In conjunction with title sponsor, Sanlam, Discount Traveler South Africa pulled out all the stops. Guests were serenaded by the sounds of Ricky Botsis while they dined on a delectable three-course meal on tables decked by Rialhiem Ceramics to encapsulate the authentically African theme of the evening. This while masters of ceremonies - radio and TV personality, Tracey Lange and Josie Eveleigh of SABC 3 travel show, Where Josie Goes - announced the winners and treated entrants in attendance to further exquisite giveaways throughout the evening.
The Sanlam Top Destination Awards awarded the finest selection from 9,700 establishments entered for this year’s awards. Finalists are privy to R10,000’s worth of advertising in The Traveler Mag South Africa to accompany their certificate and the 35 winners each walked away with the title of Top Destination in their category and star grading, receiving a winner’s certificate and hand-crafted ceramic elephant trophy by Rialheim Ceramics, as well as their share in R1m worth of advertising! The Sabre Top Destination Technology Award gave one lucky establishment a trip to the Sabre Forum 2018 in Europe.
Ungraded: Richtersveld Wilderness Camp
4-star grading: Dibiki Holiday Resort
Ungraded: George Backpackers
4-star grading: B.I.G. Backpackers
Ungraded: Wild Thingz Lodge
1-star grading: Golden Gate Guesthouse
3-star grading: Rhino Manor
4-star grading: Cabana Beach Resort
Ungraded: 5 on Jean
3-star category: La Picasso Guesthouse
4-star category: Grey Manor Guesthouse
5-star category: Nova Constantia Boutique Residence Guest House
Ungraded: Blue Gum Country Estate
3-star grading: Olive Grove Guest Farm
4-star grading: Crawford’s Beach Lodge
5-star grading: Wild Mushroom Luxury Country House
Ungraded: Leopard Lily Bed & Breakfast Potchefstroom
4-star grading: Lapologa Bed and Breakfast
5-star grading: Azamare Camps Bay
Ungraded: Santos Express Train Lodge
3-star grading: African Game Lodge
4-star grading: Sunset Beach Lodge and Spa
5-star grading: Hayward’s Grand Safari Lodge
Ungraded: Godwana’s Bush Villas & Fynbos Villas
2-star grading: Tented Adventures Pilanesberg
3-star grading: Timbavati Safari Lodge
4-star grading: Morokolo Game Lodge
5-star grading: Ivory Tree Game Lodge
Ungraded: Affi Lande Boetiek Guest Farm
3-star grading: Ganora Guestfarm
4-star grading: Dusk to Dawn Farm Guesthouse
Ungraded: Trennerys hotel
3-star grading: Hotel Savoy
4-star grading: NH The Lord Charles Hotel
5-star grading: The Twelve Apostles Hotel
