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Monday, 13 November 2023

South Africa: Rissington Inn

Rissington Inn

Rissington Inn is an award-winning, affordable, family-friendly country lodge in the heart of South Africa’s Lowveld to the north-east of the country. Relaxed and informal, the inn makes a perfect stopover en-route to the game reserves and an easy base from which to explore all that Mpumalanga offers.

Twenty individual rooms and suites are surrounded by 20 acres of colourful gardens and offer comfortable, spacious, airy accommodation. All have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, bar fridges, Nespresso machines, tea and coffee, en-suite bathrooms, verandahs and private entrances. All have televisions. The rooms and the charming, thatched farmhouse are shaded by magnificent trees and have breathtaking views down the valley. The popular garden suites and hillside suites all have hammocks/daybeds and outside showers. 

Outstanding breakfasts, lunches, light meals and table d’hôte dining, seven days a week. Extensive choices including child, vegan, gluten-free and African options. Welcoming licensed bar. Complimentary unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Rissington’s easy-going hosts ensure cheerful, attentive hospitality allowing guests total freedom to unwind and enjoy the peace of the bush, to lie by the sunny pool or to walk, enjoying spectacular birds and small game sightings. Activities on offer for children.

One kilometre through indigenous bush on a good gravel road off the R40, south of Hazyview. Ten minutes from Kruger National Park. Close to attractions of the Escarpment and Panorama Route. Golf, horse-riding, elephant interactions and numerous adrenalin activities nearby.

Rissington – the perfect balance of friendly, unobtrusive personal service. Everything you needed and a little more than you expected.

Award-winning rooms, menu and wine list

Portfolio with Chef’s Hat. Diners Club Wine List of the Year Platinum Award. 

Afristay Best Value Establishment. TripAdvisor Travellers Choice. Frommers, Fodor, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Le Petit Futé, Iwanowsky’s Guide, Sleep Out and many more.

All rooms now have Nespresso machines. Also unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access in rooms, gardens and restaurant/bar Kigelia, Mahogany and Baobab now have a king size bed and a single (previously queen and single).

UPDATED DESCRIPTION

Rissington Inn is an award-winning, affordable, family-friendly country lodge in the heart of South Africa’s Lowveld to the north-east of the country. Relaxed and informal, the inn makes a perfect stopover en-route to the game reserves and an easy base from which to explore all that Mpumalanga offers.  Twenty individual rooms and suites are surrounded by 20 acres of colourful gardens and offer comfortable, spacious, airy accommodation. All have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, bar fridges, Nespresso machines, tea and coffee, en-suite bathrooms, verandahs and private entrances. All have televisions. The rooms and the charming, thatched farmhouse are shaded by magnificent trees and have breathtaking views down the valley. The popular garden suites and hillside suites all have hammocks/daybeds and outside showers.  Outstanding breakfasts, lunches, light meals and table d’hôte dining, seven days a week.

Extensive choices including child, vegan, gluten-free and African options.

Welcoming licensed bar. Complimentary unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Rissington’s easy-going hosts ensure cheerful, attentive hospitality allowing guests total freedom to unwind and enjoy the peace of the bush, to lie by the sunny pool or to walk, enjoying spectacular birds and small game sightings. Activities on offer for children. One kilometre through indigenous bush on a good gravel road off the R40, south of Hazyview. Ten minutes from Kruger National Park. Close to attractions of the Escarpment and Panorama Route.  Golf, horse-riding, elephant interactions and numerous adrenalin activities nearby. Rissington – the perfect balance of friendly, unobtrusive personal service. Everything you needed and a little more than you expected.

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Monday, 9 October 2023

South Africa: Sun Destinations' Sausage Tree Safari Camp

Sun Destinations

NEW Property Launch: Sausage Tree Safari Camp

NEWS FLASH! NEW CAMP!

Sausage Tree Safari Camp: A Soulful Kruger Tented Camp 

Rates from R5 995 per person per night sharing

We are proud to announce that yet another camp has joined our growing portfolio of properties in Southern Africa: Sausage Tree Safari Camp! 

