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Homeleigh Halt Guest House is offering a magical special offer of a 4 night, 5 day getaway for R3500.00 for 2 sharing, in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth

 You get 4 nights luxury accommodation and a full English breakfast daily.

This offer also includes a trip to the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park, with a qualified field guide. The trip includes a light lunch. 

Other meals and refreshments are for your own account.

This incredible offer is also to be found on the official South African Tourism site under the exciting “Sho’t Left – Affordable Mzansi Holidays.”

Due to popular demand this offer is being extended to 31 August 2009.

See you soon!

Anybody who has stayed at Homeleigh Halt a couple of times gets to know that I love my coffee.  In fact you could probably say I am addicted to really good coffee…..

On occasion when I have a function here the ladies will ask me to make them something special.

Now that is when South African Amarula Cream comes to the rescue, and they provide you with the most divine recipes.

Listed hereunder are two absolute “must have” favourites:

Winter warmers from Amarula

This winter, treat your senses to a cultural exchange of untamed African earthiness and classic style, flavoured with modern undertones to awaken your spirit from within – introducing Amarula Coffee Surprise:

Amarula Coffee Surprise

Ingredients:
4 cups strong filter coffee
50 ml whipped cream
60 ml Amarula Cream
8 marshmallows
20 ml brown sugar
20 ml hot chocolate powder

Method:
Pour the coffee in large coffee mugs. Pour the Amarula Cream in each coffee, followed by the whipped cream, brown sugar and marshmallows. Sprinkle with hot chocolate powder and extra Amarula Cream. 

For a shorter, more energetic winter boost, try a Vodka Espresso which is an energetic shot of  espresso sipped through a luxurious collar of Amarula to inspire, uplift and enliven the palate:

Vodka Espresso –  for the very brave!

Ingredients:
1 tot Vodka
1 tot Amarula Cream
2 tot Espresso coffee
2 teaspoons Caster sugar (or to taste)

Method:
Shake coffee, vodka and sugar together with cubed ice, strain into a glass tumbler, and layer Amarula Cream on top. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.  There’s no need to let the winter chill get to you this season, with Amarula perfectly complementing Caturra coffee, we’ll keep you warm.

 All that is left for me to say is enjoy ladies and gents…now you can make your own at home. (This is an alcoholic beverage and as such is for those persons of legal drinking age.)

Homeleigh Halt Guest House has this information for you:

• Port Elizabeth is frequently shortened to PE, it is also referred to as “the Friendly City” , and less flatteringly “the Windy City”.
• PE forms part of the Nelson Mandela Metropole, along with Despatch and Uitenhage.
• If you plan on diving, bring along your certificate, alternatively there are diving courses on offer in the city.  Gear can be hired and boats chartered.
• PE can get quite busy during South African school holidays, so if you are looking for peace and quiet, come out of season.
• Due to the mild climate of the area, PE is a good year round destination.
• Inquire as to the fishing regulations in the area if you are a keen angler.It is also advisable to book accommodation in advance if coming in high season.
• Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera and binoculars. Really good bird and mammal  reference books are readily available.
• Take precautions against the sun, even when overcast.
• As everywhere in the World, take precautions against crime - for exmple -  do not walk alone at night in deserted areas.
• Be careful of sea currents and swim where lifeguards are on duty.
• There are numerous day trips and outings that can be arranged. Have an outing  custom designed to meet your specific interests. 
• An ocean safari or day safari  to Addo Elephant National Park or one of the other local game reserves is highly recommended.
• There are numerous accredited local tour operators – ensure that you establish the credentials of your tour operator. Ensure that your guide is a registered guide with ”FGASA” (Field Guide Association of South Africa) Membership cards are issued to all registered, qualified guides. 
• We are able to offer you a great deal of information on our wonderful city and surrounding areas.
• Let us help you to plan the most memorable holiday.
• Water is generally safe to drink straight out of the tap! Personally I do not drink bottled water in Port Elizabeth.
• There are some areas however where the water, whilst safe to drink, may not be to your liking because of the taste. We often refer to water as being “brak” (slightly salty and unusual taste). This is as a result of underground mineral deposits. If you grew up with this water, mostly in farming communities where water was not filtered but pumped directly from the underground source, then you became used to the taste.
• In areas where the water is really unsafe to drink you will be made aware of the fact by locals or your tour guide.

The local currency is the South African rand, comprising 100 cents. Coin denominations of  5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, and R5 are available, as are note denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200.

 Tourists will generally experience a favourable rate of exchange when visiting South Africa. However, South Africa has very strict currency exchange laws and currency can therefore only be exchanged at banks and official bureaux de changes. 

South Africa’s banking system is said to be one of the most advanced in the world. 

Bank branches and ATMs are widely available countrywide.

 All major credit cards are accepted in South Africa, which includes  American Express, Diners Club , MasterCard and Visa.

It is essential however to carry a small amount of cash, as there are certain places where credit cards are not accepted.

Local street vendors selling beautiful African curios do not have card facilities so it is important that you have cash to make that all important memorable purchase!

VAT ( Value Added Tax ) is 14% and this is levied on most goods and services.  VAT can, however, be reclaimed at point of international departure.

If you would like any additional information please do not hesitate to contact Lynn at Homeleigh Halt Guest House (Bed & Breakfast style).

Homeleigh Halt Guest House staff will arrange a custom designed tour to meet your specific interests with Alan.

Alan does tours throughout the Eastern Cape Province and also offers superb drives,starting from short  2 hour trips.

Experience the Cape Recife Nature reserve where you can spot the beautiful little Grysbok or learn more about the unique fynbos in the area.

Alan also offers additional activities:

• Walk the Grysbok trail or the coastal lighthouse route.
• Bird watching at Cape Recife point and bird hide
• Join an interpretive walk through the intertidal zone.
• Explore the cultural remains of the ancient Khoenkhoen (Men of Men) in the dune fields.
• Visit the Red Location Museum of struggle.