Giltedge Plants Spekboom at the Great Labyrinth of Africa
From carbon farming and thicket restoration to building the largest labyrinth in the world – spekboom has taken South Africa by storm. Giltedge recently got involved with Wonder Plant’s labyrinth project and learnt more about the popular South African “super-plant”. What is Spekboom? Spekboom’s botanical name is Portulacaria afra but it is also known […]
Visit Zambia: Livingstone, Zambezi & Victoria Falls
Our MICE team hosted a large corporate group in Zambia last month at the distinguished Anantara Royal Livingstone Hotel. Delegates enjoyed three days of conferencing, thrilling safari, exquisite dining and traditional Makishi entertainment. Day 1 in Zambia: Arrival It was a hot and humid Monday afternoon when our group arrived in Livingstone, Zambia. We were […]
Exploring Sweden Part 1 – The Original Icehotel
Angela, our Product Manager from our incentive team, recently travelled to the northernmost county of Sweden with an incentive group. She stayed at the world-famous Icehotel, which is entirely carved out of ice. Its glistening interiors feature rooms, a bar and even a restaurant. This year-round winter getaway is located in the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi […]
Visit Serbia: A Tour of The Major Cities
A little while ago, our incentives team went on a familiarisation trip to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and Novi Sad, the second-largest city. This incredible Eastern European trip to visit Serbia was an interesting glimpse into a side of Europe many people miss. Belgrade lies at the meeting point of the Sava and Danube […]
Costs, currency & money in Mauritius
Are you planning a trip to Mauritius but you’re uncertain about the daily costs? We’ve compiled some facts about costs and money in Mauritius. Stay one step ahead when preparing your holiday to this gorgeous island paradise. What currency should I take with me? Stressed about getting your hands on some rupees? Don’t be. You […]
Visit Turkey: Explore Istanbul & Cappadocia
Jenna, our General Manager from our incentive team, was recently invited to join a group on an educational trip to visit Turkey. She travelled with fellow South African industry colleagues to Cappadocia and Istanbul. Here’s what she had to say: Turkey has, in recent years, become a popular place to visit and for many great […]
Doing Good: Supporting community & conservation in Africa
Nowadays, more and more of our clients want to work with responsible companies who are creating a positive change and making a difference in the world. We have partnered with the Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA) because our planet is our gift and our responsibility. The CCFA is a registered non-profit company, founded by Mantis […]
South Africa’s hottest activities, venues & hotels for MICE industry
One of the most critical aspects of a successful MICE industry event in South Africa is about using fresh, inspiring and exciting activities as well as venues and accommodation for clients. Fortunately, South Africa is awash with amazing and varied activities and experiences to make your MICE event a success! There are lots of options […]
Unique Venues: Conferencing & safari in South Africa
Meeting venues don’t need to be boring! We picked 2 lodges in South Africa where you can have a meeting or conference as well as a safari experience. Perfect for groups or conferences, each lodge offers group activities and stunning dining options. The advantage of conferencing in the bush is that in free time, guests […]
Czech Republic: An incentive trip to Prague
Steeped in history, Prague is the Czech Republic’s capital city and a perfect destination for incentive groups. Its beer is some of the best in Europe. Its architecture is crumbling, decadent and mesmerizing. And as Rehana says: “You could spend days exploring Prague and not even scratch the surface of all the things to see […]
