Game reserves let your attendees experience all Africa has to offer
There are very few places in the world where you
can spot a giraffe from your boardroom. But in South Africa,
it's just a typical occurrence on the savannah. The country
lays claim to a number of luxurious game reserves that combine
the best of South Africa's natural bounty - its unspoiled
wilderness and exotic wildlife - with state-of-the-art,
world-class business facilities. Here's a spotlight on a few
standout camps and lodges:
Bush Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Close encounters with members of the "Big Five" - lions,
leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinoceroses - are not
uncommon at Sabi Sabi. The private reserve, first established
in 1979, is located in the southwestern section of Kruger
National Park, a hot spot for biodiversity and home to rare
plants, animals, birds, and reptiles.
When attendees aren't out on safari in Sabi Sabi's exclusive
Land Rovers, you can host them in the meeting facilities at
Bush Lodge, one of four different lodging options at Sabi Sabi.
The intimate space, which hosts up to 25 couples total, also
features a swimming pool, a luxurious spa, a children's center,
Wi-Fi capabilities, and its very own wine cellar.
www.sabisabi.com
Singita Sweni Lodge
For a rather intimate meeting experience, consider the
six-suite Singita Sweni Lodge in Kruger National Park. This
tranquil retreat, flanking the Sweni River, brings the outdoors
in: All suites are built on stilts, with timber decks that look
out over the bush. There are even private outdoor showers that
overlook the river, and guests often find themselves camping
out under the stars on their very own suite decks. Special
discounted rates are available to planners when they book
exclusive use of the lodge. www.singita.com
Kapama River Lodge
For conferences of up to 64 attendees, Kapama River Lodge at
Kapama Private Game Reserve offers room and meeting space in
the Greater Kruger National Park region. A cinema-style
conference room holds up to 200 attendees, while a
classroom-style space can host up to 130 guests. With the
Drankensberg mountain range as a backdrop, the lodge lies in a
dry riverbed of the Kapama River, adjacent to a small watering
hole where antelopes, elephants, and buffalos often graze.
While two game drives are included in the nightly rate,
planners can also arrange for attendees to experience a unique
African elephant safari, where they ride atop the gentle
giants. www.kapama.co.za