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GAUTENG
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South Africa is a country rich in history, has a
rainbow of cultural diversity and is a land of
possibility and opportunity. The country boasts some
of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, diverse
bird and wildlife species (THE BIG FIVE) and endless
opportunities for outdoor sports and adventure
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Known as the country’s business capital and gateway
to the rest of the African continent, Gauteng offers
excellent accommodation, superior functioning
conference facilities, and exciting nightlife and
has no shortage of activities and attractions for
business travelers and holidaymakers alike.
Gauteng offers a portfolio of superior three, four
and five star hotels in key locations in
Johannesburg and surrounding areas. Each hotel has a
unique atmosphere designed to offer tourists
personalized services at all times.
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THE MICHELANGELO TOWERS |
Once you enter the exquisite Michelangelo
Towers, you know you have arrived. Rising an
impressive 135 meters above the Sandton
Skyline, the Towers offer panoramic views of
the Magaliesberg and Gauteng skylines.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
With unparallel luxury, the hotel offers
suites, business facilities, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, and a private
gymnasium. It boasts its very own shopping
mall where you can find something for the
people you love. Suites facilities include
entrance lobby, lounge/dinning room, guest
toilet, kitchen, dressing room and bathroom
with bidet, with full internet, fax and
telephone service. All suites and rooms have
private bathrooms, toilet, hairdryer, radio,
plasma TV, pay movie channel, electronic
safe, air conditioning, direct dialing
telephones, fax and internet facilities and
refrigerator.
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THE MICHELANGELO HOTEL |
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
With its signature Renaissance architecture,
elegance and service excellence, The
Michelangelo makes a lasting impression from
the moment you arrive.
The hotel has Deluxe and Superior rooms and
Premier Executive suites, all tastefully
decorated. There are 2 Presidential Suites
for the more discerning guest.
All suites have private bathrooms with
separate shower and toilet, hairdryer,
radio, Satellite TV, air conditioning,
direct dialing telephones, fax and internet
facilities, mini-bar, tea and coffee making
facilities, electronic safe, and smoke
detectors with sprinkler system.
the hotel offers comprehensive services such
as 24 hour room service, same day laundry,
dry cleaning, valet, car rental, shuttle
service, wireless internet connectivity in
public areas, indoor heated swimming pool,
covered parking, beauty salon, banks, baby
sitting, conference and function services,
doctor and dentist on call.
ACTIVITIES
Guests have access to the lifestyle and
entertainment facilities of Nelson Mandela
square and Sandton City, shopping,
restaurants, cinemas and theatre,
Michelangelo Towers Mall. Art galleries,
game parks, botanical parks and gardens,
arts and crafts, museums, and historical
monuments are a medley of activities to keep
you busy.
Sports activities include squash, golf,
tennis, sailing, polo, horse-riding, hot-air
ballooning and sky diving can be arranged.
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THE GRACE HOTEL |
The Grace is an ideal choice for guests
seeking a sophisticated city hotel with the
highest levels of service and luxury, as
well as that personal charm found only in
small establishments. Set in the heart of
stylish Rosebank, a secure, leafy suburb
that is cosmopolitan and rich in eclectic
restaurants, shopping, cinemas and culture.
The Grace has easy access to Johannesburg’s
most prominent businesses and the
International airport.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
With only 73 bedrooms, The Grace in Rosebank
is ideally positioned to provide personal,
unobtrusive hospitality. Our classical
standards of excellence date back to an era
of gracious living and dedication to detail.
The Grace has generously proportioned double
or twin rooms each with adjoining bathroom
and separate shower. French casement windows
afford views to the north, south, east and
west.
ACTIVITIES
The Grace is set in the heart of Rosebank, a
stylish, cosmopolitan neighbourhood. within
walking distance of: restaurants department
stores speciality shops cinemas banking and
recreational facilities. covered, elevated
walkway links the hotel to The Mall of
Rosebank, a 10 Minute transfer to Sandton
City and CBD.
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THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL |
Situated in the tranquil surrounds of
historic Westcliff, The Westcliff Hotel’s
Cliffside setting makes for a unique
resort-style layout with spectacular views
over Johannesburg’s leafy northern suburbs.
The magnificent manicured gardens of The
Westcliff cascade down the rocky hillside
and are a testament to its award-wining
landscaping and maintenance by a team of
resident gardeners. Gorgeous roses,
flowerbeds and lush greenery abound, making
their home amidst charming cobbled pathways,
courtyards and soothing water features.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
115 spacious and stylish, individually
furnished bedrooms, provided with
fully-appointed splendid en-suite bathrooms,
are designed to accommodate your special
needs. Some of the standard features include
satellite TV and VCR, 2 telephone lines,
data port, and digital safe, individually
controlled air-conditioning units, mini bar
fridge.
