GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE

Address: Off N2,   P.O Box 344, Albertinia

Mobile: 082 330 3085

Email:  Anthony.doherty@grgamelodge.co.za

Website: www.grgamelodge.co.za

Photograph from Sigurwana Lodge – Limpopo Province

Greetings from Cape Town,

I hope you are all geared for the summer season.  Some of our members have not had a good season at all. During these quiet times we need to offer our visitors as many specials as we can, so as not to have empty beds.

We are happy to advertise any specials during these times, as always free of Charge, as our letters travel all over South Africa, Namibia and even overseas.

Being quiet have given us a chance to concentrate on the “Go Cards” and we have received our first news cards a few days ago for Cape Town & Beyond card, which is valid for 1, 2, 3 & 7 Days. We are now busy loading suppliers from Route 62 and the Garden Route. So those of you that have activities, restaurants or animal encounters, and what about a museum or two, that they would like to list on our cards, please do contact me. Chris and I will be visiting your area shortly, so hope to see some of you on the way. Do have a look at our updated website: - www.gocards.co.za.  These cards are also obtainable through our online website, or from your Tourism Office, or information centres and Computickets. Cape Town Tourism will start selling them from the Cape Town International Air Port in  December. We wish you all a wonderful summer season and will also be visiting some of our Members en route to do some site inspections.

Warm Regards,

Elaine Corbett  

CORBETT TOURISM CONSULTING & MARKETING

Photograph from Leopard Mountain
Game Lodge – Kwa Zulu Natal

The Giraffe bulls are also using up a lot of their time competing with each other. 

This is called “necking” is done to determine who of the two males competing is stronger

and more dominant.  Giraffe do not fight for territorial purposes as they do not protect

certain areas, but rather Fight for breading rights.  “Necking” can go on for hours on end.

It usually ends with one of the malesbeing either too exhausted to continue or more simply

showing an act of submission…………

Robertson Wine Valley – Western Cape up

“ Best Country Luxury Country in South Africa”

The Robertson Small Hotel has scooped the title of ‘Best Luxury Country Hotel in South Africa’ at the world’s most prestigious event on the hospitality industry calendar, the World Luxury Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony, which was hosted in Zagreb, Croatia on 16th September. Congratulations to Riaan, Stefane & there Staff.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards are the world’s most exclusive awards, the global recognition of the ‘best of the best’ in the luxury hotel market, where the winning hotels are celebrated for their world-class facilities and commitment to the highest standards of quality service. Over 1000 luxury hotels from 87 countries were nominated to participate in the 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards and the winners were decided by the people that matter the most – international tour operators, travel agents and hotel guests.

The Robertson Small Hotel, situated in the quaint town of Robertson in the heart of the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley, is a luxurious five-star country retreat, where chic sophistication meets old-world charm. With 10 spacious luxury en-suite bedrooms, a gourmet signature restaurant - Reuben’s at The Robertson Small Hotel, a wellness centre, tranquil gardens and shimmering pools, and offering unsurpassed attention to detail and country hospitality at its most refined, the understated elegance of this hotel is refreshingly unique.

58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson, 6705, South Africa
Tel: 023 626 7200 
Email: reservations@therobertsonsmallhotel.com
www.therobertsonsmallhotel.com

Namibian -  Tour Special

PLETTENBURG BAY – GARDEN ROUTE

Rates Fight Recession

Due to economic strain the Ocean Blue Team has decided to maintain our current 2011 rates valid till December 2012. We kindly ask our partners to readjust their 2012 rate card. Please contact our office info@oceanadventures.co.za or Natasha.lilford@telkomsa.net for further assistance and rates. We strive to maintain honest and reliable service in partnership with FTTSA and our tourism partners. Discount Vouchers for FIT available in a dolphin book mark, 10% commission will be paid to you J

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Garden Route – Adventuresar

Blackwater Tubing the most affordable

Garden Route Experience:

Without a doubt the most fun I have ever had and
what made my experience even more satisfactory

was the good old South African Braai that followed

the experience and wait it was included in the rate!

