Looking for something truly special to give as a gift? Then spoiling a loved one with a Mangwanani gift box set is a must.

Hydration Full Day Spa Gift Box Set
This gift set includes a luxury yellow toweling gown, chocolate, products from Mangwanani’s Milk & Honey range, and an exfoliating sponge. This beautiful gift box, which retails for R2999, will bring joy to anyone who receives it. This gift set is also available as the Hydration Boutique Gift Set, which includes three spa vouchers. Namely, a 60-minute traditional full-body massage with natural oil and hot stones voucher, a 60-minute relaxation foot therapy massage voucher, and a 60-minute North African pressure point head neck and shoulder massage voucher. These vouchers can be redeemed at Mangwanani Royal Elephant, located at the Royal Elephant Hotel in Centurion. All for just R2499 each.

Ultimate Full Day Anniversary Gift Box Set
For the romantic at heart, Mangwanani offers the Ultimate Full Day Anniversary Gift Box Set for wedding anniversaries. This beautiful set includes two luxurious black coral fleece gowns, two pairs of matching black slippers, three products from the African Cinnamon collection, chocolate, free delivery, and an African Revitalisation Full-Day Spa voucher for two. Valued at R5099, buy it now for R4999. This gift box set is also available with a Moonlight Night Spa experience for two. See our website for more details.

Visit our website, call +27 (0)87 809 0055 or email marketing@mangwanani.co.za.

Visiting hours
The Voortrekker Monument’s visiting hours are changing. As of 7 December 2020, the Voortrekker Monument will also be open on Mondays. The new visiting hours will be Mondays – Sundays, from 08:00 – 16:00.

Annual Reconciliation Day Church Service
The Annual Church Service taking place on Reconciliation Day, 16 December 2020 will be limited to 250 people only. Bookings are essential and going fast. Please note that this will be a closed event and that visitors will only be allowed to visit the Monument after the service at 10:00. A maximum of 250 people will be allowed inside the building at a time. A special day fee will be introduced for the day only – R30 per vehicle.

Antique and Collectables Fair
The last Fair of the year will take place at the Amfi-roof on 16 December 2020 from 10:00 – 16:00. Tickets cost R30 per vehicle. Only 500 people will be allowed at the event at a time.

Christmas Day
Please note that the site will be closed on Christmas Day, however Tindlovu’s new Plaaskombuis restaurant will be serving a Christmas buffet. Make your booking by email to vtm@tindlovu.co.za.

Entrance tickets
Normal entrance fee tickets are marked down by 50% until the end of February 2020. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the entrance gate.

Visit our bemarking@vtm.org.za.

We wish you all happy and healthy holidays, a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Make the most of the Shona Specials this season and enjoy an intimate getaway in nature.

Nestled in the Schurveberg Mountains on the banks of the tranquil Hennops River, we encourage you to escape city life and embrace what Mother Nature has to offer.

Wedding venue special
Your perfect wedding venue, for ONLY R20 000.
This special includes:
– Full venue hire (Chapel, lapa and reception hall)
– Table, chairs and linen
– Cutlery and crockery
– Industrial kitchen access
Guests are welcome to use their own suppliers or request a list of Shona suppliers.

Suntaluna Wellness Spa
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with beauty specialist, Ruvi Kadzura. This collaboration means that our clients will benefit from a range of new beauty services offered at the Spa as well as all the Wellness packages.

Accommodation
The chalets are situated in a beautiful valley with panoramic views of African sunsets and sunrises, and a beautiful natural pool and braai area for guests to enjoy during their stay. Gear up and head out for an adventurous hike throughout the mountain sides on our hiking trail, perfect for those “ohhhh ahhhhh” moments! On a more relaxing note, guests are encouraged to enjoy the view of our dam and abundant bird life for many hours of relaxation and enjoyment.

Visit our website, call +27 (0)12 650 2012 or email enquiries@shonalanga.co.za.

We know what it’s like waiting for Friday to come, and what better way to celebrate than a special price promotion only bookable online on the last Friday of each month.

WOZA Friday
WOZA Friday is valid for stays from Monday to Sunday. The rates are per room per night, for one or two people sharing:
– Courtyard Hotels from R847
– City Lodge Hotels from R776
– Town Lodges from R696, P696 (Gaborone), NAD696 (Windhoek)
– Road Lodges R665
WOZA Friday will be available and bookable every last Friday of the month.