ACTIVITIES
Johannesburg is lively, affluent and
cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a
tempting array of superb restaurants,
elegant designer boutiques and bustling
world-class shopping centres as well as golf
courses, botanical gardens and
well-manicured parks dotted amongst its
modern amenities. Places of interest to
visit nearby includes The Apartheid Museum
at Gold Reef City, Gold Reef City,
Constitution Hill, Soweto, Museum Afrika,
Newtown in Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg
Art Gallery, The Cradle of Humankind, and
Lesedi Cultural Village.
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PILANSBERG NATURE RESERVE |
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The Pilanesberg National Park is well-known
worldwide and has great over night facilities. One
of the greatest things to do when at the Pilanesberg
Nature Reserve is to go on a game drive with the
game rangers. You can either go at dawn or dusk. You
will find that a lot more of the animals come out
when the sun is going down and its time to feed
before they settle in their resting places. The
wonders of the Pilanesberg are best appreciated from
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BAKUBANG BUSH LODGE |
Surrounding a hippo pool in the wildlife
paradise of the Pilanesberg National Park,
Bakubung offers a unique eco-tourist
experience. Just 90 minutes drive from the
city centers of Johannesburg and Pretoria
this luxurious bushveld haven offers you the
utmost comfort and tranquility in "Big Five"
territory.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
Bakubung's state-of-the-art facilities
combined with the bushveld environment
create the ideal setting for memorable
functions for up to 120 people. If you need
to unwind, the resort has plenty on offer.
Observe the huge variety of African wildlife
on foot or from the comfort of an open-air
vehicle accompanied by an experienced
ranger. Enjoy the Motswedi Bar, tennis
courts, natural rock-hewn swimming pool and
outdoor chess.
Each of the 76 luxuriously appointed hotel
rooms offers spectacular views of the bush
surrounding the resort. Whether you choose
to stay in a standard, twin or king studio
room, each is fully equipped. The 84-seater
restaurant offers an exotic buffet as well
as an extensive a la carte menu.
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KWA MARITANE |
A magnificent wildlife sanctuary lies not
too far from the bustle of Johannesburg and
Pretoria - located close enough to drive
comfortably in less than two hours.
The malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park
ranks among the largest national parks in
Southern Africa. It is situated on the
eroded remains of an extinct alkaline
volcanic crater - one of only three such
extensive craters in the world.
At Kwa Maritane, "Place of the Rock", guests
experience excellent game sightings, which
include the Big Five, on bush walks or game
drives in the company of qualified field
guides.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
All the necessary comforts have been taken
into consideration when furnishing the 90
hotel rooms and 53 self catering units. Air
conditioning, DSTV, direct-dialing
telephones and a full room service provide
the perfect home from home.
The lodge has many entertainment options on
offer - from tennis courts to two
magnificent swimming pools and outdoor
chess. And with Sun City minutes away,
guests can enjoy a game of golf at the Gary
Player course or choose between bowls,
squash, ten-pin bowling and an exceptional
variety of water sports.
Other facilities include game drives, baby
sitting service, outdoor pool, lockup safe,
squash court, golf.
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PALACE OF THE LOST CITY |
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This truly magnificent palace, so legend
tells, was built for a king by an ancient
civilisation from the north of Africa, who
made this idyllic valley their home until it
was destroyed by an earthquake. Now
'restored', The Palace once more offers
royal hospitality and is destined to become
one of the most enticing travellers'
destinations in the world. The Palace is set
in the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg
region of South Africa. It is surrounded by
mountains and untamed majesty of the African
bushveld and just a wedge-shot away from the
Pilanesberg National Park where elephants,
rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely
through their natural habitats.
The Palace of the Lost City lies at the
heart of the Sun City Resort which offers 24
hour fun and entertainment, with great
gaming on tables and slots, shows with
international superstars and
traditional-themed extravaganzas,
interactive video and fun-fair games,
cinemas, shops, restaurants and bars. The
Gary Player golf course provides superb play
for amateur and professional alike.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
The Palace has a total of 338 rooms and
suites offering royal hospitality with
wonderful views over water or jungle.
Intricately hand-carved furnishings reflect
the flora and fauna of Africa and an
attention to detail which emphasis’s the
personal touch.
Resident guests at The Palace can bathe in
the grand pool or stroll down to the royal
baths in the Valley of the Waves, sip a
cocktail at the poolside or in the gracious
Tusk Bar and dine in splendour in the
Crystal Court or Villa del Palazzo, where
fine cuisine is a treasured art.
Facilities include, bar/cocktail lounge,
conference venue onsite, game drives, horse
riding onsite, live entertainment onsite,
outdoor pool, phone in room, sauna/steam
room onsite, squash court onsite, television
in room (non-satellite), tennis court
onsite, wheelchair friendly.
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