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WHITE RIVER I MPUMALANGA

Casterbridge, once a spreading Mango plantation in White River, has been transformed into one of the most original and enchanting country estates in South Africa.

Just 20 km from Nelspruit, a mere 40 km from Hazyview and Sabie; White River has become home to a host of creative talents; artists, designers, fine craftsmen, ceramicists, cooks and restaurateurs.

Casterbridge Hollow is a concept that has evolved with great charm with colours reminiscent of romantic hillside villages in Provence and Tuscany.

LOCATION

• Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel is situated outside White River. • It is the ideal destination from which to access the reserves of the Lowveld and the attractions of Mpumalanga.

ACCOMMODATION

30 ROOMS

• 24 Standard, 2 Honeymoon and 4 Family • Air-conditioning and heating • Ceiling fans • Balconies overlook the courtyard and swimming pool • Satellite television • Tea / coffee making facilities • Mini bar fridge • Digital safe

STANDARD ROOMS FAMILY ROOMS HONEYMOON SUITE FACILITIES & SERVICES • Swimming Pool with Refreshment Service (on request) • Magnolia Restaurant & Café • Wireless Internet throughout the Hotel • Library / Public Lounge Area • Secure Parking • Laundry service • 24 hour security • Babysitting and cots are available, pre-booking is necessary • Lifestyle Shopping Centre BUSINESS/CONFERENCE Casterbridge Hollow has a boardroom for meetings and more intimate conferences as well as a fully equipped conference venue. CUISINE Magnolia Restaurant & Café offers on trend cuisine in an inviting, sophis-ticated setting. The Café makes the most of the country environment, and breakfasts and lunches are served alfresco. The kitchen utilises locally produced ingredients to provide a fresh and scrumptious menu offering. Upstairs at Magnolia Restaurant, a selection of gin, craft beer and cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar and lounge while taking in the sunset and immersing yourself in the laid-back, yet fanciful setting. Chef Jamie Watt does not disappoint in his offering of original meals that excite and satisfy. Offering innovative twists on familiar favourites and new creations that reflect international trends, the meals tantalise the taste buds and provide an outstanding culinary experience. CONFERENCES Whether you are hosting a conference, product launch, or private board meeting, Casterbridge Hollow offers the perfect venue. Our two venues are equipped with all modern amenities and we can cater for up to 60 delegates.

FULLY INCLUSIVE CONFERENCE PACKAGE CONFERENCE ROOM SEATING Includes the following CONFIGURATION • Accommodation including Bed and Breakfast • Tea and Coffee on Arrival SCHOOLROOM 30

• Mid-morning Tea | Coffee | Assorted Pastries BOARDROOM 20 (2 tables) • Lunch* including 1 Soft Drink U-SHAPE 20 • Afternoon Tea | Coffee | Home-made Biscuits CINEMA 40 • Dinner* • Conference venue & all standard facilities** THE LIBRARY FULL DAY – STANDARD PACKAGE (08h00 - 17h00) SEATING CONFIGURATION Includes the following SCHOOLROOM 40 • Tea and Coffee on Arrival BOARDROOM 20 (2 tables) • Mid-morning Tea | Coffee | Assorted Pastries U-SHAPE 30 • Lunch* including 1 Soft Drink • Afternoon Tea | Coffee | Home-made Biscuits CINEMA 60 • Conference venue & all standard facilities** FULL DAY – VIP PACKAGE (08h00 - 17h00) **STANDARD CONFERENCE Includes the following PACKAGE FACILITIES • Tea and Coffee on Arrival Notepads and Pens • Mid-morning Tea | Coffee | Assorted Pastries & Cakes Mineral Water and refreshments • Lunch* including 1 Soft Drink Wall-mounted Screen • Afternoon Tea | Coffee | Assorted Pastries & Cakes Flip Chart with Paper • PLUS additional mineral water, snacks & refreshments White Board with Markers • Conference venue & all standard facilities** Data projector with data HALF DAY – PACKAGE (08h00 - 12h00 or 13h00 - 17h00) and DVD connection available Includes the following for hire at additional cost. • Tea and Coffee on Arrival • Mid-morning Tea | Coffee | Assorted Pastries * Menus available on request. Special • Lunch* including 1 Soft Drink menus and dietary requirements can be • Conference venue & all standard facilities** catered for. Terms & Conditions apply. WEDDINGS Casterbridge Hollow Hotel and Magnolia Restaurant provide the perfect all-in-one venue for your dream wedding – from conception to execution. The Lifestyle Centre has over 35 unique retail outlets as well as hair and make-up stylists, lingerie boutique, photographer and a jeweller. With a background of perfectly manicured gardens, this venue offers outstanding photographic opportunities. The Vintage Motor Museum also has a few vintage beauties available for use as a prop for your photographs. Variety and quality are all part of your Casterbridge wedding experience.

