May issue 20142

5* luxury island style vacation in Mauritius

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WHO TO CONTACT

Jozi Food Market

Tel: +27 (0)76 469 8995

Email: [email protected]

HOW TO GET HERE

The Jozi Food Market is held on the grounds of the Pirates Sports Club in

Greenside. It’s easily accessed from the main M1 Highway.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The market is open every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm.

GET AROUND

You can either organise a transfer or taxi from your hotel to Greenside/Parkhurst,

or drive to the market yourself.

WHAT WILL IT COST

Entrance to the market is free, and there’s a good selection of products from

across the price range to choose from, depending on what you’re after.

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Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on

the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free

Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve

in the country.

27 major species of game roam this South African

nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal

place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game

safaris and bird-watching safaris.

Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the

North West Province, can accommodate up to 60

people and offers an ideal South African conference

venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking

a natural waterhole.

Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the

midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game

viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa

luxury safari lodge

Our luxury South African safari lodge was designed to

reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the

natural resources wherever possible.

Privately-owned Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995

and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts

a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation

which thrives in the fertile topsoil.

The main body of the Lodge is two-leveled and has a

comfortable lounge, a conference room, bar and dining

room which are semi open-air and overlook the

waterhole. Delicious buffet breakfasts and lunches are

generally served in the main building or on the

verandah next to the plunge pool and dinner is served

in one of the cosy boma's under the stars, or in the

lapa next to the main lodge.

A family holiday to Mauritius?

Yes, at 5* Heritage Villas!

LOTS OF FUN FOR YOUR KIDS

Children are privileged guests at Heritage Resorts and as such, they receive special attention. The “Timomo &

Friends” children's clubs have been designed to provide an unforgettable holiday experience for your kids.

Welcome to the lively, unique and colourful world of Heritage kids clubs on the Domaine de Bel Ombre, which

were created around the Timomo character. This endemic bird lives in the nearby Black River Gorges

National Park and conveys the identity of a rainbow nation renowned for its legendary sense of hospitality.

For kids as from 2 years old

HERITAGE THE VILLAS ENJOY YOUR NEXT FAMILY HOLIDAY IN A 5* VILLA ON THE TROPICAL

ISLAND OF MAURITIUS

Are you dreaming of an unforgettable family holiday?

You need to try Heritage The Villas in the exclusive setting of the Domaine de Bel Ombre on the South Coast

of Mauritius: 25° degrees minimum, spectacular views, fantastic children’s facilities, two 5* luxury hotels with a

1 km white sandy beach, four refreshing swimming pools, two kid’s clubs for children (for ages 2 to 11),

exciting activities for teenagers, a huge choice of outdoor and water sports and 11 excellent restaurants and

bars, unlimited green fees on an award-winning 18-hole golf course and a Nikki Beach-style C Beach Club.

The ‘sea, sand & sun experience’ par excellence of the island and so much more…

Free: access to both hotels, C Beach Club, kids' clubs, teens' club, golf…

book now and benefit from our Grand promotion below !


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HERITAGE THE VILLAS

You want the privacy of your own villa, the service of a

five star hotel, a beautiful view over 2500 hectares of

unspoilt nature…

Look no more; discover Heritage the Villas on the unique

Domaine de Bel Ombre.

Enjoy the view ... and experience the essence of

legendary Mauritian hospitality!

Your villa for an intimate holiday

Immerse yourself in this intimate world of luxury in the refined

setting of your villa coupled with 5 * service: daily cleaning,

golf cart to move around, concierge, private chef, babysitting,

butler service, airport transfers by helicopter and many more

services. Here the words simplicity, courtesy and discretion

are synonymous with hospitality. You want to travel as a

group of friends, family or as a couple, then the choice is

yours with 2, 3 or 4 air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite

Bath or shower rooms. The infinity pool, large veranda, state

of the art communications, barbecue area, gazebo and

landscaped tropical gardens are all there to give you the

comfort of a luxurious home away from home. The villas are

fully furnished and equipped and offer free internet access

and satellite TV channels.

