Dental Retreat

We at Dental Retreat-SA would like to welcome you to the first specialised Dental Tourism Company in South Africa. As medical tourism grows, we feel privileged to offer you the best cosmetic dental treatment available in Cape Town and surrounds. Our services are also available nationwide should you wish to receive treatment in any other South African city.

With 30 years’ experience in the dental industry, we have excellent relationships with and recommend top prosthodontists, periodontists and implantologists. All surgeons are registered with the South African Medical and Dental Council (SAMDC) and the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). We will design an itinerary for your specific needs and wishes that includes your procedure, accommodation, and safari or holiday. With highest quality treatment and service, sunshine throughout the year, and the favourable exchange rate, South Africa is fast becoming the preferred destination for medical tourism.

Dental Procedures:
DRSA offers state of the art dental cosmetic surgery. The following dental procedures are available:

• Dental Implants
• Dental Veneers
• Dental Crowns
• Dental Bridges
• Tooth Whitening / Bleaching
• Dentures
• Holistic Dentistry

Medical Facilities
South African hospitals and private clinics are world class: it is worth remembering that the first heart transplant took place in Cape Town. DRSA uses only private medical facilities to ensure the highest level of medical care.

Accommodation
It is imperative that your recuperation from a surgical or dental procedure be as comfortable as possible. Privacy is generally essential after cosmetic surgery, but rarely after a dental procedure. DRSA carefully selects appropriate accommodation to suit these differing needs.

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Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
The Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital is conveniently situated in the centre of Cape Town where it is easily accessible to both residents and visitors.

Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the dedicated doctors and staff at the Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital provide a wide range of specialist service to all. Doctors and nursing staff have additional qualifications and experience in trauma care, cardiac emergency care, surgical intensive care and emergency medicine.

Kingsbury Hospital
Kingsbury Hospitals is member of Life Healthcare, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating 62 acute care facilities across the country. Life Healthcare is recognised throughout the health industry for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities. We believe delivery of world-class healthcare is achieved through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence; along with a true focus on the personal needs of our patients and their families. Every day we subscribe to the core values of the Life Healthcare Group, while individually striving to continually improve facilities, standards and technology.

At Kingsbury Hospital our priority is to focus on the delivery of a special brand of health and care to patients. Within a world-class  hospital, this unique approach is what makes the difference and helps us to maintain our position as two of the top hospitals in the  country.

Accommodation
It is imperative that your recuperation from a surgical or dental procedure be as comfortable as possible. Privacy is generally essential after cosmetic surgery, but rarely after a dental procedure. DRSA carefully selects appropriate accommodation to suit these differing needs.
 
Luxury Hotels

• Cape Grace Hotel
• Cape Cardogan
• The Vineyard Hotel & Spa
• V&A Hotel
• Mount Nelson
• Cellars Hohenort
• Lanzerac
• Steenberg Hotel

Golf  
While in South Africa why not spend some time on the golf course? Cape Town and surrounds has some of the best golf estates where you can enjoy superb accommodation, cuisine and wines.

• Fancourt Golf Estate
• Pezula
• Western Cape Hotel & Spa

Safari Tours  
A trip to South Africa would be incomplete without a visit to the Bushveld to view the Big Five. A leisurely few hours’ drive from Cape Town will lead you through dramatic and varying scenery, including the world-famous Garden Route, or a short plane trip to Port Elizabeth will allow you to spend time at a top game lodge.

• Londolozi  
• Sanbona
• Sabi Sabi  
• Shamwari

Rail:  
Take this opportunity to visit a private game lodge adjacent to the Kruger Park, where you could take a luxury train trip to Pretoria, your departure point.  

• Rovos
• Blue Train

Step by Step Guide

Accurate information is vital to both the surgeon and us. All information received is treated with the strictest confidence.

General Enquiry Form
The first step is to complete the General Enquiry Form. All information will be passed on to the relevant Surgeon. A cost estimate including procedure, accommodation and holiday and safari option will be forwarded to you. Please feel free to ask any questions.
 
Medical Form
Once you submit the General Enquiry Form, you will be asked to complete the Medical Form. This information is vital to both you and the surgeon, to facilitate the initial evaluation. Once this has been done, we will set up a telephonic consultation or, if you are in the UK, a face-to-face consultation. If you have x-rays or photographs, please submit these with your Medical Form.
 
