Skukuza Hotel Progress (Kruger National Park)

[Richprins]

We are going to have to get the final cost from Parliament again, including all the retendering penalties and implications...

[Dzombo]

Let me ask everyone here......will you stay in that hotel

Stay there by choice - NO !

But if say, I was doing a last minute trip to SA &¬ Kruger over the festive period. And that was all that was available......then I probably would
Better than nothing at all

[Richprins]

Traitor!

[RogerFraser]

Looks like it is opening up

https://www.wildcard.co.za/new-years-sp ... a-57822269

Be among the first guests at Skukuza Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park and enjoy a special New Year’s discount. From 30 December 2019 to 31 January 2020, Kruger lovers will save 20% on stays at the lodge.

[Richprins]

MEDIA RELEASE

Ring in the new year at the new Skukuza Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
The new Skukuza Safari Lodge situated in the south of the iconic Kruger National Park is almost ready to welcome the first guests with a special rate for last minute holidaymakers this New Years Eve.
According to South African National Parks (SANParks), Managing Executive: Tourism Development and Marketing, Hapiloe Sello, the lodge will open a limited number of rooms as part of a soft launch.
Sello said “in preparation for an official opening early next year, SANParks is using this period as a test phase and are inviting guests to provide constructive feedback in preparation for the full launch early in the new year’.
SANParks is offering guests a 20% discounted rate for stays between 30 December 2019 to 31 January 2020. According to Sello, at this stage, the lodge will have limited services and restaurant and catering will not be available. However guests will have access to all catering services and other amenities at the Skukuza camp.
For bookings contact our central reservation office on 012 428 9111 or e-mail reservations@sanparks.org.
See more about Skukuza Safari Lodge on https://skukuzalodge.com

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Issued by: South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications: Tel: 012 426 5170
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Editor’s note:
• Skukuza Safari Lodge developed by SANParks in the Kruger National Park and the adjacent Conference Centre are designed to operate as one business entity.
• The design is based on a 3-star facility offering 4-star service. It has 128 rooms with a combination of 8 luxury suites, standard rooms and family rooms including universal access rooms.
• Green building initiatives are incorporated to ensure the greenest lodge possible within the framework of international best practice.
• The Lodge will have its own restaurant and bar facilities, a gym and an olympic size swimming pool. Guests will be able to book for safari activities at the concierge desk at the front desk of the Lodge.

[Richprins]

the lodge will open a limited number of rooms as part of a soft launch.
Sello said “in preparation for an official opening early next year, SANParks is using this period as a test phase and are inviting guests to provide constructive feedback in preparation for the full launch early in the new year’.
SANParks is offering guests a 20% discounted rate for stays between 30 December 2019 to 31 January 2020. According to Sello, at this stage, the lodge will have limited services and restaurant and catering will not be available

How typically stupid and obstinate. The Eskom approach to running a hotel!

[Alf]

Why open if you can't open it properly

[Richprins]

Because some boss at SP said so. No matter that it is not ready, it will officially have opened before 2020!

Security and safety is NOT compliant yet..

[Alf]

Because some boss at SP said so. No matter that it is not ready, it will officially have opened before 2020!

Security and safety is NOT compliant yet..

But he doesn't care if it's compliant or not

He just wants to look good

[Peter Betts]

Well I spent ONE night at Skukukza in my life 6 yrs ago ...now with this Las Vegas setup ..there WONT be another