Tailor-make your ideal holiday at the Domaine de Bel

Ombre

The Domaine de Bel Ombre is a destination within a

destination, a unique concept in Mauritius. All your holiday

wishes will be granted in just one place, so just tailor make

your ideal holiday. As residents of Heritage The Villas you

have unlimited access to two luxury hotels and all its

services: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort and Heritage Le

Telfair Golf & Spa Resort. Relax at the two luxurious Seven

Colours spas, dine in our 12 restaurants, have a cocktail in

one of our bars, exercise at the fitness centers, send your

kids at the kids and teens clubs for some peace. The offer

does not stop there; great nautical activities are available at

the C Beach Club and for the adventurous type numerous

nature activities at the Frédérica Nature Reserve, home to

endemic flora and fauna. Kite surf enthusiasts can enjoy one

of the best kite surf spot of the island and if wanting to

perfect your skills then a kite surfing school is also available.

If a Golf fanatic or even a beginner then you will be in heaven

with privileged access to the Heritage Golf Club, an 18-hole

championship golf course stretching over 100 hectares with

unlimited free green fees. The Château de Bel Ombre, a

colonial style mansion house built in the late 19th century is

the heart of the Domaine; the idyllic setting for breakfast and

also the villas’ reception center where you will be greeted

upon arrival . . .

Who would think paradise would be within such easy reach!


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Buffalo Ridge Safari lodge

011 234-6500 [email protected] www.buffaloridgesafari.com

Impodimo Lodge

018 350 9400 [email protected] www.impodimo.com

Jaci’s Lodges

083 700 2071 [email protected] www.madikwe.com

Madikwe Hills

018 350 9200 [email protected] www.seasonsinafrica.com

Madikwe Safari Lodge

011 880 9992 [email protected] www.madikwesafarilodge.co.za

Makanyane Lodge

014 778 9600 [email protected] www.makanyane.com

Mosetlha Bush Camp

011 444 9345 [email protected] www.thebushcamp.com

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

086 124 3441 [email protected] www.motswiri.com

Rhulani Safari Lodge

[email protected] www.rhulani.com

Tau Game Lodge

011 314 4350 [email protected] www.taugamelodge.co.za

Thakadu River Camp

011 676-3123 [email protected] www.thakadu.ahagroup.co.za

The Bush House

076 694 0505 [email protected] www.bushhouse.co.za

Tuningi Safari lodge

011 781 5384 [email protected] www.tuningi.com

Tambuti Lodge :

0764895865 [email protected] www.tambutilodge.com

Golden Leopard Resorts :

0145551000 [email protected] www.goldenleopardresorts.co.za

Sun City Resort :

0145571000 [email protected] www.suninternational.com

Bakubung bush Lodge :

014 552 6000 [email protected] www.bakubung.co.za

Ivory Tree :

011 781 1661 [email protected] www.ivorytreegamelodge.com

Pilanesberg Private Lodge :

082 854 5603 [email protected] www.pilanesbergprivatelodge.com

Sheperds Tree :

014 551 3910 [email protected] www.shepherdstree.co.za

Buffalo Thorn lodge :

082 229 1158 [email protected] www.buffalothornlodge.co.za

Black Rhino Lodge :

011 516 4367 [email protected] www.blackrhinogamelodge.com

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge :

014 552 5100 [email protected] www.kwamaritane.co.za

Tshukudu Bush Lodge :

014 552 6255 [email protected] www.tshukudu.co.za

Rhulani Safari Lodge nestled in the lush Madikwe Game reserve is situated approximately

4 hours from Johannesburg near the border of Botswana

This luxury 5* Safari lodge boasts spectacular game viewing which is BIG 5 orientated

The lode is situated on the highest point of the reserve with no fencing, blending superbly

into its natural surroundings, allowing one to feel as if you are truly in the heart of the

African Bush.

Rhulani Safari lodge welcomes you with an intimate feel, as the friendly and attentive staff

cater to your every need. General Manager Grant operates his lodge with great pride and

enthusiastically offers guests a grand tour of the property.

