Dei Gratia's Clients

Dei Gratia has flowed through many businesses. Each and every one of them are unique, as are our customised communications strategies.

Search Engine Optimisation & Google Adwords

Search Engine Optimisation

We will create a custom SEO strategy from web site structure and content to off site promotion and link building to boost visibility and traffic in the search engines on your important keywords.

Google AdWords

We will create and manage your Google AdWords campaigns and structure them for the best ROI using best practices and advanced strategies to dominate the Googles paid search tool.
www.clickthru.co.za

Sabie Sands: Djuma Private Game Reserve
Vuyatela

Meaning ?come and visit again?, Vuyatela exudes warm African hospitality. This exclusive lodge is a celebration of modern South Africa, reflected by bright bold African colours and original d?cor such as coke bottle chandeliers, to the extraordinary attention to detail in mosaics and other art. The Lodge also has an extensive collection of contemporary African artwork .

Offering exclusive privacy, each of the 8 airconditioned suites comprise a bedroom, dressing room, spacious bathroom (within indoor bath and outdoor shower), lounge, viewing deck and plunge pool. The chalets reflect local architecture without sacrificing luxury in any way. Hand-made mosaics decorate the bathrooms and the exteriors were masterfully created by local Shangaan villagers.

Bush Lodge

Bush Lodge is a comfortable family lodge with 8 safari-style chalets, offering a distinct warmth and comfort that allows one to feel right at home. The central area is a unique open thatch and timber building with the upper deck offering magnificent views of the surrounding African bushveld.
www.djuma.co.za

Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

Casterbridge Hollow Boutique hotel is just 25 km from the Kruger National Park?s Numbi gate and forms part of the enchanting Casterbridge lifestyle village. The new hotel, with its 32 delux rooms, is integrated into the village, opening onto a public square shared with the White River Art Gallery and various restaurants. Relax at the swimming pool or dine at the a la carte restaurant, Magnolia, offering its own wine cellar and cocktail bar.

Casterbridge, situated just outside the town of White River, is an original country shopping and lifestyle centre, set among rambling courtyards and terraces, bordered by bountiful gardens. Once a sprawling mango plantation, Casterbridge has evolved into the cultural heart of the lowveld. It boasts the regions only art cinema and vintage car museum and over the years it has become home to enterprising artists, designers, fine craftsmen, ceramicists and restaurateurs, creating an inspiring community in a unique setting.
www.casterbridgehollow.co.za

#1 Melrose Boulevard

Six beautifully appointed apartments, set at the entrance to the secure and prestigious Melrose Arch Precinct, offer personal service one would expect from a top 5 star hotel. All apartments boast en-suite bathrooms with heated flooring and towel rails and the showers are a feature on their own.

The kitchen is equipped to meet your every need, with a fully-stocked mini-bar and espresso machine and is also geared for the culinary experts who prefer to do their own cooking. There is no need to do your own shopping ? their friendly concierge will lend a helping hand by sourcing your ingredients for you.

Units vary in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms including a penthouse suite with private swimming pool. A stone?s throw away from three of the most exclusive shopping malls in Gauteng, #1 Melrose Boulevard is the ideal location for the leisure and business traveller
www.1melrose.com

Prana Lodge

The Wild Coast's first five star hotel, Prana Lodge in Chintsa, is an exquisitely positioned beachfront property affording its guests direct access to 21km's of unspoilt beach. Meaning "breath of life" Prana is in every sense a retreat. Seven luxury suites, situated on 17 acres of lush landscaped gardens comprising indigenous plant species, are generously proportioned. Each suite has its own private garden and plunge pool. Prana Lodge Restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinners and opens onto the pool.

Prana's Thai Spa & Wellness Centre advocates a lifestyle approach to wellness and is a perfect place to relax, indulge and re-energise. Under the experienced direction of owner Gail Davidson and qualified Thai therapists, the spa has snapped up the award for Best Spa & Wellness Centre in the Eastern Cape at the annual Adventure Province Tourism and Conservation Awards.

