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GOLDEN OLDIES PENSIONERS PACKAGE

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An AFFORDABLE SENIOR CITIZEN TRAVEL OPTION FOR THE OVER 60's

Forest Edge is a popular Garden Route destination for pensioners with passion; senior citizens with pizazz and especially those active life-loving bird-watchers and walkers who want to feel safe, tranquil, comfortable and respected when they travel. Our Pensioners Discount Package offers unbeatable value to add to your golden years; and our award-winning fully equipped self-catering cottages offer a unique Forest Experience for senior citizens.

SENIOR CITIZEN PACKAGE DEALS (OPTION 1 - eff 25% off)

Forest Edge offers multi-award-winning, private and tranquil self-catering cottages on the edge of the Knysna forest to satisfy active pensioners wanting affordable quality. We provide a clean, serviced, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil setting, while Nature provides the gardens, birds, forest walks and expansive night skies to soothe your soul...

Our mid-week (Mon-Fri) package INCLUDES 4 nights' accommodation plus all the following Knysna Forest pensioner extras, all packaged together for your convenience:
  • Champagne-for-2 and fancy chocolates - await you in your cottage on arrival
  • 30kg of firewood - for your cosy fireplace and braais
  • Discount Vouchers (see them here) ranging from 5-25% off - Pensioner vouchers on meals and take-aways; professional full-body massages, (in-cottage and/or at nearby studio); Professional Photo sessions; Guided Forest Tours; hand-made original Clothing and more.
PACKAGES NOT VALID ON Long Weekends or School holidays LOW SEASON:
1 May - 31 Aug
MID SEASON:
Jan 18 - Apr 30 & 1 Sep - 8 Dec

INCLUDES THE ABOVE EXTRAS PLUS 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION


Mon - Fri
(4 nights + extras)

Mon - Fri
(4 nights + extras)

TOTAL PENSIONERS PACKAGE
EFT'ed COST PER COUPLE***:

*** Or bring 1 or 2 extra friends to share your 2-bedroomed cottage at only R110pppn for them!

R1800 per COUPLE
in TOTAL FOR THE PACKAGE

R2200 per COUPLE
in TOTAL FOR THE PACKAGE

ANY DAY PENSIONERS DISCOUNT TRAVEL (OPTION 2 - eff 10% off)

If you cannot stay as long as 4 nights, or midweeks do not suit you, you are welcome to simply book a standard cottage. As long as you are willing to pay via EFT (Internet banking), we will still offer you a 10% discount (we will adjust booking once we receive your ID), excluding any surcharges and not valid during Long Weekends and School holidays (you'd prefer the out-of-season tranquility anyway!) 

Specials for seniors

  • These specials are for the Cape Town area only.

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  • SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
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  • Nu Metro gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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  • hertz-smallHertz offers discounts of up 15% to over 55's
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  • greyhound-smallGreyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. 
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  • South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
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  • Starlight cruises offers the following to all Senior Citizens: 20% discount on cruises from 2 to 4 nights. 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer.
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  • Alexander Forbes has tailor made insurance products for seniors at special rates.

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  • telkom-smallTelkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over:

     

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  • postofficeThe Post Office defines a pensioner as someone over 60. A pensioner holding a Postbank account gets the full concession. This is bigger than for someone who does not hold a Postbank account.
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  • Ster Kinekor gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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  • rci-smallFor Pensioners only there is a 10% discount on 141 exchanges or 20 % discount on Bonus for midweeks at selected resorts. Terms and conditions apply.
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  • game-smallStores across the country offer senior citizens of  65 and over a 10% discount on all purchases made on a Wednesday, excluding items already discounted as special offers.
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  • sabc-smallThe SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee.
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  • multichoice-smallRetirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
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  • dion-smallStores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...

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  • If you are over the age of 60, your annual AA Membership will be R497.50.
    Senior Service Automobile Association | AA South Africa
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  • Intercape offers a 15% discount on Flexi and Full fares to all seniors over the age of 60  
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  • AVIS offers a 20% discount on any group of car hire to all seniors that are 65 and older
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  • Transnet's Shosholoza offers seniors 60 years and older a 25% discount.
    (proof of age is required and senior citizens must have their identity document with them when travelling).
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  • Orion-Hotels 

    Orion Hotels give Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 40% discount on Bed and Breakfast rates per person, per night at all Orion Hotels.

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