The smell of fresh bush air engulfs your senses as you rediscover nature in great style

and all stresses that may have been apparent in your day are swiftly blown away on your

stay.

Sumptuous cuisine prepared with the finest produce, plated excellence and striking visual

simplicity come together in perfect harmony creating a sensory tour de force, with

breakfast, high tea and dinner included in your rate so one is never left feeling hungry

during their stay.

Stepping out onto your personal viewing deck which surrounds the plunge pool of the

chalet makes one feel alone in Africa with its beautiful flora and the grandeur and remote

solitude of the bush with the opportunity of being captivated by the wildlife which freely

roam the lodge. The more daring can take a shower outdoors under the African sky as

the suites boast an indoor and outdoor shower for the guest indulgent pleasure.

When you picture an image of Rhulani Safari Lodge think, sophisticated luxury, quality,

nature and captivating tranquillity.

Contact Details

Office: +27 14 553 3981

Mobile: +27 82 907 9628

Skype: rhulanilodge

[email protected]

www.rhulani.com

Eland Fillet:

Ingredients

· Salt

· Garlic and herb spice

· Red wine

Preparation

· Cut and clean fillet

· Add salt and garlic herb spice

· Add 2 glasses of red wine

· Leave in marinade overnight

· Fry in frying pan until cooked to desired preference.

(suggestion is not to have it cooked more than medium)

Blue cheese sauce:

Ingredients

· Cream – 1 cup = 250ml

· 40g Maizena

· 30g blue cheese

· 3ml Aromat

Preparation

· Add cream and Aromat in a saucepan

· Stir slowly until Aromat is dissolved

· Add blue cheese

· Thicken sauce with Maizena

Vegetables:

Preparation

· Blanche the carrots and snow peas for 3 minutes

· Add butter to a frying pan and fry for 1 minute

· Add Vegetable spice

Starch

Preparation

· Cook pealed potatoes for +- 12 minutes

· Mash the potatoes

· Add parmesan cheese

· 1 teaspoon of salt

Eland fillet served with carrots, snow

peas and herbed mash potato with a side of blue cheese sauce

Recipe Courtesy of Rhulani safari lodge’s Chef Harry Mathibedi

Cities have grown, much land has been given over to farming, hunting has wiped out entire herds, and the times

when a herd of springbok could take days to pass through a Karoo town are long past.

Yet, thanks to the foresight of conservationists past and present, South Africa remains blessed with abundant

wildlife.

The Big Five

The big cats

Lesser known wildlife

Over 200 mammal species

Marine mammals and fish

The crocodile ... and other reptiles

Birdlife

The Big Five

Best known are the mammals, and the best known of these are the famous Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard

and buffalo. Not that giraffe, hippo or whale are small ...

South Africa's bushveld and savannah regions are still home to large numbers of the mammals universally

associated with Africa.

The Kruger National Park alone has well over 10 000 elephants and 20 000 buffaloes – in 1920 there were an

estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of South Africa.

The white rhino has also been brought back from the brink of extinction and now flourishes both in the Kruger

National Park and the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal. Attention now is on protecting the black rhino.

Both these parks are home to all of the Big Five, as are other major reserves in South Africa – such as Pilanesberg

in North West province – and numerous smaller reserves and private game lodges.

Food & Recipe’s

Directions

Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt,

pepper, garlic, and any optional

ingredients, into mashed potatoes.

Preheat skillet and add a couple of

tablespoons of oil.

Make sure the mixture is not too thin.

Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot pan; brown

on both sides.

Enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.

What to do with left-over mashed

potatoes...

