East Africa: Sanctuary Retreats' Swala Camp - Experience the Extraordinary | Свала Кемп Танзания

Sanctuary Retreats: Experience the Extraordinary in East Africa

At Sanctuary Retreats, we offer guests so much more than luxurious accommodation and gourmet cuisine. We pride ourselves on giving guests a once-in-a-lifetime trip, with a diverse range of exciting activities and unique experiences.

SANCTUARY SWALA CAMP

Sanctuary Swala is located in a secluded area of Tarangire National Park, one of the most exciting and least visited parks in the country.

In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint.

WHY SANCTUARY SWALA

Located in an exclusive pocket of Tarangire National Park

Twelve luxurious canvas pavilions, all shaded by acacia trees and with views over the waterhole

Variety of activities include morning and evening game drives, walking and night game drives

Sundowners, bush dinners and picnics

Hot Air Balloon Safari (New for 2021)

Set off early from Sanctuary Swala for your magical sunrise hot air ballooning adventure. Your balloon is inflated against the first rays of sunshine and once aloft, floats over the Tarangire National Park. Gaze down upon towering baobab trees and spot leopards and herds of elephants from the sky.

Canoe Safari (New for 2021)

Experience the beauty of Tanzania from a unique perspective on a canoe safari on Lake Gursi. Paddling through the water is a magical experience, seeing elephants swimming and game drinking at the shore shows the natural world from a totally different angle. A highly-trained canoe guide will be present to teach guests about the wildlife and environment.

Walking Safaris

Put on your walking shoes and experience the beautiful Tarangire National Park from a different perspective. With our professional walking guide and ranger, explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. You may encounter zebra, waterbuck, elephant, impala, ostrich and a number of birds.

Game Drives at Night

Experience the wonders of a safari at night. As dusk falls, venture into the park in search of nocturnal animals. You may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. With specialised lighting on the vehicle, you'll also be able to look for lion and hyena.

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Namibia: October early rainstorm video: Windhoek and around the country | Буря в Намибии

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RAINSTORM IN WINDHOEK AND AROUND NAMIBIA IN OCTOBER 2021 SOUTHERN AFRICA

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Video of first thunderstorm and rain with hail in central Windhoek and in other parts of Namibia. It is the first rain in 2021-2022 rainy season.

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Charlton de Koe: 0:25

Bruno Feris: 0:35

Ati Pandeni: 0:57

Cinara Visser: 1:50

Nico Mugenga: 2:20

Pierre Gous: 2:40

Ruben O'Reezy Kanjella: 4:39

Sakaria Gumede Kandenge: 4:58

Shawn Nieuwoudt: 5:03

Hail also featured during the summer rainfall storm that soaked Windhoek this afternoon. The first rain of 2021-2022 rainy season occurred in October 2021. Normally rainy season starts in October – November each year and lasts till April - May.

Heavy rainfall fell over Windhoek on Thursday afternoon, bringing relief after days of humid and sweaty weather.

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South Africa: Message from Africa Adventure

The South African Department of Transport is ignoring its own rules and is NOT issuing transport operating licences in the time described. Key issue is that all Operating Licences need to be adjudicated by a board / committee which was dissolved as far back as mid 2019. Since then the Minister of Transport has not appointed a new board / committee leaving all applications for new Operating Licences unattended.

We are calling for the separation of the application process in which applications for Operating Licences in the public sector stay with the Department of Transport and applications for tourism related operating licences are in the hands of the Department of Tourism.

This will allow for tourism related operating licence applications to be adjudicated in the time prescribed by government itself and will take pressure of the Department of Transport.

It can not be that tourism entities apply for a tourism operating licence and have to wait for two years only to be told that the application has still not be processed because there is no board / committee to adjudicate such applications! The reason for not having a board is that the Minister of Transport himself has not created one in over two years!

This behaviour is counterproductive in growing tourism and creating employment and we call on all directly involved tourism companies as well as all concerned people to sign our petition.

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Namibia: West Nest Lodge special | Вест Нест Лодж Намибия

Dear Guest

Don't miss out on our amazing discounted deals at West Nest Lodge!

Only pay for your accommodation and get your meals absolutely free or just come and benefit from our 35% discounted rates.

Location of West Nest Lodge, Namibia

West Nest Lodge is situated 168 km east of Windhoek, 35 km west of town Gobabis and 5 km from the Trans Kalahari Highway on the Farm Klein Begin. The co-ordinates are S22.44263° E18.70108°.

