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CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION VENUES
YOUR NATURAL HERITAGE
South African National Parks
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Sanparks Conference and Function Venues
1. Augrabies Falls National Park .................................................................................... 42. Mokala National Park ............................................................................................... 63. Karoo National Park ................................................................................................. 84. Mountain Zebra National Park ............................................................................... 105. Kruger National Park - Berg-en-Dal ......................................................................... 126. Kruger National Park - Mopani ............................................................................... 147. Kruger National Park - Skukuza ............................................................................... 168. Table Mountain National Park ................................................................................ 189. Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Golden Gate Hotel ..................................... 2010. Garden Route National Park - Wilderness ................................................................ 22
SANParks, for tranquil and refreshing social and business breakaways
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IntroductionSouth 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 bushveld settings offering a wide range accommodation and nature-based activities, all bent on turning the visitor’s trip into a memorable experience.
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.
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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 environmentsCulture Trails: Trace the thousands of years’ old footsteps at an ancient civilization as you
“culture trail” through some of our archeological ruinsAbseiling: Get your creative fl ow off to a breathtaking start as you abseil and get in
touch with natureHorse Riding: Allow your senses free reign as you horse-back it through the luxurious
mountain landscapes in our parksFossil Trail: Grab an opportunity to study real fossils on the accessible fossil trailInterpretative 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 endsKingfi sher Trail: at the waterfall and is situated on the western bank of the Touw River at the
Ebb&Flow railway
Experience tranquil and refreshing breakaways within our National Parks and explore our world of activities and adventure with your group
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South African National Parks Conference Facilities Map Tranquility
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Augrabies Falls National Park
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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PARK FACILITIESSwimming 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
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. Augrabies Falls National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways
ACTIVITIESHiking/Nature Trails, Game Drives, Mountain Biking, Waterfall Viewing and Canoeing
Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules
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ResultsCONFERENCING
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
Fine point pen
500ml bottled water
Sweets / mints (wrapped)
Data projector
Laser pointer
Lectern
TV and DVD
Augrabies
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT*Technician on duty / assistant
Photocopier and cost of copies
Faxing services
*(At an additional cost to the client)
VENUEAugrabies Falls conference centre sitting arrangements
U-shaped 30 delegates
Schoolroom 40 delegates
Theatre/Cinema 70 delegates
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Mokala National ParkEx
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PARK FACILITIESSwimming 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
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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 South Africa’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 social gatherings
Mokala National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways
ACTIVITIESGame Drive and Bushbraai
Activities available in the park can be tailor made to suite different group schedules
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ExperienceMokalaCONFERENCING
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
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)
VENUEMosu 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
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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PARK FACILITIESSwimming 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
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 refreshing business breakaways.
ACTIVITIESHiking 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
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ExploreKarooCONFERENCING
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
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)
VENUEKaroo 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
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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 FACILITIESSwimming 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
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
ACTIVITIESHiking/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
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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
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)
VENUEMountain 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
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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PARK FACILITIESSwimming 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
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.
Kruger National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.
ACTIVITIESSelf-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
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ResultsBerg en Dal
CONFERENCINGFull 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
Telephone facilities
*(At an additional cost to the client)
VENUEHall 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
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Kruger National Park - Mopani
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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)
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PARK FACILITIESSwimming 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
(As Mopani is part of a National
Park, no music can be played .)
Ceremony Reception
Mooiplaas Bushbraai site
Bushbraai site Walkway
Walkway Restaurant
Fish Eagle Terrace Boma
Conference centre deck Conference centre
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
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ExperienceMopani
CONFERENCINGFull 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)
VENUEsitting arrangements Xanasti Matomani 1,2 & 3
(Combined)Matomani 1 & 2
(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
ACTIVITIESSelf 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
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Kruger National Park - SkukuzaEx
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PARK LOCATIONNearest 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 FACILITIESSwimming 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
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.
Kruger National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.
ACTIVITIESSelf 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
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ExploreSkukuzaCONFERENCING
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
Translation booth services
Internet services
*(At an additional cost to the client)
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sitting arrangementsSkukuza
Conference CentreBreakaway 1 Breakaway 2
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
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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PARK FACILITIESAccommodation 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
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 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.
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TranquilityTable Mountain
CONFERENCINGFull 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)
VENUEPlatteklip 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
ACTIVITIESHiking/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
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Golden Gate HotelRe
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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 tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.
PARK LOCATIONNearest 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 FACILITIESAccommodation 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
ACTIVITIESHiking/ 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
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ResultsGolden GateCONFERENCING
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)
VENUEsitting arrangements
Free Sate Eland Ribbok Blesbok Oribi
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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PARK LOCATIONNearest 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
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PARK FACILITIESAccommodation 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
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
The Wilderness National Park a place for tranquil and refreshing business breakaways.
Garden Route National Park - Wilderness
ACTIVITIESHiking/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
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ExperienceWilderness
CONFERENCINGFull 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)
VENUELoeries’ Nest conference centre sitting arrangements
U-shaped 40 delegates
Schoolroom 50 delegates
Theatre/Cinema 50 delegates
Banquet 60 delegates
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Bookings and Enquiries
Travel Trade:Tel: +27 (0) 12 426 5025Fax: +27 (0) 12 343 2006
E-mail: [email protected]: www.sanparks.org
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