Other specials on the go at the City Lodge Hotel Group include:

WKND Special
Weekends aren’t for working, they’re for living! Rates per room per night from R749 at Town Lodges, from R799 at City Lodge Hotels and from R999 at Courtyard Hotels (offer does not include Road Lodges) when you book over a weekend, because you deserve less spendy, more weekendy! Valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, applicable for one or two persons per room per night for room only (breakfast charged separately), when booking via direct channels including telephone, walk-in, email or on www.clhg.com.

LOOONG WKND Special
Our WKND Special is such a hit that we’ve extended it to January 2021 to help finances go further this festive season. This is the Summer Campaign that our guests are accustomed to. Save on stays any day of the week. Visit www.clhg.com for more information and for the terms and conditions.

Travellers may be assured that the group continues to uphold the strictest cleanliness and safety protocols across its operations, from front to back of house, eliminating the risk of the spread of Covid-19 to staff or guests (summary on www.clhg.com).

City Lodge Hotel Group has launched an all new bar snacks menu, together with the rollout of Heineken® Draught beer on tap to add to its alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks list, ready for summer!

At City Lodge Hotel Group, guests are encouraged to come for the comfortable rooms and service excellence and stay for the delicious food and beverage offerings. As summer heats up, the pool is ready for those first swims.  The group has revamped the bar and snacks menus at its hotels, giving guests more reasons to relax in the spacious public areas outside and indoors, or in their rooms.

City Lodge Hotels’ new #Café bar menu includes dishes such as oven roasted balsamic, garlic and herbed mushrooms; a charcuterie board; peri-peri chicken livers; sweet and sticky riblets; German-style pretzel and smoked sausage served with creamy mustard dipping sauce; herbed tomato buffalo wings; and nachos covered with melted cheese, Mexican relish and garnished with cream cheese, guacamole, jalapenos and a fresh coriander salsa. Traditional snacks also on offer include sliced beef biltong marinated in a blend of herbs and spices; dröewors; kettle-fried crisps; and roasted mixed nuts. A mix of easy-to-eat finger foods make for ideal light snacks or full meals enjoyed tapas-style.

The Eat In menu at Town Lodges has been introduced with the following bar snacks on offer: sliced beef biltong marinated in a blend of herbs and spices; dröewors; roasted mixed nuts; maple glazed peanuts and bacon; kettle fried crisps; corn chips, crunchy veggies with creamy hummus and spicy guacamole; German-style pretzel and smoked sausage served with creamy mustard dipping sauce; and a cold meat and cheese platter.

Bar snacks are freshly prepared on site and add to the variety of dishes on offer following the successful launch of the new pizza menu in August, giving guests more reasons to stay in and enjoy their hotel’s comfortable facilities. QR codes are prominently displayed for guests to scan with their mobile phones to replace communal menus.

“We are always looking for new ways to take the food and beverage offering to the next level, based on guests’ requests and in keeping with changing food trends. As business and leisure tourism starts to pick up around South Africa, we have exciting new dishes on the menu to wow our returning guests and their families. The lockdown may have delayed some of our good ideas, but we have put in the work, costings and preparation behind the scenes and are excited to now bring these innovations to market,” says Tony Balabanoff, divisional director of operations.

The group’s chilled beverage selection is also receiving a boost as Heineken® Draught beer on tap is being rolled out at several Courtyard Hotels, City Lodge Hotels and Town Lodges, just in time for the summer season. Tony explains, “Freshness is key when it comes to draught beer. Traditionally, this was only achieved in high volume establishments like busy pubs, bars and restaurants. We can now offer the same quality draught at our hotels, served and presented correctly.”

He adds: “Our hotels have all of the offerings you need to unwind after a busy day. We offer a far better alternative to drinking and driving as our patrons can enjoy a few of their favourite beers on tap, or any other of their favourite alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, at one of our hotels, together with a meal or snack from our new menu, and thereafter enjoy a safe, comfortable stay without any risk. After all, it is vital that all South Africans enjoy their alcohol responsibly.”

The extensive and stringent COVID-19 cleanliness and safety protocols continue to be carried out across all properties within the group, including all areas accessed by guests and staff at the front and back of house. A summary of the protocol, including what guests need to know prior to entering the hotel, is provided on the website www.clhg.com.

Groenkloof Nature Reserve, as an important tourism attraction in the City, is receiving attention to ensure it reaches its full potential.

The City of Tshwane has identified the need to preserve the environment, upgrade the facilities and enhance conservation efforts at the Groenkloof Nature Reserve.

This important part of the City’s open space network provides tourism and recreational facilities for visitors and residents and plays an important role in nature conservation.

Download the Precinct Plan.

Visit our website, call +27 (0)12 358 0991 or email groenkloofprecinct@tshwane.gov.za.

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