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" Nikki will try to meet your request to make your stay an unforgettable experience. This is a mid to luxury price level opportunity. "

" Self cater if you can unless you want to end up being totally ripped off. "

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Koedoes Poort Safaris is a family run game farm, which is situated in the Glenconnor district, Malaria Free area, 70km from Uitenhage, 90km from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Koedoes Poort safaris nestled alongside the Winterhoek mountain range near Cockscomb, a true oasis. The 642ha piece of land boasts a great variety of plains game and bird species.

We here at Koedoes Poort Safaris cater mainly for bow hunters as well as selective rifle hunting. Hunters can either spend the day hidden away in one of our six hides, some overlooking a watering hole or for those who prefer walk and stalking their prey, the open terrain supports it perfectly. We have a variety of 17 plains game available to hunt.

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• Available is three chalets, one double bed, and the other two chalets sleep three persons per room. Bedding supplied for all chalets.
• Separate shower facilities available
• One en-suite log cabin, double bed, bedding supplied.

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• B&B and complete catering options available including light lunches and 3 course dinner meals. We specialise in traditional "boerekos" with a modern twist, including garlic roast marrow bones, succulent oxtail, tender lamb shanks and spit chicken with crispy potatoes and many more. Wine pairing options available.
• All dietary requirements welcome
• Pre/After dinner snacks available by quote, including a array of cheese boards, snack boards served with a wide variety of pates, spreads, preserves etc. Contact us for a complete list of commodities available.
• For those who want to spend the day hiding away under the shade of a jacket plum tree in the veldt peacefully while sipping on a glass of ice cold wine, there are special picnic baskets available for groups of single persons plus

All of the above mentioned is available by quote, so feel free to contact us for more info.

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Become a shadow from the sky! There's nothing more spectacular than the early morning sunrise, the crisp air and freshness of the karoo veldt. The beautiful sunsets falling over the Cockscomb Mountain Range, but to experience it from the sky. Our microlight flights is a definite unforgettable experience. There is no better way than to spend the last light of day in the sky, flying towards the sunset.

A 350m landing strip, suitable for microlights enables them to fly in and stay over. Check out our accommodation and catering options.

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Fresh farm Eggs, fresh bread and cheeses, cannot get any better. Sitting on the veranda looking at the mountains and with Impala and Ostrich walking around.

The property is in a beautiful surrounding. The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool which was great for the hot days. the backup power and light is a good thing considering the current load shedding issues the country is facing. the supper was great and the sunsets amazing

If you are looking for an intimate and personalised nature reserve experience, Koedoeksop is the right place for you. The staff, headed by Nikki, were phenomenal and tended to our every need, from making scrumptious homemade breakfasts and dinners served on the verandah to taking us on an informative guided game drive that included a picnic in the wild. We also saw many different types of buck, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and warthogs. And, since it was my mother's birthday while we were there, Nikki even baked a delicious complimentary birthday cake for her on the day. During our stay, we were the only visitors, so everything felt like we were in our own home away from home. There is also a pool to cool down on hot summer days, which we made use of.

The staff was so welcoming and it really felt like home. The food was delicious and the staff took their time in making us utmost welcome.

Accommodation clean and tidy, staff experience excellent 👌

break fast, super, location everything was perfect. the trip felt like it was custom made for my exact needs. if you are looking for a perfect remote area, away from the city, peace and tranquility I highly recommend the place

Lovely nature and the loge was need and comfortable.

The quite the friendly staff, the experience,everything was exceptional

The fact that it was in the middle of nature away from the normal day to day rush. There was no phone reception and only one spot where you can connect to Wi-Fi which make it awesome it actually teaches people to speak to each other instead of sitting on the phone all day

All delicious home cooked meals were more than ample, made with much love. The attention to detail and service was excellent. The staff were so kind. We ran into a bit of car trouble before getting there so it was such a relief when a mini rescue team was put into action to make sure of our safe arrival. We were very well looked after. Appreciated the quiet and wonderful nature walks. We will be back!

