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Father’s Day Outings

With Father’s Day approaching, it might be a good idea to start looking for places to take your other half, just because he’s an amazing husband and father.

VALLEY LODGE & SPA – GAUTENG

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Valley Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg is offering ideal autumn and winter ‘escape city stress’ packages – from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to pamper-packed winter packages. The lodge’s ideally situated fireplaces, comfort food and bespoke spa make for a luxe country getaway.

Father’s Day packages on 21 June 2015, which include dinner, bed and breakfast for a couple:

• Standard room: R2 300
• Luxury room : R2 500
• Superior room: R2 700

Relaxing Sunday lunches or private picnics catered for by the lodge’s head chef, Wayne Walkinshaw, and his creative team on the banks of the Magalies River flowing through the privately appointed destination, bird- watching, hot air ballooning, professional conferencing facilities, a romantic chapel, fly fishing activities and the exquisite Valley Lodge Spa are on offer at the award-winning 4-star country hotel.

Contact: +27 14 577 1301/5; res@valleylodge.co.za; www.valleylodge.co.za

VINEYARD HOTEL – CAPE TOWN

Vineyard-Hotel-GardensTreat dad to a man-sized lunch this Father’s Day, with a three-course feast at the Vineyard Hotel’s The Square Restaurant for only R335 per person.

Showcasing a mixture of traditional classics and modern favourites, there is sure to be a dish for every palate and taste on their special menu. With two options per course, guests can savour Asian-inspired pork and spring onion dim sum, baked line fish with a feta and herb crust and dark chocolate tarts with peppermint crisp ice cream – that is, if anyone can look past the main attraction of roast sirloin with mustard and parsley butter!

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Due to the popularity of this lunch, guests are required to book in advance via eat@vineyard.co.za or 021 657 4500.

BON HOTEL RIVIERA ON VAAL – GAUTENG

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This luxurious resort is set on the scenic Vaal River, just 45 minutes’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport. The resort offers an abundance of recreational activities, including restaurants, kids’ facilities, spa and a golf course. Now, which man wouldn’t want to spend Father’s Day at the golf course?

Visit http://www.bonhotels.com/ for more info.

THAKADU RIVER CAMP – NORTH WEST

Thakadu-River-Camp_4576-(34)Thakadu River Camp is set within a riverine canopy along the banks of the Marico River in the eastern section of the Madikwe Game Reserve. The camp comprises twelve spacious and luxuriously decorated tented suites, set within a riverine canopy, each equipped with its own viewing deck overlooking the river. A unique and wondrous place.

FOR BOOKINGS, call +27(011)3156194, email info@madikwesafaris.co.za or visit www.madikwesafaris.co.za

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