UK Consultation
DRSA encourages a consultation in the UK to evaluate your procedure. By having a consultation at home, the surgeon will be able to assess your suitability for the procedure before your arrival in South Africa and thus disappointment can be avoided.

Booking Form
Once you have made your final decision, you will complete the Booking Form with your flight details. We will invoice you, and a non-refundable deposit of 25% is payable. The balance of the invoice must be paid 14 days before arrival in South Africa. On receipt of your payment, confirmation will be sent to you, along with your appointment schedule
 
Arrival
On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a representative of DRSA and transferred to your designated accommodation.

Pre-operative Consultation
A representative of DRSA will accompany you to your pre-operative appointment, to meet the surgeon, who will answer any questions. You and the surgeon must concur on expectations for the surgery. Please discuss any alternatives and understand the risks of the procedure before signing the consent form. The surgeon will confirm the cost of your procedure. Remember that the final decision is yours. A representative of DRSA will accompany you on the day/s of your procedure and ensure that you are comfortable and your needs provided for.

Post-operative Check Up
We will keep in touch on a regular basis after your return. Your after-treatment progress is as important to us as your surgery was. A face-to-face follow-up consultation will be arranged once you return to the UK, or by email or telephone if elsewhere. We strive to improve our service, and any comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Surgical and non-surgical procedures:
Although we specialise in dentistry, we also offer the following surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures:

Surgical Procedures

Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
By using silicone or saline implants the shape and size of the breast can be enhanced.
Breast Reduction and Breast Lift
 
This procedure is performed to raise and reshape sagging breasts Surgery will restore breast firmness and position. Different surgeons will have different preferences of surgical technique. If more volume is needed the surgeon may suggest enhancement with breast implants. Alternatively, your surgeon may suggest breast reduction together with breast lift if the volume needs to be reduced.

Brow Lift
A brow lift is a procedure to lift the level of your eyebrows to a higher position. A Brow Lift can help to lift folds of skin above your eyes, smooth out frown lines between your eyebrows, and reduce forehead wrinkles.

Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing
Using a laser to remove the top layer of the skin, this procedure smoothes out fine wrinkles on the face and restores blemished, pigmented or sun-damaged skin.

Eyelid / Eyelid Lift Surgery- Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Reduction Cosmetic Surgery also known as Blepharoplasty is an operation to remove the excess skin and/or fat from around your eyes so that you have a more alert and youthful appearance.

Facelift - Rhytidectomy
Cosmetic Surgery Facelifts, also known as Rhytidectomy, is an operation to lift up the facial skin and underlying muscles, so that your face has a tighter and smoother appearance.

Mouth and Chin Surgery
A chin implant can help to build out a recessive chin and improve the appearance of your facial features and is done by inserting a silicone implant. Chin implants are sometimes performed at the same time as other procedures to re-shape the face (face-lift)

Liposuction
Liposuction can change the shape of the body by performing an operation to remove fat from areas of your body, such as the upper thighs, abdomen, hips and buttocks.

Nose Surgery - Rhinoplasty
You may wish to change its shape if you feel that it is too large or uneven, or you may wish to change the tip or bridge. Sometimes the nostrils are also re-shaped to suit the shape of your new nose

Prominent Ears (Otoplasty)
Ear pinning or Ear Correction cosmetic surgery also known as Otoplasty , is an operation to pin back your ears so that they lie closer to your head.

Tummy Tuck- Abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck, known as Abdominoplasty, is an operation to improve the appearance of your stomach by removing excess fat and skin in the abdominal area by tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Removal of Moles and Skin Lesions
Moles and Skin Lesions are removed and sent away for pathological examination to confirm if they should be removed or not.

Scar Revision
Removal of scars due to previous operations, injury or other trauma. 

 

Non-Surgical Procedures

 

Botox
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.

Perlane                                                
Perlane is a non-permanent and natural treatment. Perlane is a man made version of gel, hyaluronic acid that naturally occurs in the body. Perlane is ideal for filling the nose to mouth lines, diminishes fine lines around the mouth, which can be especially noticeable in smokers. Typically, the results can last six to nine months.

