A historic partnership for a unique South African leisure experience.
At the heart of the rebirth of the once-decaying railway town
of Alicedale is a unique leisure experience, Bushman Sands.
We invite you to join this historic partnership to see Alicedale
transformed into a thriving example of sustainable tourism
development unlike any other in South Africa.
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Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted tourism
experience comprising big five game viewing, a luxurious
four-star hotel and three-star retreat, not to mention
a cultural village and a plethora of other interesting
activities and facilities.
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Situated in the
Bushman s River Canyon in the Eastern Cape, Alicedale is 50
kilometres from Grahamstown and 100 kilometers from Port Elizabeth.
Surrounded by valley bushveld, the town exhibits a rich multi-cultural
heritage, from ancient Bushman paintings to the Victorian
Karoo flavour of a century ago, when it was developed as a
major railway junction.
Map and Directions : By Road
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Alicedale is one hour from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown
on the N2. At the interchange to Grahamstown, take the
N10 towards Cradock. 80 kilometers from Port Elizabeth
turn right and follow the signs for another 17 kilometers
to Alicedale. When approaching Alicedale from Grahamstown,
travel toward Port Elizabeth on the R72 for 20km and turn
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Map and Directions : By Air
Shamwari Game Reserve, 20 minutes
from Alicedale, is equipped with a private landing strip.
Air charters can be arranged with registered charter
companies or private aircraft.
Prior arrangements must be made with Bushman Sands
for landing and transfer to Alicedale.
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The following are the flight co-ordinates
and details:
Elevation: 695 ft
Headings: 30/15
co-ordinates: 33 27 42 South, 26 03 13 East
Length: 1200 m
Width: 20m
Surface: Compacted Grass
Caution: Game fence, game & telephone line
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Bushman Sand Hotel comprises individual buildings around a pool
area and overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original
houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of four-star
terraced accomodation, linked to the main hotel building by
raked gravel walkways lit by Victorian lampposts. The decor
throughout references the legacy of the Khoi San and Alicedales
railway history.
The terraced rooms combine the architectural style of the original
buildings with modern four-star finishes, offering luxury suites
with king beds or luxury rooms with twin beds.
The first terrace includes five luxury suites and eight luxury
rooms. Each has a private veranda overlooking breathtaking views
of the sixth fairway, the Bushmans River and the magnificent
hills beyond.
An additional two adjacent terraces include a further eight
luxury rooms facing the swimming pool, main hotel building and
the final green of the golf course.
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- Rating: Four-star
- Rack Rates (dinner, bed and breakfast)
- Lounge, bar, cigar lounge and pool
- Rooms: 21
- 5 luxury suites (king beds),
- 16 luxury rooms (twin beds)
- 39 Rooms (Dec 2004)
- 23 luxury suites
- 16 luxury rooms
- 78 beds total
- Air-conditioning, satellite television, mini-bar
and safe
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The Modolo's Retreat Hotel
Madolo s Retreat, a three-star lodge, is a short 10km from Alicedale
and provides another perfect location from which to enjoy the
Bushman Sands game reserve and cultural village. The Retreat
is also the base camp for the Wilderness Trail and welcomes
the returning trail blazer with comfortable accommodation in
12 en suite rooms with good traditional South African fare served
in the relaxed atmosphere of the dining room or pool area. After
sundown, African stories are recounted around an open fire,
amidst the calls of the surrounding Wilderness area.
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Cuisine is traditionally South African combining
Xhosa, English and Cape Malay influences. Hearty breakfasts,
buffet lunches and evening dinners are available, while
a cigar and a good single malt can be enjoyed in the Cigar
Lounge.
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