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SA Most scenic spots crowned


Cape Town - The Lilizela Awards, in association with the National Department of Tourism, has recently announced the provincial finalists and winners for 2014, to be awarded on various occasions right throughout the country from September to the end of October. 

The Lilizela Awards are divided into categories which congratulate and honour various aspects of the tourism industry. There is also a prestigious Minister’s Award decided solely by the Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom. 

South Africa’s top tourist destinations has been recognised for the hard work and passion they put into advertising SA. The winners were announced in the ‘best visitor experience’, ‘best Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur Awards’ (ETEYA), ‘best Tourist guide’, ‘best accommodation’ and ‘best Universal Accessibility’ categories. 

Also see: SA shines at World Travel Awards Cape Town a firm favourite at World Travel Awards

The most scenic spots in the country were also recognised for how well they are managed. Take a look at the Best Scenic Spots in SA: 


Eastern Cape
Tsitsikamma Segway Tours

Other winners in the Eastern Cape were: 
Untouched Adventures – Action and Adventure
Umngazi River Bungalows and Spa – Beach Experience
Amapondo Backbacker Lodge – Culture and Lifestyle
Raggy Charters – Marine Adventures 
Cape Flame Guest House – Universal Accessibility Award 
Park Place Boutique Hotel – ETEYA Award
Craig Ronald Duffield – Cultural Guide 


KwaZulu-Natal
The Midlands Meander – Scenic Beauty
 


Other winners in KwaZulu-Natal were: 
Ushaka Marine World – Marine Adventures & Culture 
Amakhosi Safari Lodge – Wildlife Encountersand Lifestyle 
Amamboma Travel and Tours – Roots and Culture 
Wild 5 Adventures – Action and Adventure 
Garden Court Ulundi – Universal Accessibility Award 
Discover Durban Tours and Transfers – ETEYA Award
Robert Craig Caskie – Cultural Guide
Tom Ntombela – Nature Guide 


Mpumalanga
Harties Aerial Cableway – Scenic Beauty 


Other winners in Mpumalanga were: 
Inyati Game Lodge – Wildlife Encounters 
Mornay Marais – Cutural Guide
Bethuel Dennis Mkhonto – Nature Guide 


Western Cape
Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope – Scenic Beauty 

Other winners in the Western Cape were: 
Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Jukani Wildlife – Wildlife Encounters
Graity Adventures – Marine Adventures and Action & Adventure 
!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre – Culture and Lifestyle 
Strandloper Ocean Lodge – Beach experience 
Ozzie’s Golf Guide – ETEYA Award
Robert Charles Howell – Cultural Guide 


The winners in other provinces were:
Limpopo
Zebula Golf Estate & Spa – Wildlife Encounters
Amarula Lapa – Roots and Culture 
Limpopo Guest Manor – ETEYA Award 
Mpho Cedrick Setlhako – Cultural Guide
Tshamane Isaiah Banda – Nature Guide 

North West
Brauhaus am Damm – Culture and Lifestyle
Marcus Cillers Kruger – Cultural Guide 

Northern Cape 
The Big Hole Kimberley – Culture and Lifestyle 
Anwil Guest House – ETEYA Award 
Romano Sylvester Bezuidenthout – Cultural Guide 


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