Directions to get there:

From Windhoek >> Take the Trans Kalahari Highway (B6) via Witvlei to Gobabis >> 16km East out of Witvlei >> Follow the directions as indicated by road signs and billboards.

Access by road:

Less than 2 hours from Windhoek.

West Nest Lodge offers the following accommodation:

6 x Luxury Chalets - sleep 4 max 6

4 x Thatched rooms - sleep 2 max 3

12 x Tented Chalets with own abusing blocks - sleep 2 max 3

Why choose West Nest Lodge

Situated in the north-east of our beautiful country, the area is able to offer a lot to every visitor who likes to be in touch with nature and experience things like spectacular sunsets, game viewing, walking trails and peace only nature can give. We cater for people of all ages, tourists from around the world, all Namibians and also for IPA (International Police Association) Members, a first for Namibia. We also cater for disabled persons.

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Legacy Hotels & Resorts update

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Update from our MD, Neil Yates 

Dear Legacy Family

I trust that you and your loved ones are all well and staying safe. We are now some eighteen months into the Corona Virus pandemic, and it looks to continue for the foreseeable future. I know we all have “Covid Fatigue”, but as it is not going away, we cannot ignore it, we need to deal with it. The pandemic has had a devastating economic impact on the world, the countries we operate in, our company Legacy, and has impacted each of our lives.

The following are some statistics I have picked up which highlight this impact.

° Globally, travel and tourism are one of the most impacted and affected sectors.

° International travel dropped by 74% in 2020 and almost 62 million jobs in travel and tourism were lost worldwide.

° Foreign arrivals to South Africa dropped from 15.8 million in 2019 to 5 million in 2020.

° It is estimated that the South African tourism sector lost R54.2 billion in 2020.

° From 1.6 million jobs being supported by tourism in 2018, this has fallen by 60% to approximately 640,000.

While now having been through a very tough period, the reality is that the world is now starting to open up again, and the travel starved are planning their next trip. As Legacy, we are working together to ensure that South Africa and Namibia are front and center when they are considering where to visit. In order to be there, we need to be considered a safe destination to visit – we know that with all South Africa and Namibia has to offer, we are already a great tourist destination, so the emphasis now is on SAFE.

The World Health Organisation regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, made the statement “we know no one will be safe until everyone is safe”, or simply put, no one is safe until everyone is vaccinated.

The data shows that vaccines work and are safe. The risk of being adversely affected post vaccination is extremely low, and is substantially lower than the risk of being adversely affected post Covid-19 infection. People who are vaccinated pose less of a risk to others when they contract Covid-19, with their transmission risk being 50% to 80% lower should they inadvertently contract Covid-19. The vaccination is the single most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and others against Covid-19.

In summary, times are tough, but we remain positive and are hard at work to make our hotels and lodges the first choice to both domestic and international travellers, leisure and corporate. As already stated, that means we need to be seen as a safe destination to visit, and the first step in achieving this is by all staff getting vaccinated.

Stay safe and remember to social distance, wear a mask, and regularly wash your hands and sanitise.

Neil Yates

Managing Director

Legacy Hotels & Resorts

2021 TRAVEL TRENDS

"As the world slowly starts getting back to normality, we must remember that change has not only happened within our own walls. It has also brought about a shift in the travel trends and behaviours of our target market. We, as an industry need to remain nimble footed and structure our business models around this as well ", according to Hara Jackson, Sales Director of Legacy Hotels & Resorts.

Emerging 2021 travel trends that we've noticed:

° Proximity to Gauteng
° Lastminute Travel
° Cape Town to flourish once again
° Flight shortages
° Vaccinations and Sanitisation
° Conferencing on the rise
° Corporate travel remains slow

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Mozambique: news from Santorini | Санторини Мозамбик

Santorini Mozambique

SOUTHERN AFRICA RESIDENT SPECIALS

Our Resident Specials have been extended until 19 December 2021.

And as an added bonus, don't forget about the special value add-ons for bookings of 3 nights or more.

Complimentary chartered boat excursion, shared with other Santorini guests, to Magaruque Island on one of Santorini’s boats departing at 09H00 am. Enjoy a snorkeling excursion at the reef and when you are ready to relax, you will be taken to the island where a delicious picnic lunch and refreshments will be laid out for you under a gazebo. Here you will have time to explore the island before returning to Santorini at 3.00 pm. (Park fees excluded) 

TAKE TO THE SKIES

Vilanculos is a year round destination, as the clear skies, warm temperatures and sunny days create the perfect tropical weather all year round.

