Take the route of happiness

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat offers specially prepared picnics or braais in a breathtaking location in the reserve, at an additional charge. Supplied to Verve, The Star, for a travel article in April 2009.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat offers specially prepared picnics or braais in a breathtaking location in the reserve, at an additional charge. Supplied to Verve, The Star, for a travel article in April 2009.

Published Nov 3, 2011

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The Relais & Châteaux Association has announced new Route du Bonheur (route of happiness) itineraries that offer guests the opportunity to experience the Southern, East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands region in all its diversity.

In conjunction with Hertz, the Associations official transport partner, Director Annie-Claude Bergonzoli recently took five guests on one of the Routes and visited The Cellars-Hohenort, Ellerman House, Le Quartier Français, The Marine, The Plettenberg, Tsala Treetop Lodge and Kurland Hotel so they could experience the uniqueness of each of these magnificent properties as well as what each area offers guests.

Some of the many Route du Bonheur include – ‘Where Memories are Made’ where guests may experience Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, Le Quartier Français & Kurland Hotel.

‘Spectacular by Nature’ - The Plettenberg, Gorah Elephant Camp and Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

‘Wine and Whales’ - Ellerman House, Asara Wine Estate and Hotel and The Marine

‘Footprints in Africa’ - Camp Jabulani, Singita and Londolozi

‘The Road to the Deserts’ - Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, Tswalu Kalahari and Hotel Heinitzburg

‘La Route des Iles’ - Le Prince Maurice , Le Lemuria, Anjajavy l’Hotel and Le Château de Feuilles

‘Island & Safari’ -Le Prince Maurice and Singita Grumeti

Comments Relais & Chateaux Director Annie-Claude Bergonzoli, “The diversity of our region is inspiring and there is so much to see and do in our region which encapsulates not only South Africa but Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Madagascar, Seychelles and Mauritius.

“By offering the suggested Route du Bonheur to guests they can enjoy a truly unique holiday which encapsulates nature, health, food and wine, culture and community initiatives. Guests may of course choose their own Route du Bonheur and even travel on Silversea cruises to get the best of both worlds.”

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