By far great value for money. They charge R 550
per person and offer a 20% commission structure.
The venue offered awesome accommodation also
at great value, R350 per room and R35 for a full
buffet breakfast consisting of all home made goods.

www.blackwatertubing.net marius@tubenaxe.co.za

for more information.

Zoutpan Early Bird Self Catering Special

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to explore the Garden Route during peak season from

your tranquil base @ Zoutpan Struishuis Guest Farm.

Single unit (Sleeps 2) – R360 per night (21% off normal rates)

Double unit (Sleeps 4) – R600 per night (35% off normal rates)

Farm Cottage (Sleeps 9) – R900 per night (14% off normal rates)

Explore the Garden Route at your own pace!

Minimum stay 7 nights

In 27 December 2011 – Out 02 January 2012

In 03 January 2012 – Out 10 January 2012

Not to be missed! Book early to secure your place!

Phone Engela @ 082 926 6740 for more information

www.zoutpan.com – bookings@zoutpan.com

Thought for the Day: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give!

 CONTACT: Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing
                    P.O. Box 51464, Waterfront. 8002
                    Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 21 552 5699
                    Mobile: +27 (0) 73 1409 700
                    Email: elainecorbett@ctcmarketing.co.za
                    www.bedonline.co.za/ctc.htm
                    www.gocards.co.za

                                                 

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Edition 2:   14^th February 2011 Newsletter

Greetings from Cape Town,

Happy Valentine’s Greetings to all of you. We attended a lovely Rose Sunset at the Blaauwklippen Festival on Friday afternoon just outside Stellenbosch and had an amazing time, sorry that you could not all be there. 

  We have just started marketing our Bed-on-line website about 6 weeks ago, and have been monitoring it, and are pleased to say that we are clocking over 2000 hits a week.  On this website, our members can have a listing. We are shortly going to contact all our Namibian clients to also come on board, so we are starting to spread our wings at last.

Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing have at last managed to get their web page done. See:www.bedonline.co.za/ctc.htm  We have now completed our Tour web page, which was just launched, so we can offer various Tours for our locals and visitors.

Please remember to send in any Specials or interesting News for our newsletter that you would like to share with our other members.

Warm Regards from a lovely Day in Cape Town,

Elaine Corbett

Valentine’s Month Activities available to enjoy:

Saturday 19^th February: Hi Tec Full Moon Hike at Delvera Farm on

 R44 Klapmuts & Stellenbosch Road. Starting at 17.30pm

Sunset 19.35 and Moonrise 20.05pm

For More Information see:  www.dirtopia.co.za

FEBRUARY MONTH

SUNDAY Jazz Lunch Buffet @ Catharina’s Steenberg Hotel, Cape Town

February 19^th  :  Joe Schaffers & Friends

February 26^th   :  Sammy Hartman

BUFFET R240pp   Bookings @ 021 713 2222

Spoil your Valentine with a relaxing head to toe treatment:

R1150per couple  email:  steenberg@ginkgospa.com

Valentine Special @  AMAKHOSI SAFARI LODGE 5* Pongola, Zululand  (for the Month of February)

Pay for 2 Nights and stay free for the 3^rd Night

Rates:  R2,640.00 pp per night – Includes 3 meals daily, soft drinks and House Wine

PLUS: 2 Game Drives per day

Call: 034 414 1157 or email: info@amakhosi.com

REMEMBER: CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL   25^TH -26^TH MARCH 2011

Bookings  at Computicket

RIVERDANCE Live at Grand West Arena  23^rd – 27^th February 2011

SOUTH AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL – 25^TH-  27^TH February At the Zip Zap Circus Venue,  Hans Strydom Street, Foreshore, Cape Town

CAPE TOWN CYCLE WAY LAUNCHED:

If you are a fan of cycling, greener transport,  safe streets, cleaner air, less traffic   and a more liveable  city and better public transport, then please grab your bicycle and  join the City of Cape Town as we celebrate their first-ever dedicated commuter cycle way. Parallel to My Citi Cape Town West Coast Route, a 16km traffic-free cycle way was officially launched on Tuesday 1^st February 2011 by Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato for cyclists living in Milnerton area. You will be able to travel from Woodridge to the Civic Centre by bicycle. Non-cyclists can book your places on the Bus @ 021 462 1706

