Down at the waterhole – our latest press releases
ZULU LOVE LETTER
All the latest news and offers from our clients in KwaZulu-Natal
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DALTON MEETS PRINCE CHARLES
Read about how a young gentleman from rural Zululand in South Africa with a passion for history, realised his dream by not only visiting the UK to find out more about the Anglo-Zulu wars in which his ancestors fought – but actually met HRH Prince Charles in the process!
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THE FAIREST CAPE EXPERIENCE
Click here to read about the Fairest Cape Experience – a suggested itinerary combing four of Ethos Marketing’s 5 star clients, namely TheBlue Train, The Steenberg in Cape Town, Mont Rochelle in the Winelandsand Fancourt on the Garden Route, with lots of value added benefits and discounts to ensure your clients are getting a fantastic deal.
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THE BLUE TRAIN SHERATON PACKAGE
Book one night on The Blue Train between Pretoria and Cape Town (in either direction) and receive one complimentary night at the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
The Blue Train Sheraton Package
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AMAKHOSI WELCOMES NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM
Meet Ryan & Karen…….
Amakhosi’s New Management Team
THE BLUE TRAIN ZIMBALI NOVEMBER PACKAGE
There’s still some spaces available for the special golfing getaway, be quick or you’ll miss it.
Blue Train Zimbali November 2010
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LATEST GARONGA SPECIALS
Garonga’s four nights for the price of three special is now valid for July 2010
Latest Garonga Specials Press Release
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ETHOS AFRICAN SNIPPETS NEWSLETTER
The latest news from some of our clients in Southern and East Africa including a new camp in Kenya, live-aboard catamaran trips in the Indian Ocean, new packages and some good news for the enviroment.
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ETHOS MARKETING TO REPRESENT FANCOURT
Ethos Marketing is delighted to announce its appointment as the UK office for Fancourt, Southern Africa’s premier golfing and leisure destination. Located in the historic town of George, in the heart of South Africa’s famous Garden Route, this Five star resort offers an enticing combination of Old World charm and contemporary chic.
Ethos To Represent Fancourt Press Release
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SERENA TO OPEN NEW LUXURY CAMP IN KENYA
Serena Hotels will commence construction next month of the luxurious Lake Elementaita Serena Camp in the Soysambu Conservancy in Kenya – due to open on 15 December 2010.
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp Press Release
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SERENA TANZANIA FAM TRIP
Last month Sue took a group of intrepid explorers (9 tour operators and a journalist) on a Serena fam trip, hosted in conjunction with Kenya Airways and Precision Air – including properties in exotic Zanzibar and the untamed Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania! Read all about it…
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SANIBONANI
Welcome to the first issue of the Ethos Marketing Zulu Love Letter.
News this month from our 6 properties in KwaZulu-Natal includes…
- An Energy for Life Transformation package at Fordoun Spa in the Midlands
- The new Amakhosi Children’s programme – plus KIDS STAY FREE in July/August holidays!
- Pakamisa horse safaris – the highlight of many visits to KZN!
- A personal review of Cathedral Peak Hotel’s newly Four-Star-graded facilities
- A Zulu Reed Dance package from Isandlwana Lodge
- An update on Ghost Mountain’s refurb – one of the best value-for-money properties in KZN.
The Ethos Marketing Zulu Love Letter
NEW FORDOUN SPA PACKAGE
Fordoun is now offering an amazing “Energy for Life” package combining uplifting life coaching sessions and various therapies and treatments in the spa. Â For more information on creating positivity in your life, click below
“Energy For Life” Transformation Spa Package
AMAKHOSI LITTLE EXPLORERS PACKAGE
Fanatastic news for families………. not only does Amakhosi welcome children of all ages but children can now stay for free between 14th July and 30th September 2010 in the family suites. Plus the lodge are launching their Little Explorers Childrens Program in April.
THE BLUE TRAIN 2010 ZIMBALI GOLF PACKAGE
The Blue Train is offering two amazing Golfers Breakaways this year, departing 9 – 13 September 2010 and 18 – 22 November 2010.