Restyline
Restyline is a gel made from biosynthesized hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in all living organisms and provides volume and fullness to the skin. Restyline is good for lifting lines, wrinkles, plumping lips. It usually takes around 50 minutes and usually the results are instant are needed. The Restyline lasts 5 to 10 months for wrinkles, and 6 months for lips. Restyline treatment can be used for wrinkles correction, lip enhancement, correcting fine lines.
 

 

 

Dental Procedures

Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in the jawbone to function similarly to a natural tooth root. This procedure is categorised as a form of prosthetic or artificial replacement dentistry, but is also considered to be cosmetic dentistry.

Although there are numerous restorative options for missing teeth, implants have proven to be the most effective and durable. Dental implants are usually the best treatment option to restore the functioning of the teeth and supporting structures.

Implant treatment is a technical and complex form of dentistry, and not all dentists have received appropriate training. If this is the case with your dentist, you would be referred to a specialist for this procedure.

After the fitting of the implant, a waiting period is necessary before the permanent crown can be inserted. Depending on bone density, this waiting period could last between 7 days and 3-4 months.
 
Dental Veneers                                                      
Dental veneers are designed to cover the front surface of the teeth in order to improve their appearance. They are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-porcelain white material, bonded to the front of the teeth to change their colour, shape and size.

Veneers are made of porcelain or resin composite materials. They are used to repair teeth that are uneven, irregularly shaped, with gaps, or teeth that have become discoloured, worn down, chipped or broken.
 
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, also known as ‘caps’, restore the function of damaged teeth. Crowns can be used to protect a cracked tooth, recover the use of a tooth with excessive decay, or replace a pre-existing crown. A dental crown encases a distressed tooth with a custom-designed material.

Dental Bridges                                                         
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap. These two teeth are known as abutment teeth, with a false tooth or teeth in between. A dental bridge is made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials.
 
Tooth Whitening / Bleaching
Tooth whitening is the most commonly recommended cosmetic dentistry procedure. Teeth often become stained as a result of smoking, eating certain foods, drinks such as coffee, tea, and red wine, or poor oral hygiene. There are numerous techniques used to whiten teeth, but the quickest and most effective method is the surgery-based procedure.

Dentures                                                                         
The advent of implantology has revolutionised fixed and removable prosthetic dentistry treatment. It has also increased the cost of treatment. Where expense is not a consideration, appropriate treatment solutions are possible. Removable prosthetics still rely on extensive denture manufacturing knowledge and experience. Because of the current emphasis on prevention of and education about tooth and gum disease, it is no longer necessary to perform as many tooth extractions as it once was.

Those living in affluent societies today rarely need removable dentures. There are, however, still some people who require removable dentures, but not many dentists with the necessary experience to carry out such treatment. A satisfactory treatment solution is more likely to be found if cost is not an issue.

Holistic Dentistry
Holistic dentistry is a discipline of dentistry that emphasises the impact of oral health on overall health. It recognises that dental procedures and materials used can have both positive and negative effects. Holistic dentists use the least invasive procedures and the most biocompatible dental materials and techniques available.

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Surgeons
All of our Dental Surgeons are registered with the Medical and Dental Council of South Africa (MDCSA) and the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). All are in private practice specialising in their field of dentistry and covered by medical indemnity. Dentists recommended by DRSA continuously expand their knowledge and stay up to date on the latest trends in dentistry. They regularly attend conferences in South Africa and abroad and deliver papers on new procedures. Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons are registered with the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of South Africa (APRSSA).
 
All dental surgeons consulting in the UK are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

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Tourist Information (Day Tours)
Whilst recuperating there are spectacular tours and day trips in and around Cape Town, and the following destinations should not be missed:

1. A trip to the top of Table Mountain by cable car
2. A Winelands and Constantia Valley wine estate tour
3. A scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula via Hout Bay, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapman’s Peak Drive, and Cape Point
4. A guided tour to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.
5. A whale watching day trip to Hermanus (July-November)
 
Table Mountain
Table Mountain towers majestically over Cape Town, with its highest point at 1086 metres. The awe-inspiring view over one of the world’s most beautiful cities can be taken in with a short ride to the top in a revolving aerial cable car.
 