Soulful Sausage Tree is a unique tented camp located in the Big 5 Olifants West Nature Reserve. Known for its fine attention to detail and warm hospitality, this sought-after camp truly embraces the essence of nature.

INTRO

The classic Sausage Tree Safari Camp is an idyllic destination for guests seeking an understated “Kruger under canvas” style camp. Located in a game rich area comprising 3000 ha of traverse, including 4 km of riverfront, Sausage Tree is a sanctuary for all things wild.

The entire camp sprawls across terrain dotted with Marula, Acacia thorn and Sausage Trees; and has commanding views of the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains. There’s no mistaking it—Sausage Tree is a captivating place.

NEED TO KNOW FACTS

° Owner-run and managed camp situated in the Big 5 Olifants West Nature Reserve

° 5 beautifully appointed tents with outdoor shower and spa baths

° Passionate on-site chef who can tailor-make meals according to dietary requirements

° Private spa area

° Tents are built on raised wooden viewing decks with wilderness views

° Owners James and Sonja are committed to community and conservation

° There’s a waterhole in front of camp frequented by a wealth of wildlife

° 3,500 ha of traversing rights across bushveld and 4 km of river frontage

° Small pool complete with sun loungers, seating, and pool bar

° Dinner is always served under the stars in the boma area

° A modern bar stocked with craft gins and beers, and premium drinks

Choose Sausage Tree if you're looking for a Kruger safari experience that offers an iconic under canvas feel with hints of luxury throughout. 

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Sun Destinations
Rotsvy Road
Rock Fig Centre, Shop 6
Hoedspruit, Lp 1380
South Africa

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

South Africa: An African Anthology welcomes Kubu Safari Lodge

An African Anthology welcomes Kubu Safari Lodge

We are delighted to introduce Kubu Safari Lodge as the newest member to our portfolio which is also proudly managed by An African Anthology.

Kubu Safari Lodge, graded 4 star, offers 48 spacious and inviting rooms comprising Standard Rooms, Luxury Rooms, Family Rooms and Deluxe Rooms. All en-suite rooms enjoy tea and coffee facilities, mini safes and air-conditioning.

Main areas include a swimming pool, open air boma, curio shop and a soon to be opened spa and gym. Situated twenty minutes from Hoedspruit town and ten minutes from Hoedspruit Airport heading towards the Timbavati Gate, Kubu Safari Lodge is positioned perfectly as a base to explore the area.

Kruger National Park day drives are conducted with our own fleet of licensed game viewers and half day private game drives are on offer nearby. The lodge itself is situated on twenty five hectares of natural bush with over one kilometre of Klaserie River frontage and it is here that we do our bush walks, enjoying the sights and sounds on offer with qualified guides.

You are spoiled for choice from a number of activities on offer in the area, including trips to the Graham Naylor Museum, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Cultural Village and the Panorama Route to name but a few. Offering a dinner bed and breakfast rate allows our guests an affordable luxury option with a number of activities to choose from allowing for a tailor made experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to our lodge.

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Wednesday, 10 May 2023

South Africa: Walkers Plains Camp joins the Inspirational Places

Walkers Plains Camp, Greater Kruger joins the Inspirational Places Portfolio

Inspirational Places is thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our portfolio, the eight room, family-run and owned safari camp in Timbavati, Walkers Plains Camp.

Opening on 25 June 2023, this camp promises to offer an unparalleled game experience.

The lodge is managed jointly by the much respected and experienced twin brothers, Steve Walker as general manager, and James Walker as operations manager, both of whom are qualified guides. They are committed to ensuring that every guest has a unique and unforgettable experience during their stay at the camp.

Located in the heart of the Timbavati, alongside the world-famous Kruger National Park, the camp is perfectly positioned for easy access.

With a strong focus on conservation and the protection of endangered species in those areas, your experience is a holistic one.

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Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Bongani Mountain Lodge announcement

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge announcement, 02 February 2021

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that aha Bongani Mountain Lodge was severely damaged by a fire on 30 January 2021. The incident is currently under investigation and further information will follow in due course.