This 4-night package, departing on a Thursday evening, includes a return overnight journey on The Blue Train and 2 nights at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge on a B&B basis. It also includes 2 rounds of golf at Zimbali Golf Estate (including green fees and cart hire) OR a R700-00 voucher to use at Camelot Spa at Zimbali for non-golfers. Guests on the train also get a surprise gift on board and whilst at Zimbali each guest will receive a R510.00 meal voucher for use in Zimbali’s restaurants.  The return road transfers from the station to Zimbali are also included. The cost of this package is R10,485 per person sharing in a Deluxe suite.
The Blue Train 2010 Zimbali Golf Package
RANI RESORTS FEBRUARY UPDATE
Fire Notification
Rani Resorts offices in Fourways burnt down in the earlier hours of the 14th of February2010. For more information and temporary contact details please follow this link:
Rani Resorts Fire Notification
Mozambique Island Transfer Notification
With immediate effect all Rani Resort Island Transfers Bookings can be made directly with Bushlink/CFA. This has been introduced to create standardization in the industry so that both Pestana and Rani Resorts Island Transfers can be booked in the same manner. Please see below for more information:
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2010 Island Transfer Terms Conditions
2010 Mozambique Air Transfer Price List
Rani Resorts Rates & Specials
Please find details of Rani Resorts 2010 rates & special offers below.
Rani Resorts 2010 Rack Rates
Vilanculos Beach Lodge 2010 Rack Rates
2010 Free Night Offers
2010 Honeymoon Packages
The free night offers and honeymoon offers are two separate offers however they can be combined as long as the terms and conditions for each offer are met – for example you can combine the bridal discount with the free night, however there is a minimum stay of 04x nights for the bridal discount, so they must stay and pay for a full 4x nights and this includes stays at S&L and at Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa.  Free nights do not apply during peak periods so during these times the two offers cannot be combined.
THE BLUE TRAIN WORLD CUP CHARTERS
The Blue Train have put together 1 and 3 night return packages from Pretoria to the group stage games in Rustenberg and Cape Town. You don’t have to worry about a thing as all your accommodation, meals and drink are included in the price you won’t have to worry about all those added extras on your arrival. The Blue Train is also a fantastic way to see some of the stunning scenery in South Africa, kick back in your luxury suite with en suite facilities.
Take a look at what this great package offers…………
World Cup Group Stage Charters
If or should that be when England qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament these further packages may also tie in with their matches…
World Cup Knockout Stage Charters
THE BLUE TRAIN SAFARI IN STYLE PILANESBERG PACKAGE
The Blue Train has announced details of it’s Pilanesberg package for 2010 and this year they will be combining a return trip from Pretoria with 2 nights at Ivory Tree Game Lodge. Please click the link for more details
THE BLUE TRAIN’S 2010 WINTER WARMER WEEK
The Blue Train is offering an enticing 7-NIGHT MANTIS MADNESS WINTER WARMER PACKAGE between mid April and end September 2010. All guests need to do is book a trip on The Blue Train between Cape Town and Pretoria (in either direction) plus 2 nights at a Mantis Safari Lodge (Sanbona, Nkomazi or Jock Safari Lodge) and they will qualify for 3 FREE nights stay at The Constantia in Cape Town and 1 FREE night at the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel – plus a host of complimentary extras thrown in!
ETHOS MARKETING TO REPRESENT FORDOUN
Ethos Marketing is delighted to announce its appointment as the UK office for the boutique, five star Fordoun Hotel, Spa and Restaurant in the heart of the famous Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Press Release
Fordoun Factsheet
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SOUTH AFRICA CONFERENCE & MEETING NEWSLETTER
With South Africa being the country on everyone’s lips in 2010, there’s not a better time to visit this fascinating country.
Hoteliers eagerly await visitors from across the globe to show them the finest hospitality and the best in conference facilities.
NEW KIGALI SERENA HOTEL UNVEILED
The Kigali Serena Hotel is proud to announce that the 15 million dollar refurbishment and extension program that started in September 2008 is now completed – please click on the link to find out more.
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2009 ETHOS UPDATE FROM AFRICA
Click below to read all the news from Southern and East Africa in the run up to World Travel Market 2009. Please do contact us to make an appointment with our clients at Excel to get the inside story on these news snippets and more, including:
Serena’s new developments and news from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya;
Details of the new and much more affordable flights into Bazaruto, Mozambique, Indigo Bay’s spa awards and an update on the new hotel being built on Paradise Island ;
The Blue Train’s new package with the Sheraton; and last but not least…
The changes at Cathedral Peak Hotel, including their new 4 star rating and their 70th anniversary!