CEREMONY Casterbridge has a range of ceremony venues available to suit individual tastes and budgets. Each venue has its own unique atmosphere and style to will make your special day an occasion to remember. • Casterbridge Hollow Pool Area - max 100 guests • Casterbridge Centre Garden - max 150 guests • The White River Gallery - max 100 guests

RECEPTION Magnolia Restaurant is a stunning wedding reception venue and is included in our Reception Package, along with square tables, chairs, standard crockery, cutlery and staff. The Reception Package also includes welcome drinks with snacks and a 3-course meal selected from our wedding menu options. • Magnolia Restaurant - 100 to 150 guests ACCOMMODATION A special rate will be given to all Wedding parties, with a minimum 2 night stay at Casterbridge Hollow. E-mail us for more info and our comprehensive Wedding Fact Sheet [email protected] CASTERBRIDGE LIFESTYLE CENTRE SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES

• A Brief Affair • Curtain & Décor Shoppe • Africa Joy • The Nut Tree • Antiques and Artifacts • Valley Spices • Courtyard Framing • Waterways • Matsimela Home Spa • Bronze Art Africa • Hans van der Merwe & Sons • The White River Gallery • It Figures Fashion Boutique • Casterbridge Cinema • Lo Marge Boutique • Vintage Car Museum • Rottcher Wineries • The Barnyard @ Casterbridge • Roy Sarkin Jewellers • Fit to Go Training Centre • Senqu • Pilates@Casterbridge • Shauntany Chocolatiers • Mink Hair Salon and fashion • Simply Slowveld • Susan Lourens Eyecare Boutique • Sabie Valley Coffee

GYM Fit-to-Go, located the adjacent Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre, is a gym where guests can do weight training and cardio in the form of treadmill, cycling, rowing and a cross trainer. GYM HOURS: Mon – Fri: 05h00 to 19h00. Sat: 05h00 to 12h00. Sun: Closed Hotel guests can use the gym with a voucher supplied by the hotel. ACTIVITIES SHANGAAN RIVER CLUB Immerse yourself in a feast of culture with a night of Shangaan dance and song at the Shangaan River Club. Let the African spirit entertain you, your family, your group of friends or staff members. The Shangaan River Club welcomes all to the festivities under the thatched boma where song, dance, verse and magnificent food come together for a feast in the true sense of the word. • Learn of the rich heritage and customs of the Shangaan people. • Welcome drink of local maize beer. • Cultural songs and dances performed by local aids orphans. • Traditional South African and Shangaan cuisine. • The boma can hold up to 175 people. • Reservations are essential. • Starts at 18h30 in Summer and 18h00 in Winter (May, June, July) no specific day – 3 to 4 times a week. subject to availablity.. MPUMALANGA HELICOPTER CO. Swoop over deep mysterious gorges, meandering rivers and lush valleys bursting with vegetation and colour. Experience dramatic views of God’s Window and the 1 000-metre-deep, 30-kilometre-long . • Exhilarating flight over deep canyons and cascading waterfalls Spectacular photographic opportunities. • Dramatic views of the Panorama Gorge, Gods Window and the Three Rondavels. • Experience the striking rock formations of the legendary Blyde River Canyon • Swoop over the Pinnacle and land at the ultimate picnic site with magnificent views of the Mpumalanga Lowveld. ELEPHANT WHISPERS Elephant Whispers offers an Elephant Experience of a lifetime which will leave you with a renewed respect and admiration for these gentle giants of Africa. The Elephant Interaction, for both young and old, introduces you to Elephant Whispers’ five rescued African Elephant. This educational and interactive experience invites you to feel their constantly curious trunks, touch their rough skin, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats, while learning about their behaviour and history from the Handlers. As ambassadors for their species, this elephant herd and their committed and deeply passionate team has an important conservation message to share, TOURS

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK GATE TIMES FOR THE KRUGER PARK: Open vehicle game drives with an • January - February 05h30 - 18h30 experienced field guide in specially • March 05h30 - 18h00 modified safari vehicles to enhance • Aprril 06h00 - 18h00 your game viewing. Enjoy seeing animals • May - July 06h00 - 17h30 both big and small in the world famous • August - Septemer 06h00 - 18h00 Kruger National Park. Offering full day, • October 05h30 - 18h00 morning, afternoon and sunset drives. • November - December 05h00 - 18h30 FULL DAY PANORAMA TOUR Visit the Lisbon and Berlin Falls and enjoy the endless vistas from Gods Window. Followed by a visit to to enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Harries Pancakes. After lunch explore the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and visit the legendary Blyde River Canyon.

BLYDE CANYON CRUISE & PANORAMA HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Enjoy a guided boat cruise along the banks of the Blyde River Canyon. View the spec- tacular 200m Kadishi Tufa Waterfall, as well as the famous Three Rondavels. After this stunning tour head off to do a panoramic tour of the highlights of Mpumalanga, visiting the Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls and the boundless vistas of God’s Window.

BLYDE CANYON CRUISE & CHEETAH PROJECT TOUR Enjoy a guided boat cruise along the banks of the Blyde River Canyon with stunning views of the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall and the famous Three Rondavels. Thereafter visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, which focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals.

