Johannesburg, 31 October – The World Luxury Hotel Awards, a globally recognised benchmark of excellence in the luxury hospitality industry, recently concluded its 17th Annual Awards ceremony. We are thrilled to announce that Imbali Safari Lodge received top honours in not one, but two prestigious categories: Luxury Eco Safari Lodge (Global) and Luxury Safari Lodge…
Angels View, a world-class luxury hotel located just 5km from the picturesque village of Graskop in Mpumalanga, has won three coveted accolades at the 2023 World Luxury Hotel Awards: Luxury Scenic View Hotel (Continental category), Luxury Country Hotel (Regional category) and Luxury Conference & Event Hotel (Country category). These awards recognise the hotel’s excellence…
Angels View were thrilled to be announced the winners of the KLCBT/PricewaterhouseCoopers Emerging Entrepreneur Award 2023 at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner. This prestigious award focuses on newly established businesses recognising unique business enterprises focusing on innovation and job creation. Owners Dr Reuel and Ms Mumsy Khoza were present to collect the award personally, “It…
Get ready to celebrate! We are excited to announce that Hamiltons Tented Camp in the Kruger National Park has been recogonised as a global leader in hospitality at the recent 2023 Haute Grandeur Excellence Awards and was honoured to win two awards at this prestigious event. Hamiltons Tented Camp won Excellence Awards in the…
They look wildly different from us but Southern Ground-Hornbills have surprisingly ‘human’ characteristics when it comes to their behaviour. According to Dr Lucy Kemp, this is just one of the reasons that this species is truly remarkable, and she is certainly the expert. “Southern Ground-Hornbills are amazing tourism attractions; they are a flagship umbrella…
Follow the incredible story of how the Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg became the closest reserve to Gauteng providing sanctuary to South Africa’s endangered African Wild Dogs with the unexpected arrival of two male dogs on the reserve which have now been matched with two suitable females. In January 2022, in collaboration…
Extraordinary, an esteemed collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa, is delighted to introduce the world-class luxury hotel, Angels View by HoyoHoyo, in Mpumalanga. The hotel is located 5km from the picturesque village of Graskop. Angels View offers a luxury product with a multi-market target, ideal for both leisure and business travellers looking…
The Greater Mabula Game Reserve’s smallest and most intimate tented camp reopens this week with a fresh and contemporary new look that enhances its special private location within this reserve in the Waterberg. Sporting five refashioned luxuriously appointed tents, each on a raised platform with their own private decks and incredible views of the surrounding…
Luxury property owner and management company Extraordinary to launch exclusive-use villa in the Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve Luxury property owner and management company Extraordinary is set to launch an exclusive-use luxury villa in Limpopo’s Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve in January 2023. Located only two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the Waterberg, Kingfisher Villa…
Luxury property owner and management company Extraordinary has launched its exclusive-use luxury villa in Limpopo’s Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve. Located only two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the Waterberg, Kingfisher Villa offers an exclusive and elegant bush getaway for family and friends to come together and enjoy a private safari experience. An airstrip on…
Extraordinary are delighted to introduce the world-class luxury hotel Angels View by HoyoHoyo, in Mpumalanga located 5km from the picturesque village of Graskop. Angels View is a Khoza family-owned hotel offering a luxury product with a multi-market target. Offering leisure, and business tourists’ access to the renowned Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, and the many…
The Reimagined Hamiltons Tented Camp – Kruger National Park We are thrilled to announce the extensive redesign of the renowned Hamiltons Tented Camp deep in the heart of the Mluwati Concession of Kruger. Many will know and love the unique position of the luxury tented camp named after the legendary Cl. Stevenson Hamilton (first warden…
PRESS RELEASE New Wild Dog Pack for Mabula JOHANESBURG MAY 16, 2022 – Mabula Private Game Reserve is proud to announce the exciting new wild dog introduction on the reserve. The recent arrival of two male wild dogs in 2021 resulted in great excitement from the Mabula team. A newly formed pack of 4…
Mabula Game Lodge are delighted to announce that the first two candidates have received their FGASA qualification and have completed the Mabula Guide Training internship. The pilot program was born in 2019 from a need to address the skills gaps within the industry and to offer upliftment within the Bela Bela community. After a pause…
Ready to celebrate! We are excited to announce that Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway has been recogonised as global leader in hospitality at the recent 2021 Haute Grandeur Excellence Awards and was honoured to win four awards at this prestigious event. Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway won Excellence Awards in the following catagories: Best Bush Lodge…
Jacqueline Williams joins The Cape Milner in the position of General Manager. Jacqui has worked in the Hospitality Industry for many years and most recently was the General Manager of the Townhouse Hotel in Cape Town for the last 15 years. “Hospitality is Jacqui’s passion and I am sure her previous experience and knowledge of the…
We are delighted to announce that after a great deal of in-depth research and searching for the exact genetically unrelated match, The Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve has welcomed three young-adult male lions to the fold. These perfect youngsters hail from the Kalahari. This relocation was prompted by the ongoing initiatives to increase genetic diversity on the…
Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway has pushed design boundaries and the aesthetic of African safari luxury since its inception. In anticipation of the recovery of South African tourism in 2021, the Extraordinary team embarked on an ambitious project to elevate this jewel of Welgevonden Private Game Reserve to the next level. A glamourous refashioning commenced at…