 Cyclists living in Sea Point & Green Point have a similar Cycle route all the way to the CBD – follow the red brick road!  CTC Marketing Staff have done the Route from the V & A Waterfront, via Mouille Point  through Sea Point and Green Point to Cape Town  CBD and for fun travelled to the Bo-kaap and De Waterkant and back to the Waterfront, our Comments were….. Amazing.  www.bikeandsaddle.com

WE WELCOME ALL THESE NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED CTC MARKETING DURING JANUARY 2011: 

Two Ships Breakaway …  Blaauwbergstrand

Craighall House  …………..     Craighall,  Johannesburg  

Garden Route Game Lodge .    Albertinia

White Shark Diving Co …...     Gansbaai 

Radium Hall   ……………..     Tamboerskloof, Cape Town

Dolphin View ……………..      Herold’s Bay

De Denne Guest House  ….       Oudtshoorn

Supertubes Guest House  ...       Jeffreys Bay

Harrisons House   ………...      Langebaan

  We will announce our New Members who have joined Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing in February next Month.  Those of you who have not joined yet please contact us for your  membership application form, and those that have yours already, do not forget to send it through to us.   Remember we have a luckily draw once a month.

THE JANUARY 2011 WINNER OF THE MONTH :  GETS 2 NIGHTS  BED  & BREAKFAST  COMPLIMENTS OF THE STELLENBOSCH LODGE, in the Heart of the Winelands.

email:  sales@stblodge.co.za Marinda  to Book

Is ………………..     SUPERTUBES GUEST HOUSE ,  JEFFREYS BAY

Contact Details: Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing
Mobile:  073 1409 700
E-mail: elainecorbett@ctcmarketing.co.za
Web: www.go2sa.co.za  &  www.bedonline.co.za/ctc.htm  & www.bedonline.co.za

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Edition 1:   10th January 2011 Newsletter

Greetings from Cape Town,

A Big thank you to all the lovely people we met on our Marketing trip down The Garden Route and Breede Valley area in November 2010.   It was such a change from being in the office between four walls.

We found both areas amazing and sometimes wonder why our South Africans do not take a Province at a time or an area and visit it for their annual holiday.  We have amazing Guest Houses and Self Catering cottages where you can stay over for a very reasonable rate. The weather was wonderful for us, as it was sunny and not raining at all, though I must say the Garden Route really needs some rain badly.  Well, at last they are also having rain as well as the Eastern Cape and the rest of South Africa.

This is the first of my News letter in a long time. If you have any interesting News you would like to share with our other Members, please send on your articles or photographs.  For the moment I am using the materials that I have on file or where my travels have taken me. I will try and put in as much as I possibly can.  Any suggestions would also be welcome from you e.g. Travel news, travel hints, amazing places, 4 x 4 routes etc, etc.

Wishing you all a prosperous 2011 and if you have any special rates or availability please advise so that we can share it in our News letter or websites, see www.go2sa.co.za where we can advertise all your information and interact with one another on our community Marketing Portal.

Warm regards,

Elaine Corbett

Tsitsikamma Backpackers offers a unique Eco-friendly tranquil environment situated in Stormsriver Village , surrounded by the magnificent Tsitsikamma forest and mountains.

Easily accessible just off the N2 highway, a mere 65kms from Plettenberg Bay and 110kms from Jeffreys Bay , on the Baz Bus route.

This pristine Backpacker Lodge offers luxury dorm and double accommodation in a magnificent one acre garden setting with rolling lawns and unsurpassed views of the mountains. We cater for the discerning traveller who wishes to relax and unwind in a beautiful setting.

