The Mandela Presidential Boutique Hotel
Nelson Mandela’s final residence in Houghton, Johannesburg is being redeveloped into a five-star, nine-bedroom boutique hotel which is due to open to the public in 2019. The Mandela Presidential Boutique Hotel will offer a luxury retreat inspired by Mandela’s life and times in one of Johannesburg’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Ideal for both leisure and business travelers, a fine dining restaurant will be accompanied by state-of-the-art conference facilities. The project is being co-developed by The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Thebe Tourism Group, an investor in the development of iconic tourism attractions that seek to benefit local communities and sustainable tourism.
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UNESCO De Hoop Nature Reserve’s new luxury coastal property
Opening in July 2018, Morukuru Beach Lodge is located in the breathtaking UNESCO De Hoop Nature Reserve on South Africa’s iconic Garden Route. Comprising five beautiful en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant, bar area, pool, hot tub, and roof terrace with views over the Indian Ocean, activities available at this stunning beach-front lodge include guided marine walks, fynbos walks, mountain biking, 4×4 nature drives, whale watching, sand boarding, volleyball, cricket, croquet, snorkelling and boat trips. The De Hoop Nature Reserve on the pristine Koppie Alleen coastline offers towering white sand dunes, limestone cliffs, rock pools and coastal fynbos, as well as opportunities to see southern right whales, dolphins, sharks and seals, as well as the bontebok, Cape mountain zebra and a thriving bird population.
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andBeyond Tengile River Lodge opening at Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Situated in South Africa’s prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the new andBeyond Tengile River Lodge, set to open in December 2018, will feature nine delicate floating suites that will look out over the Sand river from the dappled shelter of a cool forest. Raised above ground level, the spacious suites will offer sunken lounges, elegant bedrooms and bathrooms that open out onto the forest, creating private spaces in the open air. Boasting a name that means tranquil, andBeyond Tengile River Lodge will also feature a beautiful spa and gym area where guests can spend the entire day relaxing in between game drives. Designed with sustainability at its heart, the lodge uses solar power and has been built from environmentally friendly materials.
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Two new properties in Franschhoek
Officially open from 1st February 2018, La Clé Country Lodge is set against the picturesque backdrop of a working vineyard and Franschhoek’s verdant scenery. This five-bedroom house has elegant interiors with a large country kitchen, communal dining area, private pool and terrace with expansive vineyards views, tennis court, heli-pad and is managed by two professional chefs. Guests can stroll into the local village to explore the many art galleries which Franschhoek has to offer, or hire a bike for a leisurely cycle round town. For a completely different perspective explore the beautiful valley from a birds-eye view in a helicopter which can be arranged by the concierge.
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The iconic hotel Le Quartier Français set in the heart of Franschhoek has just opened the LQF Villa, a stunning three-bedroom villa with two interconnecting living areas and a wrap-around veranda, all set up for outside lounging and dining perfect for large groups and families. The new villa is located within easy distance of the bustling main street and its numerous boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the nearby hotel’s award-winning restaurant, The Tasting Room.
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A view from the bridge aboard a new boutique hotel in Kruger National Park
In 2019, Kruger National Park will offer guests a truly unique experience on the Sabie River – an overnight stay in a restored train carriage perched on the iconic Selati bridge. Harking back to the very first visitors to the park who arrived by train in the exact same spot, the new Afro-chic styled boutique hotel in the heart of Kruger will feature spectacular, uninterrupted views of the national park and Sabie River, providing guests with an unrivalled vantage point for game viewing. Named Kruger Shalati, visitors to the hotel will be treated to their own unique dining experience and a hotel reception served by the station platform. This development is being undertaken by Thebe Tourism Group, an investor in the development of iconic tourism attractions that seek to benefit local communities and sustainable tourism.
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