La Bohème Guesthouse is a secluded TGCSA 5-star Retreat of relaxed exquisite living, where the Kalahari 's fascinating beauty meets with timeless elegance, refined ethnic style and exotic Bohemian inspirations…

Situated in a residential area, elevated on top of a hill and superbly nestled in a vast lush tropical garden with endless views of the Orange River Valley melting into the Kalahari semi-desert, La Bohème Guesthouse offers luxury B&B and Self Catering accommodation within less than 10 minutes drive from Upington centre; principle town of the Green Kalahari, in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

The eclectic style of La Bohème is interpreted with a harmonious combination of European, African and Oriental influences. The essence of the décor, inspired by the natural surroundings and indigenous elements, reflects a subtle fusion of refined classic finishes and creative artistic expressions. Color touches as vibrant as the African sunsets add spice to the soft creamy and earthy tones echoed throughout the property. Soothing water features, relaxing music and delicate lighting emphasise the blissful atmosphere of this private and inviting home.

Owner and hostess Evelyne is Swiss.
English, French, (Swiss-)German, Italian and Hungarian spoken.

A warm welcome, a smile and a personalized service will await you at La Bohème Guesthouse!

ACCOMMODATION (3 rooms/units – total capacity: 8 pers.)

La Bohème Guesthouse has two double rooms in the residence (Units No 1 and No 2), as well as a Cottage (Unit No 3, separate from the main building), which offers a fully equipped kitchenette.

Decorated and furnished with flair, meticulous attention to detail and a personal signature, the three stylish rooms/units of the Guesthouse feature a wide range of amenities and modern facilities.


AMENITIES

In all 3 Units/Rooms: - Air conditioning, heating, overhead fan - TV with 17 channels (Satellite, M-Net, SABC) - Radio-cassette-CD player - Electronic safe - Wireless Internet connection - Mini-bar/fridge, tea & coffee tray - Microwave, basic crockery and cutlery - Gowns, bathrobes - Hair-dryer - Magazines - 100 % Percale linen, duvet, blanket - Direct access from garden Specific in Unit No 1: - King-size bed - Own terrace - View pool, garden and Orange River Valley Specific in Unit No 2: - Extra-long twin single beds - Private Verandah - View garden and Orange River Valley Specific in Unit No 3 (Cottage): - Queen-size bed in main room - Twin single beds in adjacent room - Additional TV & CD player in twin-bedded room too - Fully equipped kitchenette in main room - Private terrace with barbecue/braaï facilities - View garden

Bathrooms: Unit No 1: - En-suite bathroom - Large corner bath + sep. Shower - Double basins, WC - Shaver point - Heated towel rail - Toiletries Unit No 2: - Sep. private bathroom nearby (not sharing !) - Bath + sep. Shower - Overhead heater - Single basin, WC - Toiletries Unit No 3 (Cottage): - Two bathrooms, en-suite with each bedroom - 1 x shower, single basin, WC - 1 x shower over bath, double basins, WC - Shaver point - Heated towel rail (in one bathroom) - Toiletries

MEALS - CATERING

The generous breakfast (buffet) is usually served on the verandah overlooking the garden and the Orange River Valley, or in the dining room nearby the cozy fire place in winter. Several additional breakfast options are available (picnic basket, champagne brunch, breakfast served in room).

Daytime snacks, afternoon tea with cake, sundowners, self-catering option, braaï/barbecue areas.

For other meals : restaurants, bistros, pubs, take-away places, etc. available within 3 to 10 minutes drive from the Guesthouse.

FACILITIES ON THE PREMISES - Bed and Breakfast - Self-catering - Mature lush garden (2500 m2) - Swimming pool - Braaï-barbecue areas (wood at disposal) - Guest-lounge with international library - Tourist information desk - Contacts and information for guided tours   and safaris - Fire place in main living/dining room - Wireless Internet connection - Fax service - Laundry / Ironing - Fenced off-street parking (partly covered) - Transfer to/from airport (by prior arrangement) - Credit card facilities - English, French, (Swiss-)German, Italian,   Hungarian spoken

NEARBY  - Airport (9 kms) Daily flights JNB and CPT - Restaurants, shops (3-10 min. Drive) - Casino, conference centre (3 min. Drive) - Museum, monuments - Cinema - Wine tasting, farms - River Cruise - Golf, squash - Care hire - Canoeing, river rafting - Hiking, biking - Micro-lighting - Quad-biking - Game viewing - Tours and safaris - 4x4 Trails

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club

ACCREDITATIONS & DIVERSE:

- TGCSA 5-Star B&B and Self-Catering establishment
- AA Quality Assured (grading “Superior”)
- Portfolio accredited (grading “Luxury”)
- GHASA member (Guesthouse Association of Southern Africa)
- Finalist highly commended at the South African AA
   Accommodation Awards 2006
- Finalist highly commended at the South African AA American
  Express Accommodation Awards 2007, with additional special
  mention: "People who go the extra mile"
- Articles in Country Life Magazine, 4x4 Magazine, Tuin Paleis,
  Golf & wine Magazine (German), Open Magazine (Swiss).
- Featured in “Greenwood Guide”, “Le Petit Futé”, “Michelin Guide”,
  “Fodor’s Guide” and "Merian Guide"
- Evelyne and her team are honored to also regularly welcome at La Bohème
  famous national and international personalities from the political and artistic   world.

LOCATION - UPINGTON – KALAHARI

Set on the banks of the life-giving Orange River, Upington is centered on the Namakwari Route between Johannesburg (795 km), Cape Town (890 km) and Namibia (120 km).
Located in the heart of the Green Kalahari (malaria-free area), in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, Upington offers many attractive facets and discoveries for nature-lovers and is an ideal place to stop-over on the way to/from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Kalahari Gemsbok Park, 250km), Witsand Nature reserve (220 km), the Augrabies Falls National Park (120km), Pella Mission (264km), Springbok & Namaqualand (400km) or Namibia (Border-post "Ariamsvlei / Nakop" at 120km).


TOURS & SAFARIS

Discover with a professional tour-company the magic and the beauty of the Kalahari, Namibia, Botswana and many other fascinating destinations. Your tour-guide Hanspeter has emigrated from Switzerland 10 years ago and has since acquired a vast knowledge of the Kalahari and its surroundings. Treat yourself with an unforgettable wildlife experience :

- Registered professional tour-guide
- Private tours and safaris
- Accommodation camping or chalet
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 cars
- Facilities and services of the highest standards
- Culinary bush-experience with professional chef
- Wide range of tours and safaris options
- Personalized and tailor-made programs
- English, (Swiss-)German, French, Italian and Afrikaans spoken
- For more information please visit: www.magicdesert.com

INFO / RELATED SITES:

www.northerncape.org.za
www.greenkalahari.co.za
www.kharahais.gov.za
www.sanparks.org
www.magicdesert.com
www.upington.com
www.roaringkalahari.co.za
www.witsandkalahari.co.za
www.khamkirri.co.za
www.flysaa.co.za
www.intercape.co.za
www.swiss-base.com
www.amasele.co.za
www.suedafrika.net

Other: The Hideaway B&B - A charming Bed & Breakfast Guest House in Swellendam, overberg,
Western Cape, N2, South Africa. Idyllic garden, beautiful rooms, world - famous breakfasts and unrivalled hospitality. More info: www.hideawaybb.co.za