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Kruger National Park
Conference Facilities
Berg-en-Dal
Please note prices are subject to change without prior notification. Each November 1st there is a price increase.
CONFERENCE CONFIGURATION AND SEATING |
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Theatre |
School Room |
Board Room |
Font Size |
Tariff |
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Room 1 |
100 |
70 |
25 |
12 |
R1650.00 |
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Room 1+2 |
200 |
120 |
50 |
15 |
R3300.00 |
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Room 1+2+3 |
300 |
200 |
N/A |
20 |
R4950.00 |
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Conference Halls
Conference halls can be subdivided into 3 smaller rooms or breakaway rooms for preliminary sessions. Allow 30 minutes for setting up (after lunch break)
ADDITIONAL COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE HALL COST
Equipment
Over Head Projector add R60.00 p/day
Data Projector add R1500.00 p/day
Slide Projector add R50.00 p/day
Flipchart 2x Pens add R100.00 p/day
Public address systems add R100.00 p/day (inclu. Roving; lapel mounted microphone)
Video Machine add R150.00 p/day
DVD CD Player add R250.00 p/day
Dedicated Data Line R350.00 p/day
Other Equipment
Telephone Line add R2.20 per telkom Unit
Fax add R2.20 per telkom Unit
Photocopier add R0.65 per telkom Unit
Poster Boards add R15.00 each
Berg Dal does not provide any Computer Equipment; please
Supply own equipment.
Catering
Restaurant : tel: 013 735 6109 fax: 013 735 6104
Distance to nearest town
11 km from Malelane
500 km from Johannesburg
Gate hours
Jan 05:30 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
Feb 05:30 18:30
March 05:30 18:00
April 06:00 18:00
May 06:00 17:30
June Aug 06:00 18:00
Sep Oct 05:30 18:00
Nov Dec 05:30 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
Facilities for disabled people
Accommodation units and conference facilities cater for people in wheelchairs. Nature trail in the camp is adapted for the blind
Entertainment
Swimming pool, morning and night drives, bush braai, traditional dances, walking trail, golf course at Skukuza (71 km from Berg-en-Dal).
Additional information can be obtained from the parks or our web site at www.parks-sa.co.za
Entrance fees are applicable please visit the web site
Malaria prophylactics are essential when visiting Kruger National Park. Please contact the malaria hotline when in doubt: 082 234 1800
Special catering and/or equipment requirements must be arranged in advance with the camp
All catering arrangements to be done well in advance with the relevant restaurant manager
Some camps offer faxing and photocopying services at an additional charge
Some of the entertainment activities are offered only for overnight visitors. Some activities are offered at an additional charge and must be pre-booked
Bookings must be made well in advance through fax or email:
012 343 2006 or traveltrade@sanparks.org
Accommodation:
Camping - sites for caravans or tents with power points
Bungalow 1 X 1 x 6 bed, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, 2 beds in the lounge, lounge, bathroom, separate toilet and kitchen.
Guest House - multiple bedroom and bathroom units with lounge area and often with bar facility and exclusive view.
Unit type |
No. of |
Rate |
Base |
Max. Beds |
Add. |
Add. |
BERG-EN-DAL |
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Camping |
70 |
R105,00 |
1 - 2 |
6 people |
R36,00 |
R18,00 |
Bungalow |
31 |
R480,00 |
1 - 2 |
3 |
R104,00 |
R52,00 |
Bungalow |
32 |
R530,00 |
1 2 |
3 |
R104,00 |
R52,00 |
Family Cottage |
23 |
R895,00 |
1 - 4 |
6 (1DB) |
R185,00 |
R185,00 |
Guest HouseJ Le Roux |
1 |
R1665,00 |
1 - 4 |
6(1DB) |
R310,00 |
R310,00 |
Guest HouseRhino |
1 |
R1665,00 |
1 - 4 |
8(2DB) |
R310,00 |
R310,00 |
Activities
Berg-en-dal Restcamp |
Bush Braai (Deluxe offering) |
R330,00 |
R165,00 |
Sunrise Drive |
R115,00 |
R60,00 |
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Morning Walk |
R220,00 |
Not applicable |
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Sunset Drive |
R115,00 |
R60,00 |
Please note prices are subject to change without prior notification
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Bateleur Restcamp:
The camp makes a great team building facility and is situated on the bank of the Mashokwe Spruit about 40km south west of the Shingwedzi Rest camp.
Equipment:
- Overhead projector
- VCR
- TV & DSTV
Seating:
Function Style - Max 30
It is preferred that guests cater for themselves for functions.
For catering arrangements, please contact restaurant on 013 735 6106/7.
Letaba Restcamp:
The camp is situated on the southern bank of the Letaba river only 50km from Phalaborwa gate. The area is well know for its large apple-leaf, umbrella thorn and mopani trees.
