Back to work, back to the beach
With its many Blue Flag Beaches, quality golf courses, extensive nature trails, and world-class facilities, the South Coast is the ideal 'bleisure' destination for all work events.
Just because it’s back to work, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.
With its many Blue Flag Beaches, quality golf courses, extensive nature trails, and world-class facilities, the South Coast is the ideal ‘bleisure’ destination for all work events.
Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE) said: “In-person meetings, conferences and teambuilding events are back in full force this year, but rather than stagnating creativity by hosting events at the office, we’re encouraging businesses to get out and visit the ultimate Meetings, Incentives, conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination – the KZN South Coast. With our incredible natural resources and quality facilities, we’re placing a strong focus on ‘bleisure’ tourism this year where guests can work hard and play hard. To better facilitate MICE events, we’ve put together a list of some of the top conferencing facilities and team building activities.” she said.
She said KZN team building facilities and activities include the Lake Eland Game Reserve, Wild 5 Adventures in Oribi Gorge, Umzumbe River Trail, a 70km hike from Mhlabatshane Dam with authentic homestays and cultural experiences.
“Another is the 8km Weza Hiking Trail which starts in the iKhwezi rural area, approximately 10km from Harding, and includes a walk to the beautiful Mkhoba Waterfall. The KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trails are also another great opportunity for hiking, biking, and 4×4 adventure. KwaNzimakwe Experience, Surfing, Diving, and Ocean Safaris, the Ntelezi Msani Heritage Site, Kayaking in Scottburgh,” she said.
She added that KZN South Coast conference facilities include the Blue Marlin Hotel in Scottburgh, Premier Resort Cutty Sark Hotel in Scottburgh, Selborne Park Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa in Pennington, Happy Wanderers Holiday Resort in Kelso, Pumula Beach Hotel in Umzumbe, Banana Beach Holiday Resort, Umthunzi Hotel & Conference in Umtentweni, Lake Eland Game Reserve in Oribi Gorge, ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest in Harding, St Michaels Sands Hotel, Margate Hotel, Margate Sands, San Lameer Resort Hotel and Spa, TO Strand Beach Resort in Leisure Bay, The Estuary Country Hotel in Port Edward, and the Wild Coast Sun in Port Edward.
Meanwhile, Mangcu has also urged the public to spend the rest of the month of love on the South Coast.
“February has arrived which means treating that significant someone to some well-deserved spoils! And with its beautiful scenery, warm climate, and spectacular venues, there’s no place better to celebrate love than on the South Coast. We are fortunate to have a fantastic variety of accommodation options across the KZN South Coast, from those offering seaside views to those overlooking magnificent gorges. To ensure your loved one enjoys a truly memorable Valentine’s Month this year, we’re sharing a few of our top romantic locations that take advantage of the incredible natural surroundings that make this the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom.”
“The surroundings include the Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa, Days At Sea, Honeywood Forest Lodge, Restaurant & Spa, Leopard Rock Coffee Shop & Lookout Chalets, and Lake Eland Game Reserve,” she said.
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