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SERENA HOTELS EXTENDS PORTFOLIO IN UGANDA
The Lake Victoria Serena Resort is located just 30km from Entebbe International Airport and 15km from Kampala city. The resort is idyllically set on the shores of Africa’s largest fresh water Lake and source of the River Nile, Lake Victoria.
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Lake Victoria Serena Resort Fact Sheet
AMBOSELI REFURB
We are pleased to inform you that the 3rd and final phase of the refurbishment of Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge will be carried out from 1st October to 20th December 2009.
The scope of work will include the renovation and extension of the balance of 32 guest bed rooms to similar specifications of the 2 wings already completed in 2007 / 2008 – these wings shall remain open for use by our esteemed guests.
Please be assured that Management will make all efforts to ensure there is no disruption of normal services at the lodge.
ETHOS MARKETING TO REPRESENT PAKAMISA
Ethos Marketing is delighted to announce its appointment as the UK office for Pakamisa in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Owner and host Isabella von Stepski is not only passionate about the local wildlife but Pakamisa is also home to an impressive Arab Horse Stud and Stables. Guests are encouraged to take these beautiful animals out to explore the surrounding landscape. Little can beat the experience of game viewing at close quarters on horseback!
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Pakamisa Factsheet
SERENA SELOUS BOOKING INCENTIVE
To celebrate the opening of Serena Hotel’s two new properties in the Selous Game Reserve, we are giving tour operators a £20 gift voucher for any bookings they make to Mivumo River Lodge or Selous Wildlife Lodge in September and October this year!
To qualify for a voucher bookings must be made and travelled between 1st
September and 31st October 2009 with a minimum of two guests per booking.
For more information on these stunning properties please follow the links:
Selous Wildlife Lodge
Mivumo River Lodge
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If you would like rates, any further information or to claim your voucher please contact us on info@ethosmarketing.co.uk
MOZAMBIQUE FISHING
It’s Marlin season at Indigo Bay and if you want to know anything at all about fishing in Mozambique or would like to see videos of guests taking on some big fish please visit Rani Resorts new website http://www.mozambiquefishing.com/
SERENA EXPANDS LUXURY BOUTIQUE PROPERTY PORFOLIO
Serena Hotels has taken over the operations and management of two new luxury boutique properties in Tanzania, a move that will effectively strengthen its safari circuits and brand presence within premier leisure destinations in the East Africa region. Both properties, the Mivumo River Lodge and the Selous Wildlife Lodge are located within the Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve and a proclaimed world heritage site.
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Selous Wildlife Lodge Fact Sheet
Mivumo River Lodge Fact Sheet
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STEENBERG TO OPEN NEW BISTRO
Steenberg is set to raise the bar with an innovative new Bistro-style cellar door restaurant and wine tasting concept unlike any other in the Constantia Valley.
Named Bistro 1682 after the year in which Steenberg was first established, the interactive wine and food destination will be opening on the estate in November.
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Fact Sheet
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MONT ROCHELLE LAUNCHES MIKO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek has launched its much-anticipated premier red wine: the MIKO Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
Blended by wine maker Dustin Osborne to fulfil Mont Rochelle’s MIKO premium range, the red blend comprises of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Petit Verdot, and 7.5% Syrah. All grapes used were grown on the Mont Rochelle farm, showcasing the top quality fruit produced here on the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains.
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Fact Sheet
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THE FINAL ZULU UPDATE
Ethos Marketing have been producing the Zulu Update monthly newsletter for over 10 years now so it is a very sad day for us to be sending out the final issue, as our contract with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal ended on 31 August 2009.
We would like to thank you all for your support over the years and wish Tourism KwaZulu-Natal every success in the future. Any UK trade enquiries should now be forwarded to Boni Mchunu on boni@zulu.org.za
Please note that Ethos Marketing will continue to contact you about the individual properties we still represent in the province, including Isandlwana Lodge, Ghost Mountain Inn, Amakhosi Safari Lodge and Cathedral Peak Hotel.
If you would prefer a copy of a press release in Word format please email info@ethosmarketing.co.uk
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