Due to the devastating damage caused to the property, no further reservations for accommodation will be taken until further notice. A member of our team will be in contact with all guests and tour operators.

Kind Regards,

The aha Hotels & Lodges team

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Wednesday, 29 April 2020

South Africa: Kapama Karula news | Капама Карула Лодж Южная Африка

Kapama Karula awarded 5 Star Premium Status from
Tourism Council of South Africa

Luxury Redefined
To enhance the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa’s (TGCSA) grading standards, a 5-Star Premium grading status was introduced and implemented on 01 April 2019. Reserved for the most luxurious product offerings in South Africa, this aspirational level allows the TGSCA to recognize establishments which epitomize the highest levels of world class luxury in both unique product quality and service going above and beyond other 5-star properties.
According to the TGCSA, the introduction of the new Grading Level above the 5 star level was in response to an extensive comparative study completed as part of the Grading system review process which is in line with several other global quality assurance bodies.  This is a vital step in identifying exceptional hospitality establishments and for them to maintain such standards, as the 5-Star premium status is only awarded for one year. Thereafter establishments must be re-assessed for the renewal of their status.
Kapama Karula, the flag-ship luxury safari lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park, was recently awarded this exclusive and elite 5-Star Premium status. As one of only 18 properties in South Africa to be awarded this honour it truly was a very proud moment for the incredible team at Kapama Karula. With South Africa currently in lockdown and the TGCSA unable to hand over the award in person, Karula Lodge Managers Theresa Cronje and Andries Jamneck, celebrated this achievement.
It’s an honour and a privilege to be part of the elite group of properties who have received this prestigious accolade and we are proud of the recognition received from TGCSA. I congratulate the entire team at Kapama Karula for their hard work and dedication and for making this possible. We look forward to bestowing this exceptional level of quality and service onto future Kapama Karula guests.
Exquisite fine dining, exceptional guiding from rangers, a world-class luxury spa and wellness centre, direct fly-in option to Kapama Game Reserve via Kapama’s PC-12 Pilatus aircraft, together with impeccable guest service and other international awards, all formed part of the motivation behind Kapama Karula’s award.
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Monday, 19 November 2018

South Africa: Nsala Safari Camp opening

#SouthAfrica #TimbavatiGameReserve #NsalaSafariCamp #KrugerNationalPark

New camp opens in Timbavati Game Reserve

Nsala Safari Camp has opened its doors in the Timbavati Game Reserve. The Timbavati Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with the iconic Kruger National Park and provides a phenomenal game viewing experience.

It is an intimate and rustic bush camp that is surrounded by marula and leadwood trees and is perched on the banks of a dry riverbed. It can accommodate up to 9 guests in 3 standalone, rounded, thatched chalets.
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South Africa: Critchley Hackle Lodge in Dullstroom

#SouthAfrica #CritchleyHackleLodge #Dullstroom #KrugerNationalPark

Critchley Hackle Lodge - Fly Fishing

Dullstroom, South Africa’s premier fly fishing destination.

Escape the everyday and retreat to South Africa’s premier fly fishing destination – Dullstroom. You will fall in love with Critchley Hackle Lodge’s country style accommodation, peaceful surroundings and fly fishing opportunities (of course).

Have our chef freshly prepare your catch of the day. Critchley Hackle boasts with well-stocked trout dams comfortably accessible on-site.

Critchley Hackle Lodge’s 12 luxurious rooms will leave you wanting to stay even longer in the peace & tranquility of this quaint little town.

Critchley Hackle Lodge’s Restaurant, is the perfect lunch stop over en-route to the Kruger National Park. Enjoy a range of delicious meals, each presented with a characteristic chef's flair whilst admiring the beautiful view of the lake. For an all-round memorable dining experience in Dullstroom you can't do better than Critchley Hackle Restaurant.

