The luxurious Madikwe River Lodge, situated on the banks of the Groot Marico River borders one of Africa’s treasures, Botswana. The natural surroundings are home to a true mix of wildlife, providing an untamed safari experiences.

The Main Lodge which is surrounded by sixteen split-level suites is set for a large refurbish over the next 5 months. On completion Madikwe will be able to offer visitors superior accommodation and facilities going forwarded into 2010.

The revamp will consist of the demolishing of the existing bathrooms, transformed with the addition of an open view window as well as new bathroom fittings and fixtures. The bedrooms will undergo their own mini revamp with the addition of new softs and the repainting of the internal and exterior of the rooms. Updated light fittings and new wall prints will be allocated to each room, creating a sense of a new room in entirety.

Leaving no scope for error in creating this new piece of paradise, the exterior deck used by visitors daily will also get a sprinkle of fresh, with the addition of new chairs and tables.

The Madikwe River Lodge team are thrilled with the plans to refurbish and are delighted that in 5 short months they will be offering guests superior accommodation in the comfort and surroundings of what is set to be the “New Madikwe River Lodge.”

Posted on 27 January 2010 by Geraldine
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For some of us the festive season means mince pies, Christmas trees and over indulgence, but for others these festive normalities are foreign and will not be shared this December. Unfortunately the reality is a harsh one, with a large portion of children not being visited by Santa this year. These children won’t enjoy the perks of the season or the joy and excitement of overflowing Christmas stockings. For this reason The Royal Hotel attempts to bring some extra joy to Christmas with their "Christmas Present Wish Tree" initiative. Staff and guests have already started to participate in the newly implemented project, which is sure to warm the hearts of those giving and receiving gifts.

The “Christmas Present Wish Tree” is entirely in aid of supporting LETCEE, a Community Outreach Programme, caring for the underprivileged children of Matimatolo, Pietermaritzburg. Each child from the outreach programme has been allowed to select one Christmas present for themselves, the gift that they would want the most , and their wish has been placed in a Christmas card on a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the foyer of the Royal Hotel. The gifts range from a yellow dress to a small teddy bear, all simple desires which need to be fulfilled.

The temptation of fulfilling a wish has been far too great for the enthusiastic Royal Hotel staff members, who have already selected all of the cards off the tree. The Royal Hotel now waits in anticipation for more wish cards to arrive from the LETCEE Outreach Programme and the chance to fulfil even more wishes this Christmas.

Anyone is welcome to select a tag off the tree at The Royal Hotel and purchase the gift allocated on the card .A Christmas party arranged by The Royal Hotel will be hosted on the close of the project on the 15 December, where each child will receive their Christmas gift.

So if you looking for a way to give back this Christmas, why not stop in at The Royal Hotel and select a wish from the “Christmas Present Wish Tree ”and make someone’s wish come true.

For further information please contact The Royal Hotel on 031 333 6000 or Email: hotel@theroyal.co.za

Posted on 27 January 2010 by Geraldine
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