2 cups mashed potatoes,

(approximately)

1 to 2 egg

1⁄4 cup flour

1 salt

1 black pepper

1 garlic

1 onion, (optional)

1 chives, (optional)

1 cheese, (optional)

1 oil for frying

1 sour cream, or applesauce, for

garnish (optional)

Directions To Make The Oreo Cookie Crust:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the finely-crumbled Oreo

cookies and melted butter until blended. Press the mixture

into your mini cheesecake pan (or other baking pan) in your

desired thickness, press until flat, then bake for 5 minutes

and remove. (**I placed 1/2 tablespoon of the crust into

each mini cheesecake, and then patted it down with my

spoon.**)

To Make The Peanut Butter Cheesecake:

In an electric mixer, add the cream cheese and peanut

butter and beat on medium-speed until smooth. Add the

sugar and continue mixing until combined. Blend in the

eggs one at a time, then the cream and vanilla, using a

spatula to scrape down the bowl between additions, and

beat until just combined.

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to transfer the batter to your

pan with the pre-baked crusts. Fill each mini cheesecake

container to the brim, evening out the tops with a spoon.

Then bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are

just set and no longer move when you jiggle the pan. Turn

the oven off and crack open the door and let the

cheesecakes cool off for 15 minutes. Remove and let sit

until they reach room temperature, then refrigerate for at

least 4 hours. Top with ganache and the crumbled Reese's.

To Make The Chocolate Ganache:

In a heatproof bowl, add the chocolate chips and cream.

Heat over a bowl of simmering water, stirring until

combined and the chocolate is melted. Or heat in the

microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between

intervals, until the chocolate is melted. Add in a tablespoon

of powdered sugar, or more to reach your desired

consistency. Then spoon the ganache over the mini

cheesecakes

Oreo Cookie Crust

Ingredients:

1 cup finely-crumbled Oreo

cookies

2 Tbsp. melted butter

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Ingredients:

500g (2 bricks) cream cheese,

softened

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar,

firmly packed

2 eggs, room temperature

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients:

1 cup dark chocolate chips

3 Tbsp. heavy cream

1 Tbsp. powdered sugar (or

more)

Topping:

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups,

crumbled

Peanut Butter Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

Directions

1 Grease a 20cm microwave or silicone ring cake pan.

2 Mix the flour, castor sugar, baking powder and 2ml

salt together. Mix the cocoa powder with the warm

water until smooth, then add the vanilla essence. add

the eggs and oil and mix well.

3 Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. use a

whisk to mix the batter until smooth. Pour into the

prepared cake pan.

4 invert a small microwave-safe saucer and place it

into the microwave. Put the cake pan on top of this.

Microwave on high for five to seven minutes,

depending on how many watts your microwave is. the

cake should still be slightly moist on top. Leave to

stand for 10 minutes.

5 remove from the pan and cool completely, then

drizzle with the chocolate topping.

6 Chocolate topping Melt the chocolate and

evaporated milk together in the microwave for a few

minutes until the chocolate begins to melt. Stir well

until smooth. Pour over the cake.

• 250ml (140g) cake flour

• 250ml (220g) castor sugar

• 20ml baking powder

• 40ml cocoa powder

• 250ml warm water

• 5ml vanilla essence

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 62ml sunflower oil

Chocolate topping

• 90g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

• 15-25ml evaporated milk, or cream

10-minute microwave cake

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Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It

is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days

languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a

beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a

geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the

vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit

Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where

fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a

dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms.

In ancient times, the shores of the Maldives welcomed lost travellers. Still welcoming,

these shores remain, providing a tranquil haven for visitors.

In horizon of the vast Indian Ocean grow green palms

This is my homeland, this is the Maldives

From the clear blue seas, we grow like pearls, This is my homeland, this is the Maldives

