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Sabi Sabi logoSabi Sabi
Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sabi suggested Incentive and Conference Program
(Times will vary slightly according to season)

Arrival Day
12h00Arrive at Sabi Sabi where welcoming refreshments and cocktails will be served.
13h00A sumptuous buffet lunch is served on the dining veranda.
14h00Conference - suggestion of guest speaker, e.g. Ian Thomas, Gcina Mhlope (Profiles and cost on request)
16h00The blast of a kudu horn will announce that afternoon tea is being served on the patio.
16h30Afternoon and night Safari - At sunset, your rangers will stop off in the bush, where you will have a chance to enjoy your refreshing drinks, soak up the amazing silence and watch the sun sink into the dusty horizon, splashing the skies with incredible colors. (We suggest that the sundowner be an individual affair so as to add to the experience, however should you wish to have a joint affair please let us know)

The safaris will include Animal Spotting competition, where teams are scored on the animals they spot during game drives. Each team is given a checklist to complete.

l9h30The game rangers will return you to your lodge where you will have a chance to freshen up and meet in the cosy bar for a pre-dinner drink.
20h00The blast of a kudu horn will announce dinner in the open-air, reed enclosed boma, under the stars, around a roaring log fire. After a sumptuous meal, you may want to draw your chairs closer to the fire and enjoy a warming cognac brandy, while swopping tales of the bush with the rangers.

Optional: Black String Quintet (Profiles and cost on request)

Sabi Sabi - Selati Camp - Lounge
Sabi Sabi - Selati Camp - Lounge
Sabi Sabi - Selati Camp - Farmhouse Kitchen
Sabi Sabi - Selati Camp - Farmhouse Kitchen
Second Day
05h00A wake-up call.
05h30Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served on the patio, followed by a safari. Safari includes continuation of Animal Spotting competition.
09h00A sumptuous South African breakfast will be served, including freshly baked breads and a variety of jams and preserves from the Lowveld region.
10h00Conference as per previous day or Guided Bush walk, learn about the wonderful bird, animal, plant life in and around the lodge as well as how to track animals and use a rifle. (Shooting the rifle will unfortunately not be an option)
13h00A buffet lunch will be served on the safari terrace.
14h00Bush Sports Conducted on an open area in the bush. Teams (ranger and his/her guests) complete several "sports" events with a bush flavor. Examples are:
  • Elephant dung throwing
  • Mud wallow crawling
  • Monkey rope swinging
  • Animal races

Each team's performance is scored. (Guests are very likely to get wet and dirty/muddy and need to bring appropriate clothing.)

16h30A blast of the kudu horn will announce that afternoon tea is served.
17h00Your Sundowner Safari including continuation of Animal Spotting competition.
l9h00You will all return to the Lodge for a comfort stop. (Optional)
l9h15The Land Rovers will depart again for the bush.
l9h30You will arrive at an area out in the bush where tables have been set for an unforgettable Bush Braai (Barbecue) out in the wilds of the African veld. You may be lucky enough to see the inquisitive hyenas lurking about in the shadows cast by the roaring log fire! After your meal, enjoy a last drink beside the fire before your ranger returns you to the lodge. With your day having been an exciting and full one, you may want to retire to your suite for a good night's rest.
 
Third Day
05h00A wake-up knock on your door.
05h30Tea, coffee and biscuits on the dining veranda with a safari including continuation of Animal Spotting competition.
09h00Full Breakfast.
l0h00Treasure Hunt: "Treasure" is hidden at various manned sites in the bush. Teams (ranger and his/her guests) are given maps and clues to locate treasure. There is a time limit and first team to collect all treasures is winner. "Treasure" can be anything from a drink each to small gifts supplied by the client or from our curio shop. E.g. t-shirts, caps, mouse pads, curio vouchers. This process takes approximately 3 hours.

OR

Obstacle Course: Conducted in flat open areas and on roads where guests can drive land rovers without damaging them. Teams (ranger and his/her guests) use vehicles to negotiate obstacles and circuits. Each teams obstacle performance is scored. Guests usually get muddy and wet and need to bring appropriate clothing (shorts and T-shirt).