Situated 40 minutes from East London, Prana is perfectly situated to enjoy numerous activities such as hikes through indigenous bush and on wide and deserted beaches, scuba diving, surfing and golf.
www.pranalodge.co.za

"The Brain Surgeon's Diet", Dr Adriaan Liebenberg

The Brain Surgeon's Diet has been authored by Dr W Adriaan Liebenberg, a renowned and multi-published South African neurosurgeon. In his book he shares his experience and expertise in weight-loss which is based on his personal achievement of shedding more than 70 kilograms of unwanted weight after two years. Having read about many diets which glamorously tell you that you will lose 10 kilograms in six weeks, Dr Liebenberg knew that this was not the answer in the long run.

Being a neurosurgeon, Dr Liebenberg looked deeper into the psyche and found that fat is a state of mind. He came across a formula which determines precisely what a person's daily kilojoule intake should be according to their gender, weight and height.

According to him, the Brain Surgeon's Diet is not about starving oneself. On the contrary, you actually eat a lot, but it is what you eat. His book also gives basic guidelines on buying products which one enjoys eating, but that have less kilojoules and fat.

www.brainsurgeonsdiet.com

The Alphen Country House Hotel

The Alphen Country House Hotel, established in 1714, is a national monument and a historic country manor offering more than just accommodation. Situated in the heart of a former wine estate, The Alphen is an integral part of the Cape?s history.

The suites are furnished in a style that recalls the venue?s extravagant past, with period furniture standing comfortably alongside the more modern amenities. For dining, the newly re-furbished Manor House Restaurant (also known as Cloete?s Restaurant) offers a la carte dining in a room that?s been used for eating in for more or less 300 hundred years.  The popular Boer & Brit pub provides another mixture of cultural interest and this is where most of the hotel?s activity is centered.
www.alphen.co.za

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The Rockwell All-Suite Hotel

Conveniently located in the heart of De Waterkant, close to the historical Bo-Kaap and the bustling V&A Waterfront, The Rockwell All-Suite Hotel is the perfect location for the business and leisure traveller. With sytlish retail stores, restaurants, coffee bars and nightspots all within walking distance, staying at The Rockwell is a natural extension for those who prefer the trendiness of city lifestyle accommodation.

Inspired by the early 1900 buildings of downtown Manhattan, The hotel has been designed with a distinct up-market industrial New York feel. The generously spacious one and two bedroomed apartments have views of either Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour and Green Point.
www.rockwellhotel.co.za

Selkirk House, Hermanus

Selkirk House is a five-star guest house nestled against the mountains, where it watches over Walker Bay and Gansbaai beyond. Glossy marble, stainless steel and wood make for a chic seaside escape, while the library, bar, wine cellar and pool sunk into the swish deck ensure that guests have a selection of private and more social spots in which to unwind.

A home automation system controls every aspect of your enviroonment and Charlotte Rhys toiletries help make your stay especially sumptuous. With Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a new golf course and the shops and restauarants of Hermanus all five minutes away, Selkirk House is the ideal place to base yourself.
www.selkirkhouse.co.za

Cape Heritage Hotel

Experience contemporary chic and historic graciousness at the Cape Heritage Hotel. Situated in Cape Town?s fashionable Heritage Square, this intimate boutique hotel offers direct access to the city?s vibrant street life, business precinct, shopping and fine dining.

As an integral part of the restored Heritage Square, the hotel?s historic roots run deep into the 18th century, the central courtyard is shaded by the oldest know fruit-bearing grapevine in South Africa.

The hotel has fifteen bedrooms and two suites, each one individually appointed to enhance its unique historical character. High style meets deep comfort and the modern meets the master-crafted in rooms that feature high-beamed teak ceilings, yellowwood floors and carefully preserved bespoke details.
www.capeheritage.co.za

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel

A little gem tucked away beside the Dutch East India Company Gardens. Ideally located to explore the Mother City on foot, Cape Town Hollow comprises 56 rooms with views of the Company Gardens, Table Mountain and Lion?s Head from charming open-air balconies. Dine at Amici Restaurant with street caf? flair or unwind at their in-house spa.
www.capetownhollow.co.za

Hollow On The Square

Conveniently located on Tulbagh Square, Hollow on the Square is an ideal venue for the business traveller with the international convention centre a mere stone?s throw away and close proximity to major banks and corporations. A great spot for the leisure traveller who appreciates some city excitement, the V&A Waterfront and city centre are within easy walking distance for exploration.

116 luxuriously appointed en-suite bedrooms have been designed for comfort and tranquility and boast all modern ammenities such as a business centre, doctor on call, babysitting service, wi-fi, secretarial service, interactive televisions etc.