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With mountain views, Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve is located in Waterford and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. The units provide views of the pool and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve has a playground. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Guests at Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve can enjoy table tennis on site, or go hiking or cycling in the surrounding areas. Darlington Dam is 26 miles from the lodge. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International, 116 miles from Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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• Outdoor swimming pool
• Free parking
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• Airport shuttle
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• Excellent Breakfast

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Restaurants 1 Restaurant On Site

• Cuisine French • Local • South African
• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
• Ambience Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
• Dietary options Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

• Toilet paper
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• Guest bathroom
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• Private Bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
• Inner courtyard view
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• Mountain view
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• Picnic area
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• Electric kettle
• Washing machine
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• Socket near the bed
• Drying rack for clothing
• Fold-up bed
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• Bicycle rental
• Bike tours Additional charge
• Walking tours Additional charge
• Game drives
• Entertainment staff
• Fishing Additional charge
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• Kid-friendly buffet
• Kids' meals Additional charge
• Special diet meals (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
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• Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
• Daily housekeeping
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• 24-hour security
• Shuttle service Additional charge
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• Adults only
• Shared lounge/TV area
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• Hypoallergenic room available
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• Airport shuttle Additional charge
• Entire unit wheelchair accessible
• Entire unit located on ground floor
• Open all year
• Pool with view
• Swimming pool toys
• Pool/Beach towels
• Beach chairs/Loungers
• Yoga classes
• Beach umbrellas

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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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Koedoeskop Private Mountain Reserve is 10.6 miles from the center of Waterford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Kabete: its origins and descendants.

The story of Kabete, also known as Koedoespoort, starts with eight families that needed to farmland and grazing land for their livestock. We interviewed the son of one of the first families to occupy the land, Mr. April Maile Rakoena who gladly shared insights with us.

The first settlers of Kabete came from all over, it is estimated that the Rakoena’s arrived between the years 1937 – 1939 from Ga-Matlala, Lehwelereng village. Eight farmers came together to buy what is now known as Kabete private farm. They came to the land initially as workers for the farms that were owned by white people during the apartheid regime. The land was split into two sections, the privately owned farms and the Trust land that was owned by the Apartheid government (the sections of Kabete are still named Private and Trest). The families that worked on the Trust land were the Matshika, Nchabeleng, and the Kgoratles.

Between 1937 and 1939, when the deed sale of the private farm was announced the eight families that worked on the land for years joined efforts in order to purchase the land. The reasons for the eight families, namely Rakoena, Matlala, Babili, Mahlangu, Lebotse, Bapela, Bahula, Masemola, and Masela, to purchase the land were that they had livestock and the soil in the village they had previously occupied was not as fertile as the soil at Kabete. The second reason is that the government wanted to build a dam along the Elands River between Kabete private farm Mmakometsane, which was later named Mkhombo dam. Ntate Rakoena recalls that they had a few small plots that they used to farm on in order to send food back to their family that remained in Ga-Matlala.

When the Rakoena’s arrived in Kabete, they knew the land to be under the jurisdiction of Marapyane i.e. Bakgatla ba Mocha tribal office. This all changed because of political reasons and some part of the village was then declared a Ndebele village.  To date the village has two herd men who were appointed and report to two different royal houses; Richard Ranko Lepule representing the Manala Tribal Authority and Ntokolo Pro Maubane who represents the Bakgatla Ba Mocha.

The village is predominantly Sepedi speaking but the name of the high school is in isiNdebele; “the then Kabete Primary School principal Mr. Mabena who was Ndebele saw a need for a high school to be built within the community as such he facilitated the process of having the only high school built in the area, hence the name” said Nkodi Masemola, one of the vocal community member who grew up in the village. Upon completion the school was named Sithenjisiwe Senior Secondary School.

The first school was Kabete Primary, which did not have good infrastructure that would be conducive for learning. Like many schools in the region, it started under a tree and then the community decided to build a structure, government later built a proper structure.

With every village having its own rich culture, Kabete had a very unconventional way of praying for rain during drought seasons. There is a natural dam near Kabete village that they call Rakomiki which has freshwater, the elders of Kabete along with the young children would go to the dam to pray for rain. During the ceremony, the children would call out for rain and the elders of the village would kneel down at the bank with teacups to draw water from the well and pray for rain as the collect the water from the well hence the name Rakomiki (komiki is an African term used for a cup).

During the apartheid regime, the occupants of Kabete used to pay for license for almost everything in their possession; ownership of properties such as bicycles required owners to have license disks. The regulations in terms of transportation did not end there; the villagers were not allowed to have donkeys. If donkeys were found in the village, they would be killed. There were also laws put in place to regulate dogs and there was a fee that had to be paid for owning a dog. The dogs also had to have a form of ID or tag that would help the apartheid police identify to whom the dogs belonged.

