Classic Representation 07 Sep 2009
Presenting Classics Representation's Private African Villas

Classic Portfolio

Classic Representation is recognised as one of the leading international marketing organisations in the travel and tourism industry, providing marketing for a selection of Relais & Chateaux properties and the Classic Retreats collection in Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean.

A number of the properties in the portfolio are available for exclusive use or have the option of a private residence. Below is a summary:

CAPE TOWN & SURROUNDINGS 1. Blue Views Luxury Residences - Bakoven/ Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa 2. Ellerman Villa � Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa 3. Exclusive Residences at Le Quartier Francais � Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa 4. Koro Lodge at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat � Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa

MALARIA FREE SAFARI 5. Kaai�s Camp at Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve � Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa 6. Makweti Safari Lodge �Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa 7. Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Residence - North West Province, South Africa

SAFARI 8. Singita Castleton � Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa 9. Singita Ebony & Boulders - Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa 10. Singita Pamushana - Malilangwe Game Reserve, Zimbabwe 11. Cottage Seven at Sasakwa - Serengeti, Northern Tanzania

CAPE TOWN & SURROUNDINGS

1. BLUE VIEWS LUXURY RESIDENCES Bakoven/ Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa Blue Views, one of Cape Town's most reputable villa rental companies, consists of nine exclusive-use houses and apartments. The properties are ideally suited to those looking for an alternative to a five star hotel, but requiring the comfort, convenience and privacy of a luxury home in Cape Town's most fashionable and desirable area. All are owned and personally operated by Tony Stern, ensuring consistency in quality and availability throughout the year. All the villas are 100 metres apart, situated less than 100 metres from the secluded and private Bakoven beach and are within easy walking distance to the famous Camps Bay beach in Cape Town with its trendy restaurants, shops and sidewalk caf�s. Property sizes vary from 1 to 7 bedrooms, including a lounge, fully equipped kitchen and dining area fitted to the highest standards. All have hi speed Wi-Fi and ADSL lines, music systems in all bedrooms with TV (satellite with over 50 channels) and DVD in main bedrooms; a swimming pool and barbeque facilities at all properties (except for the Studio, the only 1 bedroom property); a laundry service and monitored electronic security systems. All residences are serviced Monday to Saturday by Blue Views staff. 2010 Prices from ZAR 1 900 per property for exclusive use (this is based on a 2 bedroom villa) www.blueviews.com

2. ELLERMAN VILLA Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa Ellerman House overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island from a commanding position above Cape Town�s Bantry Bay. This gracious Cape Edwardian mansion with shaded verandas and tiered gardens has beautifully appointed interiors and one of the finest private art collections in South Africa. Situated in the gardens of Ellerman House is the ultra modern villa, spread over three floors with two swimming pools and an option of three (two doubles, one twin) or five bedrooms (four doubles, one twin) for exclusive use only. Other facilities include private sundecks and entertainment areas, a cinema room, integrated sound system, full time butler and chef. The Ellerman Spa providing relaxing treatments by resident therapists is located on the ground level. Rates from ZAR38 300 per night for exclusive use of the Villa, including a full time butler, luxury return airport transfers, made-to-order breakfasts, fully stocked fridge with luxury nibbles, selected house wines and more. www.ellerman.co.za

3. EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCES AT LE QUARTIER FRANCAIS Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa The award-winning Le Quartier Fran�ais (the French Quarter) is the jewel of Franschhoek and one of South Africa�s best-known hotels. Situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of the Western Cape�s wine country, it offers the option of three private residences: the modern �Four Quarters� suites; the chic village house �43 Cabriere�; and the cosy �Cottage�.

The Four Quarters consists of four suites on two levels, surrounding a private swimming pool and with their own bar and lounge area. Included in the rate is a private butler. 2010 Rates from ZAR 8 900 per suite per night and include all drinks from Four Quarters bar, breakfast, light meals served at the pool from 10am-4pm, afternoon tea and pre dinner snacks, exclusive butler service, free wireless internet access,i-pod docking stations Nespresso machines, use of DVD�s and CD�s from main library and complimentary transfers within Franschhoek village. Rates exclude all meals and drinks ordered and consumed in the main hotel or restaurants, all dinners, telephone calls, laundry, service charges and all extras.