Fine dining with street caf? flair is available at Amici Restaurant which is also open for breakfast and lunch.
www.hollowonthesquare.co.za

Upper East Side Hotel

A new 176 room hotel aimed at the mid-market segement, Upper East Side Hotel in Woodstock features a unique ladies only floor designed by women for women, an interactive food quarter providing a fusion of African cuisine (inspired by renowned chef Bruce Robertson), upmarket retail facilities as well as a new spa (affiliated to award-winning ONEwellness group). Dei Gratia was contracted to handle investor PR prior to the hotel's opening.

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Home to the spectacular and rare white lion, as well as the Big 5, Pumba Private Game Reserve is situated on Piet Retief?s home farm, nestled in the heart of the historical Eastern Cape. Set against a majestic backdrop of thornveldt, grassland, thicket and forest, enjoy five star luxury at either one of the reserves two camps.

Msenge Bush Lodge, set on a flood plain with beautiful mountain views, offers 11 luxury glass enclosed, thatched chalets, each flowing naturally into the African bushveld and allowing you to become one with nature.

Pumba Water Lodge is set amongst dense bushveld overlooking Lake Cariega. Offering 12 luxury stone walled, thatched waterfront chalets, each with views of the lake. All chalets open up onto private game-viewing decks with outdoor showers and plunge pools. Pumba is Malaria free and children under supervision are accommodated.
www.pumbagamerserve.co.za

The Sands @ St Francis

On the ocean?s edge, The Sands is an impressive white-walled, thatched-roof homestead offering sweeping views of the sun-drenched beach and glistening sea. A relaxed an informal atmosphere is reflected in the African beach-style d?cor.

This splendid luxurious 5 star African Beach House, nestled in the picturesque seaside village of St Francis Bay, offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms all with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and endless stretches of pristine coastline.
www.thesands.co.za

Hacklewood Hill Country House

Hacklewood Hill Country House is an elegant blend of five-star luxury and homely charm. Built in 1898 and tucked away in a lush English Country Garden setting, this private retreat offers guests a secure, exclusive and intimate experience where their every wish is met with impeccable efficiency.

Furnished with fascinating period pieces and sumptuous fabrics reminiscent of Victorian sophistication, the house exudes unsurpassed comfort and style. Each of the the 8 en-suite rooms feature exquisite antique furniture and d?cor items, plush carpets and a grand Victorian bathroom.

Guests can enjoy a bracing game of tennis or croquet, before languishing around the sparkling swimming pool.
www.hacklewood.co.za

The Beach Hotel

Situated a stones? throw from the world renowned Hobie Beach and adjacent to the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is PE?s much loved Beach Hotel. A favourite among locals as well as tourists, the hotel offers a choice of 3 dining venues, 58 spacious en-suite bedrooms and the best sea view in Port Elizabeth.

Cosy, relaxed and intimate. The Beach Hotel is the ideal location from which to explore PE or simply spend time relaxing on the beach.
www.beach-hotel.co.za

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

A young property, open since March 2005, Fordoun has evolved from being a farmyard and dairy to winning awards such as ?Best Destination Spa in South Africa 2006? at the professional beauty awards plus ?Best Boutique Hotel Spa in 2008? at the Les Nouvelles Spa awards, as well as achieving a 5 star grading. Fordoun Spa has even developed its own signature range of products.

The hotel, set amidst sweeping gardens, comprises 17 luxurious, individually appointed double suites with underfloor heating and dreamy bathrooms. Themes in every room highlight the historical past of this settler homestead and farm now transformed into a destination of international calibre.
www.fordoun.com

Shelley Point Hotel, Spa & Country Club

A little over an hour?s scenic drive from Cape Town lies one of the West Coasts most romantic and peaceful destinations, Shelley Point. The hotel comprises 42 luxury suites and 2 garden villas decorated in shades of ocean cobalt and amber, reflecting the natural warmth and ambience of the west Coat with its bright blue seas and bold sunsets. A family destination, Shelley Point Hotel, Spa & Country Club caters for children of all ages. Play a round of golf on the 9-hole links golf course, relax at the clubhouse or treat yourself to an indulgent pamper at the spa.

www.shelleypointhotel.co.za

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ONEwellness

ONEwellness represents a unique integration between the worlds of ?fitness?, ?spa? and ?skincare? The ONEwellness brand evolved out of their strong philosophical focus and commitment to provide an exclusive environment where their members and guests receive professional and personal attention in a relaxed and non-threatening environment.

