Robertson, South Africa; May 17 2007 - Soekershof Walkabout, Mazes &
Botanical Gardens, has launched two new blogsites in addition to the
own website.
The first is
http://soekershof.blogspot.com and keeps (potential)
visitors updated with the latest developments in and around Soekershof
and with links to other interesting things-to-do/see in the area.
The second,
http://soekershof.wordpress.com is primary a service tool
for customers of the own Soekershof nursery and other succulent
lovers. This blogsite provides visitors with information about all
(basic) aspects of cultivating succulents including cacti in South
Africa.
Both blogs offer visitors to comment (even anonymous).
In the first week after the launch both blogs each are attracting more
than 40 hits daily which is quite remarkable for Soekershof Walkabout
is operating in a 'niche-niche market'.
The idea for both blogsites came after the enormous response on the
description of Soekershof in a blogsite of an entrepreneur from New
York. See for yourself:
http://www. timbuktuchronicles.blogspot.com/2007/03/soekershof-
walkabout.html
Important: Per August 1 of this year the admission rates of Soekershof
will increase to R 60.00 pp 12 yrs. The admission fee for persons 12
yrs will remain R 20.00.
For groups of 9 persons: R 500.00 plus R 40.00 pp for every addition
person.
Another change, in order to ease our organisation and to ensure guests
of the typical personal touch, is that, per August 1, visitors cannot
enter at any given time between 8 AM and 4 PM for a walkabout. These
opening times will than only apply for customers of our nursery.
Walkabouts will start at 11 AM and 3 PM but from December 1 to March 1
the morning session will start at 10 AM.
Only for pre-paid bookings and 'priviliged accommodation' with special
Soekershof arrangements exceptions can be made.
Almost at last but not at least: From August 1 visitors with pre-paid
bookings can order a Dutch picnic (breadrolls ham, cheese, coffee/tea,
apple and a bottle of water). Cost: R 40.00 pp.
Tickets and pre-paid bookings also via the Tourism Bureau in Montagu.
Enjoy your holiday,
Herman, Yvonne & dedicated Staff.
Soekershof Walkabout
Mazes & Botanical Gardens
Primary Unusual Destination
Certified by Fair Trade in Tourism in South Africa
Klaas Voogds West, P.O. Box 291, Robertson 6705, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)23 626 4134
Skype: soekershof
Website:
http://www.soekershof.com
Mission statement:
Soekershof Walkabout is a sacred enterprise, based on an appreciation
of nature, humor, play, creation, expression and respect for the land,
and the growth and development of the people and plants who
participate -employees and visitors alike.