Pure, hassle-free luxury in lush, natural surroundings, that’s the essence of Baros Maldives. It’s a small tropical island ringed by a reef vibrant with marine life and encircled by a golden beach, with 45 thatched villas nestled among swaying palms and 30 water villas poised over a translucent lagoon. Created from timber and sandstone, each villa has a king size bed and décor of elegance, with en-suite bathroom in a garden courtyard or with a panoramic lagoon view. Eleven have their own beachside plunge pool, all have enviable seclusion enabling guests to indulge in sheer relaxation. Perfectly private, the villas at Baros Maldives are natural for the romantic couple, the incognito celebrity, the harassed executive and guests yearning to break free from stress. Guests feel free at Baros Maldives, indulging in relaxed chic, intimate moments, and enjoying the lush unspoiled environment. With three gourmet restaurants, a palm grove bar and an intimate cocktail lounge, Baros Maldives also has discreet, knowledgeable staff who respect guests as individuals and are always on hand. They can arrange excursions, organise a romantic sandbank dinner, a lagoon cruise by local dhoni, an eco-friendly diving or snorkelling safari. The Spa features the finest botanical therapies as well as yoga to rejuvenate the spirit as well as the body. Baros Maldives is an award-winning resort exclusive to resident guests, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. No small children, no motorised vehicles, no annoying noises disrupt the serene tranquillity of this lavish tropical paradise.

Baros Maldives: Tel. +960 664 26 72, [email protected];

www.baros.com

The islands of Maldives appear in-between the trading route of the Indian Ocean. Thus settlers, and visitors

from neighbouring regions and around the world have come in contact with the islands for as long as history

has been recorded. Such is the to-and-fro flow of people and their cultures, that a marked effect has been

left in the Maldivian people, the language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes.

The looks of the Maldivian people may differ from one atoll to the other, attributing to the genes passed on by

South and Southeast Asians, Africans, and Arabians. The language, Dhivehi, differs in dialect in some

regions in the south of Maldives, possibly due to the secluded nature and subsistent ways of island life.

Maldivian beliefs have been very much based around religion and superstition, often used together in

matters of significance but given separate positions in society. In matters of faith, Islam dominates, but

influence of the supernatural still continues to play a major role in most island communities, possibly giving

credit to the folklores and Buddhist traditions of the islands’ first settlers before conversion to Islam in 1153

AD.

The mixing of cultures is very much seen in Maldivian arts. The music played with the local bodu-beru (big-

drum) resemble that of African drumming. The dhoni (a unique Maldivian sailboat) is an art form itself built

with skilled craftsmanship, with significant similarities to the Arabian dows. The fine artistry of Maldivians,

seen in the intricate details on wooden beams in antique mosques, represents what we have gained from

Southeast Asian architecture. Then there is the undefined: the distinct geometric designs used in mats

woven from local materials, the embroidered neckline of women’s traditional dresses and their ornaments

too, expose another story brought in from an unknown culture that has seeped in to Maldivian society.

Maldivians are quite open to adaptation and are generally welcoming to outside inspiration. The culture has

always continued to evolve with the times. Locals still eat fish and fishermen still spend days out at sea, but

tourism now takes a standing prominence. Most Maldivians still want to believe in upholding unity and

oneness in faith, but recent waves of reform in the country have created a whole new culture of new ideas

and attitudes. The effects of the modern world are now embraced, while still striving to uphold the people’s

identity, traditions and beliefs.

Diving Maldives

The warm seas of Maldives have high visibility throughout the year, with water clear enough to see the

passing fish as far as fifty meters away at times. Over a thousand species of fish and other underwater

creatures inhabit the Maldivian waters.

Water sports

In a place that is more sea than land, there is no end to the fun things you do in the water. Maldivians swim for

recreation, they play water polo with their friends at weekend picnics, they surf addictively.

Excursions

The best way to experience the life of an ordinary Maldivian is to travel to an inhabited island. Some of these

islands are slightly more modern: with brightly painted house walls and harbour areas.

The Maldives Honeymoon

If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate, secluded, and most importantly, beautiful

setting, then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things.

Spa and wellness

Just lying on a deserted beach of a Maldivian island, taking in nothing but the continuous rhythm of the waves,

the sea salt in the air and feeling the soft white sand on your bare feet is enough to sooth your senses.

Relax and unwind

The Maldives is considered by many to be the premier tropical beach destination in the world and the best

place to relax and unwind from the hectic and chaotic lifestyle of the modern world.

