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EDITION 1 OF
2009
EDITORIAL
Join us on the
journey to discover the
enchanting treasures of
Sekhukhuneland. A land of plenty
and the most incredible sunsets.
Our journey started at three
guest houses in the Marble Hall
town.
Edition 1 of 2008.
Marble Hall is a small town
about 160km from Pretoria and
less than 260km from
Johannesburg.
It has a pleasant climate and is
ideal for gardening.
Agricultural products produced
in Marble Hall include cotton,
citrus, table grapes and
vegetables like potatoes.
Tobacco is also cultivated in
this area and contributes to the
economic stability of the area.
HISTORY
In 1920, Mr. Stoffel Visagie and
his wife Maria, discovered the
marble deposits at which is
today Marble Hall, while on a
hunting trip form Pretoria to
the Bushveld. Mr. Visagie took
some English speaking people to
the site because they wanted to
see the “Marble Hole”.
Mr. Visagie’s English was not
very good and he spoke of
“Marble Hol” instead of “Marble
Hole”. This became “Marble Hall”
– although there had originally
been no mention of a ‘hall’.
FEATURING IN THIS EDITION
We continue our journey in this
small little town called Marble
Hall and bring to you the beauty
and tranquillity of the nature
surrounding this haven.
The first stop was at the
popular Ubique Game Ranch
situated approximately 20km
outside Marble Hall on the
Roedtan road.
UBIQUE
GAME RANCH
This game ranch is approximately
200km North of Pretoria in Limpopo
Province. The OR Tambo Airport is
2.5hours drive away and tourist
groups/guests can be met at the
airport and transported to Ubique.
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These are some of the
services available:-
- Transportation
of tourists to ranch
from the airport.
- Bathrooms, air
conditioners and
fire places to the
chalets added extra
comfort and style.
- Conference
facilities for large
groups.
The interior
decorating of each
and every chalet is
modern, yet you
still have that
unique feeling of
camping out.
Other activities
provided include
guided game drives
and night drives.
Guided walks and an
unforgettable
experience for those
who love hunting or
taking photographs
of wild life.
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The gardens
and surrounding area is a
haven for an abundance of
bird species and the
peaceful tranquillity will
be a true remedy for the
tired soul. If you are lucky
you will spot some baboons
that can keep you well
entertained for a while.
Some of the additional
services/activities
include:-
- Tours of their
Buffalo and Sable
breeding projects.
- Game viewing
from the comfort of
the lodge.
- Accommodation is
on a full catering
basis, no self
catering is offered.
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To view
more detailed information
about this heaven on earth,
visit Ubique Game Ranch
website at
www.ubiquegameranch.com
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BOSCIA GAME LODGE
The next stop is at the Boscia
Game Lodge which is 9km from
Marble Hall in the heart of the
bushveld country. Boscia is the
ideal break away for hunters and
those enjoying the wild life and
the many facets it can present
you with.
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The friendly personnel at
Boscia will make you feel at
home very quickly.
Some of the
services/activities they
offer include:
- A cash bar.
- Pool table.
- DSTV.
You can book the
log cabin for that
special bush
experience. This log
cabin is fully
equipped and sleeps
four people. You can
enjoy a sundowner on
the deck while
looking at the game
who comes to quench
their thirst at the
dam close by.
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You can
relax in the wonderful
garden. Or you can swim in
the pool which can cool you
off especially during the
very hot summer months.
Boscia offers 5 ensuite self
catering chalets and is the
ideal get away for a weekend
when you and your family
needs it the most.
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To book
your accommodation or to
request for any further
information Hennie
can be called at 082 854
6308 or Janet at
083 683 3224. You can
also contact Boscia
via e-mail at
latwiel@telkomsa.net.
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OWL'S NEST
The Owl’s Nest is a self catering
chalet situated approximately 7km
outside the town of Marble Hall.
This get away offers you a true
bird’s eye view of the Loskop Valley
as it is situated on top of a hill.
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This chalet is fully
equipped with separate
sleeping quarters that can
accommodate up to 10 people.
It also has a fully equipped
kitchen and is ideal for a
family that seeks a get away
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The garden is a true haven
with small ponds and flowers
of every colour you can
think of during the summer
months.
There is also a swimming
pool where you can cool off,
which is essential for these
parts of the world.
You can also book a game
drive and a rustic bush
camp, sleeping 10 people is
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For
enquiries Albert can
be contacted at 082 926
0773 or 082 4566 767,
or an e-mail can be send to
owlsnest@bluebottle.com.
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Watch this space
for some more up to date tourism
news and feel free to contact
Mrs. Colene Venter
venterc@sekhukhune.co.za of
Greater Sekhukhune District
Municipality if you want something
to feature here.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Public Holidays in South Africa |
| 1 January |
New Year's Day |
| 21 March |
Human Right's Day |
| March/April |
Easter (as advised) |
| 27 April |
Freedom Day |
| 16 June |
Youth Day |
| 9 August |
National Women's
Day |
| 24 September |
Heritage Day |
| 16 December |
Day of
Reconciliation |
| 25 December |
Christmas Day |
| 26 December |
Day of Goodwill |
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Emergency Telephone Numbers |
| Police |
10111 |
| Ambulance |
999 |
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Cellular Phone (Emergency Numbers) |
| Cell C |
084 140 |
| Vodacom |
147 |
| MTN |
112 |
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Telephone Enquiries |
| Local |
1023 |
| International |
0903 |
| Mastercard
International |
0800 990 418 |
| Visa International |
0800 990 475 |
| Thomas Cook -
Rennies |
0800 998 175 |
| Medical Rescue
International |
0800 111 990 |
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Airport Telephone Numbers |
| Phalaborwa, Kruger
National Park |
015-793 3681 |
| Park Gateway
Airport |
015-781 5823 |
| Johannesburg
International |
011-921 6262 |
| Rand Airport, Jhb |
011-827 8884 |
| Grand Central, Jhb |
011-805 3166 |
| Kruger Mpumalanga
Int. Airport |
013-753 7500 |
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National Car Hire Operators |
| Avis Rent a Car |
0861 021111 |
| Budget Rent a Car |
0861 016622 |
| Erocar |
0800 011344 |
| Hertz Rent a Car |
0861 600 136 |
| Imperial Car
Rental |
0861 131 000 |
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