ONEwellness currently has establishments at the Radisson SAS Granger Bay, Cape Town Hollow, Dock House (Cape Town) and their newly launched facility, Sandton Isle in Gauteng - Winner Of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 2009 Best Hotel Spa Award
www.onewellness.co.za

Smoothe Beauty Bar

Smoothe offers a fresh an innovative take on beauty. Director Cathy Gee has worked with the best in the industry, namely Marcia Kilgore of Blissworld New York and London, Kirsty Mcleod and others. Smoothe is passionate about beauty, dimples, freckles, expression lines and mega-watt smiles and their techs imbue the Smoothe ethos and offer high standards of treatments each with their own unique flavour.
www.smoothebeauty.com

Elephant Whispers

Encounter the majestic African Elephant at close quarters. Witness their intelligence, their compassionate nature and sheer delight of interacting with their human counterparts. The interaction with the elephant offers you the opportunity to touch the elephant, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats.
www.elephantwhispers.co.za

Shangaan River Club

Immerse yourself in a feast of culture, with a night of Shangaan dance, song and an unforgettable African banquet. Hippo Hollow has combined forces with the local community to provide an enchanting feast blended with history and entertainment under the African night sky. Follow the sound of the beating drums through a path of flaming torches to experience an unforgettable evening the unique Shangaan way.

Marmoran

Marmoran is the industry leader in customised wall coatings. Established in South Africa in 1969, the Marmoran brand has firmly entrenched itself as the pioneer of natural protection interior and exterior wall coatings with products available in no less than 40 countries worldwide. Marmoran has been awarded various stadium contracts for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
www.marmoran.co.za

Quartz Carpet

A revolutionary flooring system that is completely seamless, Quartz Carpet comprises natural imported glacial aggregate that offers its users unlimited and unrivalled design possibilities. The stones, whilst maintaining their natural angular appearance, have lost their sharp edges achieved through being tumbled down glacial rivers resulting in a luxurious ?soft? sensation underfoot. Quartz Carpet is suited to residential, retail and commercial environments.
www.quartzcarpet.co.za

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Cloete?s Restaurant at The Alphen

Steeped in history, beckoning the well-heeled traveller and conveniently located in the heart of the Constantia Winelands is Cloete?s restaurant. Chef Simon Kemp?s daily menus incorporate the Cape?s local best in a relaxed, stylish and tranquil setting. His food concentrates on simple flavours, light but refined sauces, fresh and exotic ingredients combining classic cuisine with contemporary trends and a splash of Asian and African flavours.
www.alphenhotel.co.za

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Magnolia Restaurant

Magnolia Restaurant boasts a fresh look with a European twist. Rustic meets elegants. Past meets presents. Head Chef Jamie Watt is no stranger to the industry and has served many famous people including The Queen, Prince Charles, FW de Klerk and Charlise Theron. Jamie describes his dishes as “good, honest food” - what you read on the menu is what you'll taste on your palate.

Open free flowing spaces combined with eclectic decor, the gorgeous locally made MUD chandelier (6000 mud beads) that greets you upon entry and the large antique wooden centrepiece table decorated with fresh flowers are all fine details that subliminally places you in an international and stylish setting.
www.mag-nolia.co.za

Desroches Island - Seychelles

This exclusive island offers 14 kilometres of immaculate white sandy beaches, crystal blue water and luxury accommodation in the form of a hotel and exclusive villas in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, the Seychelles.

The gateway to the outer and Amirantes Islands, Desroches offers an array of activities and facilities in an exclusive and remote island setting. The island hotel boasts 20 luxurious suites and 26 deluxe villas, an exotic restaurant, dive and fishing centre as well as a business centre complementing the full range of five star facilities.
www.desroches-island.com

L’Olivier Wine & Olive Estate

L’Olivier is a diverse estate situated in the heart of the famous Stellenbosch winelands offering accommodation, wine and olives. Two accommodation options are on offer: a 5 star luxury villa and two spacious 4 star self-catering cottages. The magnificent Georgian Villa is nestled in a remote valley and is exclusively available for you and your family or friends and their private chef will cater to your every need.