A host of activities are offered and include the internationally acclaimed "Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour", Mountain Biking, Forest Hikes, and Snorkelling in a Marine Reserve, Helicopter Flips, all within a stone's throw of Tsitsikamma Backpackers. The world's Highest Bungi is a mere 20 minutes away!

www.tsitsikammabackpackers.co.za

Visiting: Cedar Lodge, Robertson

Cedar Lodge offers upmarket accommodation in a quiet residential area of town and welcomes tourists and business people alike.

Providing personalised service and value for money, this is your ‘home away from home’ with its large tranquil tropical garden, sparkling swimming pool and abundant bird life.

There are 3 tastefully decorated double en-suite rooms and one family/executive suite, each unit with it’s own separate entrance, tea/coffee tray, fan, heater, clock radio, hairdryer, as well as wifi internet access.

Exquisite dining and personalised wine tours available by prior arrangement

www.wheretostay.co.za/cedarlodge

Visiting Outdoor Arena Bonnievale

Wanting somewhere special to go for the week-end or a few days break-away, then Outdoor Arena in Bonnievale is just for you. Very comfortable self catering accommodation surrounded by water, where you can even fish for your supper, or join your friends in their lovely A la Carte restaurant.  Do some golfing or just enjoy nature and if you are a lover of horses, they have the most beautiful Arabian horses for you to admire. www.outdoorarena.co.za

Contact Details:
Phone: Phone 073 1409 700
E-mail: Email: elaine-go2sa@mweb.co.za
Web: Website: www.go2sa.co.za  & www.bedonline.co.za

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Greetings from a Sunny Spring Day in Cape Town,

Our weather is amazing, but guess what to-morrow it rains again! We have to enjoy these odd lovely summer/spring days that appear for a day or two. We were so hectic in the office during August that I never got round to doing our monthly newsletter. We have changed our “Go Cards” website, so you will see why we were so busy, plus did a presentation to new members coming on board at Ashton “Platform 62 Tourism Centre”. They will be promoting our “Go Cards” for the visitors coming down Route 62 towards Cape Town. We are still looking for some more people in that area with activities our visitors can enjoy en route to Cape Town.

Cape Town is slowly getting busy, with many changes for the coming season. At the moment they are erecting the new Wheel of Excellence at the V & A Waterfront, which should be ready any day, new restaurants opening also at the Waterfront, plus a new Helicopter company. We wish all our members at CTC Marketing and Go Cards all the best for the coming season, and may your business start getting busy again. Those members who have not yet returned your Membership Application for CTC Marketing or Marketing Agreement forms for Go Cards, please do so, then we will be able to market your products or establishment this coming season. Any specials are welcome for our next month’s news letter.

Warm Regards from The Team,

Victoria Falls africancoasttravel.com

The largest and the most spectacular water fall in the world. One of mother Earth’s Seven natural wonders and Zimbabwe’s most precious resource. Africa’s Adventure Capital - Victoria Falls is 1,703 meters long with 70% of its view on the Zimbabwean rainforest. The devils cataract and Main Falls thunder 365 days of the year!

See Photograph lower down…..

Darling – Western Cape Jacques vd Merwe

Conservation Manager

Cloof and Burgherspost Wine Estates

Tel: 022 492 2830

Fax: 086 653 7479

Cell: 084 606 3470

e-mail: nature@cloof.co.za

www.burgherspost.co.za

www.cloof.co.za

www.cwcfpa.co.za

We’ve had a last minute cancellation for Rocking the Daisies and have the following, VERY limited time offer at the Burgherspost Cottages:

Stylish, self-catering cottage with one double bed for two people @ R2500. Price includes the following:

• Two nights for 2 people in on Friday 7 October, out Sunday 9 October 2011.
• 2 Bottles of Cloof Wine
• Less than 2 minute’s drive from festival
• Private access to Rocking The Daisies, plus
• Guided 4x4 game drive through our private reserve.

Photograph from: Travel Concept Solution

EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR: Book well in advance.

Business Woman’s Association Luncheon:

The lunch will be held in our new functions venue called "Hope". This stands for the belief in a positive outcome irrespective of the circumstances.