Although Kabete is a small village, it has a lot of history, which shows the resilience and unity of the eight families that built the village. There is a lot that our generation can learn from the history of Kabete, that if we work together we can prosper and secure a good future of many generations.

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Why do moscow mules come in copper mugs.

Oct 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered why the Moscow Mule cocktail is served in a copper mug? In this post, we answer that question in detail. As it turns out, the answer is partly based on historical events and partly based on the extra "kick" that copper brings to this classic cocktail. Let's dive in!

Introduction

A remarkable cocktail is something you notice from across the room, easily identified by the signature drinking vessel it's served in. Few are more distinct than the burnished copper mug of a Moscow Mule. 

Great cocktails aren't just alcohol and mixers––they should be something more, a full sensory experience from beginning to end. It starts as you observe the precise convergence of ingredients in a golden ratio that blossoms into flavors and aromas of citrus and spicy ginger. It is then delivered into an ice-filled copper mug and garnished with fresh mint and a slice of lime.  Finally, it is presented before you, shiny and cold, compelling you to taste.

The copper mule mug not only tells the story of the drink it contains, but also is essentially functional to the full experience. You might already know that the cone-shaped bowl of a long-stemmed Martini glass was designed so that olives would stand perfectly upright, and the elegantly curvaceous welled Margarita glass was designed to add ample salt, sugar and garnishes.

But why are Moscow Mules served in copper mugs?

Inquiring minds want to know, so this article will sum up the science and history of why traditional Moscow Mules come in copper mugs, and other legit benefits of serving cocktails in pure copper mugs. This includes:

A Brief History of the Moscow Mule

The science of using copper mugs.

• How Copper Mugs Amplify the Taste & Aroma of your Moscow Mule
• The Enhanced Experience of Drinking from a Pure Copper Mug

The origin of this timeless cocktail is the tale of the American Dream. One fateful day in 1941 , three struggling entrepreneurs had a serendipitous meeting at the Cock 'N Bull bar on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood: A bar owner passionate about his unpopular home-brewed ginger beer, a businessman who took a big chance and purchased Smirnoff vodka, and a Russian immigrant with a cache of copper mugs she couldn't seem to sell. That day, the unlikely trio wisely decided to join forces in a bold venture that would not only save their individual businesses, but also create an iconic American cocktail.

Essentially, the Moscow Mule is the most successful marketing campaign in cocktail history. At a time when most Americans had never even heard of vodka, this cocktail introduced them to the traditional Russian alcohol, and established Smirnoff as a necessity in both bars and homes alike.

Thanks to celebrity endorsement, the Moscow Mule soon took the Hollywood cocktail scene by storm, and quickly became the most beloved mixed drink of the 1950's.

It's popularity understandably waned during the Cold War, and it was briefly re-branded as the Smirnoff Mule to distance itself from communism. However, the recent cocktail renaissance of the 21st century has seen the Moscow Mule come kicking back, as evidenced by lists like Esquire's Top 10 Cocktails of 2019 , and Business Insider's 8th Best-selling Cocktail in the World, 2018 .

But the answer to why Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs goes much further than a conveniently clever alliance between co-founders desperate for a big break. The story of the Moscow Mule is both the struggle of the immigrant searching for success, and the flashy lifestyle of the rich and famous.

It boasts a simple recipe , yet a complex flavor profile, encapsulated in a shiny copper mug. And as delicious and refreshing as the Moscow Mule may be, it's the copper mug that makes the cocktail so extraordinary.  Like the drink itself, the pure copper mule mug is a balance of form and functionality.

The most scientific benefit of the copper mug is its ability to regulate temperature. When a drink is served in a copper mug, it gets cold fast––and stays that way.

Copper is a renowned thermal conductor that will keep your beverage frosty in any weather, and is one of the reasons the traditional Moscow Mule has become synonymous with summer. Add a little ice, and the copper chills drinks instantly, and sustains a refreshingly icy rim with every sip.

Because copper is such an excellent conductor, it can keep your cold beverages colder for longer. The downfall of many ill-fated cocktails on a hot summer day is melting ice. Copper mugs stay brisk, and don't disrupt the recipe's ratio, so the simple yet distinct flavors of the Moscow Mule remain strong till the last drop.

Another important feature of the solid copper Moscow Mule mug is the handle. Much like the stem of a wine glass, the copper mug handle keeps the nearly 100 degree body temperature of your hand from impacting the status of your deliciously frosty cocktail.

