Transfrontier Parks Destinations certified by Fair Trade Tourism

By |2019-10-11T12:27:02+00:00March 27th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|

Transfrontier Parks Destinations (TFPD), South Africa’s leading group focused on promoting community-based tourism, has become Fair Trade Tourism certified. The group, which is headquartered in Cape Town, launched in 2004 with a mission to manage community-owned properties in transfrontier parks and adjacent conservation areas. Since inception, responsible tourism and conservation has been at the heart of its [...]

A Hike Through The Amphitheatre

By |2019-10-11T12:27:03+00:00June 13th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|

A Guest Experience - Amphitheatre Hike Fiona McDonald sent us this wonderful story of her experience hiking in the Amphitheatre: The first day from The Cavern to Witsies was an experience to say the least. The weather was horrendous – misty, cold and drizzly. We literally couldn’t see more than 20 meters in front of us. [...]

Proposed Closure Of Amphitheater Withdrawn

By |2016-05-09T11:09:30+00:00May 9th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|

NOTICE REGARDING THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE AMPHITHEATER The proposed closure of the Amphitheater has been withdrawn.  Please see the official Ezemvelo notice below : Please note that we have delayed the final decision on the proposed closure of the Amphitheater until after the 31st of May stakeholder meeting. We hope by all means to prevent [...]

Statement in response to Royal Natal’s Alert

By |2019-10-11T12:27:03+00:00May 6th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|

Statement in response to Royal Natal’s Alert circulated to Tour Operators and posted on Vertical Endeavour website on 3 May 2016 advising of closure of access to the Drakensberg Amphitheater with effect from 20th May 2016. UPDATE (09.05.2016): witsieshoek.co.za/blog/proposed-closure-amphitheater-withdrawn Incident and consequential action by Royal Natal This intended closure of the Drakensberg Amphitheater to hikers, which [...]

Rest in Peace Morena Lekunutu Mota

By |2019-10-11T12:27:03+00:00September 8th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|

Letter to Montoeli and Boshoane and Mota Family Dear Montoeli and Boshoane and the Mota family We are devastated to hear the news of your Dad’s passing. Please convey our condolences to your family and know that our prayers are with you at this very sad time. We may only have known your Dad since 2009 [...]

MEC’s Service Excellence Award | Lilizela Awards

By |2019-10-11T12:27:03+00:00September 4th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|

We are extremely proud to announce that the Batlokoa Community received the MEC’s Service Excellence Award for Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge at the Free State Lilizela Awards. The award was celebrated on Thursday evening, where they honoured the staff for a job well done. The Lilizela Award recognises and rewards tourism players and businesses who work passionately and with [...]

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