South African National Parks CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION VENUES

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Sanparks Conference and Function Venues

1. Augrabies Falls National Park ...... 4 2. ...... 6 3. ...... 8 4. Mountain Zebra National Park ...... 10 5. - Berg-en-Dal ...... 12 6. Kruger National Park - Mopani ...... 14 7. Kruger National Park - Skukuza ...... 16 8. Table Mountain National Park ...... 18 9. Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Golden Gate Hotel ...... 20 10. Garden Route National Park - Wilderness ...... 22

SANParks, for tranquil and refreshing social and business breakaways

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Introduction South African National Parks (SANParks) manages a system of parks that represent the indigenous biodiversity and associated cultural heritage of the country. These 22 parks are scattered throughout the country in coastal, arid, mountain and settings offering a wide range accommodation and nature-based activities, all bent on turning the visitor’s trip into a memorable experience.

Tranquility SANParks does not only cater for the holiday-maker and tourist but also for business people seeking out-of-town conference facilities in a tranquil environment. There is a selection of venues to choose from and the service is tailor made according to the client’s choice of conference style, location, seating capacity and budget.

The location of our conference boardrooms in the bush presents an ideal opportunity to spice up business meetings and other social gatherings with activities that includes game drives, safari walks, hiking trails, bushbraais and other park specifi c nature-based activities.

Experience tranquil and refreshing breakaways within our National Parks and explore our world of activities and adventure with your group

Bushbraai: Our unique experience that combines a game drive and a bush dinner at a special site with burning lanterns, fi re and a variety of night sounds to complete the perfect dining experience in the wilderness, tailor made for all groups Birding: A bird’s eye view never looked better than at our tranquil environments Culture Trails: Trace the thousands of years’ old footsteps at an ancient civilization as you “culture trail” through some of our archeological ruins Abseiling: Get your creative fl ow off to a breathtaking start as you abseil and get in touch with nature Horse Riding: Allow your senses free reign as you horse-back it through the luxurious mountain landscapes in our parks Fossil Trail: Grab an opportunity to study real fossils on the accessible fossil trail Interpretative Centres: Explore the rich cultural and natural heritage of our parks and a wealth of information about our unique interactive displays, that fascinate adults and children alike Wilderness Trails: Adventure, bush cuisine, living without bounds, experience all this at one of our wilderness trails The Dolphin Trail: amble along the suspension bridge which marks the start of the Dolphin Trail, take a boat ride on the spirit of Tsitsikamma up the gorge to the waterfall, a haven for Adrenalin junkies The Half collared Enjoy a 3 hour return trail strolling on the 2 km long boardwalk which ends Kingfi sher Trail: at the waterfall and is situated on the western bank of the Touw River at the Ebb&Flow railway

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Augrabies Falls National Park

The Augrabies Falls Conference Centre is part of the Augrabies Falls National Park main rest camp. Augrabies Falls on the Orange River, rank among the world’s greatest waterfalls. The name Augrabies, which was given to the falls by the local Khoikhoi people, means hollow place, a place of great noise, and a rocky waterfall and accurately describes the falls. European explorers had called the falls King George’s Cataract, or Hercules Falls but the Khoikhoi name has stuck.

The Augrabies Falls Conference Centre is well equipped to host any high powered business or social gathering.

Results Augrabies Falls National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Upington (120 km) Nearest Airport Upington Airport GPS Coordinates S 28°37’039”, E 20°20’945” Gate closest to camp Main Entrance Gate (3 km from Rest camp) Gate Times 24hours open (early departure only on prior arrangement with reception) Applicable speed limit 40 km/h in game area; 20 km/h in rest camp Distance from gate to camp 3 km

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool Yes, open for day and overnight visitors Accommodation 59 units and 40 camp sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Petrol and Diesel available Shops Convenience shop Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled access Universally accessible units available Weddings Weddings and team building can be catered for

ACTIVITIES Hiking/Nature Trails, Game Drives, Mountain Biking, Waterfall Viewing and Canoeing Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

4 CONFERENCING Augrabies Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Retractable white projection screen

SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Results Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Augrabies Falls conference centre sitting arrangements U-shaped 30 delegates Schoolroom 40 delegates Theatre/Cinema 70 delegates

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Mokala National Park

The Mosu and Mofele Conference Centres are part of the two lodges situated within Mokala National Park.

