Chakela News Issue 66 NOVEMBER 2015 Choose from more than 100 Hotels and Resorts in Africa New Members Welcome to Kingfisher Lodge and Kunguru Lodge Kingfisher Lodge opened its doors in 2004 and received a 4 star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). Kingfisher Lodge has become a haven for both the corporate and leisure traveller ever since. Ideally located next door to Kingfisher Conference Centre and a mere 15 minutes drive from the King Shaka International Airport, both the Lodge and Conference Centre offer delegates and guests the ultimate in convenience, comfort and value for money. 10 minutes from Gateway theatre of shopping and the Umhlanga Ridge business area. It overlooks the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate (16th hole of Course 1 ), one of KZN s top golf courses and is about 15 minutes to the Umhlanga beach, making it the ideal location for both business and leisure travelers. Amadeus: RHDUR082 Galileo: B8062 Kunguru Lodge is a comfortable country lodge with a warm ambience, suitable for individuals and groups. We have conferencing facilities for up to 90 people in cinema style seating as well as an abundance of different teambuilding programs available, tailored to suit client needs. The rooms comprise of 12 en suite timber cabins, and 11 en suite safari tents on decks, with magnificent gardens and small forested areas. The Kunguru Lodge is situated just one hour from the city of Cape Town, and just 6 kms from the town of Grabouw, in the beautiful Elgin Valley. Easy access from the N2 highway. Based in the Overberg. Amadeus: RHCPT084 Galileo: B8249 DID YOU KNOW? Galileo entry to call up hotel index for Chakela properties in a particular city: HOIJNB/ SX and or HOIJNB/RH DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that all Travel Agents have their own rate code for booking on the GDS? COMING SOON Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe Malawi The Hyde Cape Town
Specials View all hotel specials at www.chakelahotels.com. Click on the Specials Tab Stellenbosch Lodge Conference Special Standard Single Room R 990.00 per night; Breakfast Included. Standard Twin Room R 1180.00 per night; Breakfast Included. Valid from 5 Dec 17 January 2016 Indaba Hotel - Johannesburg Weekend Special Standard Double Room R1000.00 per night; Breakfast Included Standard Single Room R820.00 per night; Breafast Included The above rates are exclusive if the 1% tourism levy. Valid for the weekend of 4th & 5th December 2015
Blue Bay Lodge - Saldanha Bay BLUE BAY LODGE IN COLLABORATION WITH DARLING SWEET AND CLOOF WINE ESTATE PRESENTS THE FIRST EVER TOFFEE & WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE Available for team building or groups of 10 people or more you can break the ice at this year s staff party or year-end function with an interactive Toffee and Wine Pairing at Blue Bay Lodge. We have paired 5 of Cloof s top wines with the most delectable home-made toffees from Darling to give you and your colleagues or friends an unforgettable taste experience for only R55 per person. Then join us afterwards for a delicious dinner of your choice in our restaurant from our wide variety of conference and function menus to suit any company budget. Please contact our conference and function coordinator Deidre Vermeulen for more information. Email: conferencing@bluebaylodge.co.za Tel: 022 7141177 W: www.bluebaylodge.co.za Hotel News The Marion Nicol - Sandton Tucked away in the peaceful, leafy suburb of Hurlingham, in Northern Johannesburg, one finds The Marion on Nicol. An established 5-Star Boutique Hotel. This magnificent hotel offers guests luxury accommodation in a tranquil and relaxed setting. Wedding Venue - The Venue which caters full silver service accommodating up to 200 people for your perfect Wedding, party or function. Immaculate furnishings, luxurious settings and unparallel attention to detail, ensure that a stay at this 5-Star Boutique Hotel will definitely be one of distinction to all guests. Amadeus: RHJNBMAR Galileo: RH25412 From the moment you walk through its magnificent glass doors, you know that this is truly a boutique hotel of distinction. From the plush, rich carpets and gleaming tiles, to the enormous glass windows that look out onto the lush, sprawling gardens and sparkling pool, everything about the hotel is magnificent.
Inside News What have we been up to? Chakela Hotels & Resorts attended the BCD Travel Annual Day workshop held in Johannesburg on the 6th October. It was a round robin style with fun activities and prizes giving. Thank you to South of Africa, Burgers Park, Manhattan, 12 Decades Art Hotel and Fountains Hotel for the prizes given away on the day. Thank you to BCD Travel for hosting such an amazing event. Hot Stays Have you heard about the Manhattan Hotel? Manhattan Hotel - Pretoria When you need to engage, entertain, relax, feast and explore in luxurious comfort, the Manhattan Hotel is the superior choice. The Manhattan s central location and ease of access to all the major motorways, coupled with its modern conference facilities, also make it the ideal in-town conference venue. All our rooms are equipped with luxury en-suite bathrooms, TV and DSTV services, telephones, tea and coffee making facilities and air conditioning. We also provide a business centre, shuttle to Brooklyn mall and wireless internet to all delegates and guests - all complimentary. Our Rockerfeller Restaurant is famous for its buffet meals and is a popular choice among local families. Our live music during lunch and dinner adds to a relaxed, upmarket ambiance. For a more informal setting, or a convenient place to meet before a meal, enjoy a refreshing cocktail, sundowners or a social drink at the Bronx ladies bar Live Music. Amadeus: RHPRYMAN Galileo: RH8330