GAUTENG: PROTEA HOTEL ROOM REFURBISHMENT
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport recently announced the completion of their room refurbishment. The refurbishment is set to bring in a new eye-catching aviation theme including features like a swivel tub chair, wing-design work desk, a propeller-design mirror in the bathroom and a virtual propeller in the bathroom. Other additions include wing-shaped room numbers, a leather suitcase-design tea and coffee station, an improved privacy curtain covering in the bathroom, an extra sealing window that provides soundproofing and mini-bar fridges in all rooms. Guests can enjoy an improved Wi-Fi system, a complimentary airport and Gautrain shuttle, complimentary parking and an evening night-time shuttle to Emperors Palace for local entertainment.

LIMPOPO: NEW LUXURY TENTED CAMP SET TO OPEN
The Thornybush Collection is set to open Saseka Tented Camp at the end of the first quarter of 2019. Located on the banks of the dry Mowana River in the north-eastern portion of The Thornybush Nature Reserve, the camp will consist of 20 beds. Each spacious tent features a reception and dining area, a private plunge pool and air-conditioning.

WESTERN CAPE: GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE ADDS LUXURY ROOMS
The Garden Route Game Lodge has added 3 new Sunset Ridge luxury rooms following a successful launch of the first 5 suites in 2016. Built adjacent to the existing rooms, the new suites cater for both couples and families, are more spacious and feature a heated plunge pool and an outdoor Victorian bath and shower with 180-degree views of the game reserve. Other additions include an exclusive reception and lounge area.

KENYA: GOVERNORS’ CAMP COLLECTION COMPLETES UPGRADES
The Governors’ Camp Collection recently completed upgrades to 2 Kenyan properties in the Masai Mara which includes Loldia House and Governors’ IL Moran Camp. Upgrades at Loldia House include a new dining room with high ceilings, a bar area and a new swimming pool. All the rooms and bathrooms received upgrades and the original manager’s house has been converted into 2 large en-suite rooms with a verandah. Luxury tented camp, Governors’ IL Moran Camp, features a new raised large mess tent overlooking the Mara River. The new space allows guests to enjoy an open fire pit on the deck and relax on over-sized couches. All guest tents received renovations and all the floors were resurfaced with a terrazzo finish with a welcoming lounge seat built on each veranda.

TANZANIA: NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR DAR ES SALAAM
Tanzania Airports Authority is set to open a new terminal at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport in June. The new terminal is expected to transform the airport into a tourism hub, as it is capable of handling 6 million tourists per year. Dar es Salaam will boast parking space for 2 075 vehicles and screening systems capable of processing 2 800 people an hour.

TANZANIA: SERENGETI LODGE REOPENS
Singita has reopened Faru Faru Lodge in the Serengeti following a series of refurbishments. The new central areas at the lodge include a signature Singita ‘bar-deli’ and an enclosed lounge. More expansive living and dining areas with an interactive kitchen add a new dynamic to the gourmet experience and the open seating areas allow guests to get even closer to nature. The lodge boasts 9 suites, 2 swimming pools, complimentary Wi-Fi and a gym.

ZIMBABWE: ONE-STOP BORDER POST AT VIC FALLS
Zimbabwe and Zambia are working on plans to make the existing Victoria Falls Border Post a one-stop border post to improve traveller movements between the 2 countries and cut down time spent at the border. After the successful roll roll-out of the Victoria Falls post the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority aims to spread the concept to other border posts.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Eastern Cape
Addo Elephant Trail Run from 1 to 3 March 2019

Gauteng
The Rand Show from 19 – 28 April 2019

KwaZulu-Natal
Decorex Durban from 21 – 24 March 2019
Splashy Fen Music Festival from 18 – 22 April 2019

Mpumalanga
Wakkerstroom Music Festival from 21 to 24 March 2019
Forever Loskop Marathon on 13 April 2019

Western Cape
KKNK from 21 – 27 March 2019
Two Oceans Marathon on 20 April 2019

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Please note that our offices will be closed on the following Public Holidays:

Thursday, 21 March 2019 – Human Rights Day
Friday, 19 April 2019 – Good Friday
Monday, 22 April 2019 – Family Day
Saturday, 27 April 2019 – Freedom Day