Airlink connects our guests to Vilanculos with daily direct flights from Johannesburg. Flights from Nelspruit to Vilanculos have also resumed and are available on Mondays and Fridays weekly.

Below are a few of the Airline companies that will take to the Mozambican sky’s in the coming months: Ethiopian Airlines (Flights from Addis Ababa to Maputo), TAP Air Portugal (Flights from Lisbon to Maputo) and Air France (with various flights to Maputo).

PLEASE NOTE: Airlink has updated their check-in flight and boarding time requirements. Passengers must present themselves for check-in at the designated check-in counter no later than 3 hours before the scheduled departure time of the regional flight to Vilanculos from OR Tambo International airport. 

Santorini Mozambique has a lounge at Vilanculos Airport for the exclusive use of our guests on arrival and departure. Decorated in Santorini’s signature style, this comfortable space is an extension of Santorini’s hospitality with complimentary amenities, including Non-alcoholic beverages, Snack station, Coffee machine, Coffee table books, Wi-Fi, and Air-conditioning.

PASSPORTS & VISAS: Passport holders must have a passport with at least 6 months validity on it and 2 blank pages. International visitors to Mozambique who require a visa can purchase a single entry visa on arrival at Vilanculos Airport.

THE BEACHES ARE OPEN

The beaches in front of the Villa are surrounded by the Bazaruto Archipelago island. The coastal waters are shallow and clear for a few hundred meters and low tides are normally showcased by meters of beautiful sand patterns as the water draws back into the deeper ocean.

Our guests have the opportunity to experience everything Santorini has to offer; all leisure activities including swimming, walking, beach picnics, kayaks, stand-up paddleboarding and beach sporting activities.

Mosey down to the beach where we have 6 large cabanas to provide plenty of shade, along with shower and toilet facilities. The beach is set up daily with beach chairs, towels and comfy bean bags for use.

Santorini proudly supports the Vilanculos Beach Clean-up Team.If you’d like to get involved and help us save our marine life, grab a basket from the tree at the beach when taking a walk and pick up any beach debris. 

WELCOME TREATMENTS

Let your body and mind ease into a dreamy state at our heavenly Spa Na Colina at Santorini Mozambique. A place where the rest of the world seems far away and one can become completely immersed in thought and relaxation – your own space to be rejuvenated and pampered by our talented wellness therapists. Inspired by Africa, the ocean and our commitment to nature, the products we use have been created from a passion of the marine world and its invaluable riches. 

Each guest is treated to an extra special welcome on arrival at Santorini with a 15 Minute foot or hand ritual treatment at Spa na Colina There is no better way to start your holiday off than on the right foot.

FLY FISHING THE BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO 

The Bazaruto Archipelago is a fisherman’s paradise, offering year-round opportunities to land a memorable catch. Large contour shifts have created thriving, unspoilt coral reefs and drop offs at varying depths within the Bazaruto Archipelago. With the abundance of bait fish from the bay areas, these such regions host and attract a great deal of gamefish which make it the ideal fly fishing destination. We now offer a full day flyfishing activity that can be booked year round.

WE ARE VACCINATED

At Santorini, we are more than just a team. We are a family of talented, diverse individuals. We believe that every part of our team is as important as the next. Each person with their own history, their own unique qualities and their dreams.

We cherish our staff members health and wellbeing and are happy to advise that our team has been fully vaccinated.

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South Africa: Cederberg Wines Western Cape | Вина Седерберг Южная Африка

Cool-climate Wines - Elim, South Africa

Ghost Corner by David Nieuwoudt

A beguiling range of wines inspired by the extreme weather patterns and shaped by the cooling winds that blow in from the ocean at the southern Cape coast (aka the Cape of Storms). The dramatic coastline at Cape Agulhas, where many a ship has been wrecked over the centuries, is known as ‘Spookdraai’ (Ghost Corner). Local folklore claims that the ghosts of the sailors who perished can still be seen wandering the wild waters on dark, stormy nights...

In the nearby maritime ward of Elim the vineyards grow in deep, lime-rich soils with plentiful deposits of slate and gravel, giving rise to the exceptional Ghost Corner wines. The beautifully crafted range comprises a powerful, concentrated Sauvignon Blanc; an enticing Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc with a creamy mouthfeel; a deliciously aromatic Semillon; a complex blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, The Bowline; and an elegant, silky Pinot Noir with earthy undertones.