Seaplane Photo Flights

Seaplane photo flight offers you the sightseeing sensation that gives you the opportunity of a life time. Enjoy

your unparalleled Maldives holiday experience from the sky

The term "Mirihi" refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found

around this beautiful island. According to local folklore, the flowers can

be used to "take away the poison". With only 36 villas, Mirihi is

meanwhile one of the smallest islands available in the Maldives.

Mirihi Island Resort is located on a secluded tropical island in the South

Ari Atoll, approximately 85 kilometres south of the capital Male'. A

picturesque and breath-taking 30 minute seaplane ride from Male will

bring the guests here. This emerald gem is just 350 meters long and 50

meters wide with a sparkling palm-fringed beach of fine white sand.

The guests can walk barefoot if they choose, this is as close to nature

as they can get.

Blessed with white talc beaches, turquoise blue waters and one of the

most amazing house-reefs, it is truly a vision of paradise on earth.

6 tastefully appointed Beach Villas (53sqm) are spread over the island

and offer an oversized open-air bathroom with a luxurious fresh water

shower as well as direct access to the beach.

The 30 tastefully appointed Water Villas (53sqm) are built on stilts over

the blue lagoon offering steps from the balcony for direct access to the

Ocean, as well as a fresh water shower at the staircase.

All Villas are equally designed, featuring designer furnishing, polished

wooden floors, king size or twin beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan,

sitting area with CD stereo system, iPod connector and fully stocked

minibar, Nespresso machine, IDD telephone, personal safe and free

WiFi.

From sumptuous buffets in ‘Dhonveli’ Restaurant and fine dining in the

overwater restaurant ‘Muraka’ with an award-winning wine list; to

intimate private dining on the beach or on our very own private yacht

‘Thari’ – Mirihi offers a wide variety of superb cuisine to satisfy every

appetite and occasion.

Although the main reason for coming to Mirihi is undoubtedly to kick off

the shoes and do absolutely nothing but relax and revel in natures

delights, there are a host of other activities on offer for you to try,

should the need arise to lift your head from the peaceful slumber of our

many hammocks ...

Diving is a priority for many guests and Mirihi can cater to all levels of

divers, from first timers wishing to learn the basics to the experienced

diver wanting to fine-tune their techniques. With over 40 dive sites and

a multilingual team, every guest is assured a most personal service.

If the guests feel like being more active, they may take one of the

ocean kayaks and paddle around the island. On windy days, Mirihi

offers a complete range of windsurf gear available, suiting everyone

from beginner to expert. The use of the water sports equipment is

available complimentary to all guests.

If the guests look for relaxation and pampering, Duniye Spa is the

place to go. Trained therapists know how to relieve the stress from the

body and relax the muscles.

www.mirihi.com [email protected]

Mirihi Island Resort South Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 668 0500 Fax: +960 668 0501

http://www.mirihi.com/

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks

with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South

African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks -

Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world

leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an

impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles,

507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment

over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological

sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park.

These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in

the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's

natural assets.

www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/default.php/

Take a Walk on the Wild Side...

• The Kruger National Park offers its visitors up

close and personal nature experiences with a

variety of activities. Whether it is driving,

biking, hiking or walking that you want to do,

Kruger has something for you.

• Experienced, professional and armed guides

act as trail leaders and interpret the natural

surroundings at regular intervals, to make the

most of your guided activity. So, if you want

more than self drive game viewing, Go

Activities! Go Wild!

• Lonely Bull Back Packing Trail

• The Lonely Bull Trail is a primitive Back

Packing Trail which starts from Shimuwini

Camp and is conducted in the large

wilderness area between the Letaba low water

bridge and the Mingerhout dam along the

Letaba River. The trail stretches over 4 days

and three nights, with departures every

Wednesday and Sunday between 1 February

and 31 October.

• Wilderness Trails

• Overnight Wilderness Trails allow adventurous

visitors a close, personal encounter with

nature by traversing large areas of unspoiled

wilderness on foot. Guests spend three nights

in one of the 7 Wilderness Camps in the Park,

under the guidance of armed and experienced

trail rangers.