The Letaba Auditorium has the following configuration and equipment available:
55 Seater (fixed table and chair arrangement – auditorium style)
White Board
Screen (fixed and portable)
TV and Video machine (DVD coming soon courtesy of HR’s)
Podium stand as well as Desk Table
Slide Projectors x3
Data Projector x1
Overhead Projector x1
Flip Chart x1
Kitchen with tea cups/fridge and urn (available for self-catering only)
Arrangements can be made for Additional basic equipment through Camp direct on 013 735 6636/7 (Terry Nel)
For catering arrangements please contact restaurant on 013 735 6636/7.
Olifants Restcamp:
The camp is situated on a hill by the name of Mangwanduna (zebra stallion).
Equipment:
- 2 Air Conditioners
- TV
- White Board fixed to wall
- Portable Flip Chart with paper
- Overhead projector
- Bright/dim lighting
- 1 x Unisex Bathroom
Seating:
- Boardroom - Max 20
When the unit is not being used for conferences, it doubles as a TV lounge for about 60 people on plastic chairs.
For catering arrangements please contact restaurant on 013 735 6606/7
Shingwedzi Restcamp:
“Strong enough to meet your needs”
General information
Conference Bookings can be made through our Central Reservations Office at address:
P.O.Box 787
Pretoria
0001
(012) 426 5025
(012) 426 5092
Sylvia Flavell
E-mail:traveltrade@sanparks.org
Visit our Website at: www.sanparks.org
Shingwedzi site contact Cell 082 889 4376
Duty Manager David Magagula E mail davidmag@sanparks.org
Duty Manager Rose Lekhuleni E mail rosel@sanparks.org
All catering arrangements must be discussed with:
Compass group
The Catering Manager
Tel (013) 735 6836
Fax (013) 735 6836
Where are we?
• Approximately 6 hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria on the N1 through the mountain ranges in the Limpopo Province;
• 76 kms from Pund Maria Gate
• To access Shingwedzi Camp use the Punda Maria Gate via Giyani or Phalaborwa Gate in Phalaborwa Town.
Entrance into the Kruger National Parks
All South African and SADC Nationals have the option of paying a DAILY CONSEVATION FEE or of purchasing a WILD CARD.
Please take note of gate closing times.
Traveling time from Pretoria and Johannesburg plus minus 6 hours
International delegates can fly to the new Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Airport transfers can be arranged.
Accommodation
Accommodation units are equipped with all the necessary utensils to allow for self-catering for those who prefer to do their own meals at their own pace. Each unit has a braai stand
Rentmeester Guest House
This guesthouse is donated by Rentmeester. It has three bedrooms, two with queen beds and have bathroom, the other bed bedroom has a double bed and have bathroom en suit, and a sleeper couch. A stove with oven is available, microwave oven, a two-door refrigerator and a deep freezer. Each room has its own air conditioning unit.
DSTV in the guest house
Tariff.
R1665.00 for the first 4 people there after R310.00 per person per night.
MIN R1665.00 per night for 4 people.
MAX R2905 per night for 8 people.
FAMILY COTTAGE
This Family Cottages has two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning units. This cottage is designed to sleep four persons.
Bungalows
There are 34 of these chalets that are ideal for two persons, containing two single beds in each, ten of them are self-catering with a kitchenette and have a single air conditioning unit strong enough to service the entire open-plan chalet. There are also 27 chalets that are ideal for five people containing three beds on ground and two on loft, they are also self catering with a kitchenette that has a two plate stove and a mini fridge.
TOTAL BEDS IN THE CAMP 257
Caravan/Tents
The camp is equipped with 65 camp sites with power points and a braai stand. These sites are serviced with ablution block and communal kitchens.
Tariff
R105 for first 2 there after R36 per Adult and R18 per child, maximum 6 people to one stand.
Total persons in camping site 390
Equipment available for Conferences
We have one of the modern equipped conference halls in the Park.
Ideally suited for serious professional conferencing, no disturbances of night clubs, traffic noise etc.
Ideal for Seminars, Team Building, Product Launches, Church Groups, Weddings and Special Events.
Ample Air Conditioning in the conference room to keep delegates cool even in the hot January months!
Please note Font Size for Power Point presentations.
Speaker’s podium with fully integrated electronic touch screen control panel.
• Data Projection for computer based presentations R1580 per day
• VCR Projection (used with Data Projector) R 180 per day
• DVD Projection ( used with Data Projector) R 270 per day
• Electronic screens
• On screen speaker projection
• DSTV Projection
• Roving and Lapel Microphones R 110 per day each
• Wall mounted speakers
• Laser pointer R60 per day
• Flip charts and stands with 2 pens (included in venue hire )
• TV monitor R 110 per day
• Mobile Public Address System R 110 per day
Delegates may provide own equipment.