Mokala is the newest of all the national parks and replaces the old Vaalbos National Park that was given back to the Sidney on Vaal land claimants. Mokala was offi cially opened on July 19, 2007 and currently covers 26 500 hectares. It has a variety of game but is primarily there for the protection of ’s rare and endangered species – the Black rhino, tsessebe, White-backed vulture, Roan antelope, Sable antelope and disease-free buffalo.

The two conference centres at Mokala National Park are well equipped to host any high powered business or

Experience social gatherings

Mokala National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Kimberley (84 km) Nearest Airport Kimberley airport (84 km) GPS Coordinates Main Gate: S 29˚12’775”, E 24˚19’579”, Lilydale Gate: S 29˚04’236, E 24˚27’593” Gate Times Summer: October 1 - March 31, 06h00-19h00 Winter: April 1 - May 31, 06h30-18h30 Winter: June 1 - August 31, 07h00-18h00 Summer: September 1 - September 30, 06h30-18h00 Applicable speed limit 40 km/h Distance from gate to camp 6 km

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool 2 swimming pools Accommodation 31 units and 10 camp sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Modderiver 50 km from Mosu reception Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled facilities Universally accessible units available Weddings Weddings and Team Building at Mosu and Lilydale

ACTIVITIES Game Drive and Bushbraai Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

6 CONFERENCING Mokala Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers

Retractable white projection screen Experience SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Mosu sitting arrangements U-shaped 40 delegates Schoolroom 60 delegates Theatre/Cinema 80 delegates Banquet 50 delegates Mofele sitting arrangements U-shaped 40 delegates Schoolroom 60 delegates Theatre/Cinema 80 delegates

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Karoo National Park

The Karoo National Park Conference Centre is part of the Karoo National Park main rest camp. The park is a convenient stopover on the N1 route between Cape Town and the interior of the country. It is about 500 km north of Cape Town and about 1 000km south of Johannesburg. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. The conference centre at Karoo National Park is well equipped to host any high powered business or social gathering. Karoo National Park a place for tranquil and Explore refreshing business breakaways. PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Beaufort West (12 km) Nearest Airport George (300 km) or Cape Town (500 km) GPS Coordinates E 22˚54’124”, E 32˚36’343” Gate closest to camp Main entrance gate off the N1 highway Gate Times 05h00-22h00; Reception: 07h00-19h00 Applicable speed limit 40 km/h Distance from gate to camp 6 km

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool x2 2 swimming pools Accommodation 38 units and 10 camping sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Available at various fuel stations in Beaufort West Bank (ATM) Available at Beaufort West Post offi ce In Beaufort West Shops Convenience shop Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled access Universally accessible chalets and cottages available Weddings The Salt & Pepper restaurant is able to cater for weddings Team Building Grantham Environmental Education Centre can be used for team building breakaways Golf Course There is a 9-hole course in Beaufort West ACTIVITIES Hiking Trails, Game Viewing and Game Drives, Self Drive 4x4 Trail, Interpretive Centre, Bird Hide - Bird, Swimming Pool and Fossil Trail - Universally Accessible Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

8 CONFERENCING Karoo Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Retractable white projection screen Explore SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Karoo National Park conference centre sitting arrangements U-shaped 40 delegates Schoolroom 24 delegates Theatre/Cinema 60 delegates Banquet 50 delegates

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Mountain Zebra National Park The Mountain Zebra Conference Centre is part of the Mountain Zebra National Park main rest camp. The park is situated near Cradock in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. The craggy heights, rolling plains and deep valleys of the park have become an entrancing preserve for the Cape Mountain Zebra. The park was proclaimed in 1937 for the purpose of protecting a remnant population of the Cape Mountain Zebra.