• Park & Ride

• Hop in and ride - it's as simple as that! Guests

at Kruger now have the opportunity to make

use of the "Park and Ride Scheme" where you

can get to see the Big 5 - currently only

available in the Marula Region - Numbi,

Phabeni and Kruger gates.

• Mopani Sunset Drive

• Why not enjoy a sunset drive along the banks

of the Pioneer Dam in Mopani...

• Adventure Trails (4X4 Trails)

• Olifants River Back Packing Trail

• Malopeni Eco-Trail

• Malopeni Overnight Eco Trail

• Lebombo Overland Eco Trail

• Lebombo Eco Trail

• Great Limpopo Park Transfrontier Trails

• Guided Walks

• Game Drives

• Bush Braais

• Mountain Bike Trails

• Golf

• Weddings

• Mphongolo Back Packing Trail

Carnival City is gearing up to host an exciting array of live international performers at the Carnival City Big

Top Arena from May 2014.

For years and years, many ask, “When will Steve & Juanita perform together?” This wish is now a reality

in 2014, for the first time and one time only. .

Business Premium jazz Festival is a

concept created to inspire, connect, and

bring together world leaders of today and

of tomorrow through jazz music. The idea

for this project came from a belief that

Jazz music stood tall among all genres of

music as one form of music that can

relax our minds, and also flows with what

a mind is thinking.

Artists for the Day

Zonke , The Soil And LIRA

B&B Markets enhances all the excitement of the traditional craft and flea market

experience with all the convenience of formalised retail shopping.

With kids’ activities, food stalls, credit card facilities, gift vouchers, trolleys, customer

service kiosks and a refund service, every B&B Market promises an inimitable lifestyle

experience for the entire family!

Our Rooftop, Hillfox and Hatfield Markets are carefully tailored to deliver a diverse

and ever-changing range of unique and authentic quality products, first-class live

entertainment and great value for money.

The world-renowned African Craft Market offers a vast selection of high quality

handcrafted wares in an exhilarating environment that invites you to barter for the

best price in the true style of the African market experience.

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The local cuisine in Mauritius originates from three

continents – in line with the birthplaces of its

inhabitants. By visiting the island, guests have the

opportunity to sample a variety of foods, including

Indian, Chinese, Creole and European.

Mauritian cooking is in a class of its own: a

combination of flavours that have evolved through its

different cultural heritages and cooking traditions.

Mauritians are creative with food, mixing various

styles in a single menu. They are just as happy to

experiment with recipes from Chinese, Indian or

Muslim cuisines as they are to create tempting

Creole or European dishes.

Mauritian cuisine is proud of its heritage, but has also

gained a fine reputation in the contemporary culinary

world. Leading chefs such as Paul Bocuse, Alain

Ducasse and the Troisgros brothers have visited the

island and introduced menus to boost the top-quality

cuisine already available. Local chefs meanwhile are

known for their creativity and ‘savoir-faire’, using

traditional and local ingredients to create modern

fare for some of the island’s most famous hotels.

‘Table D’Hôte’

One of the best ways to experience the pleasure and

flavours of truly local fare is to visit a typical ‘table

d’hôte’ or a local, specialised restaurants.

Do not hesitate to try the local favourite snacks,

including ‘dholl purri’ wheat pancakes stuffed with

dholl and served with curry and tomato sauce,

faratas, gateaux piments (chilli bites) and samosas.

SUGAR

Sweet crystals

Golden, brown, red or white

Crunchy

Once a rare, precious, expensive and even

reportedly magical substance, associated with

pleasure and luxury…

Mauritius offers you sugary treasures and pleasures.

TEA

Sensuous aromas unveil the flavours of Mauritius in

a single cup of tea…

As night gives way to the first rays of dawn

Tea leaves light up, still peppered with droplets of

dew

Rustling of leaves breaks the silence

Hundreds of women with huge wicker baskets on

their backs gently pick handfuls of buds

From the tea plantation and the tea factory to tea

tasting, the island offers an open invitation for people

to discover the secrets and the history of its famous

Mauritian tea.