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Thursday, 18 October 2018

South Africa: new RockFig Safari Lodge | РокФиг Сафари Лодж Южная Африка

#RockFigSafariLodge #SouthAfrica #TimbavatiNatureReserve #Big5 #KrugerNationalPark #РокФигСафариЛодж #ЮжнаяАфрика

New lodge opens in Timbavati Nature Reserve on 01 November 2018

A new luxury safari lodge, RockFig Safari Lodge, is set to open its doors on 01 November 2018 in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, a world-renowned Big 5 area that borders the iconic Kruger National Park, South Africa. The lodge is currently open for receiving bookings.

The safari lodge will only be able to accommodate a maximum of eight guests, ensuring exclusivity and intimacy, and there will be a maximum of four guests per vehicle on game drives. The lodge will be a family-friendly offering.
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Monday, 16 October 2017

South Africa: Klaserie Private Game Reserve turns 45 | Макуму Лодж Южная Африка

#KlaseriePrivateGameReserve #SouthAfrica #MakumuLodge #KrugerNationalPark #Hoedspruit #МакумуЛоджЮжнаяАфрика

Klaserie Turns 45
This year marks the 45th year of operation of the Klaserie Private Game Reserve, a visionary association of conservation minded landowners and administrators. One of the largest chunks of privately owned wild land in South Africa, the reserve borders the Kruger National Park to the north and east and consists of some of the most pristine and rugged big game territory in the country. With its roots extending as far back as 1969, the Klaserie was proclaimed as a joint venture between a group of landowners determined to establish a larger and more diverse protected area. As the reserve expanded in size over the years, the original core area has grown to an impressive 60 000 hectares. It is within this historical this backdrop that Makumu, a proud and longstanding member of the association is situated.

Makumu Lodge - situated in the midst of an Ecological Landmark.
A quarter of a century ago, in 1992, South African conservationists made a landmark decision to remove the boundary fence between the Klaserie (and other private game reserves) and the Kruger National Park. The reason: to allow free movement of animals between the two regions, and to ensure the ecological integrity of a larger proclaimed conservation area. Up until that point the Klaserie had been run as an individual entity as far as the land management was concerned, but once the fences came down, the entire enclave was incorporated within a larger and more effective ecological zone. It was a welcome decision and the Klaserie of today is now part of a vast protected area of over 2 million hectares! Makumu can be found there!

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Friday, 29 September 2017

Namibia: Rhino conservation awards honour rangers

#MartinNawaseb #BoasHambo #RhinoConservation #ConservationPractitionerAward
#KrugerNationalPark #SaveTheRhinoTrust #PrinceAlbert

Rhino conservation awards honour rangers on the frontline

Martin Nawaseb and Boas Hambo received the award from from the South African Minister of Environment Edna Molewa.
The Rhino Conservation Awards held in South Africa, celebrated conservationists who have made a marked impact in the war against rhino poaching. With a holistic view of rhino conservation, the Awards honour those that strive to limit risks and vulnerabilities within their specific areas of expertise: from field rangers to conservation practitioners; conservation supporters; political, investigative and judicial supporters; and endangered species conservationists.

The winner of the Conservation Practitioner Award was the Kruger National Park’s Marula South ranger team. The runner up was Save the Rhino Trust’s Conservancy Rhino Ranger Incentive Programme.  “I was very happy to be able to attend the event, to meet so many rangers from across Africa and of course to bring back an award to Namibia.  It really felt great when they called our names and everyone cheered, especially the Namibians in the crowd!” said Boas Hambo, Rhino Ranger Northern Field Coordinator. “It is very exciting to be recognized by our peers from all across Africa.  This is truly a team award, one that so many individuals and institutions working at the coal-face of rhino conservation in north-west Namibia can be proud of. For conservation efforts to be successful we need a collaborative approach with efforts being made by a variety of passionate contributors” added Dr Jeff Muntifering, Save the Rhino Trust Science Adviser.

The Rhino Conservation Awards have been held annually since 2012, celebrating those that continue to fight in the rhino poaching war, under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco. The Awards were founded by Dr Larry Hansen and Miss Xiaoyang Yu in collaboration with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and the Game Rangers Association of Africa.

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