Necker Island news: Our guests get involved in the Ice Bucket Challenge
What happens on Necker, stays on Necker! Unless of course it’s for a good cause and involves the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and a nomination from Richard Branson. Our Necker guests got involved in the...
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Ulusaba bush news: Guest photo diary 3
Thank you to our guest Anthony for sharing his special Ulusaba experience with us from his ninth visit with us. If you’d like to share your experience with us hash-tag #ulusaba or email us at...
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Mont Rochelle news: A bit of history
Photo by @kristinaalexa29 The area around Franschhoek, which in the Afrikaans language means ‘French corner ’, was as the name suggests once a French enclave when over 300 years ago a group of Huguenot...
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Mont Rochelle news: Shared spaces at Mont Rochelle
Swimming pool Take a dip and relax in the main outdoor heated swimming pool at Mont Rochelle – there are some fantastic views of the Franschhoek Mountains. Bar service is available around the pool and...
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Mont Rochelle news: Sleep time
Mont Rochelle is a stunning 22-bedroom hotel and vineyard including six suites just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek in South Africa. We have five different types of...
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Mont Rochelle news: Eating and Drinking
Photo by @michyparkin Mont Rochelle has two restaurants including the Country Kitchen, which joins up to our wine cellar. It ’s an ideal place for a light lunch in the sunshine or a relaxed dinner. Our...
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Mont Rochelle news: All about the wine
Photo by @michyparkin Our Mont Rochelle vineyard boasts sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, merlot, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. included are small blocks of mouvedre, petit verdot, viognier and the newly...
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Mont Rochelle news: Activities and excursions
Photo by @jentemple When you’re not drinking wine… the grounds at Mont Rochelle cover 39 hectares (about 100 acres) and you’re welcome to go exploring. The following are available either on the...
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Mont Rochelle news: The Spa at Mont Rochelle
What could be more relaxing than a spa treatment during your stay? Mont Rochelle has two dedicated spa treatment rooms as well as a Hammam. We use the eco-friendly Africology ‘Authentic’ range of...
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Mont Rochelle News: Sharing your snaps #montrochelle
Thanks @milz108 We’re in full swing at Mont Rochelle as we put on the finishing touches ahead of welcoming our first guests on Monday. We’ve had a major refurbishment and can’t wait to unveil the new...
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Ulusaba news: Arbor month with Pride ‘n Purpose
At Ulusaba, the guest experience goes beyond the adventures of the bush and into the lives of the surrounding communities as we gear up to celebrate ‘Arbor Month’ for the month of September. Pride n’...
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Mont Rochelle News: Welcome to Mont Rochelle
We’re cracking open the wine as we welcome our first guests today. After months of refurbishment Mont Rochelle is looking dazzling and we can’t wait to show it off! Our team has been working hard...
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Ulusaba bush news: Mother Leopard Hlangisa puts her life on the line
We got to witness the most incredible sighting of Hlangisa a mother Leopard of two cubs put her life on the line to protect her cubs. Hlangisas cubs are about three and a half months old now and are...
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Mahali Mzuri news: Mt Kili Madness
Liam our Operations Manager will join two teams of players that will climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain to play the worlds heighted ever game of competitive cricked to...
View ArticleNecker Island news: A drone’s eye view of Necker Island
We welcomed six drones to Necker Island and they’ve captured stunning footage of Richard Branson’s private home. Click here for more information on Virgin.com about ‘Drones for good‘.… Read more
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Necker Island news: Necker Island wins ‘Most Prestigious Private Dining Venue’
Dining at the Great House We’re all smiles as we swept up the award for ‘Most Prestigious Private Dining Venue‘ at the Prestigious Star Awards 2014. Food is one of the many highlights of your Necker...
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Necker Island news: Sharing your snaps #neckerisland
Thank you @linzhawley Thank you @jenjewitt Thank you @halliemitchellphotos Thank you @natureonnecker Thank you @iaindodsworth Thank you @loocou Thank you @jmcdairmant… Read more
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Ulusaba news: Sharing your snaps #ulusaba
Thank you @jtwildcard Thank you @jenniferbleys Thank you @lamoschito Thank you @itslukes Thank you @bushjess … Read more
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Ulusaba bush news: Bad week for the pigs
Over the last few weeks, our poor warthogs have had a bit of a rough time as a few of them, large and small, have been picked off by some of the predators and I was lucky enough to be there on two of...
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Roof Gardens news: Sharing your snaps #roofgardens #babylon
Thank you @msfunkyfoxy Thank you @thejamiemiller Thank you @emmersg Thank you @martinarichiusaThank you @brookeleecarter Thank you @ztmancini Thank you @mimi1302 Thank you @take716 Thank you...
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