Safari Pesach Retreat - South Africa

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Safari Pesach Retreat South Africa where Pesach is a pleasure without the pressure!

Enjoy a real Africa experience where nature and history meet. Join with fellow Jews from across South Africa and around the world for an incredible Pesach experience in South Africa.

Enjoy deluxe amenities with the best in Jewish learning and living, packed with exciting activities. Spend Yom Tov days relaxing with family, meeting new friends, encountering internationally renowned teachers and presenters.

During Chol Hamoed explore incredible attractions in the heart of the country. Our program offers a unique and inspiring experience in a warm friendly atmosphere.

Situated in the North West Province, Hunters Rest Resort is a dream destination for nature lovers. With only 98 rooms, you are guaranteed an exclusive, more intimate experience that your family will remember.

Nestled among the picturesque Magalies Mountains is an ideal location for Yom Tov. It offers guests the perfect blend of comfort and adventure in a tropical setting. We reserve the entire resort for our Pesach program .

About the provider

Welcome!

Enjoy deluxe amenities at the Pesach Retreat, with the best in Jewish learning and living, packed with exciting activities. Relax with family, meet new friends, encounter internationally renowned teachers and explore great adventures in the heart of South Africa.

Rooms & accommodation

Choose between a variety of room types with all rooms featuring comfortable and modern amenities, as well as a private patio to enjoy gorgeous panoramic views of the mountains.

Guests will feel the warm embrace of the spacious rooms. Please inquire for any specific requirements. Room preferences are honoured on a first come-first served basis.

Standard Rooms: This spacious room boasts twin beds that can be conveniently combined to form a king-size bed. It also offers a range of functional and comfortable amenities, including a work desk, an en-suite bathroom, and a dressing table. It provides various media and entertainment options, as well as uninterrupted high-speed WiFi. Room Size: 37 m²

Deluxe Rooms: The deluxe room is same size at the standard room but is more recently renovated offering the ultimate option for those looking for a more elegant experience. The room features a King Size or twin bed setup, making it perfect for a couple, even with a child. It also features a beautiful en-suite bathroom and premium channels for in-room entertainment. Room Size: 37 m²

Deluxe Suites: The expansive Deluxe Suite boasts a comfortable queen bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, and a roomy seating area with a sleeper couch and equipped with a smart TV and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi. Room size: 43m2

Family Self Catering: The family Self-catering unit is the best option for small families. The suite includes 2 bedrooms, with the main bedroom featuring a King Size Bed, and the second smaller bedroom has a tri-bunk bed. The unit also includes a unique 4-seater dinette and kitchenette and built-in braai on the veranda, offering you an opportunity to dine at your leisure, while enjoying the magnificent views of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Room Size: 76 m²

Superior Family Suites: The Superior Family Suite is perfect for the larger family who need more space. This suite is very unique as it offers ample sleeping space, as well as a great living area. It features two bedrooms, as well as an indoor lounge area. The main bedroom has a King Size Bed, the second smaller bedroom features tri-bunk beds, and the indoor dining area has an L-shape sleeper couch. Room Size: 72 m²

Executive Suites: Experience space and luxury in the Executive Suite. The suite features a lounge area, as well as a separate bedroom which features a luxurious king-size bed. The bedroom also has a spacious en-suite bathroom, which has a shower and a bath. The suite offers comfort and luxury, perfect for families or a couple desiring more space. Room Size: 78 m²

Kashrut & dining

Gastronomic Delights

Celebrate Pesach the way it's meant to be with the most delectable and elegant Pesach dining. Let our gourmet chefs delight your palate!

EXQUISITE PESACH CUISINE

Come experience the range of tastes and flavours from our kitchens offering something for everyone's tastes. Our menus, packed with good old favourites, cool new creations, ashkenaz & sefardic (strictly no kitniyos) favourites and the traditional Pesach foods will have you filling up for more and more. Suited to almost any taste, the dining options available will provide you with a memorable experience. 

Let us show you to your table "“ Bon Appetit!