The conference centre in the park is well positioned and equipped to host small business or social gatherings.

Mountain Zebra National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways Tranquility Tranquility PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Cradock (12 km from main gate) Nearest Airport Port Elizabeth (234 km from the park) GPS Coordinates S 32˚13’451” - E 25˚28’700” Gate closest to camp 12 km Gate Times Main Gate and Reception: 07h00-18h00 – April 1 to September 30 07h00-19h00 – October 1 to March 31 Boom Gate: 07h00-18h00 – April 1 to September 30 06h00-19h00 – October 1 to March 31 Applicable speed limit 40 km/h Distance from gate to camp 12 km

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool 2 Swimming pools Accommodation 20 units and 20 camping sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Diesel and 95 unleaded available at fuel station near reception Bank (ATM) Available in Cradock Post offi ce Available in Cradock Shops Convenience shop selling curios and basic supplies Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled access Universally accessible bungalows and cottages available Weddings The park restaurant can cater for weddings

ACTIVITIES Hiking/Nature Trails, Game Drives and Game Viewing, Guided Tours to San Cave Paintings, Scenic Picnics, Swimming Pools and 4x4 Routes Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules 10 CONFERENCING Mountain Zebra Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers

Retractable white projection screen Tranquility SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services Telephone facilities *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Mountain Zebra conference centre sitting arrangements U-shaped 25 delegates Schoolroom 30 delegates Theatre/Cinema 30 delegates Banquet 20 delegates

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Kruger National Park - Berg en Dal

Berg-en-Dal Conference Centre is part of the Berg-en-Dal rest camp located in the southern section of the Kruger National Park. The rest camp is situated on the banks of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees along the streams and special care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp. Berg-en-Dal is also the only camp set in a rugged mountain environment and is built on the site of a prehistoric settlement.

The conference centre at Berg-en-Dal is well equipped to host any high powered business or social gatherings. Results Kruger National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Malelane (29 km) from Berg en Dal camp Nearest Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International (75 km) GPS Coordinates S 25˚25’705”, E 31˚26’606” Gate closest to camp Malelane Gate 12 km from Berg-en-Dal camp Gate Times Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec 05h30 - 18h30 Mar, Apr, Aug, Sept, and Oct 06h00 - 18h00 May, Jun and Jul 06h00 - 17h30 Applicable speed limit 50 km/h on tar & 40 km/h on gravel. Distance from gate to camp 11 km = 30 min

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool Yes Accommodation 62 bungalows 23 family cottages, 2 guest houses & 70 campsites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel All types available Bank (ATM) Mini ATM at restaurant Post offi ce Malalane town or Skukuza Shops Convenience shop on site Restaurant A-la-carte and take-away kiosk Disabled access Universally accessible bungalows and cottages available Wedding venue Yes Golf course Leopard Creek, Malalane and Skukuza

ACTIVITIES Self-Drive Game Viewing, Traditional Dancers, Sunrise and Sunset Game Drives, Morning and Afternoon Bush Walks, Bushbraais and Bush Breakfasts, 4x4 trails and Non guided Rhino Trail in camp Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules 12 CONFERENCING Berg en Dal Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers

Rectractable white projection screen Results SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services Telephone facilities *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Hall sitting arrangements U-shaped N/A Schoolroom 144 delegates Theatre/Cinema 324 delegates Banquet 120 delegates Room 1 sitting arrangements U-shaped 21 delegates Schoolroom 36 delegates Theatre/Cinema 72 delegates Room 2 and 3 sitting arrangements U-shaped 32 delegates Schoolroom 48 delegates Theatre/Cinema 108 delegates 13

Kruger National Park - Mopani

Mopani Conference Centre is part of the Mopani rest camp located in the northern section of Kruger National Park. The rest camp lies on the banks of the Pioneer Dam, a best kept secret, nestled among the koppies with mopani trees and a huge gnarled old Baobab tree in the heart of the camp.