Robben Island
Over the centuries it has served various functions, but Robben Island is most famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were incarcerated. A 25 minute boat trip from the V&A Waterfront offers a guided tour, including a visit to Mandela’s cell and a former political prisoner sharing his experiences.
 
Cape Point
Cape Point is the Peninsula’s southernmost tip. Contrary to popular belief, it is not where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet: Cape Agulhas holds this honour. Breathtaking vistas and an abundance of natural beauty draw visitors in flocks to experience this wild area. A funicular or steps take visitors to a lookout platform at the highest point, the site of the old lighthouse, erected in 1861.
 
Kirstenbosch Gardens                                                          
Cecil John Rhodes bequeathed Kirstenbosch gardens to the South African people on his death in 1902. Covering an area of over 500 hectares, as well as 478 hectares of fynbos and natural forest and 36 hectares reserved solely for cultivation and research, the gardens contain almost 7000 species of indigenous plants, nearly 1000 of which occur naturally in the area. In addition to the plant life, attractions include the variety of bird life, strolls, picnics, guided tours, hiking trails, and Sunday evening summer sunset music concerts.
 
Chapman’s Peak Drive
Chapman’s Peak Drive, a spectacular winding10 km route, was excavated between 1915 and 1922 at the seam of layers of soft sandstone and hard granite on the mountain face. The peak itself is about 600 m high. This is one of the most gruelling sections of the annual Cape Argus cycle tour and the Two Oceans ultra-marathon.
 
Hout Bay                                                                                   
Originally a source of timber for settlers in the Cape colonial era, the secluded but rapidly growing fishing village of Hout Bay offers a number of attractions in a picturesque setting, including a boat cruise from the working harbour to the seal colony of Duiker Island and a stroll through Africa’s largest bird park, the World of Birds.
 
Winelands
A 45-minute drive from Cape Town will bring you to Stellenbosch, Paarl or Franschhoek’s wine routes. Steeped in history, the towns and wine estates will engage all the senses. Most estates offer wine tasting and cellar tours, with an option to purchase wine using a home delivery service. Cape Town’s Constantia Valley also offers scenic, historical estates some 20 minutes from the city centre.
 
V & A Waterfront                                                                    
With Table Mountain as its backdrop, the V & A Waterfront complex has become Cape Town’s most popular attraction. This well-preserved working harbour offers an array of upmarket hotels, shops and boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, cinemas, the Two Oceans Aquarium, and a craft market. Various cruises depart from here.
 
Castle of Good Hope
The oldest surviving structure in Cape Town, the Castle was built between 1666 and 1679, using timber from Hout Bay, stone quarried on Robben Island, and lime burnt from seashells. Once housing the Dutch East India Company, several displays portray cultural and military history dating back to the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. The Castle overlooks the Grand Parade, the site of Jan van Riebeeck’s original fort and where Nelson Mandela made his first speech as a freed man.
 
Boulders Penguin Colony                                                        
Boulders Beach is one of only two land-based colonies of protected African penguins, known as ‘jackass’ penguins because of their call. Penguins have right of way, and this is a unique opportunity to stop at this pleasant beach with its distinctive granite rocks and mingle with them. The warmer waters of False Bay make a swim in the sea very inviting.
 
Hermanus – Whale Watching
Offering the best land based whale watching, Hermanus is an hour and a half from Cape Town. In winter, Southern Right Whales migrate to these warm waters to calf, and are most common between August and November. The world’s only official whale crier alerts people to the presence of whales by blowing his kelp horn. This is a full day trip, and there are numerous accommodation options should you decide to stay overnight.

CAPE GRACE   
With a classically inspired exterior and graceful elegance within, Cape Grace offers the ultimate experience for discerning travellers. Set on its own private quay on Cape Town’s vibrant Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the hotel is a destination in itself.

Cape Grace’s charm lies in its intimate atmosphere, stylish décor and personalised hospitality. You will find the staff warm and flexible with a spirit of unrivalled generosity. All 121 rooms have views of the V&A harbour or yacht marina with a Table Mountain backdrop.

Cape Grace is centrally located with quick and easy access to the airport, city centre and popular tourist destinations.

CAPE CARDOGAN   
The Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel offers a rare combination of historic exteriors with classic modern bohemian interiors. This stately double-story Georgian which dates back to the early 19th century, was ‘Victorianised’ in 1912 and declared a National Monument in 1984.