The cosy Cottage is situated within the heart of the Franschhoek village. Offering two bedrooms in a fully equipped cottage with a private walled garden and swimming pool it sleeps up to four guests. Newspapers, fresh fruit juices and pastries are delivered every morning. 2010 Rates from ZAR 6 980 per night for the Cottage and include breakfast, complimentary mineral water and Le Quartier fruit cordial, as well as a selection of complimentary Franschhoek wines

The newest member in the Le Quartier family, 43 Cabriere is a chic village house with three en-suite bedrooms, an open plan dining and lounge area, fully equipped kitchen, patio, plunge pool and the option of daily servicing. With its sought-after Cabriere Street address it is a must for those looking to immerse themselves in the Franschhoek experience. The vibrant main road and world-renowned food scene is located only streets away. 2010 Rates from ZAR 5 933 per night for the house and includes a ZAR 90 food and beverage voucher, per person, per day for Le Quartier Fran�ais. www.lequartier.co.za

4. KORO LODGE AT BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE & WELLNESS RETREAT Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa Voted �Best Hotel in the World� in the 2009 US Travel + Leisure World�s Best Awards reader�s survey, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat is situated in the breathtakingly beautiful Cederberg mountains, a mere three hours drive or forty-five minute flight from Cape Town. Koro Lodge, meaning �Open Vistas� in the local San language, is a farmhouse in the heart of the reserve that has been renovated and transformed into an exclusive-use villa with spectacular views. This privately catered-for residence combines the ultimate in luxury with the wonders of nature, to offer a complete wilderness adventure for families or groups of friends. The villa is styled in natural, vibrant, earth colours with handcrafted South African objects and furnishings, and is designed and equipped to provide every service and satisfy all needs. Two master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, entertainment room with en-suite bathroom and a separate loft area sleeps up to four adults and six children. Also featured are a kitchen, bar, living room with dining area and fireplace, wrap-around terraces with small, private heated infinity pool and outdoor barbeque facility. Activities on the reserve include rock art walks, nature drives, mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, star gazing and swimming in rock pools and waterfalls. 2010 Rates from ZAR 13 000 per night for exclusive use, including all meals, a selection of beverages, a personal hostess, chef and guide www.bushmanskloof.co.za

MALARIA FREE SAFARI

5. KAAI�S CAMP AT BLAAUWBOSCH PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa Blaauwbosch is an exclusive five star private game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. The reserve offers a private big five experience where guests can relax in comfort. Discover a wide variety of game including elephant, lion, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, antelope, abundant birdlife and rare flora on game drives with professional rangers. A chance to do a 'walk and stalk' with the resident female cheetah is a highlight of any visit to Blaauwbosch. Kaai�s Camp, Blaauwbosch�s exclusive-use residence, accommodates up to eight guests and is nestled between two large mountains with magnificent views down a valley, behind the main lodge on the reserve. The camp is thatched, with spacious rooms and bathrooms with separate toilets, under floor heating throughout, air conditioning, outdoor showers and decks A dedicated team of staff take care of all needs. 2010 Rates from ZAR 17 600 per night for exclusive use, including all meals, drinks and safari activities www.blaauwbosch.co.za

6. MAKWETI SAFARI LODGE Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa Small, exclusive and set in the lush environment of the Waterberg Mountains, Makweti epitomises the ultimate personalised safari experience. Rolling mountains, steep gorges, rocky outcrops, flowing rivers and open plains provide a magnificent �big five� game area, whilst cuisine at Makweti reflects an artful fusion of exotic spices of ancient trade routes and a wide assortment of health conscious choices. The lodge offers five luxurious suites and is ideally located, accessible by a mere forty minute flight or an easy three hour road transfer from Johannesburg International Airport. Activities include twice daily safaris in open vehicles or on foot and viewing of bushmen paintings and rock art. 2010 Rates from ZAR 2 585 per person per night, including all meals, drinks and safari activities; exclusive-use rate negotiated on enquiry. www.makweti.com

7. ROYAL MADIKWE LUXURY SAFARI RESIDENCE North West Province, South Africa Royal Madikwe is located in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve (76,500 hectares) in the North-West Province of South Africa, on the border of Botswana. With a refined touch of African luxury coupled with unsurpassed hospitality, Royal Madikwe comprises the Main Residence and a Luxury Bush Home. The Main Residence offers five luxury suites, each with their own private decks and plunge pools. The Luxury Bush Home accommodates up to four guests. Game drives in an open vehicle and bush walks with an experienced guide are offered on a daily basis. Royal Madikwe is an exclusive-use property and is available only to private parties. For safari enthusiasts a guide and tracker are on hand at all times, and for those seeking some pampering at the lodge, a chef, butler and masseuse are on standby, while kids have nannies and children's activities such as face painting, bush baking and African beading lines up. 2010 Rates from ZAR 24 000 per day for exclusive use, including all meals, drinks and safari activities www.royalmadikwe.com