The conference centre boasts state of the art equipment fi t to host high powered business meetings, weddings and other social gatherings.

Kruger National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways Experience

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Phalaborwa (75 km from Mopani Camp) Nearest Airport Phalaborwa (Gateway) Airport (3 km from Phalaborwa gate) GPS Coordinates S 23˚31’224”, E 31˚23’895” Gate closest to camp Phalaborwa Gate (74 km from Mopani Camp) Gate Times Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 05h30-18h30 Mar & Oct 05h30-18h00 Apr, Aug & Sept 06h00-18h00 May, Jun & Jul 06h00-17h30 Applicable speed limit 50 km/h - on tar Roads, 40 km/h on gravel roads Distance from gate to camp Phalaborwa Gate to Mopani - 2 hours drive (74 km)

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool Yes Accommodation 45 bungalows, 12 cottages and 46 guest cottages Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Petrol and diesel Bank (ATM) Mini ATM inside shop Shops Convenience shop Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled access Universally accessible Bungalows and Cottages available Wedding Venue Ceremony Reception Mooiplaas Bushbraai site

Bushbraai site Walkway Walkway Restaurant (As Mopani is part of a National Fish Eagle Terrace Boma Park, no music can be played .) Conference centre deck Conference centre 14 ACTIVITIES Mopani Self Drive Game Viewing, Sunrise and Sunset Game Drives, Morning and Afrternoon Bushwalks, Overnight Wilderness Trails, Bushbraais and Bush Breakfasts and In-Camp Walking Trail Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

CONFERENCING Experience Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Rectractable white projection screen SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD PA System with lapel or handheld microphones

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE sitting arrangements Xanasti Matomani 1,2 & 3 Matomani 1 & 2 (Combined) (Combined) U-shaped 50 delegates 40 delegates 30 delegates Schoolroom 120 delegates 54 delegates 30 delegates Theatre/Cinema 300 delegates 150 delegates 65 delegates Banquet 120 delegates N/A N/A sitting arrangements Matomani 1 Matomani 2 Matomani 3 U-shaped 12 delegates 10 delegates 16 delegates Schoolroom 12 delegates 16 delegates 16 delegates Theatre/Cinema 25 delegates 30 delegates 45 delegates Banquet N/A N/A N/A 15

Kruger National Park - Skukuza

The Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre is a new addition to the Skukuza rest camp situated in the southern part of the renowned Kruger National Park. The new 500 seater conference centre was completed in 2010 and is equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and translation booth, making it suitable to host any high powered multilingual conferences. The centre’s 690m2 fl oor space and 5m ceiling height make it suitable for other uses that includes product launches and exhibitions. The Skukuza rest camp has ample accommodation to house delegates and offers a wide variety of activities and facilities to spice up the conferencing experience.

Explore Kruger National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Hazyview 55 km Nearest Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (112 km from Skukuza) GPS Coordinates S 24˚59’45”, E 31˚35’31” Gate closest to camp Paul Kruger Gate (12 km), Phabeni Gate (39 km) Gate Times Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 05h30 - 18h30 Mar, Apr, Aug & Sept & Oct 05h30 - 18h00 May, Jun & Jul 06h00 - 17h30 Applicable speed limit 50 km/h on tar and 40 km/h on gravel

PARK FACILITIES Swimming pool 2 swimming pools available Accommodation 238 units and 100 camping sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Diesel and petrol are available Bank (ATM) ATM is available Post Offi ce Available at reception building Shops Curio and convenience shop Restaurant 2 A-la-carte restaurants Disabled access Universally accessible bungalows and cottages Wedding Venue Conference venues and Skukuza Golf Club

