Woodpecker Inn offers the comforts of country living, nestled in Birdswood, with superb thatched lodges in a park like setting, whether on business or as a guest in our beautiful country, Woodpecker Inn offers peace and tranquility in a friendly African atmosphere. A place where one can gather your thoughts and enjoy serenity whilst being pampered in style. A time you won’t easily forget.
Looking for a conference venue in the Midlands? Mount Shekinah in the heart of KZN Midlands boasts four unique conference venues. Our amazing conference coordinators will help you design a unique conference run seamlessly and professionally from start to finish in any of your chosen conference venues.
Whether you having a conference , workshop , seminar or team building , we have the perfect conference venue in the Midlands for you. Find out which conference venue and what facilities are going to work for you and then we can get your conference going!
Yellowwood is suitable for weddings, conference, office parties, year end functions, birthday parties, product launches, farewells. Paintball for corporates, families and kiddies over 10yrs.
Set in the subtropical forest, on the magnificent lagoon and surrounded by birds, there are no outside facilities to distract delegates. Special events can be organized to facilitate the tropical ‘bush’ experience, e.g. sundowner cruises on the lagoon, canoe trails, beach or forest hikes, bird watching trails, marine excursions to see the wildlife, game fishing trips, also ‘on location’ talks about beach ecology or battlefields. More specialized and daring adventures such as ‘paintball’ and similar team building activities can also be arranged.
The main conference room (Achtzehn Convention Centre) comfortably caters for up to 120 delegates, with many different conference configurations. Free WiFi Hotspot at these two venues for your communication needs.
The chalet lounges with their covered patios are ideal as breakaway room for up to 10 delegates each. For informal get-togethers there is also an open sided pavilion overlooking the pool area, suitable for up to 40 delegates. Our venues are equipped with top class facilities and equipment including data projector. Other requirements can be arranged.
All catering is arranged by the on-site Raffia Restaurant, which serves an a la carte menu, but also does set menus, function dinners, outside braais, and function cruises on the lagoon.
Individual requirements can be arranged.
Accommodation is provided at the Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge on site.
Whether you wish to treat business guests to an authentic, African experience, host a large conference or create a memorable event, the Zulu Nyala Lodges and Safari Tented Camp, located in and adjacent to the Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve, have the resources to accommodate almost any requirement.
With various function areas, fully equipped conference rooms, breakaway rooms, team-building activities, ample accommodation, inviting common areas such as lounges, decks, pubs and dining areas to enjoy our fine cuisine, Zulu Nyala has everything you need to make business a pleasure.
Whether you wish to treat business guests to an authentic, African experience, host a large conference or create a memorable event, the Zulu Nyala Lodges and Safari Tented Camp, located in and adjacent to the Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve, have the resources to accommodate almost any requirement.
With various function areas, fully equipped conference rooms, breakaway rooms, team-building activities, ample accommodation, inviting common areas such as lounges, decks, pubs and dining areas to enjoy our fine cuisine, Zulu Nyala has everything you need to make business a pleasure.
A productive and comfortable conference and business environment.
The whole idea of holidaying at White Mountain Lodge is relaxation, whether through enjoyable activities or lazy days in beautiful natural surroundings. In other words doing as you please at your leisure.
Being a country lodge, White Mountain Lodge offers rooms and chalets with self catering or full board facilities. Our chalets are tastefully decorated in a country style and set amidst vibrant indigenous gardens offering seclusion and privacy. Individual barbecue facilities are provided at most of the chalets for those outside catering urges.
Our chalets can accommodate from two to six occupants with well equipped kitchenettes which make self catering easy. Heaters and winter sheets provided ensure that even during those winter nights a cozy restful sleep is guaranteed. While a superette and laundry make for easy access to those essential requirements.
A comfortable and hassle free environment is what we at White Mountain Lodge strive to provide, not only through our service but also through our facilities.
When the season permits river rafting is always a particular favorite with visitors, and our experienced instructors guarantee an action packed fun day down the river.
