SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND
GAME RESERVES & TOURING HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS
Champagne Sports Resort - 4 star (ODI Tour)
The Drakensberg Mountains are about 125 miles west of Durban and are the country's grandest mountain range. The Champagne Resort sits in splendid tranquillity, boasting spectacular views of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, two of the Drakensburg's most striking landmarks. The resort offers luxury accommodation, friendly service, a country club atmosphere and an extensive range of sports and recreational facilities including 4 outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, 18 hole championship course golf, squash court, mountain bikes and helicopter rides. The bedrooms feature telephone, television, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, ceiling fans and en-suite bathroom.
Mabula Private Game Reserve - 4 star
Mabula Game Lodge is situated in the malaria free Mabula Private Game Reserve 212km north of Johannesburg. Set against a backdrop of lush green mountainous, Mabula is one of South Africa's finest private game reserves and home to an abundance of wildlife, including the 'Big-5'. Accommodation is provided in 53 thatched chalets that offer guests every comfort in a scenic natural setting. Rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, television, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and private patio. The main restaurant features lovely buffet style meals while the thatched Boma offers dining under the stars. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, pool bar and indoor bar, health and beauty centre, guided walks, quad bike safaris and horse riding. Remember a warm jacket or jumper for early mornings and evenings. With luck you will see lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, zebra, hippo, giraffe, kudu, springbok, wildebeest and buffalo.
Radisson Blu - 4 star
The latest addition to Port Elizabeth’s hotel scene is ideally located 300 metres from the sandy beaches of Algoa Bay. The hotel has a sumptuous Italian inspired restaurant overlooking the ocean, bar/lounge, large outdoor swimming pool, gym and Spa, concierge, foreign exchange, laundry service, room service, shop and business centre. There are 173 beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with spectacular ocean views and first class amenities including bath, shower, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron & ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, television, radio, hairdryer, air conditioning, safety deposit box and 24 hour reception.
Sun City Hotel - 4 star
Sun City’s original hotel buzzes around the clock with the excitement of its world class restaurants, casinos and stage revues. Built around an atrium hosting the Sun City Casino, all rooms face the magnificent swimming complex or the acclaimed Gary Player Golf Course. The hotel has four restaurants offering Asian, African, International and Indian cuisine, two bars, outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, tennis courts, golf, beauty salon, gym, 24 hour reception, concierge, foreign exchange, laundry service and a selection of shops. All rooms are air-conditioned with television, internet access, telephone, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bath and shower
