| Conventional wisdom often says you should never | | | | For some only 5-star luxury will do. For others, |
| mix business with pleasure. What utter nonsense! | | | | “roughing it” is the name of the |
| There’s absolutely no reason why we | | | | game. |
| should be keeping business separate from | | | | Neighbouring Southern African countries like |
| enjoyment. In fact, I’d bet that in the long | | | | Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia also offer a |
| run, productivity is improved when | | | | range of conference facilities. |
| everyone’s having a good time. Why else | | | | Favourite Safari Conference Venues in Southern |
| would team-building outings be so important? And | | | | Africa |
| why else have we seen such remarkable growth | | | | Chobe Savanna Lodge – Namibia |
| in the number of holiday destinations providing | | | | The Chobe Savanna Lodge is situated on the |
| conference facilities? | | | | Namibian side of the Chobe River, north of the |
| But what then if you’re looking for | | | | Chobe National Park. A relatively small venue, the |
| something different? What if you’re tired | | | | lodge can provide accommodation for 24 guests. |
| of the ‘same old same old’? | | | | Its stylish thatched chalets offer something a little |
| In South Africa, a business conference is often | | | | different and the venue is ideal for seminars and |
| called a “Bosberaad” – | | | | group incentive programs. |
| Afrikaans for ‘bush gathering”, or | | | | Victoria Falls Safari Lodge – Zimbabwe |
| ‘Indaba’. | | | | Situated near to Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, |
| Appropriate then that in South Africa, | | | | the lodge comprises a hotel complex overlooking |
| we’re seeing a new take on the | | | | the Zambezi River. It can accommodate up to |
| bosberaad, with it moving, well and truly, into the | | | | 100 delegates, with a boardroom and conference |
| bush. | | | | room boasting all expected conference facilities. |
| South African Conference Venues | | | | Sabi Sabi Luxury Private Game Lodge – |
| Southern African conference venues are | | | | South Africa |
| renowned for their state-of-the-art facilities, | | | | Situated within the renowned Sabi Sands Wildtuin, |
| excellent quality accommodation and various | | | | one of the oldest private reserves in South |
| leisure options. The choices range form your | | | | Africa, Sabi Sabi enjoys a unique bush |
| run-of-the-mill hotel conference rooms, purpose | | | | environment. A premium South African safari |
| built conference centres in some of the major | | | | conference venue [ Sabi Sabi offer conference |
| cities, to more unique options including leisure | | | | delegates access to the finest facilities and |
| resorts and African Safari lodges. | | | | magnificent vistas, not to mention some amazing |
| A safari conference in South Africa is great for | | | | wildlife opportunities. Its four lodges offer a |
| corporate groups, and is an excellent choice as an | | | | combined 52 suites, but it is only the Bush Lodge, |
| incentive-group venue. | | | | with 25 suites and the Earth Lodge, with 13 suites, |
| Safari conference venues in South Africa offer a | | | | which offer conference facilities. |
| distinctive combination of African mystique, | | | | So the next time you’re planning a |
| tradition and that magical African atmosphere with | | | | conference, why not opt for something a little |
| first-world sophistication in terms of | | | | different. Stimulate productivity with a change of |
| communication infrastructure and accommodation | | | | scenery and atmosphere and spoil your delegates |
| quality. | | | | with an unforgettable experience; the Business |
| Business Safari | | | | Safari. |
| It’s called the Business Safari and it takes | | | | In addition to a fabulous conference, delegates will |
| the best of an African Safari and combines it with | | | | experience the safari of a lifetime in one of |
| everything you’d expect from a top-rated | | | | Africa’s most renowned Big Five private |
| conference facility. | | | | game reserves. Game viewing, spa treatments, |
| Depending on the size of the group, and of | | | | 5-Star accommodation and cuisine will all enhance |
| course the available budget, a business safari can | | | | the all-important conference agenda. |
| be as luxurious or rustic as your needs require. | | | | With a choice of two facilities, both offering |
| For smaller groups, an intimate African village | | | | fantastic levels of luxury, Sabi Sabi will treat your |
| atmosphere might be the mood you’re | | | | delegates to a business safari experience unlike |
| after. | | | | any other. With the perfect combination of wildest |
| For larger groups, perhaps you’d prefer | | | | Africa, opulent luxury and African safari activities, |
| something more like a big-city hotel – set in | | | | guests should expect to be spoiled. Who said |
| a bushveld location of course. | | | | business doesn’t mix with pleasure? |