✨Exciting Announcement!✨

🧑"ðŸ³ We are beyond thrilled to welcome Estelle Sacharowitz "“ Love is in the Kitchen, Joburg's premier kosher culinary artist, as the head of our culinary team for The Pesach Retreat - South Africa 2025! 🍽️

🥗 Estelle's food is not just a meal, it's an unforgettable experience! She combines warmth, elegance, and impeccable taste to create soulful dishes that nourish both body and spirit. Get ready for a dining experience like no other, where every bite is a memory in the making.

🥂 Prepare for a Pesach filled with exquisite flavours, beautiful presentations, and food made with love and passion.

• 3 Delectable Meals Daily and Snacks
• Afternoon Tea Room
• Boxed picnic lunch options for Chol-Hamoed Day Trips 
• Please let us know at the time of your booking if you have any special dietary requests. We will do our best to accommodate any and all of your needs.
• ALL MEALS INCLUDED 

Mehadrin Standards • Non-Gebrokts • Non-Kitniyos • Shmura Matzah • Cholov Yisroel • Glatt • Selection of Wines

Our celebrated chefs offer a diverse and sumptuous Pesach menu. Delight your palate with three daily meals and a 24-hour tea room.

The entire resort is exclusively Kosher for Pesach under strict rabbinical supervision of Kosher SA with qualified experienced mashgichim under the auspices of the Johannesburg Beis Din and the UOS (Union of Orthodox Synagogues).

KASHRUT SUPERVISION 

• Constant supervision by qualified mashgichim guaranteeing the highest level of standards in Kashrus:
• All produce thoroughly checked 
• Glatt Kosher: Beit Yosef and Chabad Shechita 
• Only Chalav Yisrael 
• Strictly non-gebrkost and no kitniyos
• Shmura Matzah & Quality Mevushal Wines

ℹ️ For more details, visit: www.pesachsouthafrica.com

Religious life & Shabbat

Get ready to experience an exclusive Pesach Retreat  

Eat.   Think.   Celebrate.

"‹Connect with family, new friends and teachers of international renown

Explore great adventures in the heart of South Africa

Enjoy a Pesach packed with the best in Jewish learning and living, surrounded by deluxe amenities and exciting activities. Relax with family, meet new friends, and encounter teachers of international renown at this unforgettable event. 

With our fabulous location, superior level of service, and proximity to leisure activities, our elegant resort is the perfect setting for your Pesach getaway. As we get closer to Pesach, we will update you with this year's programme guide.

Experience the best Pesach can be!

REJUVENATE YOUR BODY

STIMULATE YOUR MIND

INSPIRE YOUR SOUL

Join our scholars-in-residence and spiritual leaders throughout Pesach for invigorating presentations, thoughtful discussions and intimate conversations. Share your ideas, raise challenging questions, and stimulate discussion on a wide range of topics and disciplines. 

• Our fully stocked Shul and guest Chazzanim promise beautiful tefilla services. 
  
• We also offer a host of stimulating shiurim, interactive lectures and workshops with Scholars in Residence as well as guest rabbis and personalities.
• All is provided to allow you to fill your Yom Tov days with meaning and warmth.
• Private, Semi Private or Rabbi-led Seder options 

Activities & entertainment

The hotel boasts a spa, swimming pool, hiking/jogging trails, and other activities for the entire family. 

We provide entertainment on Chol Hamoed.

Some of our favourite on-site family activities include:
⛳ Golf Course & Mini Golf
🥾 Hiking, Running & Mountain Biking Trails
🎠 Kids Play Park
💆"â™€ Onsite Helath & BeautySpa
🏊"â™‚ Cold & Heated Swimming Pools
🏋"â™€ On-site Gym & Fitness Centre
🏹 Archery
🎨 Paintball
🐒 Monkeys running about
🍽 Multiple Dining options
🕍 Fully stocked Shul
📡 Wi-Fi throughout ⁠
🏊🏼"â™€ Cold & Heated Swimming pools
🌳 Sprawling gardens
🚲 Biking (bring your own or rent on site)
🎾 Tennis & Squash
🏐  Volleyball
🏀 Sports facilities
🛝 Jungle gyms
🎱  Pool tables
🏓  Table tennis
🌄  Breathtaking Viewing Deck
Plus: Abseiling, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Guided Quad Biking, Guided Hiking, Mountain Bike Trail, Zipline... and plenty more!

Explore world-class attractions nearby! Book with our on-site tour operators for trips to nearby safaris and other must-see attractions or choose to rent a car and explore on your own. 

