Network in nature

Bushmans Kloof, in South Africa's Cederberg Wilderness Area, has turned conferencing into enjoyment by combining business with the beauty of the region. The Network in Nature package, available through October 2007, includes luxury accommodation, all meals, daily evening nature drives, and guided rock art excursions.

Network in Nature is a five-star corporate package especially designed for board meetings and executive team building in the most unexpected setting - the wilderness. 'Working' is done a little differently here - in the great outdoors amidst the wonders of nature and without interruptions - in the lap of the luxury and comfort of the lodge. This package includes a minimum of five rooms.

At your disposal is the complimentary use of the 32-seater conference room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. The Business Centre offers broadband wireless Internet access; and fax, postal and secretarial services are available.

After all the hard work, enjoy daily nature drives and guided walks to view some of the ancient Bushman rock art, most of which was completed before the pharaohs ruled Egypt. Bushmans Kloof is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural history of this ancient land: a dedication clearly evident when browsing through the unique Bushmans Kloof Heritage Centre. There is so much to enrich the mind with the extraordinary Rudman Collection and array of Bushman artefacts of jewellery, hunting kits, dancing sticks and musical instruments.

Guests are encouraged to interact closely with nature: walks are invigorating and mountain bike rides a visual feast. The reserve is a sanctuary to many species of flora and fauna, with over 35 species of mammals, but with no dangerous predators, and over 150 kinds of birds including the spectacular African fish eagle and Malachite kingfisher.

So - whatever activity you choose - hiking on one of the demarcated hiking trails, rock climbing, archery, mountain biking through the reserve, canoeing or a river walk, you will be surrounded by extraordinary flora, encapsulating more than 755 plants typical of the Fynbos, Forest and Karoo biomes.

Or for a touch of rest and relaxation retreat to the Spa, which offers a full range of treatments including an Exclusive Facial Skincare Treatment for men and women.

Discover our new gourmet à la carte menu choices. From healthy and nutritious - incorporating only the freshest organic produce grown at Bushmans Kloof - to gastronomic wonders and extraordinary wine list to match. The lodge offers a flexible and exciting choice of venues and locations within which to enjoy these outstanding delights, so no two meals are ever quite alike!

Network in Nature, this special corporate mid-week conference package, is available through to 31 October 2007:

Rates:
Double: R1500 per person, sharing, per night
Single: R1900 per person, per night

Package includes the following:
•Luxury accommodation (Sunday to Thursday)
•Five rooms minimum
•All meals (high tea, dinner, light continental breakfast and brunch; special dining options arranged at an additional charge, e.g., braai at Embers or picnic in the reserve
•Daily evening nature drives with Sundowner drinks and snacks
•Daily guided rock art excursions
•All lodge activities - three hiking trails (varying between one and three hours), mountain biking, canoeing, archery, star gazing, painting, bird watching, fly-fishing, swimming in crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls. Complimentary use of the conference facilities with all standard conference equipment

Rates exclude the following:
• Beverages
• Spa treatments
• Transfers to and from the lodge
• Laundry & Valet
• Trading Post purchases
• Telephone, fax and email

Contact Bushmans Kloof Reservations for more details: Bushmanskloof.co.za