Ester Bezuidenhout

Onze Rust Guesthouse, Conference and Wedding venue:

Date: Friday 30 September 2011

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Venue: Onze Rust Guests Farm Stellenbosch

Click to view Map <http://www.stellenboschstay.com/map.asp>

Cost: Members R150.00

Guests R200.00 (includes 2 course lunch and glass of wine)

RSVP: Wednesday, 23 September 2011

NB: BRING ALONG 5 NON Members and your seat is FREE.

30 September – 02 October

Ride the Rhino to Save the Renosterveld

3 days/255km/4200 climbing

The Renosterveld mountain bike race is a 3 day stage event (± 300km) starting on 30 September 2011 in Langebaan, going through Darling, Malmesbury and ending on 02 October 2011 at Meerendal Wine farm in Durbanville. The event will comprise of 200 teams of two riders per team, as well as a solo option for the hard core mountain bikers! For more information on the race, race package details and bookings, please go to our website www.renosterveldmtb.co.za or e mail info@renosterveldmtb.co.za

OCTOBER 2011

7,8,9 October 2011

Rocking the Daisies Music Festival

Taking place on Cloof Wine Estate in Darling, the festival will once again offer the best in live entertainment, lifestyle exhibitions and gourmet food.

With over 12 000 people attending last year, Rocking the Daisies 2011 will be full of cutting edge, quality music, interactive fields and facilities custom to that of international festivals. For more information visit www.rockingthedaisies.com

The Hydro-at-Stellenbosch Promotion until 31st October 2011

A 3 night introduction to Wellness for R4104 per person sharing in Standard accommodation, including meals and the use of the facilities as well as a Hydro Therapy

Treatment, a full body massage, a detox rap, a reflexology, a fitness assessment and a Hydro consultant with one of our Doctors in Naturopathy, Dr. Deidre Groenewald or Dr. Megan Arendse. In addition, we offer great Day Promotions from R870 including lunch.

Contact: The Hydro-at-Stellenbosch without delay: +027 21 809 3800 www.thehydro.co.za

Ambre Maison, Windhoek for a comfortable Guest House stay over when visiting Namibia.

This cosy owner-run establishment situated in a quiet residential area of Klein Windhoek near all the Banks, Shops, Restaurants and Cinema. The 5 guest rooms are stylishly decorated &

All rooms feature air conditioners, ceiling fans. Fridge, coffee station, wall safe etc.

Guests may also enjoy the tranquil garden with its complemented heated swimming pool &

Barbeque area. Secure parking & wireless internet connections are an added feature. Meals

Are offered on request. Rates from N$ R320 pp sharing.

Contact: +264 61 233 884 or maisona@iway.na www.maisonambre.de

Important guidelines for Guest House/Lodges from “The Greenwood Guide to South Africa & Namibia “ 9th Edition 2010/2011 By Simon Greenwood.

THINGS WE LIKE:

Natural, unstuffy, humorous hosts, gardens, good food, untouristy places, dirt roads, the lived-in look, the Artistic, the unusual, big baths, open fires, real coffee, freshly-squeezed orange juice. We like places where the hosts are doing their own thing and treat their guests like fellow human beings.

THINGS WE NO NOT LIKE:

Swirly, frilly, lacy décor, conference centres, identikit bedrooms, chain hotels, hosts who disappear irretrievably after your arrival……. Or never leave you alone; the smelly, the over-priced, the sickeningly cutesy; the fake smiles, hatchet faces and steely eyes.

Simon and his Team have personally visited these hand-picked accommodations on their visit to SA & Namibia, and chosen each place to stay for its exceptional character and genuine friendliness. These are the places that they themselves would choose to return to on holiday. A suggestion to you from CTC Marketing is, to try and read their 9th Edition. To contact Simon: simon@greenwoodguides.com

Contact Details: Corbett Tourism Consulting & Marketing

Address: Milnerton Mall,Go Cards, 3rd Floor, Loxton Road
Milnerton 7441 South Africa

Telephone: +27 (0) 552 5699

Mobile : +27 ( 0) 73 1409 700

E-mail: elainecorbett@ctcmarketing.co.za

Website: www.bedonline.co.za/ctc.htm

www.gocards.co.za

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