Thursday, July 30, 2009

Can you experience a Game & Bush lodge within 1 hour from Gauteng?

It is difficult to imagine that in only one hour travelling distance from your city life you are able to enjoy the bushveld and a game reserve experience over a weekend.... African Chapter Tours not only brings you this experience but at a special offer with great value adds . Making it really worth your while to GET OUT OF THE CITY in the next coming months of August and September, as the weather starts to warm up (hopefully!).

For our Pretoria Residents this lodge is actually only a 45 minute drive,before you reach the luxury of a 4 star lodge situated in the Rust De Winter Bushveld. Relax and unwind while you enjoy the facilities and surrounding serenity. The Lodge offers an early evening/nature drive on the Genious Loci Game Ranch, hosting some of South Africa's rare species like the Black Impala, Buffalo, Sable and White Rhino. To complete your stay is a bush spa with glorious views and treatments that will help ease the tentions! Next door to the property is Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park and has South Africa's largest collection of different species of primates and exotic birds and home to some interesting animal species such as Lemurs and Sloths.
Explore the park's tranquility,tidiness and vastness under guidance of a guide,w ho will give your information about the animals behaviour, habitat and breeding. VIEW THIS SPECIAL 1 NIGHT PACKAGE.

For our Johannesburg Residents, this 4 star Game Lodge is just under and hours drive en route to Magaliesberg. It is also became the first BIG 5 Game Reserve in Gauteng,when they introduced lion to the area, these animals are however kept in an enclosed part of the reserve. The Lodge is luxurious and follows an historical theme with antique decor throughout the lodge, also boasting the largest Ox -Wagon collection in Southern Africa. The natural African Bushveld comprises of a pristine malaria free wilderness area of over 3000 hectares with an opportunity to view an abundance of flora, fauna, birdlife and wildlife. One of the major attractions at this lodge is the Elephant Programme (EFAF) on the property which allows the guests an opportunity to experience an elephant interaction and educational programme during your stay. VIEW OUR SPECIAL 2 NIGHT PACKAGE.

So pack your safari colours and BOOK NOW. For any further request or tailormade getaways let our team experts assist you!

MORE SPECIALS
TENTED SAFARI LODGE SUPER SPECIAL! only R1390 pps for 2 nights, fully inclusive
KRUGER PARK TENTED SAFARI SPECIAL! only R800 pp per night with Dinner and breakfast WILDERNESS LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL! only R3000 pps fully inclusive, a self catering option also available.
BUSH SPA FANTASY OVERNIGHT! only R1450 pp sharing including meals,accommodation and ALL Treatments.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Stargazing in Gauteng

I recently had the opportunity of enjoying an evening of stargazing, another great winter activity, if you dont mind braving the cold at the moment! But you are well rewarded with a delicious three course meal and if you so wish, a warm comfortable overnight stay in a luxury boutique hotel to compliment the evening.
The Stargazing events are themed (and occur once a month),with this particular evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's July 1969 moon landing.

Resident astronomer Vincent Nettman entertained and informed us about the wonders of the galaxy. Unfortunately the overcast weather did not allow us the opportunity gazing at the sky through the telescopes as this would of enabled us to view the moon's surface on which Armstrong historically declared that he had taken "one small step for man, on giant leap for mankind".

Your overnight stay is at the 4 star Maropeng Hotel situated in the Cradle of Humankind, next to the Maropeng Museum. It is between 30 minutes to an hours drive, depending on where you are travelling from in Gauteng, so makes a perfect weekend overnight stay or evening out for something a little different, family outing or a special occassion.

You can combine this overnight stay with day activities offered in The Cradle. For those of you who have not yet heard of this whole new world of discovery out there... The Cradle is a truely fascinating area and is also a world heritage site. The museum is a world class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. The historical heritage is most intriguing and a topic to be enjoyed by all. The experience is interactive, educational with an element of excitement!
A short drive away is the Sterkfontein Caves adjacent to the Rhino and Lion Park. The tours at Sterkfontein caves start above ground and then take visitors deep into the caves This site has been credited with many of the famous discoveries including "Mrs Ples" and "Little Foot".

Please view our information and packages on Astronomy Evenings or out and about in the Cradle, for further information or ideas for your next Sensational Winter Escape!

African Chapter Tours invites you to join us at the Planetarium at Wits University on Thursday the 16th July at 18h45 - 22h45 . The evening takes a look at our southern skies at a beginners level as we star hop around the southern constellations. Adults R26,50 and Children R17. All Welcome. RSVP to info@africanchapter.co.za or for more information.