RUM

“Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum”: pirates, conquerors

and explorers all loved to quaff rum

Rum production: a tradition as old as the history of

Mauritius

An exhilarating spirit with heady aromas

An invitation to enjoy lazy days beneath the tropical

sun

A liquor to taste and experience.

Local company Tourist Villages Co. Ltd recently

launched its first tourist village in the town of

Mahébourg. Situated in the gardens of the town’s

naval museum, the retail space accommodates

about 20 permanent exhibitors, all from Mahébourg

region. All the items offered for sale are local

handicraft creations.

In view of offering stand space to the maximum of

operators, 11 individual craftsmen and two

associations were selected. Preference was given to

craftsmen from the south of the island who showed

interest and responded to the invitation of Tourist

Villages Co. Ltd.

This was a great opportunity for the 60 artisans

represented by the Arts and Crafts Manufacturers

Association of Mauritius (ACMAM) to promote their

handicraft.

A second stand was also provided to Le movement

Pour l’Autosuffisance Alimentaire – an association

consisting of 12 member craftsmen from Vieux

Grand Port who make handicraft from the pandanus

(Vacoas) region.

Investment and future plans

The Mahébourg tourist village required an

investment of 6 million MRU prior to launch. It will be

the first in a series. Tourist Villages Co Ltd is now

planning to launch a much more ambitious second

village in Belle Mare – something that will require an

overall investment of around 200 million MRU.

The new tourist village of Belle Mare will

accommodate 35 shops, a food court, a recreation

centre and, of course, exhibition space for artists.

Subsequently, another tourist village is expected to

be launched in Flic en Flac.

The pinnacle of tropical elegance

World-renowned luxury five star resort in

Mauritius, Le Touessrok is one of the world’s

great romantic resorts. It is the essence of

cool, modern elegance basking in the cultural

warmth of tropical Mauritius.

Le Touessrok resort Mauritius is one of the

“Leading hotels of the World”.

This majestic resort lies on a beautiful stretch

of sandy coast, with magnificent views of the

tranquil Trou d’Eau Douce Bay. Out in the

lagoon are two beautiful islands; Ilot Mangénie

and Ile aux Cerfs , home to the resort’s Le

Touessrok 18-hole championship golf course,

one of the best in Mauritius.

Le Touessrok hotel: luxury and elegance for

your holiday

Le Touessrok hotel Mauritius is five star luxury

at its best, the perfect holiday setting for

couples and families, with a fabulous range of

facilities, including an extensive choice of

water sports and land-based activities, 5

restaurants, a renowned Givenchy Spa and

personal butler service.

This five star resort also features three luxury

waterfront villas, which have redefined the

benchmark for luxury villas in Mauritius.

Open since May 2005, Le Touessrok Villas

offer ultra-exclusive and spacious

accommodation, using the latest technology to

meet the high expectations of the most

discerning guests to Mauritius.

Contact : Mr Nihad Kader Tel : +230 402 7700 - Fax : +230 402 7500

Email : [email protected]

www.letouessrokresort.com

On the southwestern side of the island, the soft

white sands of Le Morne Beach and its

turquoise lagoon create a magical setting

where lavishly appointed accommodations and

pampering converge amid the many charms of

Mauritius.

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is a five star

luxury resort with 172 guest rooms and suites

with breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean

waters.

Bask in the sun by a luxurious pool or on the

beach; go wind and kite surfing; or escape to a

sanctuary of rejuvenation at the signature

Iridium Spa featuring 12 private treatment

rooms. indulge in the sublime pleasures of the

spa.

The Resort introduces a collection of carefully

selected restaurants and bars including Simply

India, the signature restaurant by Michelin star

chef Atul Kochhar, where accomplished master

chefs present exciting new fine dining

experiences to the guests.

Le Morne Peninsula · Mauritius · Phone:

(230) 403 9000

Central Reservations: +800 325 78734

[email protected]

www.stregismauritius.com

May issue 20142

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