How Copper Mugs Amplify the Taste and Aroma of Your Moscow Mule

If you want to know what a Moscow Mule tastes like, purists would insist the only way to experience it is in a 100% copper mug. Aside from being a great American tradition, copper mugs offer some unique enhancements to both the flavor and aroma of the Moscow Mule (or almost any finely-crafted cocktail).

Although subjective, most discerning drinkers would agree that copper mugs imbue cocktails with a superior taste. Experts explain that the copper oxidizes the vodka upon contact, thus enhancing the flavor profile and potency of the aromatics.

The intense cold of the copper also creates more stability in the bubbles of the ginger beer carbonation, and balances the tangy citrus of the lime with the earthy spice of the ginger.

For the skeptics out there, the theory of superior taste is easily verifiable. Simply make or order two Moscow Mules––one served in a plastic cup, and one served in a copper mug. Take a moment to inhale deeply, enjoy a big sip, and let your senses be the judge.

The epiphany should take a matter of moments, and you soon realize why a Moscow Mule is best served in a copper mug, and why any other cup or glass is vastly inferior. The difference can be so vivid, you might even consider drinking all your favorite beverages from copper mugs, even hot tea and coffee!

The Enhanced Experience of Drinking From a Pure Copper Mug

Throwing back shots with reckless disregard is a great way to get hammered, but a terrible way to enjoy something delicious. People order cocktails for the full package––observing its creation, revelling in its presentation, and slowly savoring its captivating story and unique taste.

Not only is a cocktail a well-balanced combination of spirits and mixers, it's also about the aesthetic and function of the vessel it's served in. A cocktail should be an object of inspired beauty, presented thoughtfully in a suitable glass or mug and garnished appropriately. It should take time, because it's made by hand.

Although the copper mug has become the symbol of Moscow Mules, it can also pair exquisitely with many other cocktails. Many people seem drawn to the shine and nostalgia of the metal, and Mixologists seem impressed by the scientific properties of the copper mug. Other drinks prominently featured in copper mugs include Dark 'n Stormy, Mescal, Gin & Tonic, and Cuba Libre.

No matter how frosted a beer glass gets, nothing can keep a mixed drink colder than a copper mug. The sensation when one's lips touch the ice-cold rim with every sip is part of the unique experience.

The flavors are heightened, the aromas amplified, and the balance of vodka, lime juice and ginger beer is never watered-down by melting ice. Provided your Moscow Mule is served in a pure copper mug, the last sip should be just as robust and enjoyable as the first.

The benefits of drinking from copper mugs aren't a newfound discovery. In fact, copper has been the preferred metal for drinking vessels for thousands of years.

Gurus in India have been using copper mugs for hundreds of years, and copper goblets called Escra have been found in ancient Irish ruins. Even American settles in 1645 drank exclusively from a massive tankard made of pure copper, known today as the Virginia Tankard .

The Moscow Mule is a classic drink served in a magnificent copper mug because it tells a compelling story, and enhances your consumption experience. It is an unforgettable drink because it's served in a mug that is both more beautiful than and functionally superior to glass.

Three Reasons Moscow Mules Come in Copper Mugs

The reason your Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug is not a fluke. It is not because it's the latest trendy hipster craze. It's not just a marketing ploy (although it definitely started out as one), nor is it a conspiracy by the lobbyists for Big Copper.

Moscow Mules come in copper mugs for three reasons: taste, temperature, and presentation.

The unique experience of drinking a Moscow Mule is a balanced combination of these three elements. It's also the reason this drink is not only the most recognizable, but also consistently one of the most popular drinks in global cocktail culture history.

Taste: The natural properties of the copper oxidize the alcohol, resulting in powerful aromatics and superior flavors. The bubbles of the ginger beer stay fizzy, and perfectly counter the acidity of the fresh lime juice. It's spicy yet refreshing. Simply put, it's delicious!

Temperature: Copper is an ideal thermal conductor, instantly chilling your beverage upon creation, and maintaining a consistently arctic temperature. This prevents the ice from quickly melting and dulling the cocktail ratio, while keeping the rim refreshingly frosty with every sip. The handle also keeps your hot little fingers from fluctuating the temperature with every touch.

Presentation: A glinting copper mug looks authentic and catches the eye. It is vintage, yet modern, and tells a story of creativity, charm and resilience. It is instantly recognizable, and makes for a fine looking beverage. Yes please!

The Bottom Line

The copper mug is iconic, a great American tradition of nearly 80 years, and is the only proper way to drink a Moscow Mule. Cheers!

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