VICTORIA & ALFRED WATERFRONT

One of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, theatres and movies. The addition of hotels and residences complete this multi purpose waterfront property and is a destination of millions worldwide.

SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

Awarded the World's Leading Conservation Company and World's Leading Safari Lodge, Shamwari boasts 6 luxury lodges, a spa and the ultimate African experience of the Big 5. Spread over 25 000 hectares (61 000 acres) the malaria free, private game reserve is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and has received numerous international awards which include the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years.

Located in the verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, Shamwari is a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man's dream, and the success of many people's passion. Steeped in Settler history and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism

NKOMAZI GAME RESERVE

Nkomazi means untold vision. It means untold discovery. It means untold variety, and vision, discovery and variety together mean not only beginnings, not only birth, but rebirth.

Nkomazi Game Reserve is "One of a Kind" and the borders of South Africa, Swaziland and close by Mozambique, each lie within reach of it. The Barberton region is close by and is home to some of the earlier strivings of humankind and was also the location of the first Southern African Goldfields. The Kruger National Park, world famous game reserve, touches here too

One of the first privately owned camps, Jock Safari Lodge is situated in the world famous Kruger National Park, in an area that is regarded as the Big Five game viewing spot.

Located at the meeting of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers, this luxury lodge offers stunning views and comfortable air-conditioned, opulent suites set along the rivers. Enjoy the thrill of close encounters with Africa's Big Five or simply take in the unspoilt wilderness by going on walking safaris and guided historical tours.

Set in the Southern area of the Kruger National Park, Jock Safari Lodge is situated halfway between the Malelane gate and Skukuza.

At the foot of the Warmwaterberg, in the heart of the Little Karoo, between Montagu and Barrydale on the famous Route 62, the vision of the San becomes a reality. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock is a destination not to be missed.

The name Sanbona is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which represents their vision in order to position this portion of the Little Karoo. Be it a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or absorbing the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve represents in true form the philosophy of the Mantis Collection - taking care of the small things in life.

Singita Lebombo Lodge is situated on the far eastern reaches of the Kruger National Park, not too far from South Africa's border with Mozambique. The Lodge rests lightly among the ancient boulders of the Lebombo mountains, overlooking the African plain where two rivers meet. Singita Lebombo Lodge has been described as the Jewel of the Kruger Park.

Like the Lebombo Euphorbia tree after which it was named, the design of Lebombo Lodge is one of a kind. From the sweeping wooden decks, you can watch the theatre that unfolds before you, while the lap pool beckons to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. The fifteen suites feature contemporary finishes with beds dressed with Egyptian cotton and silky-soft throws. Enjoy dinner in the boma, then spend the evening, if you so wish, sleeping under the stars on the bed of your private terrace.

Bubye River Conservancy is located in the lowveld of Zimbabwe, 60 kilometers from the South African border, straddling the Bubye River.

Bubye is the largest private assembly of conservation land in Zimbabwe and likely the largest privately owned "Big 5" reserve in Africa. With a surface area of 3,200 km², the Bubye River Conservancy is larger than 53 of the world's countries.

Wildlife populations have been supplemented by the introduction of a number of indigenous species. The Conservancy is now stocked with the full spectrum of species indigenous to the area. This includes viable and sizeable populations of the "Big 5" species and notably is one of the largest populations of black rhino in Zimbabwe.

The habitats and scenery of the Conservancy are diverse, ranging from granite hills and whalebacks in the north, through riverine fringing vegetation in the centre, to open wooded grasslands in the south, Bubye River Conservancy is truly an awe inspiring sight to be seen.

This is a viable and well developed private game reserve with a substantial built-in infrastructure, on a scale that cannot be matched anywhere else in Africa.

Rwanda is a landlocked republic in Equatorial Africa, situated on the eastern rim of the Albertine Rift, a western arm of the Great Rift Valley, on the watershed between Africa's two largest river systems: the Nile and the Congo. Much of the country's 26,338 km² is impressively mountainous. Set at a relatively low altitude on the border with Tanzania, Akagera National Park could scarcely be more different in mood to the breezy cultivated hills that characterise much of Rwanda.

Akagera is, above all, big game country! Herds of Elephant and Buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while lucky visitors might stumble across a Leopard, a spotted Hyena or even a stray Lion, Giraffe and Zebra. More than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park, most commonly the handsome chestnutcoated Impala, but also the diminutive Oribi and secretive Bushbuck, as well as the ungainly Tsessebe and the world's largest antelope, the statuesque Cape eland.

The new development at Akagera will include luxury rooms, all day dining facilities, residential apartments and private villas, incredible views from the public lookout areas, Business Centre and Conference room for approx 60 people, retail outlets, coffee bar, pool and kids pool as well as a pool bar. The lodge will also feature a play area for children and luxury Spa and a Fitness Club.

Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the Parc des Volcans protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range, home of the rare mountain gorilla. An exhilarating trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas offers stirring views in all directions.

Gorillas Nest Lodge is in close proximity to the Parc National des Volcans and is ideally located near the park’s headquarters. Gorillas Nest Lodge has been built under trees with the rooms set around an African style courtyard. The lodge consists of 20 double rooms & 2 suites. The rooms all face the Eucalyptus forest, and the spectacular scenery of the volcanoes. In addition, the Jack Hanna cottage is a stand alone house with 2 bedrooms en suite, lounge, dining room, and kitchen. (Full butler service available).

Facilities on the lodge include; Restaurant, Bar, Meeting Room, Beauty Treatment facilities and a 9 hole Golf course that will re-open in October 2009.

Extending for 1,000 km² across the majestic hills of southwest Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is the largest block of montane forest in East or Central Africa, and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the last Ice Age.

A uniquely rich centre of floral diversity, the forest has more than 200 different types of trees, and a myriad of flowering plants including the other-worldly giant lobelia and a host of colourful orchids. The Nyungwe Forest Lodge is located in the southwest of Rwanda, situated at the edge of the Nyungwe Forest.

Development is nearly completed on the luxury lodge and spa and the architecture and design of the main building takes some of its influence from traditional Rwandese buildings. Local materials and construction methods are used to the greatest extent possible. Like most Rwandan architecture, the buildings are objects blending with the landscape, and the resulting spaces are comfortable and elegant, celebrating the site with views over the tea plantation and to the forest beyond Nyungwe is most alluring for its primates: 13 species in all, including humankind's closest living relative the chimpanzee.

Initiative is underway to create chimpanzee trekking experiences similar to that of the Gorilla experience and development of suspended canopy walks through the forest.

Pearl Valley Signature Golf Estates and Spa is the premier residential golf estate in South Africa. Designed on 212 hectares of tranquil surroundings, for those who expect exclusivity and the finest quality lifestyle, the estate promises a quality of life as yet unmatched in this country. The property includes a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, clubhouse, exclusive housing units, restaurants, bars and conference facilities.