Hog Hollow Country Lodge & Villa

Hog Hollow Country Lodge & Villa 

Hog Hollow Country Lodge & Villa is set along the beautiful Garden Route  and offers 4 star quality accommodation with sixteen Suites in the Main house and three bedrooms in the Villa which is about 400m from the Main lodge. 

The Villa is still located on the private nature reserve and affords extraordinary views over the valley and Tsitsikamma Mountains. 

At the Main lodge you can find three lounge areas such as the pool lounge, the reading room or the Ficus lounge. 

In the centre of the Main house is the famously large dining room table where guests can plan their daily activities over breakfast and unwind in the evening around a candle-lit table laden with gourmet delights.

Contact details:

Address: Askop Road, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, 

Western Cape, South Africa

Tel./Fax: +27 44 534 8879

E-Mail: info@hog-hollow.com

Website: www.hog-hollow.com

Healing Earth Africa

Healing Earth Africa

 

 

Healing Earth is a premium organic spa brand inspired by Africa’s ancient energy, healing traditions and natural richness of Mother Earth.

Healing Earth offers a holistic concept incorporating face & body products, therapies, international training and spa consultancy.
 

Their exclusive amenity range offers a Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hand Soap, Hand and Body Lotion, Bath Crystals, Foam Bath and Room Spray.
 

Over the last 10 years, Healing Earth has developed a pure original African-inspired cosmetic. Healing Earth was inspired by powerful ingredients such as Marula, Baobab, Aloe Vera, Kalahari melon and Pinotage, just to name a few. Healing Earth is influenced by the continent with its richness of medicinal plants and seeds.



The environment is the focus of Healing Earth's beliefs, that is why they support local communities and also employees from previously disadvantaged communities. They believe in sharing and empowerment, wherever the opportunity arises. All products are free of petrochemicals, plastics, dyes, DEA, preservatives, parabens. None of their products are tested on animals and they advocate a vote for a cleaner earth.

Contact details:

(e) info@healingearth.co.za    (t) +27 (0)82 711 0727   (w) http://www.healingearth.co.za/

Palmiet Valley Estate in Paarl Valley

Palmiet Valley Estate 

in Paarl Valley 

Palmiet Valley Wine Estate offers five star accommodation in the beautiful Paarl Valley which is part of the Cape Winelands.

This luxury Guesthouse is situated on a 300 year old working wine farm in the magnificent historic Cape Dutch Style.

There are a range of different suites. They are equipped with Victorian sized beds, Persian rugs, original art and individually decorated by the present owner. 

The Estate offers you many activities, such as Winelands Golfing, Wine Tasting or just Swimming and Relaxing by the pool. 

Chauffeur driven tours, great food, inviting accommodation, and proximity to more than a dozen courses, some just 5 minutes away, make Palmiet Valley Estate the perfect base camp for golfing parties and tours. 

The Palmiet Valley Estate is located in an area which is very famous for their world class wines. A highlight of any visit could be a wine tasting trip through some of the famous towns and farms.

Contact:

Palmiet Valley Estate 

Tel.: +27 (0)21 862 7741

Fax: +27 (0)21 862 6891

E-Mail: info@palmiet.co.za

Address:

PO Box 9085

Klein Drakenstein

7628 (Paarl) South Africa

Website: http://palmietvalleyestate.co.za

Zanzi Resort in Zanzibar

Zanzi Resort

in Zanzibar

 



 

Zanzi Resort is a miniature paradise that is ideal for honeymooners, couples and celebrities looking for intimacy.

Each of the villas is designed to give you a sense of privacy and intimacy. Four Villas have private secluded beach areas and all villas have paths to sandy beach, which is private for hotel guests only, no other people, no locals, no other tourist, no disturbing sellers of everything.

They firmly believe that this Zanzibar hotel will live up to the expectations of even the most discerning travellers.

Just outside of each secluded villa, you will find a lovely private gazebo draped in a flowing canopy. This provides a perfect place to enjoy the warm evening breezes and gaze at the stars as you drift off into your dreams. Each Villa has panoramic sea views from both living area and bedroom.