It is this charm and character, matched with its desirable location amongst the popular restaurants, street café’s and stylish boutique shops of Kloof Street, that makes this hotel a flagship in Cape Town. For those seeking comfort and luxury, The Cape Cadogan Hotel is the perfect choice.

The reception areas are individually decorated and designed for comfort and tranquility. Bohemian chic is our hallmark and all twelve en-suite bedrooms are luxuriously decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture. In addition, the Hotel is family owned and managed, ensuring guests can also look forward to personalised service, who share their local knowledge, enabling guests to enjoy local insights and an extraordinary holiday experience.

For guests seeking a private getaway, the Villa which adjoins the hotel offers a private lounge, kitchen, an open sun deck as well as private swimming pool.
And for those who require the service of a boutique hotel but the independence of their own apartment, The Cape Cadogan also offers six luxury street apartments. The choice is yours; whichever it may be, The Cape Cadogan proudly offers every guest an experience sure to exceed expectations, in a city that certainly will.

THE VINEYARD HOTEL & SPA   
Arguably one of the Cape's most beautiful pool settings, the outdoor pool has sun loungers and shade umbrellas and magnificent undisturbed views of Table Mountain. The gardens around the hotel are beautifully maintained and along with the pool make the Vineyard a great place to relax.

The Vineyards offers an excellent choice of two restaurants and one pool side cafe offering snacks and drinks. The courtyard restaurant, with its glass roof and open plan, serves breakfast and dinner.

The French restaurant is renowned in Cape Town, and the very established resident chef gives guests the choice local and international cuisine complimented by a wide selection of South African wines.

V&A HOTEL   
The personal handwritten note of welcome is telling... as sign of the style that is the hallmark of a very special hotel... the style that sets the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on the Pierhead in Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront apart.

You can feel the ambiance of colonial Cape Town as you step into the foyer, sense the past of shipwrecks and storms that colour every corner, then relax in the elegant contemporary bedrooms....and savour the atmosphere of the world’s most famous working harbour.

Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

MOUNT NELSON   
The Mount Nelson Hotel is the most iconic luxury hotel in Cape Town situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural centre and close to the bustling V&A Waterfront and some of Cape Town’s best beaches.

The hotel is an urban sanctuary with a romantic heritage, a unique sense of style, and a commitment to unparalleled service excellence.

Whether travelling for business or leisure in Cape Town, a family holiday, a honeymoon or a solo adventure, the Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant oasis in a world where privacy is the new luxury and pleasure is all about peace and serenity.

CELLARS HOHENHORT   
Situated in the heart of the Constantia Valley in Cape Town, the Cellars-Hohenort is a haven of peace and tranquility unifying two great traditions, the magnificent restoration of the 18th Century Klaasenbosch wine cellars and the splendid manor house of the Hohenort, previously owned by the Spilhaus Family.

With its understated elegance and charm, the hotel boasts 53 luxury rooms and suites, with breathtaking views across the 9 acres (3.5 hectares) of world renowned gardens and vineyard.

There are two swimming pools, one heated pool, a tennis court and a Gary Player designed Putting and Chipping Green. The Charchele Beauty Spa awaits those in need of complete relaxation.

LANZERAC MANOR & WINERY   
One of the region's most distinguished examples of Cape Dutch architecture endures on a 300-year old country estate, preserving the elegant atmosphere of a gracious age. The Lanzerac Manor & Winery is located on a private working wine estate in the world-famous Jonkershoek Valley surrounded by the dramatic Helderberg Mountains.

The hotel's rooms, restaurants, bar, lounge and facilities are all located in the estate’s 300 year old Manor House and out-buildings, amidst 10 hectares of award-winning landscaped gardens featuring numerous ancient oaks, some over 160 years old.

The hotel is situated in the centre of the famous South African wine producing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Somerset West, and very close to numerous golf courses and the beaches of the Strand, Gordon’s Bay and Cape Town.

STEENBERG HOTEL   
The serene setting and the gentle, yet powerful energy radiating from the Steenberg Mountains add to the special aura. A multi-faceted therapeutic service is on offer.
 