ENDANGERED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE Visit two highly successful conservation centers dedicated to preserving our wildlife. Visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and learn about techniques employed on injured, poisoned and abandoned animals and birds of prey. At Hoedspruit’s famed Endangered Species Centre, we’ll be privileged to see animals such as wild dog, cheetah and aardwolf.

DOWNLOAD CASTERBRIDGE ACTIVITY RATES 2019 2020 IN THE AREA The Lowveld is unsurpassed in the variety and quality of attractions and adventures on offer, all within close proximity to Casterbridge Hollow. From the world-renowned Kruger National Park, breath-taking vistas of the , historic trails and picturesque golf courses, Mpumalanga Lowveld has something for everyone...

ATTRACTIONS • Blyde River Canyon • Valley • God’s Window • 3 Rondavels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Sudwala Caves • Lowveld Botanical Gardens • Sudwala Dinosaur Park • Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre • The Genesis Route • Hoedspruit Centre For Endangered Species • GOLF COURSES : – Hans Merensky Golf Course – Leopard Creek Country Club – Highland Gate Golf Estate – Sabie River Golf Course – Nelspruit Golf Course – White River Country Club

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES • Mountain Biking • Graskop Gorge Lift • River Rafting & Kayaking • Fishing • Hiking • Horse Riding • Aerial Cable Trail • Abseiling • Quad Biking • Caving by Candlelight SEASONS IN AFRICA TRANSFERS & EXCURSIONS Reliable and professional transfers and tailor-made day excursions throughout the Kruger, Mpumalanga and Limpopo in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. With vehicles based in Hoedspruit, Hazyview and White River, all major attractions, major airports, game lodges and hotels are easily accessible. Air-conditioned vehicles include transport permits and are covered by comprehensive passenger liability insurance to ensure comfort and safety. TRANSFERS • Transfers to and from all regional airports (including Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit, in the Kruger National Park, Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park Gateway Airport in Phalaborwa and O.R.T. International Airport in Johannesburg) to any destination within the Kruger Region. • Baggage transfers • Inter-lodge and Hotel transfers EXCURSIONS FULL DAY EXCURSIONS • PANORAMIC SPLENDOR – Experience the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon with a qualified tour guide. Visit magnificent sites that include the Three Rondavels, Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the greater Sabie area.

• KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Spend the day in the world famous Kruger National Park exploring the wonders of the African bush in the company of a qualified field guide.

HALF DAY EXCURSIONS • Elephant Whispers • Shangaan River Club • Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species • Golf Courses • Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre • Sudwala Caves AT A GLANCE • • • • • • WHAT TO TAKE • • accommodated infamily units. • • • CHILDREN • CANCELLATION POLICY • PAYMENT • • • RATES EXCLUDE • • Accommodation RATES INCLUDE • • • RATES AREQUOTED Warm jackets inwinter (May –Sep) Bathing suit Light, comfortable clothing Cameras andbinoculars Sun hat, sunglasses andsunblock Comfortable walking shoes Please refer to Rate Sheet for Children’s Rates. booking isnecessary. Babysitters andcots are available, pre- If available, families withchildren willbe Children undertheageof2years stay free. We welcome children ofallages. Please refer to Rate Sheet Please refer to Rate Sheet per night (subject to change) Government levy ofR4-60perroom Telephone calls All drinksandbeverages Full Englishbreakfast Subject to availability In SouthAfrican Rands Inclusive ofVAT • • ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE • • • • • • DIRECTIONS FROMJOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA • • • • INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DIRECTIONS FROMKRUGER MPUMALANGA and theR40. White River, Mpumalanga Corner oftheNumbiGate road turnoff(R538) Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre ADDRESS HOW TO GETTHERE (signposted Lowveld Info). Turn right at thefollowing set At thenext set oftraffic lights turn left. off ontheleft,Spur restaurant onthe right). through the1st set oftraffic lights(Sabie turn- As you approach White River proceed straight Follow allsignsdirecting towards White River. on thenew off-ramp towards White River/R40 Approximately 7kmbefore Nelspruit,turnleft Witbank andMiddleburg. Take theN4or N12to Nelspruitvia Numbi Gate road turnoff(R538) andtheR40. your right handsideonthe corner ofthe Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre issituated on approximately 5km). R40 towards Hazyview (traveling for your lefthandside) andturnright onto the first traffic lights in White River (Mosqueison Carry onstraight for 8.7km until you get to the immediately right towards Plaston (R538). Turn leftat thenext T-junction and towards White River. Exit theairport,at theT-junction turnright Rooms are to bevacated by 10h00 Guests may arrive any timefrom 14h00 EAST 31°1’49.8684” SOUTH -25° 18’26.247” GPS CO-ORDINATES: • • VAT NUMBER TYPE OFACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER BRANCH CODE BANK ACCOUNT NAME BANKING DETAILS HOTEL MANAGER RES. MANAGER POSTAL ADDRESS PHYSICAL ADDRESS WEBSITE TELEPHONE RESERVATIONIST CONTACT DETAILS

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