The Thatchery, Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica

Situated on 6 acres of lawns and gardens the Thatchery offers you peace, tranquility and privacy for your special occasion.

Throughout the hosting of the World Cup 2010, Backpacking facilities will be available. The venue will be accommodating up to 200 people at time. This will allow for good times and exchanging of stories and experiences with fellow football

supporters from around the world. This all whilst enjoying an ice cold south African beer or wine in the true South African Bush styled pub on site equipped with big screen televisions showing the games.

There are 13 dormitories that are available that will accommodate from 8 people to 40 people at any one time. Each bed will have area available for the safe locking away of personal effects. There will be 24 hour armed security for the duration of the World Cup.

Breakfast will be available every morning from 7am till 10am, and it is entirely your choice to either eat in the restaurant, or outside on the veranda over looking the country style setting.

Lunch will be available on a daily basis, and shall be served in the "Thatchers Pub" that is situated within the grounds.

A variety of suppers will be on offer throughout the duration of your stay, where you will be able to enjoy the tastes and flavors of South African cuisine.

Secure transport will be available on request at a nominal charge, whether it be for a collection or drop of at the airport, or be it a trip to the shops, golf course, tourist sights, or more importantly to and from the football games.

Amenities

¦ Paintball Range

¦ Pool tables

¦ Bands and live music

¦ Volleyball court

¦ Mini soccer field (5 a side football tournaments shall be held throughout the duration)

Amenities off site

(This must be pre-booked in advance. Please enquire via our email address)

¦ Hunting excursions available

¦ Rhino & Lion Park

¦ Golf courses nearby

¦ Cradle of human kind

¦ Caving Adventures

¦ Fly Fishing

¦ Horse Riding

Events

• Live Music

• Traditional themed dinners

• Sports bar with big screens on site

• Traditional Zulu, tswana dancers

• Darts competitions

• Pool competitions

• 5 a Side football tournaments

• Dominos competitions

From Roodepoort:

Follow Hendrik Potgieter Road towards Krugersdorp. Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, pass Featherbrook Sign – Furrow Road on your left.

You will reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you.

Cross over this robot R28. Carry on pass Pinehaven Estate on your left.

Pass Francis Road, pass The Post and Rail on your left, look for Van Zyl Road – Turn right into Van Zyl. Carry on we are the corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

From Sandton:

Follow Rivonia Road to the N1. Follow the N1 Roodepoort..

Take the 14th Avenue off ramp and proceed right into this road.

Go under the highway, at robot turn right into Hendrik Potgieter.

Carry on with this road for +/- 20km heading towards Krugersdorp. Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, pass Featherbrook Sign – Furrow Road on your left. You will reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you.

Cross over this robot R28. Carry on pass Pinehaven Estate on your left. Pass Francis Road, pass The Post and Rail on your left, look for Van Zyl Road – Turn right into Van Zyl. Carry on we are the corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

From Pretoria: – (+/- 60km from Pretoria)

Take the R28 highway to Krugersdorp. When you reach the R28 intersection, you will see a Sasol garage diagonally across from you.

At this robot turn right to Ventersdorp, Carry on pass Pinehaven Estate on your left.

Pass Francis Road, pass The Post and Rail on your left, look for Van Zyl Road – Turn right into Van Zyl.

Carry on we are the corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

From Johannesburg:

Follow the M1 north and then take the N1 turnoff towards Bloemfontein/Roodepoort. Take the 14th Avenue offramp.

Turn left into 14th Avenue, carry on, go under the highway.

At Robot under the highway, turn right into Hendrik Potgieter. Carry on with this road for +/- 20km heading towards Krugersdorp.

Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, pass Feather brook Sign – Furrow Road on your left.

You will reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you. Cross over this robot R28. Carry on pass Pinehaven Estate on your left.

Pass Francis Road, pass The Post and Rail on your left, look for Van Zyl Road – Turn right into Van Zyl. Carry on we are the corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.