Steenberg Hotel & Winery is the ultimate Cape experience. This luxurious estate is the oldest wine farm in the Cape Peninsula, offering breathtaking scenery, a championship golf course, an exclusive restaurant, a producing wine cellar, and all the facilities of a top-class country hotel.

Yours to enjoy at whatever pace you choose. Upon entering Catharina’s Restaurant one basks in the immediate attention of welcoming restaurant staff who discreetly pamper guests throughout their meal. Inventive and talented Executive Chef Garth Almazan’s cuisine epitomizes sophisticated contemporary South African cuisine.

The excellence of its award winning cuisine and the superb wine list will make your dining experience one to be long remembered. At the Spa at Steenberg, the ambience is earthy and relaxing. Each treatment room is spacious and comfortable encapsulating the essence of wellbeing.

FANCOURT HOTEL & COUNTRY ESTATE   
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate, Southern Africa's premier golfing and leisure destination, lies at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua mountains in the heart of the Garden Route. A combination of Olde Worlde charm and contemporary luxuries is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive.

At Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate, guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios, which are all newly refurbished. Whatever your choice, we can guarantee your holiday or business stay will be most memorable.

There is no doubt that Fancourt is South Africa’s premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses as well as the Western Cape’s premier 18-hole public course. Since opening in the early 90's with just 27 Gary Player-designed holes, Fancourt’s Outeniqua and Montagu golf courses have matured and developed into two of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts in the country.

The Links at Fancourt was added in 2000 and Bramble Hill was added, a course that is distinctly Fancourt, yet has a friendly character all of its own.
In addition to four golf courses suited to every type of golfer, Fancourt boasts one of the finest golf academies in the world, with state-of-the-art practice and teaching facilities, backed up by the expertise of PGA professionals, as well as several well-stocked on-course pro shops offering all types of golf merchandise.

PEZULA RESORT HOTEL   
Soaring above the glittering Knysna lagoon and offering breathtaking mountain and ocean views, Pezula enjoys a setting that has to be seen to be believed. It nestles in its own golf estate on an exclusive cliff-top retreat. It is surrounded by an aromatic mantle of Cape coastal fynbos - bushes, trees and wild flowers teeming with birds and insects. And it overlooks a nature reserve, while also encompassing the exquisite sheltered beach at nearby Noetzie. And that's merely the setting.

Inside this remarkable resort hotel, you'll experience a welcome that's as magical as our mountain air. In an atmosphere of unhurried calm, our staff members will cosset you with service and attention. You'll enjoy the sensuous pampering of a health spa, gourmet meals lovingly prepared from the freshest local ingredients, and the delightful seclusion of your suite with its own private balcony.

Invigorated by this care, you may choose to take advantage of Pezula's extensive sport and recreation facilities, ranging from stunning nature walks to yachting, diving and much more. Pezula is the finest combination imaginable: secluded sophistication and breathtaking natural perfection. Here is the touch of heaven you've been longing for.
The Championship Golf Course lies high above the heaving Indian Ocean and the vast Knysna lagoon - a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine indigenous landscape. Golf course architects Ron Fream and David Dale of GolfPlan USA have sculptured an incredibly diverse coastal terrain into a course that offers all players a total golfing experience.

WESTERN CAPE HOTEL & SPA   
An hour from Cape Town, South Africa, our luxury resort invites you to exhale deeply in a leisure environment celebrated for its natural beauty, outstanding hotel accommodation and unfaltering service. In this sublime natural setting, the championship Arabella Golf Course, international award winning Arabella Spa, the romantic Cape Winelands and unspoilt beaches, create a compelling escape.

The Arabella golf course in South Africa is ranked by Complete Golfer magazine as the number one golf course in the Western Cape. It is also featured in Golf Digest’s USA’s Top 60 courses outside of America in 2007. Designed and built in 1999 by celebrated South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich, who is also credited with the design of Western Cape courses de Zalze and Steenberg, this classic parkland course has spectacular views across the Bot River lagoon and across the Kogelberg mountain range.

Restore your energy and rejuvenate your spirit at the Arabella Western Cape Hotel and Spa. Out here at our luxury resort, the only thing you're encouraged to work really hard at is the art of slow. The rooms at our five star deluxe hotel in South Africa are designed with the colours and textures of the landscape subtly reflected in every detail, creating a seamless sense of harmony.

