Week 1 Winner!! Tracy Burrows.

CONGRATULATIONS to Tracy Burrows!!  

The judges have selected her entry as this week’s winner!! They loved her paragraph and the fact that she canvassed for so many LIKES! 

Tracy has won: 2 Night’s accommodation for 2 people sharing at KAGGA KAMMA Private Game Reserve located in the Cederberg Mountains. 

Her prize includes breakfast & dinner daily as well as a complimentary Stargazing Experience for 2. 

The total value of this prize is R6280.00.
Tracy has also secured her place in the final draw to win a 12 day trip for 2 people visiting Cape Country Routes properties worth over R 25 000.

WELCOME TO OUR WINTER COMPETITION with over R 60 000 worth of prizes.

HOW TO ENTER:

1) First LIKE our Facebook page
2) Write a short paragraph of less than 50 words on our wall telling us what you would like best about visiting the Cape Country Routes properties, which property is your favourite and why?
3) Remember to include some comments about your favourite Cape Country Routes properties & their activities.
4) Get your friends and family to LIKE your paragraph. The more LIKES you get, the higher the judges will mark your paragraph.

Please visit www.capecountryroutes.com for inspiration.

We will announce a lucky winner each week for 8 weeks. We are giving away R 35 000 worth of weekly prizes.

Only those 8 weekly winners will go through to the final draw in week 9.

The final winner will win a 12 day holiday for 2 people worth over R 25 000.
It could not be easier to win!!

DeHoop is going to celebrate Father's Day in style

De Hoop Fathers' Day Weekend is a Family Affair ! Every year is a new challenge: How to spoil Dad in the best way possible?

This year, gather the family on the weekend of 15 - 17 June and take a drive to the magnificent De Hoop Nature Reserve. The team at De Hoop knows how to help create special memories and has put together a diverse and full package for the weekend.

Apart from the magnificent natural surrounds, the pure country air and the delicious silence, De Hoop will be offering the following:

• An incredibly special rate of R995 per four sleeper cottage (minimum 2 night stay) 
• This includes a free guided Bird and Fynbos Walk for the family along the Vlei 
• Free 3 course dinner for Dad in the Fig Tree Restaurant on Saturday evening
• Free concert during dinner by the brilliant violinist Ivo Ivanov, who will entertain with popular light classical and movie favourites. 
• Family can join Dad for this wonderful dinner and music evening at R185pp

The rest of the weekend can be filled with a variety of activities.
A delicious Potje Dinner will be available on Friday evening (98.00 p.p., children under 12 half price) around a bonfire in the Courtyard. We'll also be offering a delectable Father's Day lunch at the Fig Tree Restaurant (R95.00 p.p. children under 12 half price).

Our past year's successes have made booking essential - please remember to make them!

There are plenty of activities available at De Hoop apart from the free Guided Bird And Fynbos Walk.

The Guided Mountain Bike Trail will give more energetic family members a chance of cycling amongst game and Fynbos and the Interpretive Marine Walk takes participants on an exploration of the coastal rock pools and sandy beaches while a qualified guide points out intriguing marine life you may never have noticed before.

At this time of the year, whale sightings are almost guaranteed, too.
If you aren't feeling that energetic, there are Quad Bike Trails on offer too, and gentle Guided Star Gazing at night.

Botlierskop's Bush Spa

At Botlierskop, where heaven meets earth at the end of each day, relax and enjoy being pampered in our BUSH SPA.
The Spa situated on the river bank, surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery, consists of two treatment rooms named Fauna and Flora. The interior matches the exterior, bringing nature indoor but with a touch of elegance and comfort.
Treatments on offer are different massages, facials, body treatments (scrubs & wraps), hand and feet treatments, waxing and a variety of different packages. So take a step back, breath and let us pamper you, while surrounded by nature!
A true African experience!!!

DeHoop takes away school holiday boredom

Mom/Dad, I'm "booooored"! If you have Kids, you know this saying all too well! So, during the June school holidays, why not load up the bikes and the kids, come and stay here De Hoop Collection Nature Reserve ?They are guaranteed to have loads of fun, while you have your well deserved rest!

Book now for annual Mushroom Week!

Remember to make your booking for Delheim's official opening of its annual Mushroom Week on 2 & 3 July 2012

A limited number of pre-booked guests will scatter throughout the forest in search of Boletus Edulis, Pine Rings and other delicacies, under the instruction of Nora Sperling-Thiel, and Adriaan Smit of the South African Gourmet Mushroom Academy. When the picking is done, the foragers will head to the Garden Restaurant to indulge in dishes that showcase the flavours for which wild mushrooms are famed.

After all the fun & games, overnight at the Eendracht Hotel, situated in historic Dorp Street, Stellenbosch. Inbox info@eendracht-hotel.com to check availability or to enquire re our rates.

Winter rates at Abalone House

ABALONE HOUSE BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE
PATERNOSTER
R995.00 per person sharing per night

Discover Paternoster on the adventurous West Coast this winter. Escape to the 5-Star Abalone House for only R995.00 per person sharing per night, inclusive of scrumptious breakfast and tantalizing afternoon tea.

Indulge in the exquisite cuisine of the Saffron Restaurant or cuddle up by the fireplace with a glass of ripe red wine. Bookings: 022 752 2044 or info@abalonehouse.co.za

www.abalonehouse.co.za

Family walks at Cascade Country Manor

Over the weekend, we had a Family Walk at Cascade Country Manor. (Paarl) We were so fortunate to have clear blue skies and we set off on our 4,5 km easy walk through orchards and Forests at 11 am.  We climbed  high up in the mountain and even the youngest ones in the group had great fun!

Botlierskop Horseback Safari Trails

On the Nature Trail you will meander around Botlierskop, following jeep and game tracks and have a chance to relax and take in the splendor of Africa. It’s a time to observe the little things that mean a lot. Hear the call of the birds and watch a tortoise pass by. The Nature Trail is for everyone, whether you are an expert horseman or a first timer. The Nature Trail safari lasts approximately 1 hour and there is a chance of seeing wild animals up close, especially the rare Black Impala and Blue Wildebeest. (2 and 3 hours also available)

WIN WIN WIN. ENTER TODAY!!!!

It's finally here!  Our fantastic winter competition starts today and only runs for 8 weeks!  One winner each week and 8 people in the finals.  Prizes are worth over R 60 000 and entering is SO EASY.  Click here to enter.