These intriguing cool-climate wines linger on the palate as they speak eloquently of their origin at this southernmost tip of the Cape winelands.

Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc

R220.00

Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc

A unique Sauvignon blanc that cannot be compared to any other. Powerful concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries, with a touch of grapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. A reflection of the cool maritime climate of Elim where the grapes are sourced. Lees contact during the winemaking process creates length and richness on the aftertaste, which will progress even more over the next 2 or 3 years. This wine can stand its own against any great seafood or poultry dishes.

Ghost Corner Wild Ferment

R250.00

Ghost Corner Wild Ferment

Naturally fermented sauvignon blanc. Enticing aromas of fleshy white pear and quince with an illusion of sweetness. Ten months barrel maturation gives a creamy, full-palate with beautiful length. Well paired with fresh seafood or a creamy pasta. Best enjoyed right away, but potential to age up to five years.

Ghost Corner Semillon

R200.00

Ghost Corner Semillon

An aromatic Semillon displaying aromas of green fig, white fruit and nettles characteristic of the cool climate in Elim. A distinct minerality with a slight earthiness on the nose that follows through onto the palate. A small amount of French oak adds a hint of smokiness leading to a creamy palate with a crisp acidity. This wine is especially well suited for strong seafood flavours such as yellowtail, scallops or snoek, as well as lightly smoked meat and rich pork dishes.

Ghost Corner Bowline

R230.00

Ghost Corner Bowline

Sailors call the bowline the ‘king of knots’- a strong simple knot that symbolises union, completion and eternal devotion. This white blend ‘ties the knot’ between Sauvignon blanc and Semillon. Ripe asparagus notes from the Sauvignon blanc complement the green fig and dusty elements from the Semillon. A complex wine with well-balanced oak with a refreshing, smooth finish. Enjoyed with roast chicken or fresh seafood.

Ghost Corner Pinot Noir

R230.00

Ghost Corner Pinot Noir

A beautifully crafted Pinot noir with prominent red fruit of ripe cherries and sweet raspberries with an undertone of earthy, mushroom nuances. A silky palate with berries and delicate oak components following through. To be enjoyed on its own, but well paired with a mushroom soup or crispy duck and chicken dishes. A wine to be aged for another 3 – 5 years.

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South Africa: Nedile Lodge news | Недиле Лодж Южная Африка

Welcome to Spring at Nedile in South Africa!

Spring here in the Waterberg is a magical season of renewal and life. And after another year dominated by pandemic news, it is heartening to know that at Nedile, life is continuing to thrive and diversify with each passing week!

With refreshing early summer rains on the  horizon, the whole lodge is gearing up for the holiday season and we can't wait for you to come visit us here in our little piece of heaven.

More good news: Nedile Lodge won the 2021 award for best Luxury Game Lodge on the continent! Thank you again to all our supporters and past guests who voted for us in this prestigious category in the World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Exciting news: Black Rhino rescue

Back in 2015, as part of stemming the worrying tide of Black Rhino numbers plummeting, the Rescue Rhino program was established and Welgevonden reserve has been part of this worthy cause and introduced the first group of rescued Black Rhinos in 2018.

This March, another group of Black Rhinos (scientific name: Diceros bicornis) was released into the reserve and are showing encouraging signs of settling in and enjoying their new home!

But perhaps the most encouraging news regarding our growing Black Rhino herds is this: In August one of the females delivered a brand-spanking-new (and very healthy) calf! It was a welcome surprise to us all and our rangers have been following their progress throughout this special time.

Spotting the new calf should definitely be on your to-do list when you next visit us at the reserve!

Some interesting facts about Black Rhinos: 

° They aren't actually black in color. But they are darker in appearance than White Rhino, mostly because of the dark mud they enjoy rolling around in!

° Black Rhino are smaller than their White counterparts and fast! Some have been recorded running at speeds of 55 km/h.

As an additional note, our White Rhino population has nearly doubled in recent years and shows significant strides forward for the conservation of this threatened species as well. 

Summer Special

We are currently offering special summer rates for Midweek and Weekend stays:

Midweek Special (Sundays–Thursdays): R 2850 p.p.n sharing.

Weekend Special (Fridays-Saturdays): R 3250 p.p.n sharing.             

Single supplement: Additional R600.00 per night on the above rates. Note that this special will be valid until end of January 2022, so book soon!

Contact us to make a booking.

We look forward to seeing you at Nedile very soon: Come and visit us and experience the splendor of Africa!

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