Their restaurant is seamlessly integrated into the gorgeous surrounding natural landscape. The famous Zanzibar spices, and the impeccable quality of Zanzibar seafood, guarantee an exceptional culinary adventure. The cuisine is expertly crafted and ambitious. Their menu is the masterpiece of their star chefs, who are known as some of the Island's most exciting and creative culinary talents.

 

Discover how profoundly therapeutic the ancient art of Thai massages can truly be. Their massage therapists will bring your body into a genuine natural balance that will provide you with perfect physical and spiritual harmony.

 

 

Their on-site Gym is a beautiful, purpose built outdoor yoga and

 

martial arts hall with traditional makuti grass roof. Set in their

 

tropical gardens, unique Gym is a sanctuary of peace, perfect for

 

 your daily work out.

 

 

Escape your everyday life and discover Zanzi Resort in Zanzibar!

 

 

Relaxation guaranteed...

 

 

Contact details:

 

 

 (t) +255 777 111 333

 

(e) office@zanziresort.com

(w) www.zanziresort.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madame Zingara to launch Haarlem & Hope in old Company’s Garden Restaurant

 

Madame Zingara

 

Madame Zingara is set to abracadabra the Garden Tea Room into one of its magical creations... 

"The Cape Town City Council has awarded the much-coveted tender for the remodelling of the Company’s Garden restaurant to Madame Zingara after a lengthy process and a lot of deliberation. The makeover is part of the park’s revitalisation project, and the new eatery, which will be called Haarlem & Hope, is expected to open in October 2014."

 

To read more about this wonderful happening please have a look here.

 

Can’t wait for the new magical creation? Read more about Madame Zingara’s other stunning miracles:

 

Café Paradiso

110 Kloof St, Cape Town 8001, South Africa

 

  

 Bombay Bicycle Club

158 Kloof St, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
 

  

 Café Mozart

37 Church St, Cape Town 8000, South Africa

 

 

Cafe Manhattan

74 Waterkant Street, Cape Town, South Africa    
 

 

 

 and Sidewalk Café

33 Derry Street, Vredehoek, South Africa

 

 

 

Not to be missed is also Madame Zingaras After Forever Tour 2014!

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing the magical Makumu Game Lodge

 

 

Makumu Game Lodge

 

A real luxury and magical bush lodge in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in Hoedspruit, South Africa... 

 

 

Makumu Game Lodge is the realisation of Stefan Breuer’s childhood dream. With support from his family, and a dedicated team of creative people, he created the amazing and beautiful Makumu Game Lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

 

 

The 60 000 hectares of pure nature form part of the greater and famous Kruger National Park. Here you have it all, from an abundance of birdlife to the magical fauna and flora, the Klaserie offers something for all!

 

  

The 3 suites at Mukumu are the Bushman Suite, Ndebele Suite and

the Zulu Suite. May the simplicity of the Bushmen calm you, the

 energy of the Zulu inspire you and the creativity of the Ndebele

enthuse you. All rooms are individually decorated in the three

different tribal suites and each has something unique.

 

 

At Makumu a mother never has to be without her cubs. Guests of

 any age are welcome. We want you to experience the magic of

 Makumu as a family.

 

(t) +27 (0) 83 391 9241

 

(e) makumu@telkomsa.net

(w) www.makumu.com

 

 

 

 

 

GocheGanas Private Nature Reserve & Wellness Village in Namibia

GocheGanas Private Nature Reserve & Wellness Village 
in Namibia

GocheGanas is a luxury lodge offering a unique combination of Wildlife, Nature and Wellness experiences. It's about 29km away from Windhoek and located on a hilltop so there is a spectacular view over the surrounding. 

On the 6000 hectare Nature Reserve you can experience game drives and walking activities. 

GocheGanas is also popular for it's very high-class wellness facilities and treatments. For them, wellness is a holistic approach to health that combines all aspects of physical, mental and spiritual well-being to realign mind, body and soul. 

At the moment they offer unforgettable treatments like the waterfall massage, a facial treatment or pedicure. 

Beside this you can have a crystal bath, hydrotherapy bath, a vichy shower and many more. 

There is also a heated indoor pool, a cave sauna in a cathedral like masonry vault, a well equipped fitness gym and a fruit and juice bar that make a visit to GochGanas Wellness Village a unique experience.