{"id":87253,"date":"2018-11-19T15:13:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/?p=87253"},"modified":"2018-11-20T08:20:53","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T06:20:53","slug":"extensive-makeover-krugers-afsaal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/middelburg-observer\/news-headlines\/2018\/11\/19\/extensive-makeover-krugers-afsaal\/","title":{"rendered":"Extensive makeover for Kruger’s Afsaal"},"content":{"rendered":"

No one drives between Malelane gate and Skukuza in the Kruger National Park without eagerly anticipating a stop at Afsaal, the shady picnic site that allows people to rest and recharge.<\/p>\n

But even institutions like Afsaal<\/a> need to occasionally shake off the dust. Operated by Tindlovu<\/a> Management Services since October 2016, the popular spot is undergoing an extensive make-over that will make a visit there even more memorable.<\/p>\n

Temporary facilities will be available while renovations are under way.<\/p>\n

Work is being done in three phases:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022First up is the creation of Tindlovu<\/a> Express which will offer freshly-prepared, delectable eats-on-the-go, like pies and sandwiches. And to wash your light meal down? An expertly brewed cup of coffee, of course!<\/p>\n

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The beloved Afsaal picnic spot in the Southern part of the Kruger National Park is soon going to have a new look and feel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tindlovu<\/a>\u2019s Jo-Anne White promises an unbeatable coffee experience when Tindlovu Express opens to the public in the middle of December 2018.
\nThe curio shop will also be given a fresh look and be stocked with some unique new items.<\/p>\n

\u2022The second phase includes the construction of a restaurant, children\u2019s play area and, in keeping with the surroundings, an awesome tree house. This phase should be completed early in 2019.<\/p>\n

\u2022Last up are the things dreams are made of: a spa offering the full range of treatments \u2013 think how relaxed you will feel after being pampered in an environment that in itself is balm for the soul, an overnight hide and the introduction of guided walks.<\/p>\n

Phase three should be completed in the latter part of 2019.<\/p>\n

When the last tool is packed away, Afsaal<\/a> will have the look and feel of a timeless African lodge, modelled on Tindlovu\u2019s latest restaurant which has become a firm favourite in Nelspruit since recently opening at i\u2019langa Mall.<\/p>\n

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Work is under way to revamp Kruger\u2019s Afsaal picnic spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The I\u2019langa restaurant will serve not only as the prototype for Afsaal<\/a>, but also for all other Tindlovu restaurants in the Kruger, at Punda Maria, Shingwedzi, Mopani, Letaba, Olifants, Satara and Berg en Dal. Work at these restaurants will get under way next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cTindlovu i\u2019langa is the yardstick by which we will measure all our restaurants in terms of look and feel, customer service, excellence in food as well as value for money,\u201d says Jo-Anne.
\nAll Tindlovu menus will be reworked, and patrons can look forward to new and exciting offerings.<\/p>\n

Jo-Anne has years of experience in the hospitality industry. She joined the Crocodile Country Inn\u2019s team in May 1990 and ended up buying the hotel. By the time she sold it in 2009, she was committed heart and soul to the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n

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#KrugerPark<\/a>'s Afsaal picnic spot to be given a total new look and feel https:\/\/t.co\/IqqcIg9W3B<\/a> via @AllycatsPR<\/a> #safari<\/a> #wildlife<\/a> #coffeebreak<\/a> #picnicspot<\/a> #SouthAfrica<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mJO30Ywt21<\/a><\/p>\n

— KrugerLowveld (@KrugerLowveld) November 19, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n