Abseiling, cross- valley fuffi slide, river rafting, hiking, fishing, fantastic dining, historical sight- seeing or plain old relaxing are all provided for at White Mountain Lodge, our experienced instructors and helpful staff strive to make your holiday experience not only enjoyable but memorable too.
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There’s nothing quite as magical as a safari wedding. This makes it perfect for couples who want a unique wedding ceremony that no one will ever forget. Experience the unspoiled beauty of the Ubizane Wildlife Reserve and let the spirit of Africa bear witness to the joining of your hearts forever. Choose between the beautiful and intimate Tree Lodge Lounge with the watering hole as your backdrop or say your ‘I do’s’ in the bush for a truly African experience. This could be set high up on the Ubizane hill or deep within our romantic fever tree forest.
We also provide facilities that are ideal for work functions and conferences, allowing business to blend with nature. Our air-conditioned bush deck venue suits conferences of various sizes, with open space and enough seating for 45 delegates.
Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort in the uMhlathuze Region in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal offers a fantastic choice of conference, exhibition, banqueting, team-building and business facilities able to host up to 350 guests. It is also a glorious wedding venue.
The new state-of-the-art facilities include the Jabulani Arena, Umoba, Imvubu and Ingwenya Rooms as well as the newly renovated Kikizela which offers an adventurous team-building venue with boma.
Venues offer flexible configuration capacities and modern technology making it suitable for a variety of functions from business meetings to team-building or from weddings to conferences.
The Umhlali Country Club offers a variety of versatile conference and wedding facilities that cater for varying groups up to 150 guests.
Function Hall (130-150 pax)
The Function Hall is the ideal venue for meetings, parties, corporate functions and weddings. The hall has stacking doors opening out onto a paved courtyard The room is equipped with a big screen/ projector and is well ventilated and fully air conditioned.
The Function Hall also provides a perfect spot to host kiddie’s birthday parties especially if you are not sure what the weather is doing. The club has a selection of jumping castles which are included in venue hire fee
Boardroom (15-30 pax)
The Boardroom is suitable for smaller meetings, presentations and AGM’s. It can seat up to 15 people around a table and 30 people cinema style. The room is equipped with a plasma TV that allows for presentations and is fully air conditioned.
The Annex (10-30 pax)
The Annex provides an alternative venue to the Boardroom. Nestled between the Halfway House and the Club House, it offers opportunities for smaller functions with a maximum of 30 guests. The venue has a casual and relaxed atmosphere with doors on one side opening out onto a paved garden area and another set of doors that open into the bar. The room is equipped with a plasma TV for presentations.
Halfway House
The Halfway House is an informal café for the members, residents living on the Estate, as well as visitors.
Dining at the Club
An A La Carte menu is served in the bar and on the verandah at the Club House. With breakfasts, wraps, salads, fish and chips and steak, it covers a range of delicious, affordable options to suit all palettes. No booking is required and the menu is on offer daily from 07h30 to 16h30.
We also have the Albatross restaurant for a more fine dining experience. It is open Friday and Saturdays from 12pm-9pm.
Catering at the Club is provided by Outandabout caterers who are committed to supplying quality food and excellent customer service. Menus can be tailor made for all function making catering for special occasions, corporate events and weddings effortless.
Weddings
The perfect fairytale wedding is what every bride dreams of. We at Umhlali Country Club take pleasure in offering you personalised service with the flexibility to tailor make a wedding that suits your individual requirements.
Located on 7 acres of pristine fairways this makes for magical photographs. Your guests can enjoy drinks and canapés while your photographer captures the joy of your unique day. The Club’s Function Coordinator will ensure your wedding is planned to your individual specifications ultimately providing an enjoyable day and a wedding you won’t forget.
An outdoor gazebo can be used for your ceremony and ensures a unique and memorable function in tranquil, luscious surroundings Our in house catering company offers delicious cuisine and is able to tailor make a menu to suit your requirements.
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