by Editor | Oct 27, 2008 | Accomodations, Ecotourism, New Articles, Products, Restaurants, Spas
The library in the main building at 1933
A family owned and managed four suite villa on the banks of the Sabie River within the large Sabi Sand Reserve and across from the http://simonandbaker.com/kruger, 1933 offered luxury accommodations including many creature comforts, appetizing home style meals, Big Five game viewing, and a dedicated team of staff for villa guests.
“In fact, 1933 is the family recreating the old camp,” said Nick More, partner and co-owner of the property, about the role of 1933 within the Lion Sands Reserve where it is located. The Lions Sands Reserve is situated within the larger Sabi Sand Reserve. “The old camp which was built in 1936 by my great grandfather and was called Warthog Wallow Camp. Since the great floods of the Sabie River of 2000 our family has wanted to rebuild and rekindle those memories that we created from that camp, and that was achieved late last year, 2007. We called it 1933 in memory of the year in which Lion Sands was first purchased.”
A lioness and her cubs
A view of the main building from one of the neighboring suites
“Working at this area where the word ‘no’ does not exist exaggerates the demand of the position in ensuring that every guest in catered for. A home style menu is served daily, allowing me to draw inspiration from the environment which surrounds me, resulting in classic dishes. Lunches are light and simple offering a range of flavours, influenced by combinations to compliment to each other.
Dinner varies from night to night, from home style a la carte dinners, boma, Bush Dinners, each offering a unique feel and experience with a zest of flavours. I also enjoy working with other people as it gives me an opportunity to gain experience in all levels of cooking. It allows me to experience different cultures which I can include in the preparation of my dishes,” said Sannie Mbeva, cook at 1933.
Guests view a sleepy male lion at Lion Sands
The newly built riverside rental home provided personal service and posh bush accommodations ideal for small corporate groups, celebrities and families. 1933, ensconced within the world famous Sabi Sand Reserve, was a setting of lavish comfort in a game viewing reserve, offering guests the pleasure and space of a carefree home and exclusive access to the property for the duration of their stay. Our team’s visit was enhanced by private game drives, delicious meals and on site spa treatments. Click here to read a dedicated article about 1933.
by Editor | Sep 8, 2008 | Ecotourism, New Articles, Spas
Massage tables await us on the deck of our suite at Ivory Lodge
It is common for luxury bush properties to offer activities for guests in between the traditional early morning and late afternoon game viewing drives. Outside of meal times, guest time can be spent in suite or taking advantage of activities options on offer. In summer, guests can take a swim in the lodge pool or their suite’s private plunge pool, play a board game, work out, read a book or go for a bush walk.
The pool at River Lodge
Increasingly, luxury lodges are offering spa treatments. Lion Sands, one of the reserves within the Sabi Sand Reserve adjacent to http://simonandbaker.com/kruger has its own spa on site. Guests can enjoy a treatment at the spa, located at River Lodge, one of the reserve’s three properties. Alternatively, guests at the ultra exclusive Ivory Lodge and 1933, the beautiful new rental villa, can opt for treatments in the comfort of their expansive suite or at the villa’s open river facing deck. Click here to read a full length article about Lalamuka Spa at Lion Sands.
by Editor | Jun 2, 2008 | New Articles, Spas
The reception at Absolute Nirvana
Once a palace custom reserved from Javanese royal brides-to-be, the Lulur, a massage and skin treatment ritual that culminates with a rose petal bath, is now available to all women (and men) in Santa Fe; wedding optional! Absolute Nirvana owner Caroline Lee was inspired to bring the sumptuous treatment home to New Mexico after experiencing it in Bali several years ago.
Caroline Lee, owner, Absolute Nirvana
Upon her return, with the help of international spa consultant Christa Obuchowski, she created the timeless enclave of Balinese serenity where I experienced some of the most sensuous and effective treatments I’ve ever had. In addition to the Lulur, I enjoyed a thorough Purifying Cleansing facial that left me feeling and looking rejuvenated, and a relaxing Indo-Asian Hot Stone Massage that erased all stress and cares from my muscles and psyche.
Click here to a dedicated article about Josette’s Absolute Nirvana experience and the spa’s rigorously eco-friendly practices.
by Editor | Sep 24, 2007 | New Articles, Spas
One of our travel teams was in South Africa recently and visited several luxury properties including the spa at the Cybele Forest Lodge & Health Spa near Kruger National Park. Below is an excerpt about the spa and the fun treatments they offer:
Millions and millions of chocolate bubbles swirled at my feet; foaming in a chocolate lover’s fantasy. In the dimly lit room, rose petals and candles transported me to an imaginary cloud of soothing silence; while chocolate morsels and chocolate liquor tempted my sweet tooth during the Cybele Spa 45-minute Chocolate Balneotherapy. Prior to that, I enjoyed a back and massage with hot stones and 15-minute stopover in the spa’s oriental style steam room with a garden view. My final treatment was a scalp massage right before the spa closed for the day.
Click here for more about Forest Health Spa at Cybele
