CELEBRATING CYBELE
The Life & Times with Barbara Jeffries

The first Relais & Chateaux appointed in Southern Africa, 1983  

When Cybele opened their doors in May 1979 little did Barbara and Rupert Jeffries realise that Cybele would one day become a much loved and celebrated destination for travellers from all corners of the world. How did it all begin? Barbara Jeffries tells us.

SEE! AFRICA HOUSE

Secluded and impressive, Africa House is the new addition
to the superb Royal Malewane in the Greater Kruger Park,
and The Royal Portfolio Collection in South Africa.

‘I dreamed of Africa,’ words that Kuki Gallmann immortalised. The wild beauty, the stillness of the bushveld. Africa House is the fulfillment of a passion for both the landscape of the bush combined with the lure of vibrant throbbing Africa. 

Recipes! AFRICA HOUSE - A WELCOME TABLE

Cream of Avocado Soup served with Foccacia…

THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER

By Roy Watts

This is a moving intriguing tale about love across the species line. Roy Watts explains, "It starts six years ago when Lawrence Anthony, a passionate conservationist, jumped off the commercial hamster wheel to develop Thula Thula, a most attractive game lodge near The Umfolozi Reserve." 

BUSHVELD BANQUETS!

By Myrna Robins

As part of ongoing fund raising Myrna Robins, award winning author and food writer, has created the cookbook BUSHVELD BANQUETS, based on the annual Bushveld Banquet Challenge, where Lowveld chefs show their paces in a scintillating culinary competition, which is going into its sixth brilliant year!  

A SPA WEDDING BRUNCH AT
GORGEOUS CASA DO SOL HOTEL & RESORT

A Relais Hotels Property

Casa do Sol, situated in the verdant Mpumalanga region, is an enchanting setting for a wedding in the lush tranquil gardens of this timeless oasis. Set on 500 hectares of unspoilt bushveld, Casa do Sol remains a celebrated gem and a destination of choice for both local and international travellers.