For a more intimate getaway, choose between two cosy cottages; namely Olive Cottage and Forest Cottage. Offering all the luxuries and amenities of a modern home, the cottages’ fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining and lounge area offer a relaxed environment - perfect for couples and families. With verandas framing breathtaking views, one merely needs to sit back, relax and allow your mind drift as you gaze over the orchards, vineyards and beyond.

Olives on the estate are harvested from trees planted some 62 years ago, and are presently in their sixth year of production. The 15 hectares of olive trees comprise Mission and Lucino olives.

L’Olivier currently has two wines: “L’Olivier Non Pareil’ Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Non Pareil Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. Their 2008 Sauvignon Blanc won a MichelAngelo Double Gold and VERITAS silver and their 2009 Sauvignon Blanc won VERITAS Bronze. Their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon won VERITAS Silver.
www.lolivierestate.com

Grand Dedale Elegant Country House

In the hidden valley of the early wagon-makers, the country road winds alongside a meandering river past historic homesteads and through indigenous forests to the beautifully restored Grand Dedale Country House on Doolhof Wine Estate. This impressive Cape Dutch homestead dates back to the 1700's but has been elegantly transformed into a sophisticated and contemporary country house.

Set amidst 380 hectares of breathtaking mountain scenery, vineyards and forests, manicured horse paddocks and rows of white roses set the scene and reveal the beauty and elegance of the estate. Six individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms offer 5 star luxuries and service. The free standing thatched cottage forms the 7th bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy. The name "Doolhof"is the Afrikaans word for labyrinth and was given by the early settlers of the 1700's to this estate, due to the many hills and vales which allowed only one way in and out. Grand Dedale translates into "Great Labyrinth".

Grand Dedale is situated in a long valley just below the Bainskloof Pass in Wellington.
www.granddedale.com

NonPareil

NonPareil was established in 1961 and means unequal, being unique and with no parallel in quality.

NonPareil Biltong

NonPareil biltong lives up to this exact meaning. It is made from choice beef topside with special recipe spices - the beef is cured and dried until optimum moisture and flavor levels are achieved, it is then packaged in a protective atmosphere locking in the flavor, freshness and moisture. All packaging has a sell by date thereby guaranteeing freshly sliced beef biltong that is as fresh and moist as “off the hook” at the butcher’s shop.

L'Olivier NonPareil Olive Oil

The olives harvested for NonPareil Olive Oil are from trees planted in 1947, and are presently in their sixth year of production. There are 15 hectares of olive trees and are mainly mission and lucino.
www.nonpareil.co.za

Gatsby International Hotels & Resorts

Gatsby International Hotels & Resorts is a management and marketing company specialising in boutique hotels, guest houses and resorts. The Gatsby Group has four distinct arms:
• International Hotel and resort management and marketing
• Wine and champagne business
• Production company profiling international 5 star hotels
• International Hotel Awards
www.gatsby.co.za

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa

Set in the heart of a 155 hectare working wine estate on the outskirts of picturesque Stellenbosch, the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa has long been the residence of choice for discerning travellers and business clientele alike.

The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa is located on a private working wine estate in the world-famous Jonkershoek Valley surrounded by the dramatic Helderberg mountains. The hotel's rooms, restaurants, bar, lounge and facilities are all located in the estate's 175 year, old Manor House and out-buildings, amidst 4 hectares of award-winning landscaped gardens featuring numerous ancient oaks, some over 200 years old.
The hotel is situated in the centre of the famous South African wine producing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Somerset West, and very close to numerous golf courses and the beaches of the Strand, Gordon's Bay and Cape Town.

www.lanzerac.co.za

World Luxury Hotel Awards

The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the hospitality industry’s answer to the Oscars. It aims to recognise star performers that set themselves apart from the crowd in a highly competitive industry.