Contemporary African ocean décor and the finest amenities impart an ambience of superior comfort. Each room is abundantly endowed with views. Even the bath itself offers an opportunity to soak up the vista. And you may choose the kind of view you wish to gaze out at from your expansive balcony.
Either land facing with sweeping aspects of the golf course and the tranquil lagoon, or looking out over the sun drenched pool and immaculately groomed gardens. Careful attention paid to every exquisite detail creates a luxurious, spacious retreat, with beautiful bathrooms to add to your comfort.

Londolozi Private Game Reserve
The root of the word Londolozi is in the Zulu word for protect and means “protector of all living things” – an ambitious conservation ethic that Londolozi embraces in its sensitivity to the natural world. The reserve is internationally recognised for its far-sighted and progressive management of land and wildlife rehabilitation as well as productive community involvement. The campfire has burned here for over 82 years making Varty Camp the symbolic heart and soul of Londolozi.

The décor echoes tones of the owner’s private homes and their continuing love affair with the earth. All rooms have private swimming pools framed by timber decks that overlook the riverine bush. The living spaces are raised off the ground and shaded under a cathedral of trees. The camp has a pleasingly down-to-earth quality and the emphasis on family heritage means that children always have a place at Varty Camp. Tree Camp embodies the very essence of Londolozi’s continuous striving to transcend and redefine the journey to the wilderness.

This is a place of connoisseurship, leopards, orchids, lanterns and lead wood trees. Guests spend lazy afternoons on their decks, champagne in hand as they survey the ancient landscape, elephants feeding below in the river. Elegance and simplicity are the hallmarks of the Tree Camp sanctuaries. In every detail and feature, from the private swimming pools and contemplation decks (salas) to the Ralph Lauren wallpaper and chocolate plaited leather beds, this exclusive camp provides a matchless showcase of African excellence.

Game drives
Londolozi is blessed with spectacular game viewing areas. Two game Drives are scheduled daily, at dawn and dusk, each approximately three hours.

John Varty Cinematography Centre
One of the rondavels which makes up the original Sparta Hunting Camp reflects the passion and energy that John Varty contributed to our Londolozi philosophy.Conservation films are available upon request.

Shangaan cultural experience
Daily lectures and tours of a model Shangaan Cultural Village include a visit to the Craft Centre, our Learning Centre and pre-school. Londolozi Life is designed to reflect and harmonise with the rhythms and cycles of nature.

Londolozi Life offers the means of creating balance – in body, mind and soul.

Yoga - Guests can enjoy a daily group yoga class (included) or opt for a private lesson (upon request) on their deck or sala with our resident yoga instructor.

SANBONA WILDLIFE RESERVE   
Situated at the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg Mountains in the heart of the Little Karoo, Sanbona celebrates the spirit of the San people who once roamed this distinctive area.

Sanbona boasts 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous flora and fauna, rock formations and rock art.

Sanbona is home to white lions and big game as well as the rare riverine rabbit. The White Lion Project at Sanbona aims to return white lions to the wild. This will make Sanbona home to the only free-roaming white lions in the world.

One of the true joys of Sanbona is the freedom to do nothing at all in absolute luxury. But for those who choose to venture beyond the comfort of the luxury lodge accommodation, a world of new experiences awaits...

NATURE DRIVES
Traverse the landscape of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve with a qualified ranger in comfortable open landrovers. During the drive, be it in the early morning or for sundowners, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen. Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sunsets over the Little Karoo. Returning to the Lodge, nocturnal animals can often be seen.

ROCK ART
The San people of Africa roamed the area for thousands of years until 100 years ago. There are 7 Sites throughout Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, rock art sites dating back to more than 3500 years depicting the spiritual beliefs and lives of these fascinating people. During their travels, members of the group would congregate around a communal fire, weaving stories and celebrating the gift of life while the Shaman would meditate through rhythmic dancing, singing and clapping and while in a trance, receive visions and guidance. This medicine man or woman would ensure the well being of the tribe, protecting them from evil and sickness, predicting the future and ensuring good hunting and rains. Certain animals such as the Praying Mantis and the Eland were honoured and revered and were considered to have great spiritual powers.

