Category: News
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Restaurant 1777: Specials
Midweek dinners under the stars, Friday nights with friends, special occasions celebrated in style, and Sunday sharing platters for all the family… join us for a memorable dining experience in the heart of Plettenberg Bay at Restaurant 1777 at The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa.
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6 reasons Pel’s Post should be your next getaway
Pel’s Post is our award-winning eco-luxe property here at Rare Earth Retreats. With just four suites, you can stay with a group of friends or your family and have the entire place to yourself, including your own chef, game-viewing vehicle and field guide. With views extending as far as the eye can see over the…
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN KRUGER THIS WINTER
Two of our luxury lodges, The Outpost and Pel’s Post, are situated in the untouched far north of the Kruger National Park. Each season in this special corner of South Africa offers visitors something unique and exciting to enjoy and as we head into winter there is a lot to look forward to – from the drier bush making…
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Our 2019 harvest at Kay and Monty
Harvest season has been in full swing at Kay and Monty . We have a total of five hectares under grape with an array of varietals, namely chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. We asked our farm manager and viticulturist, Lloyd Kasimbi, to reflect on what has been a busy few months.
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FLY DIRECTLY TO THE OUTPOST
Fly directly to The Outpost Lodge and Pel’s Post with Echo Skies and make your transition from city to safari an easy one. Simply choose your departure location and travel in style to the Pafuri Concession, Kruger National Park, where your safari adventure with us will begin.
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Kay and Monty Weddings: Jade and Greg
From live music, delicious food and informal seating to a fun-filled, eclectic ceremony that broke all the rules – Jade and Greg’s festival-inspired wedding at Kay and Monty was one for the books. Find out more about their unique wedding style, the highlights of their special day and a few handy wedding planning tips below.
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Instagram snaps we love from The Outpost
It’s our vision, here at Rare Earth, to bring you truly unique experiences in some of the world’s most spectacular places. Our guests often capture the magic of each place best and so we love seeing the world through their eyes, via their beautiful photos taken and shared on Instagram. Here we have focused on…
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The Cape Fur Seals of Robberg
On the outskirts of Plettenberg Bay, you’ll find the Robberg Peninsula – one of the most popular and scenic hiking destinations along the Garden Route. It offers exquisite views, prime whale and dolphin watching opportunities, wide stretches of beautiful beach and the chance to encounter a few Cape Fur Seals.
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5 must-have experiences in Welgevonden
You’ll find two of our bush properties, Ekuthuleni Lodge and Tshwene Lodge, situated in the heart of the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve – just a three hour drive from Johannesburg, making them wonderful destinations for a long weekend. With two game drives a day, the chance to see the Big 5 and some of the most beautiful…
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Our Kay and Monty Summer Menu
We are delighted to launch our brand new summer menu here at Kay and Monty Vineyards. Inspired by South Africa’s heritage and showcasing the best in locally-sourced produce and ingredients, we hope you will love it as much as we do. Read on to find out more about our food, our wine and this beautiful…