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Business Safaris – The Ultimate Work and Play Experience

In the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve in the greater Kruger National Park lies an Eden of natural beauty complemented by the wildlife that roams free and uninhibited. This is the perfect destination for holiday fare or embarking on an invigorating yet productive business safari with your team of staff members or clients.

Whilst on a business safari, you will be exposed to the diversity of the area and all that it encompasses, including the esteemed Big Five, made up of elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion. The Big Five are known to be the most dangerous and most revered of all wildlife on the African continent. There are also over 350 species of bird life that abound in this area, as well as plenty of interesting fauna and flora.

A Warm Welcome
On your arrival, you will be greeted by the staff at your business lodge, who will welcome you with a warm smile and a courteous helping hand with any luggage. Some lodges will include gift baskets as part of the business safari packages. These gift baskets come with a personalised note to welcome each of your individual associates, and to show them the value they add to your team.

Should you and your team arrive by air, you can expect to be greeted by a welcoming committee of rangers at the airstrip who will usher you to your respective suites and provide refreshments.

Organisation
Before you set off on your business safari, most lodges will require that you send the details of your team members, making it easier for you when you arrive. These details will usually include full names, passport numbers and addresses, depending on what is required. By providing these details prior to your arrival, you can be sure that you will experience a personal greeting and the entire team will feel welcomed and motivated.

Recreational Facilities on your Business Safari
Game drives are a great way to create a bit of entertaining competition in the spirit of team building on your business safari. Witness the many amazing creatures, which are native to the area and compete in teams in a race to cross off the most animal species from the checklist.

Business lodge facilities usually include a fully-stocked bar, swimming pool and a lounge area for socialising and networking. Some lodges even boast a backup electricity system – to ensure that you are never left in the dark should the power by out for any reason.

Conference Facilities
Business safari lodges in South Africa boast remarkable conference facilities to ensure that you get an optimum working environment and the best possible results. Conference facilities usually include a slide projector, overhead projector, data projector with TV and video capabilities and a white board. These conference facilities make it the ideal venue for blending business with leisure in a warm and welcoming environment in the midst of the African bushveld.

There are plenty of optional extras at your disposal to make your conference or business safari a successful one; a professional photographer, for instance, or themed dinners with a comprehensive selection of South African wines to suit almost any occasion. Specialised local entertainment can be arranged to tie in with the theme or focus of the conference.

What to Bring?
Though laptops, notebooks and other stationery are a necessity to almost any modern business meeting – there are a few other items to bring to ensure that your stay is as productive and enjoyable as possible:
• Sunscreen and hat.
• Comfortable shoes for walking.
• Bathing costume for swimming.
• Warm jacket and neutral coloured clothing.
• Cameras, sunglasses and binoculars.
• Mosquito repellent will be supplied, but it won’t hurt to bring some more.

Before The End of Your Trip
Before you head off home, take time to peruse the curio or gift shops at your business safari lodge. The wide range of handmade crafts and ornaments – many of which are made in the region by the local community – make great gifts. If arranged beforehand, customised logos can be added to the handicrafts, providing personalised gifts for your staff or clients to ensure that the time spent at the business safari lodge is remembered fondly, forever.

About the Author

Sabi Sabi is situated in the Sabi Sands Reserve and is the ideal destination for team building expeditions, client conferences or any other type of business safari getaway.

YEXII:Occupy 2 – Bradenton, FL 2010