BUSHMANS KLOOF AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS RELAIS & CHATEAUX ENVIRONMENT TROPHY 2007

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat is proud to announce that it now counts among its latest accolades the esteemed Relais & Châteaux Environment Trophy 2007. The award was bestowed upon the reserve in recognition of Bushmans Kloof's exceptional environmental and conservation projects. These include its Rock art conservation programme; providing a sanctuary for the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra and Clanwilliam Yellow Fish; its support of the Cape Mountain Leopard project; as well as alien vegetation clearing. Other environmental friendly practises at the lodge include the cultivation of organic kitchen gardens; recycling waste material; and water and energy saving.

The President of Relais & Chateaux, Jaume Tapies presented the coveted award to Fred Stow, Lodge Manager of Bushmans Kloof at a glittering award ceremony that was attended by Princess Stephanie of Monaco, and which was held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on 14 November 2006.

Relais & Châteaux is an international association of the world's finest restaurants and hotels and is dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. The global Environment Trophy, awarded for the fourth time, was jointly presented to Bushmans Kloof and The Little Nell (Aspen, Colorado USA) in recognition of the respect for the environment and nature, which was demonstrated in such a remarkable manner by the two Relais & Châteaux properties. The two joint winners were selected from among almost 300 Relais & Châteaux member properties across the globe that have developed initiatives to help protect the environment and nature.

Situated in the majestic Cederberg Mountains, just 270km north of Cape Town, this 7000 hectare wilderness is a South African Natural Heritage Site, located within the Cederberg Wilderness Area, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site.

Earlier this year (April 2006), Bushmans Kloof was positioned in the top three in the International Tourism for Tomorrow awards, which was held in Washington DC during the 6th Global Travel & Tourism Summit.