The Cape Milner – a true boutique gem in Tamboerskloof is reopening her doors from the 15th December 2020. Whilst the Cape Milner is usually a haven for international travellers from many countries around the globe – her history reminds us that she is a firm favourite with South African and African visitors as well.…
The unprecedented nature of 2020 has deeply resonated with the need to cherish what we have and to value what makes our country exceptional. Extraordinary is proud to be the custodian of some of South Africa’s exquisite pieces of South African heritage. Whether it is contributing to the innovative conservation of the UNESCO Waterberg…
Mabula Game Lodge is delighted to announce that the first four candidates have been selected for a Guide Training internship. The pilot program was born from a need to address the skills gaps within the industry and to offer upliftment within the Bela Bela community. The Guide internship program will be spearheaded by the Mabula…
Mabula Game Lodge proudly announces their new REBANGWE initiative, meaning we are one! This is a wonderful initiative to bring the Mabula community and staff together in an inclusive environment. “Positive vibes in the workplace lead to happy employees and great guest experiences” comments Kim Allen Resident Manager who has launched this staff program. The…
It is time to give boring teambuilding the boot! Mabula Game Lodge’s Wild Playzone will encourage collaboration and teamwork with fun activities that will help your team members see each other in a different light allowing them to connect in a different setting. The iconic Mabula Game Lodge has created a fabulous Active Space right…
The Cape Milner, a well-known oasis in the heart of trendy Tamboerskloof, continues its ongoing metamorphic journey with the most recent upgrade of the luxury rooms and suites. A brand new bathroom has been fashioned to offer a modern stylish finish and more luxurious amenities. “Choosing light coloured non slip imported tiles with the glass…
Extraordinary is pleased to announce that Safari Plains, the newest property in its collection of luxury hotels and lodges in southern Africa, has achieved a five-star grading. This prestigious category, as determined by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, is based on a detailed, impartial assessment of the facilities, amenities and service offering at…
Reserve Manager Kobus Havemann has a dream job taking care of the Mabula Private Game Reserve daily. This sounds like an easy task but frankly, every day brings the unexpected. From rescuing wildlife that has got into trouble to ensuring that the habitat is well preserved Kobus is on duty 24/7. He is a Nature…
Recently, Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge was voted 29th out of 100 Top Lodges in South Africa by Big 7 Travel. Located on an ancient elephant route on the Mluwati River in a private concession within the Kruger National Park, this unique lodge boasts a breathtaking blend of ethnic luxury encompassing both warmth and style. The…
Extraordinary is celebrating 10 years of creating memories this year! Anniversaries are opportunities to recollect our memories and to cherish them again. We are so grateful to have this opportunity to celebrate our milestone with all of you. We all value your loyal support and friendship over the past ten years. It is rightly…
The perfect venue and setting for this year end is The Cape Milner Hotel situated at the foot of Table Mountain. With a spectacular 3 course menu from R280 per person at the 2 on Milner restaurant, 57 luxurious rooms, conference venues, sparkling swimming pool, in-house gym, the acclaimed Glass Lounge and more, your attendees…
No Year End Celebration can be more spectacular than one spent under the moon and stars. A mere two and a half hours’ drive from Johannesburg, awaits Mabula Game Lodge: The perfect destination to unwind after a year of hard work. The surrounding beauty of the African bushveld and the presence of the Big Five…
The Cape Milner’s restaurant and iconic bar get a glamorous update One of Cape Town’s best kept secrets, The Glass Lounge at The Cape Milner Hotel, and its sister restaurant, 2 on Milner, have just been given a sensational facelift, which has streamlined and updated the spaces’ look and feel and added to the elegant…
Extraordinary Showcases 2018 to be held in July in Johannesburg and Cape Town The popular annual roadshow organised by Extraordinary is off to a record number of attendees in both centres. This year due to the burgeoning volume of trade attending, the showcases are to be held at The Capital Moloko Hotel Sandton…
Extraordinary will be showcasing a distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa at Indaba Africa ICC Durban. Extraordinary presents a distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa. This solution to hospitality management offers a range of services including Management, Sales, Marketing and Reservations for small hospitality groups and individually…
It’s time to conference somewhere extraordinary and with our fully inclusive Cape Milner winter offers, you can meet in style and sophistication in the heart of Cape Town. This exquisite hotel offers state-of-the-art conference facilities with a sophisticated and contemporary ambiance. With four modern, eclectic-styled conference rooms, the Cape Milner can offer fully flexible layouts,…
Extraordinary is delighted to introduce you to our latest little gem – Country Boutique Hotel in Whiteriver. Cindy Sheedy Walker, CEO of Extraordinary has expressed her delight in adding this 22 room boutique hotel to the Extraordinary Collection of Luxury Lodges and Hotels. “We will be offering several new packages in conjunction with our Kruger…
A stunning hotel is being constructed on the outskirts of White River, Mpumalanga. With an expected opening in mid-January 2016. Cindy Sheedy Walker CEO of Extraordinary has expressed her delight in adding this hotel to the Extraordinary Collection of Luxury Lodges and Hotels. “We will be offering several new packages in conjunction with our Kruger…
Recently, the Kruger National Park was voted 7th best in the TripAdvisor Top 10 Dream Trips section. Spoil yourself at one of our highly acclaimed exclusive lodges situated in a private concession in the Kruger National Park. Reminiscent of an Out of Africa experience, Hamilton’s Tented Camp is a luxury lodge with high wooden platforms…