel Zum Kaiser houses 21 luxury rooms uniquely combining modern furnishings with a touch of classic elegance creating  a truly authentic and intimate ambiance - Ideal  for those more at ease in small, personal establishments.
The incredible views from our Rooftop terrace over the Atlantic and town of Swakopmund, have lent us to be a popular venue for sundowner functions and even intimate engagements. Our Bistro Zum Kaiser and Conference venue are ideal for small functions, cocktail parties, themed birthdays, product launches, baby showers and even small weddings!
The possibilities are endless and our team eagerly awaits to assist with any special requirements.






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Botswana: Savute Elephtant Lodge renovations | Савуте Элефант Лодж Ботсвана

#Belmond #Botswana #SavuteChannel #SavuteElephtantLodge #ChobeNationalPark #СавутеЭлефантЛоджБотсвана

Savute Elephtant Lodge in Chobe National Park to Undergo Complete Renovation

Belmond has announced the $6.5 million rebuild of it’s Savute Elephant Lodge, located in the north of Botswana in the Chobe National Park. 

Sean Clark, the director of sales and marketing, said that the rebuild would be guided by the best  sustainable building practices and that the lodge is set to reopen in June 2018. 

The renovation will involve a complete redesign of the lodge’s public areas and guest rooms, and when complete, would boast a spa, interconnecting family rooms, a wildlife-viewing hide and a fire-pit with a view over the famous Savute Channel.
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Friday 19 January 2018

Namibia: Mowani Camp photo gallery | Мовани Кемп Намибия

#MowaniCamp #Namibia #Africa #Damaraland #TravelToNamibia #DesertElephant #МованиКемпНамибия

Photo gallery - Mowani Camp Damaraland, Namibia







































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