Accommodation Rates rip-off for FIFA 2010?

I just came accross an interesting article in the "Times LIVE" dated 12. September 2009 with regards to accommodation rates during FIFA World Cup 2010.

Yet another good reason that proofs that we were correct to NOT sign up with MATCH and keep our capacities open for the individual self-planning traveller.

To read the full article in Times LIVE please click here.

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Our new Certificate

Here it is, the renewed star grading certificate for Abangane Guest Lodge!

We are graded in the category "Lodge" which means an accommodation facility located in natural surroundings..... (for more info please visit the TGCSA website).

The word Lodge in an establishment's name does not necessarily mean that this establishment is graded in this category. It can be graded as Bed & Breakfast for example. Should you be looking for natural surroundings, views, space etc., to stay at a Lodge would be the right decision to make.
If it is important to you making your decision based on the star grading, ask the establishment you are interested in for the latest certificate. Certificates have to be renewed yearly.

Accommodation at the borders of Kruger National Park

I often read that during FIFA World Cup 2010 the Sanparks accommodation as well as private game reserves are at certain times already fully booked.
But there is no need to panic. Why not stay at the borders to the Kruger National Park, such as Hazyview where lots of accommodation is still available?

This also has got the advantage of often cheaper lodging than inside the private reserves with the same or better comforts, standards and luxuries.
Staying outside the park furthermore minimises the risk of contracting malaria.

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Star grading results

When we opened Abangane Guest Lodge in Hazyview we had some very high goals that we have set for ourselves.
I used to stay at hotels where high standards were maintained and because of the many business travels I did, got quite accustomed to it. Abangane, we thought should be exactly that way, it should be a place where we would want to stay even if countless others were available. One of our goals was to obtain a four star rating from the TGCSA.

You must understand as I will admit, I would not be Klaus if noticable improvement is not made and the bar is not constantly raised.So we've achieved our four stars three years in a row and every year we've managed to improve our score by 1%. This time, being our fourth TGCSA assessment we've had sight of our "not yet official" assessment result and again we have scored 1% better than last year.
That means we have achieved a 95% score which is sufficient to be awarded 5 stars. However, as we have only applied to be assessed for 4 stars this is the official result that we will gladly accept.

We are very proud that our Lodge meets the requirements for 5 stars and promise that you will always get 5 star hospitality at Abangane Guest Lodge at 4 star rates