FESTIVE GUIDE 2016/2017
10 DECEMBER 2016 08 JANUARY 2017
Festive fun galore for the whole family:
Face painters
Competitions for kids throughout the day
Performances by our very own resident DJ’s
(DJ Lamiez and DJ Lorax)
Song requests daily
Live band performances every Saturday
SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER
Carols by candlelight in the Amphitheatre @ 19h00
Free entrance
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve party - All ages
CABANAS
10 - 24 DECEMBER
Daily sundowners at the pool deck
with live entertainment
Consult the concierge for the daily
Kamp Kwena activities programme
SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER
Cabanas Christmas lunch with a live
performance by Christian Heath
26 DECEMBER 2016 15 JANUARY 2017
Fun and games for all
Daily sundowners at the pool deck with live
entertainment
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve dinner with a live
performance by Thandi and Abel
Lush gardens, tropical birds and water features give
the Cascades hotel it’s unique and relaxing atmosphere,
explore the tropical garden to find hidden adventures.
CASCADES
9 DECEMBER 2016 15 JANUARY 2017
Luma Bar and Lounge
17h00 till 22h00 Sultry sundowners
with live entertainment daily
Peninsula
06h30 till 11h00 Breakfast daily
18h30 till 22h00 Chef’s choice
buffet menu on Fridays & Saturdays
Bocado Café
12h00 till 16h00 À la carte menu, sushi & pizza bar
12h00 till 17h00 Rib station and beverage specials
Live entertainment every Friday during December
SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER
Peninsula
12h00 till 16h00 À la carte menu, sushi & pizza bar
18h00 till 22h00 Christmas Eve dinner (R345 pp)
CASCADES
SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER
Christmas day feast
12h00 till 17h00 Christmas day feast (R595 pp)
Bocado Café
12h00 till 16h00 À la carte menu, sushi & pizza bar
12h00 till 17h00 Rib station and beverage specials
26 - 27 DECEMBER
Peninsula
Festive food experience
06h30 till 11h00 Breakfast
18h00 till 22h00 Chef’s buffet dinner (R275pp)
Bocado Café
12h00 till 16h00 À la carte menu, sushi & pizza bar
12h00 till 17h00 Rib station and beverage specials
CASCADES
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
Peninsula
19h00 till late New Orleans jazz festival live
performance (bookings essential, adults R495pp and
R350 per child aged between 6 and 12 years old)
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY
New Year’s day
12h00 till 17h00 Chef’s choice buffet lunch (R345pp)
Live performance
The Palace hotel, protected by great timber and bronze gates,
with sculptures of noble leopards, signifying the magnificence
of the wild landscape. The splendour of stone carvings, mosaic
illustrations, vaulted ceilings and dazzling flame-topped towers
like beacons.
THE PALACE
15 - 23 DECEMBER
Crystal Court
06h00 - 10h30 - Breakfast daily (The Palace residents only)
15h00 - 17h30 – The Palace High Tea–daily
(bookings essential at R235pp)
18h00 - 22h30 – Crystal Court buffet
(R345pp | R172.50 per child under 12)
Kindly note, the dress code for dining at Crystal Court is smart casual–no shorts are
permitted in the evenings for dinner
The Palace Pool Deck
10h00 - 17h00 Children’s entertainment with Kamp Kwena
11h00 - 17h00 Light all day dining–hot dogs, popcorn
and an ice cream station
Live DJ/Solo performances take place every Saturday
In the event of inclement weather, lunch will be served at Crystal Court
Tusk Bar & Lounge
12h00 - 22h00 - Open daily for dinner serving an á la carte menu
07h00 – 01h00 - Bar open, serving international teas and coffees daily
as well as a variety of popular signature cocktails and South African
favourites
An imported range of cigars is available upon request – why not enjoy a
fine Cuban cigar along with a delicious aged whisky or cognac
Tusk Bar & Lounge offers a tapas menu with an African touch
Live DJ/Solo Performances take place every Friday & Saturday
The Grill Room
18h00 - 22h00 Open daily
Plume
18h00 – 22h00 Open daily with an á la carte menu offered for dinner
