Forum Homini
'Located in a private game reserve, The Cradle of Humankind, one of the world's most famous heritage sites'
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Pricing; From R1 750.00 per person sharing (more rates below) Suggested activities; » The cradle of humankind. » Maropeng Interpretation Centre. » Palaeo tours. » Sterkfontein caves. » Brookwood trout farm. » Hot air ballooning. » Rhino and lion nature reserve. » Internet connectivity. » Click here for aerial view of hotel. Suggested add-ons; » Kruger Park lodges » Kruger Park safaris » Eastern Cape accommodation » Malaria Free Game Lodges » Cape Town accommodation » Cape Winelands accommodation » Cape Overberg accommodation » Garden Route accommodation » Natal accommodation » Mozambique accommodation » Victoria Falls accommodation » Botswana safari  Forum Homini is an architectural masterpiece set in a solemn and poetic landscape. Sweeping views of the valley abound from luxury suites with roofs covered in African veld. This unique design has a slightly subterranean feel with long grassveld creeping up the walls. This allows for an almost cave-like experience. A subtle handprint, an ancient totem and sculptures with references to evolution. To build a hotel in such a treasured environment is an ambitious project. This lifelong vision is the brainchild of Hendrik Marais who wanted to, "make the dramatic story of the evolution of man accessible, interesting and fun. This has manifested itself in Forum Homini Boutique Hotel and we hope that in its concept and welcoming hospitality, it becomes the gem within The Cradle." ROOM & SUITE TYPES: Luxury Caves; All twelve cave-chic luxury suites are carved into the landscape with beautifully designed roofs covered in African veld. Suites are tastefully decorated in rich wood and silken fabrics. The lush king size bed with a voluptuous silk canopy nestled above, evoking a romantic setting, takes centre stage and guests enter the outdoor double shower through a waterfall of sparkling coloured beads which cascade down over the doorway. The lounge leads onto a sumptuous bath for two, overlooking the bushveld, complimented by a glass encased fireplace and stalactite shapes that light up the suites in a soft haze. The Honeymoon Suite; The honeymoon suite is the perfect secluded setting for a romantic getaway with silk curtains draping around the spa bath area and a voluptuous canopy nestling above the king size bed. Continue the romantic getaway by dining in-suite sitting at the fireside dining room with its own bird viewing window. The Presidential Suite; The Presidential suite in addition to standard amenities also features boardroom that can seat up to eight people. Double showers open up onto a private garden area featuring a small splash pool as the centre piece. This suite is ideal for small executive meetings or a romantic evening. FOOD & WINE: Roots Restaurant; Roots gourmet restaurant is renowned as one of Johannesburg's top fine dining restaurants and a natural extension of Forum Homini Boutique Hotel in the Cradle of Humankind. Indulge in delectable dishes inspired by French, African and Asian influences. Headed by French Chef Patron, Philippe Wagenfuhrer, and his team. Well designed menus are changed daily and include six-course dinner and four-course lunch gourmet menus also known as a menu degustation. Dishes are prepared with creativity, passion and flair, served with optional course-matched wines to compliment each dish and to satisfy the discerning palate. All wines are available from our cellar and are handpicked from a well selected collection of South African wines. (romantic dinners, Saturday brunches & Sunday lunches are a favourite option.) ACTIVITIES: The cradle of humankind; The world's richest hominid site and world heritage treasure is only 50 minutes away from Johannesburg and 25 minutes from Lanseria International Airport. The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World heritage site in 1999 due to the vast numbers of well preserved fossils and stone tools of hominids (humans, their ancestors and bi-pedal relatives) telling the story of human origin and heritage. Maropeng means "returning to the place of origin" in Setswana, an indigenous language in this area of South Africa. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million years - the birthplace of all humanity! The Maropeng Interpretation Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years, in an entertaining and educative way. Palaeo tours; While visiting Johannesburg, why not spend half or full-day on an exciting and unique adventure into our own distant past? Groups are offered the rare opportunity to tour some of the world's most important and richest pre-human fossil sites, these include Swartkrans, Kromdraai, Coopers B and Wonder Cave. |
| Room Types | Basis | Bathroom | Validity | P/P Sharing | P/P Single |
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| Suites | B/ B | En-Suite | 2010 | R1 750.00 | On Request |
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