The awards recognise the very best performance of top hoteliers from across the world, celebrated at an annual Gala Award Ceremony in November each year. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is about congratulating hotels that have taken the extra step with regards to their facilities and service excellence and as such have differentiated themselves from “good hotels” to exceptional hotels”.
www.luxuryhotelawards.com

Thonga Beach Lodge

Set above a private, sandy beach and nestled into magnificent coastal dune forest, Thonga Beach Lodge captures the essence of a luxury Robinson Crusoe hideaway.
This intimate, luxury 24 bed lodge is nestled on the pristine coast of Maputaland, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, within the Isimangaliso World Heritage Park (formerly Greater St Lucia Wetland Park) - an internationally recognized World Heritage Site.
Traditional Thonga fishing villages provided the inspiration for this unique retreat that celebrates the true spirit of Mother Nature. Lake Sibaya, Southern Africa's largest fresh water lake, is only 6kms from the lodge and provides an interesting 25min drive through the local Tsonga community. From here you can either go on a guided kayaking trip or in the evening experience glorious sundowners with hippos and crocodiles nearby. From November to February, witness the amazing sight of giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles struggling up the beach to lay their eggs. These magnificent creatures, having swum the length of the African continent, return every year to the beach where they hatched.
www.isibindiafrica.co.za/mabibi

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve - an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site. The 16-bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. Discover one of South Africa's best ecotourist destinations.
Kosi Forest Lodge is set in a beautiful sand forest on the banks of the Kosi Lake. The thatched bush suites are carefully positioned to provide guests with privacy and an intimacy with the peaceful surroundings. The romantic en-suite bathrooms are open-air, giving guests a truly unique experience. Guests can relax at the pool with its unsurpassed views of Lake Shengeza.
The highlight of many guests stay at Kosi Forest Lodge is the guided canoe trip on the Kosi Lakes. The Kosi Lake system is a series of interconnected lakes which stretch over some 18km. The best way to see the system is by boat through various sized lakes and channels, followed by a picnic lunch and a swim in the sea at Bhanga Nek.
It takes just over an hour to drive to the beautiful Kosi Bay Mouth where the sea and lakes interconnect in a wonderful swirl of colour, sand and water. There's great snorkelling and the water is warm and almost always crystal clear.
www.isibindiafrica.co.za/kfl

iSibindi Zulu Lodge

iSibindi Zulu Lodge is situated within the 4000 acre Isibindi Eco-Reserve which offers diverse habitats ranging from montane grassland and valley thornveld to riverine forests. The reserve is home to abundant indigenous game best enjoyed on a morning and evening game drive.
This 12 bed lodge is a peaceful bushveld retreat with accommodation designed in an architectural celebration of the Zulu nation. It offers a host of activities for those wanting to experience a combination of gameviewing, battlefields and Zulu cultural experiences. The lodge is a stone's throw away from the historically momentous Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana where the Zulu and British clashed in a devastating battle. The battlefield tour starts at Isandlwana, where the greatest defeat in British colonial history took place. The events of Rorke's Drift (the battle proceeded from Isandlwana to Rorke's Drift later in the day) are described, as well as a short tour of the museum.
A Zulu Boma Dinner begins just as the sun starts setting, casting the hills in soft golden light. Guests are led down a narrow path to the beat of drums. As one emerges into a clearing towards a historical Zulu umuzi (village) the dancing bodies of Zulu children make for a profound experience.
www.isibindiafrica.co.za/izl

Rhino Walking Safaris

Rhino Walking Safaris specialises in luxury walking safaris in 12,000 hectares of pristine bushveld in the only wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. The concession shares a 15km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sands reserve, with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. Follow animal trails on foot through this environmentally sensitive area that offers the Big Five as well as a diversity of fauna and flora.
Plains Camp has four African explorer-style tents nestled in an Acacia Knobthorn thicket, which overlooks the spectacular Timbitene plain with its abundant wildlife. This 8-bed camp is built in authentic pioneer tradition and reflects the ambience of a 19th century naturalist's retreat. The camp is in the middle of Isibindi Africa's wilderness concession, where it seems the rest of the world no longer exists, and guests are ensured of superb game sightings from their room or on foot.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

The Lodge is set under magnificent Tamboti trees and is built with natural materials - stone, wood, thatch and canvas - to give it an authentic bush feel. Each suite is beautifully decorated and the bedroom and lounge area offer wonderful views of the riverbed. In the heat of summer, cool off in the swimming pool and watch the wildlife amble down to the waterhole for a midday drink. At sundown, enjoy a cocktail in the comfort of the lounge with its extensive wine cellar, cosy fireplace and bar.
Sleep Outs are on elevated wooden platforms. This is the only place in the Kruger National Park offering this unique and unusual accommodation. Guests will enjoy the calls of the wild and heightened senses as they share the wilderness at night, while being safely guarded by our observant guides. The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roar of the lion at the nearby waterhole, are the only noises that might disturb guests in this peaceful wilderness.
www.isibindiafrica.co.za/rhino-walking

Africat Foundation at Okonjima

Africat Foundation at Okonjima AfriCat is the largest carnivore catch and release programme in the world and in the past 17 years has rescued over 1000 cheetahs and leopards that have been trapped as a result of human/wildlife conflict on the farmlands in Namibia - over 85% of these big cats have been returned to the wild.