The distinctive menu infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine
with an African twist in an intimate setting
Kindly note, the dress code for dining at Plume is smart casual, no
shorts are permitted
THE PALACE
25 DECEMBER
Crystal Court
06h00 - 10h30 – Breakfast is served,
Santa will be flying in especially to visit our young guests
(The Palace residents only)
15h00 - 17h30 - The Palace High Tea festive theme (bookings essential
at R235pp)
18h30 - 22h00 - Christmas dinner buffet
(R625pp | R312.50 per child under 12)
Live Entertainment
Kindly note the dress code for dining at Crystal Court is smart casual
No shorts are permitted in the evenings for dinner
The Palace Pool Deck
10h00 - 17h00 Children’s entertainment with Kamp Kwena includes a
surprise visit from Santa who will be spending Christmas at The Palace
12h30 – 15h00 Christmas buffet lunch served
(R345pp, open to all non-hotel residents)
Live entertainment
In the event of inclement weather, lunch will be served at Crystal Court
Tusk Bar & Lounge
12h00 - 22h00 - Open daily for dinner serving an á la carte menu
07h00 – 01h00 – Bar open, serving international teas and coffees daily
as well as a variety of popular signature cocktails and South African
favourites
An imported range of cigars is available upon request – why not enjoy
a fine Cuban cigar along with a delicious aged whisky or cognac
Tusk Bar & Lounge offers a tapas menu with an African touch
The Grill Room
12h00 – 22h00 - Open daily
Offering a set lunch menu and á la carte dining
(R595pp | R297 per child under 12)
Plume
18h30 – 22h00 - Open daily offering an á la carte dinner menu
The distinctive menu infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine
with an African twist in an intimate setting
Kindly note, the dress code for dining at Plume is smart casual, no shorts
are permitted
Crystal Court
Christmas dinner buffet 25 December
(R625pp | R312.50 per child under 12 years)
Freshly shucked oysters with caviar & crème fraiche
Assorted sushi platter
Whole poached salmon with Marie rose and crème fraiche
Seared tuna with a rice wine vinaigrette and sesame crust
Beetroot marinated kingklip gravlax
Poached asparagus with quail eggs, shaved antipasto
and Grana Padano
Aged salami, artichokes with marinated olives & parmesan cheese,
Parma ham and melon parisienne on tusks
Red wine salad with grilled haloumi & rocket
Crab and avocado salad
From The Carvery
Fillet beef wrapped in Parma ham and mushroom duxelle
Maple-glazed gammon, caramelised baby apples & pineapple wafers
From The Chafers
Braised pork belly with polenta thyme crust
Roast stuffed turkey breast with prune and herb stuffing
Scottish salmon with capers, a lemon cream sauce, black mushrooms
and caramelised onions
Roasted baby potatoes with cubed feta and sun dried olives
Vegetable moussaka with parmesan and champagne cream
Roast duck breast with cherried brandy sauce and pomme gratin
Lamb rack cutlets, with panko herb crumb and buttered Brussels sprouts
Mince pies and yule logs
Champagne and mango charlotte
Strawberry tiramisu with malibu and coconut lady fingers
Pecan nut and chocolate tart with coffee syrup
Key lime tart with mascarpone cream with crème de cassis
English trifle with brandy cream
Black forest gateau with fresh berries
Pavlova with berries
Five spice chocolate velvet roulade
Cinnamon tuile with jasmine tea syrup
Apricot brioche tart
Chocolate hazelnut torte featuring a salad of Seville with orange
& deep fried basil
31 DECEMBER 2016 1 JANUARY 2017
Crystal Court
New Year’s Eve celebration
19h00 till late - The Kings and Queens Royal Affair
(R1 850pp | Bookings are essential)
Plume
19h00 till late – A theatre of food awaits, including champagne pairings
(R1 999pp | Bookings are essential)
THE PALACE
26 DECEMBER 2016 5 JANUARY 2017
Crystal Court
06h00 - 10h30 - Breakfast daily (The Palace residents only)
15h00 - 17h30 - The Palace High Tea – daily
(bookings essential at R235pp)
18h00 - 22h30 – Crystal Court buffet
(R345pp | R172.50 per child under 12)
