Post Indaba Tales

Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass – it is about learning
to dance in the rain!

Indaba reconfirmed everyone’s thoughts on the dreaded economic situation. Thankfully everyone is in on this one together and we are all using the opportunity to polish our raindancing moves!

Service is our most important product and the recent floods have proven once again that our standards can be maintained come well... high water!

While all Tongabezi Lodge rooms are once again fully available we have received the following lovely comment from one of our guests who stayed at the very peak of the flood:

Thanks for your concern and help during our stay at Tonga/River Club. Everything worked out great under the circumstances. I’m sad only for the damage to your beautiful Lodge. I hope the flood has receded so the work can begin to restore the cottages to their original beauty. We actually canoed right through the Dog House and around the bed.

It wasn’t like we missed experiencing the Tonga hospitality at all as all our activities were still arranged and conducted from there. Everyone was very accommodating and the gate left open between the properties for our convenience. The Lunar Rainbow was just amazing on our last night.

Again thanks for all your help arranging and making our stay so memorable,

Kristina Trowbridge

Do you fancy “Five star everything”**?

(**Patented comment from one our guests)

The Tongabezi garden continues to flourish and we are now providing our homegrown vegetables with homemade organic fertilizer. Join our table at Tongabezi where we spice things up a little to warm you up during winter:

Sweet Corn and Chilli Bhajis

450g sweet corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 small onion diced
3 nuggets freshly grated ginger
1 chopped fresh chilli
250g flour
10g baking powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
125ml water
2 whole eggs
Salt and pepper to taste

In a mixing bowl, add all of the above ingredients and mix well. Keep in an air tight container refrigerated for up to a week.

Sambal

1 diced onion
2 diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a mixing bowl, add diced onion and tomatoes, then lemon juice and parsley. Toss well and put in between the Bhajis stack.

Special OFFERS!

Kids are wild for Africa 2009 special

The Garden Cottage at Tongabezi was built with family in mind.

Two large bedrooms, a private dining room with fire place and an exclusive walled garden makes this the perfect choice for adventurous families. In 2010 our family friendly Cottage will also have its own private plunge pool. Even better news is the fact that adults staying in the Garden Cottage for 3 nights or more can bring two children under 14 for FREE!

Free house upgrade Tongabezi lodge 2009 special

In 2009 Travel Agents will spend more time than ever before searching for compelling travel specials. Tongabezi has an exciting offer for guests who prefer to be spontaneous – and agents who like making an impression!

NOW All 2009 bookings made within 60 days of travel are eligible for an upgrade that is worth as much as a 15-20% discount! Simply quote the words FREE HOUSE UPGRADE in the subject of the e-mail confirming your booking. If a house is available we will offer your guests a COMPLIMENTARY upgrade!

Sindabezi Island grand reopening 2009 special

In 2009 the magic of a fabulous new Sindabezi Island will be unleashed on the travel world.

In the spirit of inspiration and enchantment we will celebrate our new camp with an astounding special.

All new 2009 bookings to Sindabezi Island from 1 June 2009 will now be eligible for a special rate of US$ 250 per person per night sharing NETT!!!

This rate is full board and covers boat activities and A VISIT TO VICTORIA FALLS (no other road activities included). All other activities can be arranged – for information and rates please contact reservations@tongabezi.com

Lunar Rainbows in Winter

The next lunar rainbow viewing will be on the 7th June 2009, 7th July 2009 and 8th August 2009. Join us at eight in the evening on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June and July as well as the 7th, 8th and 9th of August for a trip including wines, soft drinks, beers and spirits served at The Falls

For all the Lunar rainbow dates for 2009 and 2010 please have a look at our website