SAFARI

8. SINGITA BOULDERS LODGE AND EBONY LODGE - Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa The Singita Group encapsulates the ultimate African safari with spectacular lodges on prime Big Five game viewing land. Singita exudes exquisite luxury, rare solitude and perfect tranquility, creating an unrivalled guest experience and making it one of the world�s premier destinations. Situated in the game rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Singita offers two suites at each lodge that can be used on an exclusive basis. Built in the same style as the other award winning Singita suites, the new suites are joined together by a central lounge/ dining area, making them ideal for families or friends travelling together. Each of the suites offer a second en-suite bedroom ideally suited to children under the age of sixteen; children from six years are welcome. Exclusive use of the suites include a private chef, guide, safari vehicle and host. Safari activities are flexible and fit around the group�s needs; as guests have private access, game drives can depart directly from these suites. 2010 Rates from ZAR 10 950 per person per night; for exclusive use of two or three suites, an exclusive surcharge of ZAR 5 555 per day applies; this includes all meals, drinks and safari activities www.singita.com

9. SINGITA CASTLETON � LUXURIOUS BUSH RETREAT Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa Once a private bush retreat, Castleton Camp in the game rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve has opened its doors for the exclusive use of families and small groups. It is a comfortable, understated farmhouse with all the charm and personality of a lived-in home. Set on Africa�s rolling savannah, the classic stone lodge with its expansive veranda overlooks a waterhole that teams with wildlife. Castleton Camp consists of three double cottages (four twin rooms and two double rooms) with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and the main farmhouse has wide verandas with an expansive lounge, dining area, swimming pool, library, pool table and trampoline. Activities include game drives and guided walks with a private ranger and tracker. 2010 Rates from R34 100 (1 - 8 guests); R40 150 (9 - 12 guests) for exclusive use, including all meals, drinks and safari activities. www.singita.com

10. SINGITA PAMUSHANA Malilangwe Game Reserve, Zimbabwe Singita Pamushana rests in the protected Malilangwe Trust, in the South East corner of Zimbabwe. In this remote, undiscovered area of the country, Malilangwe has succeeded in protecting a great diversity of species within a varied and unique environment. With only six suites and one villa (with five bedrooms) Pamushana is an intimate retreat, offering phenomenal game viewing in a relaxing atmosphere. This private oasis is decorated in bright, cheerful colours and mosaics that reflect the positivitiy and energy of the local people. Each suite is perched on top a hill with breathtaking views of the lake below and features a private plunge pool. The whole lodge can be booked for exclusive-use, accommodating up to twelve guests. Activities include game drives, walking, bushmen painting trails, fishing, canoeing, tennis and yoga. 2010 Rates US$ 800 per person per night, including all meals, drinks and safari activities. www.singita.com

11. COTTAGE 7 AT SINGITA GRUMETI Serengeti, Northern Tanzania Sasakwa Lodge rambles along a rocky promontory perched above the rolling plains. It is among the most deluxe accommodations ever built in East Africa. The entrancing view from on high is an ever-changing tapestry of grasslands, clouds and wildlife as they move across the landscape. Cottage 7 at Sasakwa Lodge can be taken exclusively, offering four bedrooms, a private pool and 180 degree views of the open Serengeti plains. Activities include game drives in open vehicles, walks, night drive , mountain biking, archery, tennis, badminton, lawn croquet and billiards.

2010 Rates from US$ 16 500 per night for exclusive use of the villa, including all meals, drinks and safari activities. www.singita.com

ENDS

Editors Notes: Classic Representation provides international marketing for a selection of Relais & Chateaux properties and the Classic Retreats portfolio in Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Each of these destinations has been carefully selected and are defined by a commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering an exceptional guest experience. www.classic-representation.com

Issued by: CLASSIC REPRESENTATION Media Enquiries: Saskia Brown Telephone: +44 131 476 6822 Email: saskia@classic-representation.com