ACTIVITIES Self Drive Game Viewing, Sunrise and Sunset Game Drives, Morning and Afrternoon Bushwalks, Overnight Wilderness Trails, Bushbraais and Bush Breakfasts, 4x4 Trails, In-Camp Walking Trail, 9 Hole Golf Course, Museum and Amphitheatre and Kids Educational Programs Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

16 CONFERENCING Skukuza Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers

Rectractable white projection screen Explore SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD PA System with lapel or handheld microphones

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services Translation booth services Internet services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Skukuza sitting arrangements Breakaway 1 Breakaway 2 Conference Centre U-shaped 250 delegates 50 delegates 50 delegates Schoolroom 500 delegates 30 delegates 30 delegates Theatre/Cinema 800 delegates 80 delegates 80 delegates Banquet 500 delegates N/A N/A sitting arrangements Breakaway 3 Breakaway 4 Skukuza Auditorium U-shaped 50 delegates 50 delegates N/A Schoolroom 30 delegates 30 delegates N/A Theatre/Cinema 80 delegates 80 delegates 180 delegates Banquet N/A N/A N/A

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Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park has conference facilities at historical Plateklip Wash Houses at the foot of Table Mountain and at Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre inside Cape Point.

Table Mountain National Park, a natural World Heritage Site, is a haven of magnifi cent mountains plunging into crystal seas fringed with the bleached white sands of the Cape Peninsula. Add to this magnifi cent tapestry of natural and social history, and you have a destination that has something for everyone – from madcap adrenaline sport fans and families to nature lovers and history buffs. The park stretches around 70 km from Signal Hill and

Tranquility Table Mountain in the north to Cape Point in the south and includes the seas and many of the beaches around the Peninsula. The conference centres at Platteklip Wash Houses and Buffelsfontein Visitor Center are well equipped to host any high powered business, weddings and other social gatherings.

Table Mountain National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Cape Town Nearest Airport Cape Town International Airport Gate Times Winter: April - September 07h00 - 17h00 Summer: October - March 06h00 - 18h00 Distance from gate to camp Platteklip Wash Houses – 1 km from Cape Town City Centre - Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre - Inside Cape Point – ± 5 km from Cape Point Gate

PARK FACILITIES Accommodation Platteklip Wash Houses (24 persons) Inside Cape Point at Olifantsbos Guest Cottage (12 persons) Eland Family Cottage (6 persons) Duiker Family Cottage (6 persons) Cellphone reception All networks Shops Curio shops at Cape Point Restaurant A-la-carte at Cape Point Disabled access Platteklip Wash Houses and Cape Point Wedding venue Small weddings - maximum 40 persons Team Building Group of 40 persons can be catered for 18 ACTIVITIES Table Mountain Hiking/Nature Trails, Guided Overnight Trails, Mountain Biking, Bushbraais, Scenic Picnics, Hang/Paragliding and Rock Climbing Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

CONFERENCING Tranquility Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Rectractable white projection screen SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Platteklip Wash House sitting arrangements U-shaped 15 delegates Schoolroom 15 delegates Theatre/Cinema 30 delegates Banquet 30 delegates Buffelsfontein visitor centre sitting arrangements U-shaped 20 delegates Schoolroom 20 delegates Theatre/Cinema 40 delegates Banquet 40 delegates 19

Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Golden Gate Hotel

The Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets has much to offer in terms of classy conferencing. Its tranquil setting helps to ease the mind and add to productivity. The Golden Gate Conference Centre is fully equipped and consist of fi ve venues. The Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets has a team of professional co-ordinators who take pride in assisting clients to make their conference, meeting, event or launch as hassle free as possible. The hotel’s fi ve venues: Free State Room, Ribbok, Oribi, Blesbok and Eland, offer the perfect setting for productive conferencing.

