Author: Rare Earth
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Meet our Welgevonden General Managers, Es and Van
At Ekuthuleni Lodge and Tshwene Lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, we work hard to offer our guests the very best service every single day. This is all made possible by our wonderful team – including our General Managers, Esemeralde and Van – who always go the extra mile for our guests. We chatted to…
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JOIN US AT KAY AND MONTY THIS SUMMER
If you are in the Plettenberg Bay area or planning a holiday here this festive season, make your way to Kay and Monty and enjoy an afternoon of good food, great wine and beautiful scenery. Find out more about our festive season plans and events below.
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Plettenberg Bay 2019 Summer Event Guide
Visit us in Plettenberg Bay this summer– the beaches are at their best, the weather is glorious and there is plenty to see and do. Stay with us at The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa, stroll down to the beach and soak up all the holiday vibes. Here are seven events you won’t want to…
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Instagram snaps we love from Tshwene Lodge
With luxury suites, starlit skies and abundant wildlife, Tshwene Lodge is a magical place to enjoy a safari holiday. Plus, with at least two game drives every day led by our experienced field guides, photo opportunities abound. Have a look at some of our favourite Instagram snaps taken recently by our guests at Tshwene Lodge…
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The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa: Spa Specials
The Old Rectory Spa in Plettenberg Bay has been designed to revitalise and restore body, mind and soul. It’s a place of absolute tranquillity and relaxation, welcoming our boutique hotel guests as well as anyone visiting or staying in this magical part of the world. Treatments range from massages and facials to manicures, pedicures and…
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BLACK FRIDAY + A CHANCE TO WIN
Take advantage of our not-to-be-missed Black Friday offers across our entire Rare Earth portfolio – from boutique beach hideaways in both Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town to a safari holiday in the Eden of Kruger or Welgevonden Game Reserve. Plus, when you book and pay online, you’ll be in with a chance of winning your…
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Q&A with Executive Chef, Justin Kotze
We are lucky to have Executive Chef Justin Kotze overseeing every single detail at Restaurant 1777 at The Old Rectory. With the likes of springbok steak, pan-roasted seabass, butternut ravioli and, of course, an array of delicious desserts to choose from, you’ll have countless reasons to return and taste all the dishes he carefully creates…
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN KRUGER THIS SUMMER
The summer months in Kruger bring soaring temperatures, full waterholes and river beds, as well as newborn life. The first rains have officially fallen and we are lucky to be able to witness the dry, dusty landscape transform before our eyes into a lush wilderness. Chanyn-Lee Zeelie, one of our expert field guides at The…
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Q&A with Field Guide, Conrad Zeelie
Conrad is one of our incredible Field Guides at The Outpost, as well as our Lodge Manager. He’s been in the guiding industry for over five years and his experience, passion and vast knowledge is truly difficult to beat. We chatted to Conrad about what makes our part of the world, in the far north…
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A TASTE OF KAY AND MONTY’S 2016 MCC CHAMPU
We’re excited to introduce our brand new Kay and Monty 2016 MCC Blanc de Blanc Champu. The name Champu comes from our namesakes at Kay and Monty – on balmy summer evenings Kay was likely to turn to Monty and conspiratorially suggest a chilled glass of Champu. Read on to find out more about our…