Past, present, perfect

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1 Past, present, perfect Natures perfect playground GARDEN ROUTE - SOUTH AFRICA

2 Introduction Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, Gondwana Game Reserve offers 11,000 hectares of dramatic terrain with free roaming Big 5 and awe-inspiring scenery that will stir your senses.it is the perfect venue for a range of events including executive getaways, corporate functions, conferences and product launches. The reserve is accessibly located a four hours drive from Cape Town or 45 minutes from George airport, making it an easy choice for your function. Despite being only 15 minutes off the N2, once on the reserve, it is as if you are in the middle of nowhere with endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in colourful Fynbos offering well over 1000 varieties. The reserve boasts 2 luxury lodges - Kwena Huts a 5 star bush lodge with 14 standalone suites and Lehele Lodge a thatched, modern functions venue and boutique conference centre. There are 10 private bush villas on the reserve with 3 and 4 en-suite bedrooms and open-plan design, which can be utilized for smaller, more private strategic sessions. We can tailor make overnight, full day and half day conferencing packages, irrespective of which venue you are utilising.

3 Lehele Lodge Gondwana Game Reserve s Lehele Lodge is the ideal venue for you, whether you are holding a large corporate function, a small conference, or an executive breakaway. Lehele boasts experienced staff who will not only tailor-make your function but will also handle all the logistics from the décor, media needs, office support, catering and guest entertainment to all the little extras that will make the event unforgettable such as game drives in the Big 5 reserve, wine tastings, 4x4 driving course, or a bush picnic or braai. With its cool organic style and warm African flavours, Lehele Lodge is ideal for high-end functions and comprises of an interconnected luxury lounge, boutique bar, library and flexible dining area where conference facilities are offered as well as back of house offices for any administrative needs. The outdoor areas include an infinity pool, boma deck area, which has been nicknamed the party pit, and ample outdoor seating for meals and sundowners. The lodge offers all modern conveniences such as wireless Internet access, cellular reception, built-in sound system and multimedia capabilities. The contemporary conference centre boasts: A large wooden 5 meter long table seating 18 delegates boardroom style Break away areas (indoor and out with tables and chairs) State of the art technology including hi-definition data projector Custom sized white projector screen High clarity sound system including microphone 54 inch flat screen TV Floor to ceiling glass folding doors leading onto outdoor deck with black-out curtains 2 x Apple Mac Flat Screen computers Wireless internet connectivity Back of house office support Ceiling Fans in all areas 2 x fireplaces

4 Bush Villas Executive getaways and strategic planning sessions are also offered with the exclusive hire of one of our Fynbos Villa s. Here up to 8 delegates can meet in the privacy of their own lodge which boasts open plan lounge and kitchen facilities enabling a private chef and butler to remain with your group and cater for your every need. Conferencing equipment in your Villa is custom ordered to suite your requirements and delegates can continue an informal conversation or begin to relax around the lounge fire place, outside on your 180 degree view private deck at the braai, or on a game drive in the hectare Big 5 reserve.

5 Kwena Lodge Gondwana s new Kwena Lodge can be taken over exclusively for your function or executive retreat. This new Five star lodge offers 14 spacious deluxe rooms all with en suite open plan bathrooms, skylights above the beds for star gazing, clay pot fireplaces and traditional Khoi san inspired decor with a modern and luxurious twist. The Kwena rooms overlook 2 popular waterholes, frequented by several species including the elephant and lion, and are all landscaped to ensure ultimate privacy. Kwena Lodge facilities include a large pool, chic open-plan lounge and bar, with food and beverage services offered in an elegant and intimate dining room around open fireplaces or in the outdoor boma, and main reception area with a traditional African curio store. Guests are treated to surprise bush breakfasts, romantic picnics, evening barbecues and scenic sundowner spots. The dining or lounge areas can be altered for conferencing or event purposes including tents over outdoor areas

6 Seating Configuration G Venue Views Set-up Max no. of pax Lehele Lodge Fynbos hills & water hole Cinema Style School Room Boardroom 40 pax 30 pax 18 pax Cusine & Outdoor Bush Dining Bush dining is one of Gondwana s specialties so why not take your function outdoors and into our 1000 hectare protected area safe from the free roaming Big 5. With expansive Fynbos blanketed hills and endangered species such as the Cape Mountain Zebra this area affords a beautiful setting with picnic or rustic dining set ups and your own private chefs and service staff. A large boma located in the reserve is ideal for casual braais, group events and rehersal dinners. Custom tents can be ordered for an evening under the stars!

7 Additional Activities & Facilities GActivity Area Max no. of pax Game Drives in Big 5 Area Gondwana Game Reserve hectares 9 per vehicle Bush Walks / Fynbos Walks / Birding Gondwana Protected Area hectares 6 people per field guide Hiking / Fishing Gondwana Protected Area hectares 6 people per field guide Wine Tastings Lehele Lodge / Kwena Lodge / Fynbos Villa s Subject to enquiry and wine estate chosen Team Building Program Lehele Lodge / Kwena Lodge/ Bush Villa s / Outdoor Boma / Gondwana Protected Area Custom designed and subject to activity chosen Spa Treatments Kwena Lodge /Bush Villa s 2 per treatment session Bush Dining Gondwana Protected Area / Outdoor Boma 80 people per site subject to set up required Golf Pinnacle Point Mossel Bay Golf Club Fancourt Oubaai 15 minutes Transfer 25 minutes Transfer 45 minutes Transfer 45 minutes Transfer Deep Sea Fishing on Luxury Catameran Mossel Bay Harbour 25 minutes Transfer Boat can take up to 20 passengers

8 Accommodation Kwena Lodge Kwena Lodge offers world-class game reserve accommodation with a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San dwelling augmented with all the luxuries of a modern hotel. Each open plan deluxe room is designed to make the most of the beauty of its surroundings with 180-degree views and skylights for star gazing. At night, keep warm next to the clay pot fireplace and laze in a deep bath upon arrival from an evening game drive. The luxury lodge accommodation facilities include a large pool, a chic open-plan lounge and bar, a spa and reception area with curio shop. Gourmet meals are offered in an elegant and intimate dining room set around open fireplaces, the outdoor boma or private outdoor dining spots. Bush Villas Enjoy your own luxurious bush home on a private Big Five game reserve with ample outdoor space to take in your natural surroundings in the comfort and ease of an open-plan design. Our Private Bush Villa packages range from Fully Inclusive, B&B and an afternoon game drive to Accommodation Only. This is a great alternative for families and groups that wish to have longer stays and flexibility to enjoy the surrounding Garden Route while using Gondwana as a base. The Bush Villas at Gondwana have a well-deserved reputation for being the ideal nature reserve accommodation for memorable family holidays. These elegantly appointed villas offer privacy, space and flexibility and are kitted out with everything you and your family need to forget the real world and allow the tranquillity and serenity of the bushveld to take over. You get comfort and convenience with a full kitchen, en-suite bedrooms, a flat screen TV with DVD player and a large outdoor deck. We even offer a la carte catering and babysitting services at the villas, with additional amenities such as gourmet meals and game drives booked at the main lodge. Contact us now to book your ideal safari lodge accommodation at Gondwana, an amazing alternative to a hotel in the Garden Route. For more information and corporate packages please contact Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) , reservations@gondwanagr.co.za, Visit our website: