Calling all jazz lovers

Join the Chromatics for jazzy Sunday lunches at the Maropeng Hotel, launching on July 4, 2009.

Established musicians Michael Ramasimont and Bareng Seilane make up this jazz duo. Maropeng Marketing Manager Erica Saunders says, “We auditioned a lot of bands, but really liked their sound.”

The Chromatics, influenced by jazz greats Duke Ellington and Sergio Mendes, produce a mixture of old school and modern jazz. 

Saving the world one carpool at a time

Local weatherman and environmentalist Simon Gear has written an excellent book to help us live greener lives. Going Green: 365 Ways to Change our World is a day-by-day guide to reducing your carbon footprint and leading a more sustainable life. 

Stargazing in the rain

The rain drew a gauzy curtain across the view of the hills. Beyond the glistening deck, there was a grey haze where the Magaliesberg range should have been, fading to blue in the distance.

Inside, in a comfy chair, I sipped hot chocolate, while Vincent Nettmann, Maropeng’s resident astronomer, set up the projector. Other guests mingled, enjoying the complimentary welcome drinks, under the watchful eye of Sylvia Makgetla, Maropeng’s sales and marketing assistant and our host for the evening. The question on everyone’s mind was “How do we stargaze when it’s pouring down outside?”

Congratulations Monica de Bruyn – winner of our loyalty card survey prize

Last month Maropeng conducted a survey to determine the level of interest the public would have in a Maropeng loyalty card.

Participants were automatically entered in to a draw for a prize, and Monica de Bruyn came out tops!

Hard work and mussel power get Maropeng chef ahead – Kenosi Mosito

The first time Kenosi Mosito, Commis Chef at the Maropeng Hotel, saw mussels was when she had to prepare them for hotel guests. “I was very excited because I didn’t know there were such things. I tasted one with some dressing and had to chew it for a long time before I could swallow,” she says.

Learning new things is something Kenosi does every day as she prepares food for the hotel restaurant. It is also what she enjoys most about her job. “I work hard and I’m learning lots,” she says with a shy smile.

Take our survey and you could win a stay at the Maropeng Hotel

Maropeng is conducting a survey to determine the level of interest the public would have in a Maropeng loyalty card. There are just a few questions to answer and participants stand to win a fantastic prize. 

Maropeng Hotel offers festive season deal

The Maropeng Hotel is running a special offer for visitors during the festive season.

Maropeng featured on Kyknet

DSTV’s Kyknet (an Afrikaans programming channel) recently aired an insert about Maropeng on their show Reise en Soetkyse. 

Book now to enjoy Christmas lunch at Maropeng

Bookings are now open for the Christmas Day lunch at the Tumulus Restaurant and at the Maropeng Hotel. Booking is essential as space is limited.

Rating programme keeps Maropeng environmentally sound

Maropeng operates in a manner that minimises its impact on the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site as well as the environment as a whole. It follows an environmental management programme tailored for the travel and leisure market, the Heritage Environmental Rating Programme. 

Father’s Day weekend at Maropeng Hotel (15 June)

Show Dad how much he means to you by spoiling him with a weekend getaway at the tranquil Maropeng Hotel, or a traditional spit braai at the Tumulus restaurant. 

Maropeng celebrates Youth Day (16 June)

Maropeng is committed to enlightening today’s youth through knowledge, to ensure that our heritage is preserved for future generations. On Youth Day, Maropeng will commemorate our country’s future leaders.