Based on the guest farm Okonjima, 50 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo in central Namibia, The AfriCat Foundation was founded in the early 90's and formally registered as a non-profit organisation in August 1993. AfriCat has since grown significantly and what started out primarily as a welfare organisation has over the years identified the need to include a focus on education and research as being essential to accomplishing their mission - the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores.
www.africat.org

Excelsior Manor House

Excelsior Manor House, situated on Excelsior Wine Farm in the Robertson Valley, is the former homestead of Freddie and Cathy de Wet who have nurtured the property for over four decades.

The rambling old home, famed in the early 1900's for its wooden sprung floor in the lounge where waltzes, foxtrots and every imaginable dance were enjoyed, is now run as a guesthouse offering nine luxury en suite bedrooms. A stay on this beautiful working wine farm offers visitors a unique experience of meeting Freddie & Cathy to enjoy wine tasting, blending and cellar tours.

A hearty country fare lunch or dinner paired with the estates' award-winning wines, overlooked by its centuries-old ceilings and accumulated family treasures, is certainly like having a dinner date with history.
www.excelsiormanor.co.za

Excelsior Wines

Excelsior Estate has been owned by the De Wet family since 1870. The estate produces a range of quality award-winning white and red wines, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Excelsior is the largest supplier of South African red wine to the USA. Before the advent of the motorcar, the best hackney carriage horses and stud Friesland Cattle were also bred at Excelsior. Later the breeding of Hackneys gave way to that of thoroughbred racehorses with Excelsior claiming breeding success of eight individual Classic winners.

Blend, bottle and label your own creation in their tasting room overlooking the dam, boasting picturesque surroundings.
www.excelsiorestate.co.za

Pakamisa

Pakamisa, an intimate 8 roomed five star lodge, is located on the plateau of the Pakamisa Mountains in northern KZN affording breathtaking views over the plains of the Pongola River. The main house has an eclectic mix of African and European art and antiques reflective of the owner’s personal touch and standard of quality that makes for an unforgettable stay. The elegant El Prado restaurant has established the lodge as a KZN gourmet destination.

Advantageously situated on a 2500 hectare private reserve, guests are able to enjoy a unique horse-back safari experience amongst safe game on beautiful Arabian horses. Other activities offered include a tour of a modern Zulu village, tiger fishing on lake Jozini and Big 5 viewing on a neighbouring reserve. Rambling valleys and ravines, dramatic landscapes with exotic vegetation, guided walks and viewing of prolific bird life complete the Pakamisa experience.
www.pakamisa.co.za

Prana Lodge

The Wild Coast's first five star hotel, Prana Lodge in Chintsa, is an exquisitely positioned beachfront property affording its guests direct access to 21km's of unspoilt beach. Meaning "breath of life" Prana is in every sense a retreat. Seven luxury suites, situated on 17 acres of lush landscaped gardens comprising indigenous plant species, are generously proportioned. Each suite has its own private garden and plunge pool. Prana Lodge Restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinners and opens onto the pool.

Prana's Thai Spa & Wellness Centre advocates a lifestyle approach to wellness and is a perfect place to relax, indulge and re-energise. Under the experienced direction of owner Gail Davidson and qualified Thai therapists, the spa has snapped up the award for Best Spa & Wellness Centre in the Eastern Cape at the annual Adventure Province Tourism and Conservation Awards.

Situated 40 minutes from East London, Prana is perfectly situated to enjoy numerous activities such as hikes through indigenous bush and on wide and deserted beaches, scuba diving, surfing and golf.
www.pranalodge.co.za

Ginger

Primely located on Port Elizabeth’s beach front with sweeping sea views, Ginger places its emphasis on having a fresh take on traditional fine dining, by catering to the up and coming young businessperson to the more mature adult. The atmosphere is friendly, airy and chic and the food a combination of the finest, fresh ingredients that in turn create subtle dishes with distinctive flavours with an Eastern Cape influence.
www.ginger-restaurant.co.za