Please note combined Bush Sports, Treasure Hunt and Obstacle Course activities can be done - A treasure hunt with clues leading to sites where obstacles or sports events must be completed by the team before "treasures" are received.

All these activities take time to set up and at least 4 weeks notice is required.

l3h00A buffet lunch will be served on the safari terrace.
l4h00A welcome siesta period.
l6h30A blast of the kudu horn will announce that afternoon tea is served.
l9h00Your Sundowner Safari including continuation of Animal Spotting competition.
l9h00You will all return to the Lodge.
l9h15Pre dinner drinks in the bar.
l9h30Dinner in the boma under the stars.
Optional: Tribal Dancers - Announcement of animal spotting competition, winning team (We will provide prizes.)
 
Departure Day
05h00A wake-up knock on your door.
05h30Tea, coffee and biscuits on the dining veranda with a safari to follow.
09h00A sumptuous South African breakfast will be served, including freshly baked breads and a variety of jams and preserves from the Lowveld region.
l0h00You will all have a chance to pack your belongings and place the luggage in one area of your suite for collection.
l0h30Check-out.

Programs - Conferences

By virtue of its situation in a unique bush environment, Sabi Sabi is an incentive & conference destination 'par excellence'.

To make your visit even more special, the following additional incentive & conference touches can be provided.

 
Sabi Sabi - Earth Lodge - Conference Center & Art Gallery
Sabi Sabi - Earth Lodge
Conference Center & Art Gallery
NO CHARGE
  • Personalised welcoming notes in each room with a bowl of dried fruit, biltong or 'dry wors'.
  • Bush-dinner (barbeque) out in the bush instead of in the 'boma'.
  • Bush cocktails (sundowners) at a pre-determined clearing in the bush during the evening safari.
  • Room drops supplied by the client.
  • Welcome at Sabi Sabi Airstrip by Sabi Sabi Rangers with lemon grass scented hand towels and refreshments.
  • Animal spotting competition during game drives. Teams are scored on the animals they spot during game drives. Each team is given a checklist to complete.
  • Company banner displayed on arrival or at a predetermined location (only if Lodge is reserved exclusively)
  • Pre-registration of guests.
CHARGEABLE ITEMS
  • Traditional Shangaan dancing in the 'boma' around the fire.
  • Local Community choir.
  • Special interest speakers e.g. (Profiles available on request)
    • Ian Thomas: Author of 'The Power of Pride', and a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows, Ian's presentations, all with a distinctly African wildlife overtone, include subjects such as 'Teamwork', 'Strategy' and 'Adapting to Change'.
    • Gcina Mhlope: Gcina is South Africa's best known storyteller. Storytelling has become a popular business media at conferences and seminars and Gcina is a master at creating stories to complement business and conference themes. Give Gcina your topic and she will create the story.
  • Selected items from our curio shop: for example 'township art', bead-dolls, wooden carvings, Ngwenya glass animals, safari outfits, bush hats, scarves, peak caps, T-shirts, bags or cigarette lighters and mouse pads can be provided for guests upon checking into their rooms.
  • All items have Sabi Sabi logos. Client logos can also be imprinted if ordered timeously.
  • A bottle of quality South African wine in each room on arrival - comprehensive wine list available on request.
  • Sundowners in the bush with the chef - cost depending on variety.
  • Themed Bush braai (barbeque)

Sabi Sabi's highly qualified conference and incentive organisers will help you plan and execute your perfect conference or incentive

Earth Lodge:
  • Venue Size: 10m x 12m
  • Seating capacity:
    • Cinema: 120 delegates
    • Schoolroom: 92 delegates
    • U-shape: 46 delegates
Bush Lodge:
  • Venue Size: 13,5m x 7m
  • Seating capacity:
    • Cinema: 100 delegates
    • Schoolroom: 80 delegates
    • U-shape: 30 delegates
  • Equipment:
    • Automatic retractable built in screen (2,4m x 2,4m)
    • Data Video Projector
    • Overhead projector
    • TV and VCR
    • Whiteboard and flipcharts.

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