Delegates must provide own computers or Lap tops
Catering
Shingwedzi Restaurant- Breakfast
- Breakfast is served from 07h00 until 09h00;
- English Breakfast
- Tea and Coffee is served;
- Lunch
- Lunch is served from 12h00 until 14h00;
- A different menu is served every day (Set Menu)
- Vegetarian and Halal dishes can be arranged according to guests’ needs and availability of ingredients;
- Wine and Malt available (Fully Licensed)
- Tea and Coffee is served
- Dinner
- Dinner is served from 18h00 until 21h30
- A different menu is served every evening (Set Menu)
- Vegetarian and Halal dishes can be arranged according to guests’ needs
- Wine and Malt available (Fully Licensed)
- Tea and Coffee is served
BOMA BRAAIS, POTJIEKOS EVENINGS AND GALA DINNERS
Catering served El fresco in picnic spot behind the Conference Hall overlooking the dam. This facility can be used at any time of day and evening depending on the weather.The Catering manager will gladly discuss your requirements.
Bar facilities are also available. Depending on the guests’ needs, a cash bar can be set up. An open bar can also be set up and charged upon consumption.
Meal tariffs from compass Group.
Bush Braai
“Feast amongst the Beasts”
For a taste of the real bush, a traditional Braai can be arranged and served in the wild under African stars. This is a combination of Game Viewing with a professional Game Guide and ultimately having a braai served by well trained caterers.
Tariff R 330 per person includes the Game Drive
Tea/Coffee Breaks (Conferences)
Tea and Coffee are served during conference breaks
Prices must be confirmed with compass Group.
Other Facilities
Shop
Over 2000 items in a well stocked shop include:
• Curios
• Safari and Ethnic clothing
• Binoculars, books, camera films and Videos on wild life
• Magazines
• Meat, groceries, fresh milk, vegetables and bread daily.
• Beverages: Spirits, Beer, Wine Cold Drinks, Fruit Juices and Mineral water
• Hardware (limited stock)
• Sweets and snacks
• Medicines ( non prescription )
• Stationary and stamps
• Braai wood and other accessories
Cafeteria
Take-away foods and beverages are served for those who do not have time for a formal meal in the restaurant. They can be enjoyed on a covered stoep or on the verandah overlooking Shingwedzi River.
Entertainment
Traditional Dance groups from the neighboring communities provide some breathtaking Shangaan and Venda cultural songs and dance. These can be arranged upon request. A fee is payable to the group to compensate for their travel and other expenses. This fee is determined by the group.
Recreation
Fixed Facilities
• A swimming pool is available to resident guests of the Rest Camp;
• Bird lovers can wonder around the camp for a variety of birds spotted in and around the camp.
Game Drives
Game Drives are available for resident guests of the Rest Camp. A professional Game Guide is on hand to take guests on tour of the untamed bush of the Kruger National Park. A 20 seater can be reserved. Bookings can be made in advance through the Central Reservations.
Shingwedzi has 1 x 23 seater available. Additional vehicles must be sub contracted on an ad hoc basis.
Tariffs quoted are per person per drive.
20 seater
• Morning Drives R115.00 pp
• R60.00 p child
• Night Drives R100.00 pp
• R55.00
• Full Day Drive (8 Hours) R 580 pp
Day Walks
Under the watchful eyes of two well trained and armed Field Guides 8 trailists are taken into the bush for a 3 to 4 hour interpretive excursion. Topics such as Animal behavior, Geology, Botany, Birds, Weather and Insects are explained.
Remember to bring along your Binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, camera and sun hat,
It is advisable to wear natural or neutral coloured clothing and only persons above 12 years old may engage in this wonderful wildlife experience.
Breakfast Walk includes snack breakfast R220 per person
Afternoon Walk (only water supplied) R175 per person
Other Important Information
MASTER ACCOUNT
All accommodation is pre-paid and a master account will be opened for all extra costs such as telephone, foto copying, extra accommodation etc.
This account must be settled on departure.
Credit Cards
All major Credit Cards are accepted for payment within the Kruger National Park:
• Master Card
• Visa
• American Express
• Dinners Club
Malaria Warning
More comprehensive information on Malaria can be obtained on a dedicated hot line 082 234 1800.
A variety of anti-malaria or mosquito repellants are obtainable in the curio shop.
Updated on:
01 April 2006
Skukuza Restcamp:
This is the largest rest camp in the park. The rest camp is situated in the southern part of the park on the bank of the Sabie river.
Conference Facility 1 (Goldfields Auditorium)
Equipment:
- Rear projection facilities
- Projector room
- 2 Translation booths
- Microphones
- Screens
- Flip chart and stand
- Slide & overhead projectors
- TV & Video
Seating
- Theatre - Max 158
Conference Facility 2 (Diplomatic Hall)
Equipment:
All of the above equipment provided.
Seating:
U-Shape - Max 25
For packages please contact our conference coordinator based in Skukuza on 013 735 4000.
General Information
Conference bookings can be made through our Central Reservations Office at:
Tel: 012 426 5025
Fax: 012 343 2006 / 426 5488
E-Mail: traveltrade@sanparks.org
- All catering arrangements must be discussed with restaurants in the various camps and Parks direct. All relevant details will be given under each individual park or camp.
- Daily Conservation Fees are applicable in all of our parks.
- Malaria prophylactics are essential when visiting the Kruger National Park.
- Please contact the malaria hotline for more information on 082 234 1800.
Thank you for choosing our parks as your conference venue.