Golden Gate Highlands National Park a place for

Results tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Clarens (17 km) and Bethlehem (60 km) from the Park Nearest Airport Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and Durban – all ± 300 km from the Park GPS Coordinates S 28˚30’216”, E 28˚35’001” Gate Times Open Access Park

PARK FACILITIES Accommodation Hotel and Chalets 88 units Additional Accommodation: Glen Reenen Rest Camp (34 units), Mountain Retreat (8 units) Basotho Cultural Village (24 units) Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Diesel and petrol available at Glen Reenen Rest Camp Shops Curio shop at hotel and convenience Shop at Glen Reenen Restaurant A-la-carte Disabled access Universally accessible units available in hotel and chalets Wedding venue Can be catered for Team Building Can be catered for Golf course In Clarens

ACTIVITIES Hiking/ Nature Trails, Abseiling, Horse riding, Canoeing, Tennis, Mountain Biking and Basotho Cultural Tour Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules

20 CONFERENCING Golden Gate Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Rectractable white projection screen

SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Results Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE sitting Free Sate Eland Ribbok Blesbok Oribi arrangements U-shaped 100 delegates 45 delegates 40 delegates 20 delegates 18 delegates Schoolroom 300 delegates 100 delegates 60 delegates 30 delegates 24 delegates Theatre/Cinema 300 delegates 100 delegates 60 delegates 30 delegates 24 delegates Banquet 300 delegates 100 delegates 60 delegates 30 delegates 24 delegates

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Garden Route National Park - Wilderness

The Loeries’ Nest Conference Centre is part of the Ebb & Flow South Camp of the Wilderness National Park. The park is located in the heart of the Garden Route and is set in a captivating world of lakes, rivers, estuaries and beaches that gently unfold against a backdrop of lush forest and lofty mountains.

The major attraction for the area are nature trails that wind through densely wooded forest and along tranquil rivers. In spring, a carpet of fl owers further enhances the beauty of this area.

The Loerie’s Nest Conference Centres is well equipped to host small business or social gathering Experience The Wilderness National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.

PARK LOCATION Nearest Town Wilderness (2 km) and George (15 km) Nearest Airport George (15 km from the camp) GPS Coordinates S 33˚59’286”, E 22˚36’498” Gate closest to camp There is only one main gate on the N2 Gate Times 05h00 - 18h00 - security guards on standby for late arrivals. Applicable speed limit 25 km/h Distance from gate to camp 500m

PARK FACILITIES Accommodation 33 units and 121 camping sites Cellphone reception All networks Fuel Available in town 2 km from the camp

Bank (ATM) Available in town, 4 kms from the camp Post offi ce Available in town, 4 kms from the camp Shops Available in town, 4 kms from the camp Restaurant Contract caterers can be arranged Disabled access Universally accessible units available Wedding venue Can be catered for Golf course Is available in George (15 km) Team building Can be catered for

ACTIVITIES Hiking/Nature Trails, Mountain Biking, Birding, Canoeing, Dolphin & Whale Watching, Beach visits, Heritage site visits, Paragliding and Abseiling Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules 22 CONFERENCING Wilderness Full day and half day packages available on request.

STANDARD OFFERINGS Flip Chart (one per room, more at an additional charge) White Board with eraser; black, green, blue & red, white board markers Experience Rectractable white projection screen SANParks branded 5 page A5 note pad Fine point pen 500ml bottled water Sweets / mints (wrapped) Data projector Laser pointer Lectern TV and DVD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* Technician on duty / assistant Photocopier and cost of copies Faxing services *(At an additional cost to the client)

VENUE Loeries’ Nest conference centre sitting arrangements U-shaped 40 delegates Schoolroom 50 delegates Theatre/Cinema 50 delegates Banquet 60 delegates

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Travel Trade: Tel: +27 (0) 12 426 5025 Fax: +27 (0) 12 343 2006 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sanparks.org [email protected] 4085 04/2012