Kindly note the dress code for dining at Crystal Court is smart casual
No shorts are permitted in the evenings for dinner
The Palace Pool Deck
10h00 - 17h00 Children’s entertainment with Kamp Kwena
11h00 - 17h00 Light all day dining–hot dogs, popcorn
and an ice cream station
In the event of inclement weather, lunch will be served at Crystal Court
Tusk Bar & Lounge
12h00 - 22h00 - Open daily for dinner serving an á la carte menu
07h00 – 01h00 – Bar open, serving international teas and coffees daily
as well as a variety of popular signature cocktails and
South African favourites
An imported range of cigars is available upon request – why not enjoy a
fine Cuban cigar along with a delicious aged whisky or cognac
Tusk Bar & Lounge offers a tapas menu with an African touch
Live DJ/Solo performances every Saturday
The Grill Room
12h00 – 22h00 – Open daily offering an å la carte dinner menu
Plume
18h30 – 22h00 - Open daily offering an á la carte dinner menu
The distinctive menu infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine with an African
twist in an intimate setting
Kindly note, the dress code for dining at Plume is smart casual, no shorts
are permitted
SOHO
FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER
Soho Pool Bar
Live DJ entertainment
12h00 till 17h00 Braai menu including three meat
options, pap, gravy and a salad, a draught beer or
non-alcoholic cocktail (virgin daiquiri or pina colada)
(R250pp)
SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER
Sun Terrace Christmas eve dinner
17h30 till 22h30 Enjoy mouth-watering British themed dishes
accompanied by live entertainment (R350pp)
Legends
Open daily between 12h00 and 23h00
Offers an á la carte lunch and dinner, steak house menu
Daily live entertainment from 19h00
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve dinner
18h00 till late at Soho Pool Bar - Hawaiian theme (R550pp)
Vibes and Encore - New Year’s Eve countdown
Live entertainment from 19h00
Come celebrate with us and get champagne at the door,
as well as tray service champagne for the big
countdown just before midnight
KAMP KWENA
DAILY ADVENTURE GUIDE
Daily activity programme will be available from
the concierge desk in the hotels and will include a host
of outings and activities such as:
Game drives, Valley of Waves, The Maze of the Lost City,
pool games and swimming, Rockventure Mini Golf, Long John
Silver Bumper Boats, Stimela Train, Predator World,
Kwena Gardens, The Magic Company – games arcade,
face painting, biscuit decorating, fancy dress,
mini discos, marshmallow braai’s, musical games
and loads more...
Structured activities, outings and games
to keep kids busy from ages 3 - 12 years old
A crèche/babysitting facility is available daily for:
Children between the ages of 1 - 2 years old
hosted from 09h00 - 17h00
Full day options for children between the ages
of 3 - 12 years old, includes lunch
Evening sessions for children between the ages
of 5 - 12 years old, between 19h00 - 21h00
SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER
18h00 Carols by Candlelight (R95 per child,
strictly for children between the ages of 5 - 12 years old)
Parents can collect their children at the
Cabanas foyer at 21h30
SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER
09h00 - Registration at Kamp Kwena (R95 per child)
10h00 - Join Santa, all his elves and characters for a snow filled
adventure at the Cabanas lawns
11h00 - Follow Santa to Kamp Kwena for the Christmas party of
a life time, including all the yummiest treats
12h00 – Enjoy a special show at Kamp Kwena and
receive a special gift hamper to take home
MONDAY 26 DECEMBER
11h00 - An action packed rotating Christmas
workshop includes:
A jumping castle, waterslides, activity corner, face painting,
character appearances, play dough and Lego
15h00 - Annual “Little Miss Kamp Kwena” and
“Little Mr Muscles” contest on the Cabanas lawns.
Children between the ages of 3 - 12 years old are welcome
to enter and strut their stuff for the crowds!
Registration takes place at Kamp Kwena entry is R20 per child