STARGAZING
With the absence of artificial light, the stargazing at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is phenomenal and amongst the best in Southern Africa. In a designated area free from light, with telescopic aid and knowledgeable guides, interpretations are given about the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere. Romantic stories of gods and goddesses banished to the heavens are woven into astronomical facts and unfolds before one's eyes.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve   
Deep in the African bushveld, within South Africa's famous Sabi Sand Reserve, something enchanting lies in wait - the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Something special is happening deep in the heart of the wilderness...

For decades Bush Lodge has been famed for its warmth, vibrancy and legendary hospitality. A favourite amongst travellers in search of luxury accommodation, Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an African plain. Bush Lodge's charm is evident from the outset. Here you will savour uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention.

Earth Lodge is a sanctuary symbolising a new era in luxury South African safari lodges. Sculpted into a slope of the earth, almost invisible in the landscape, the lodge uses texture, light and space to present a lodge like no other. Taking its cue from the surrounding environment, it has been described as the most environmentally sensitive lodge in Africa. Earth Lodge reveals itself in a series of sensory revelations. On arrival a hidden corridor leads you down on a journey to a unique and unforgettable experience. The unexpected entrance opens to a panorama of uninterrupted bushveld. As in nature everything at Earth Lodge exists in harmony and you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restoring spirit.

Morning Safaris
An early morning call from the Ranger will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin, rusk or other freshly made delicacy. So begins the morning safari. The bush is already alive, the air filled with birdsong as the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders' webs. Nobody, not even the tracker who can read the bushveld like a book, knows what's in store. He will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its hunt in the dark.

Morning Guided Bush Walk
Renowned for luxury experiences, Sabi Sabi isn't all about phenomenal game drives and exceptional dining. Opportunities for education and adventure are definitely on the cards for those interested and energetic. The walk is an opportunity to feel the pulse of Africa through the soles of your feet and experience the bushveld at close quarters.

Evening Safaris
Evening falls and you prepare for the night safari. As the fierce heat of the day cools, the inhabitants of the bush become restless, and the animals move out of the shade of the trees. You will be aware of colours softening to the beautiful, gentle hues that vary with each season. Watch in awe as the sky turns to the sensational vibrant reds, golds and oranges typical of an African sunset. It is during evening safaris that the nocturnal hunters start stirring, and their prey needs to be alert for survival through the night.

SHAMWARI WILDLIFE RESERVE   
Welcome to Shamwari Game Reserve, the ultimate luxury big five African safari adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), is malaria free and is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.

Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. This splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush. Long Lee Manor accommodates 38 guests in elegant en-suite rooms and 2 luxury suites.

Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides the ultimate luxury for the most discerning of travellers. Each of the nine superior rooms has been built to maximize the privacy of the guest in the most tranquil of settings. The en-suite suites boast a private deck with pool, as well as, indoor and outdoor showers.

Decorated in light and contemporary colours, with wall-to-wall glass doors on two sides, these suites provide stunning views of the surrounding cliffs. When you visit Shamwari Game Reserve, we would want you to have the 'safari of a lifetime'. We will assign a personal game ranger to your group of 6.
Your game ranger and lodge manager will design your daily program with you.

We want you to experience, learn and enjoy the very best that African wildlife viewing can offer. To achieve this goal, we have brought together the best that the area has to offer. There is great game viewing, in modern open game viewing vehicles that have been especially converted to maximise comfort and viewing potential. Your personal game ranger will provide insightful and valuable information about the fauna and flora.

In between game drives your time is filled with relaxing, reading, spa treatments, swimming, enjoying delicious cuisine, a game walk, or a visit to one of the two Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary.

ROVOS RAIL   
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.

The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company.

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

BLUE TRAIN   
The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service.

The routes of The Blue Train - both scheduled and chartered - take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.

As the ever-changing scenery flashes past the windows, guests can savour exquisite meals freshly prepared on board by top chefs. Our meals are complemented by the best wines South Africa has to offer.

The suites on The Blue Train live up to its reputation for magnificence and splendour. The finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms and sheer opulence all ensure that guests will never forget the time they spend on The Blue Train.

When you choose to travel on The Blue Train, you choose to travel in a world of grace, elegance and romance.

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