Incredible sight-seeing opportunities await within 60 minutes driving proximity: 

• Safari game reserves, 
• African cultural villages,
• Animal sanctuaries, 
• Gold mines, 
• Soweto and township tours, 
• Bird gardens, 
• Big-cat encounters, 
• Hot air ballooning, 
• Apartheid Museum, 
• Cradle of Humankind,
• Wonder caves, 
• Shows and more (see more details below).

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS include:

Pilanesberg Game Reserve 550 square kilometers of African bush land with more than 10,000 large mammals including the Big 5 lions, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. This National Game Reserve is a popular safari choice.

Sun City Entertainment Complex From family fun to adrenaline-fueled adventures, show-stopping entertainment, hundreds of activities day and night, including live shows and high-end shopping.

Kromdraai Gold Mine An unparalleled view of old mining methods. Enter the old workings through a large opening in the side of the hill and a short walk down the coco pan tracks through roughly worked tunnels and into the heart of the mountain, marvel at the conditions that people had to endure while extracting the gold ore. Includes an underground trip inside the horizontal mine tunnel.

Lion & Safari Park Drive-through safari, lion cub interactions, take pictures with the lions and participate in 'Cheetah Walks', night drives, self-game drives and guided safaris.

Bird Gardens Wander along enchanted walkways within magnificent gardens and marvel at a variety of colourful birds, mammals, reptiles and unusual animals from around the world. Includes daily show.
Kyalami Equestrian Park  The park plays host to a number of competitions every year on its 8 competition arenas.

Rhino and Lion Reserve  Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures.

Dinokeng BIG 5 Game Reserve a smaller, more intimate game reserve experience nearby.

"Place of Rivers" boasts an interesting range of natural, cultural and historical heritage sites.

Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park Interact with selected snakes and baby crocodiles.

Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary Walk through indigenous forests on elevated wooden walkways, and experience a variety of exotic monkeys.

The Elephant Sanctuary  An unforgettable experience bringing Elephant and Man together in a unique and special way. Walk and interact with elephants.

Sterkfontein Caves Get a tour through the magnificent, cavernous expanse, famous for their fossil finds

Zwartkops Raceway The most exciting motor experiences in Africa

Maropeng/Cradle of Humankind Discover the origins of humankind in a unique architectural structure resembling an ancient burial mound. An underground boat ride starts the adventure, taking visitors through the various stages of Earth's creation.

Hartebeespoort Dam An array of water sports, a local bird sanctuary, challenging hikes and gentle rambles, a range of African arts, crafts, novelties, curios, shopping outlets and cinemas

Apartheid Museum Acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.

Gold Reef City An amusement park located on an old gold mine, themed around the gold rush that started in 1886 with hourly gold mine tours.

Meet the founder and long-time owner of Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City, Mr. Solly Krok at The Pesach Retreat

Lesedi Cultural Village A tourist village celebrating the cultural traditions of different African peoples. It reproduces traditional dwellings and offers demonstrations of dances and other cultural activities.
Pretoria  Capital City, filled with historical sites, museums and monuments.

Additional wide variety of scenic areas, sight-seeing musts, and historical spots within driving distance.

For children & families

Our Kids Club is manned by great counselors and stocked with activities and toys. 

Children will love the captivating, age-appropriate, fun and meaningful programs prepared for them, including activities on Yom Tov using the CKids curriculum.

Planned activities include: sports, arts & crafts, jumping castles, swimming, movies, entertainment.

Babysitting options available (approx. $10 per hour).

Amenities & services

• Business Center
• Entertainment
• Concierge
• Free Wi-Fi
• Kids club
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Accessible rooms
• Child Friendly
• Air conditioning
• Spa
• Fitness & Sport center
• Free parking
• Outdoor pool

Location

Address: ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg, Rustenburg, South Africa

Getting there

2 hours drive from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.

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Contact

• Organizer: Safari Pesach Retreat (Ari & Batya Kievman)
• Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
• Phone: +27 728017491
• Phone: +1 347 274 9955
• WhatsApp: +27794341293
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.chabadsouthafrica.org/templates/section_cdo/aid/3913424/jewish/The-Pesach-Retreat-57852025.htm

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