INCENTIVES: SOUTHERN AFRICA
Uthando offers is genuine about upliftment and not one of them has interest in creating showcases for tourists. The tour itineraries differ according to day of the week and time of day – because these are projects that are part of people’s lives and you have to fit in with their schedules.
EXTREME ADVENTURES IN VICTORIA FALLS Southern Africa, and especially Victoria
Bucket list Incentive travellers now demand unique and authentic experiences that can really ‘connect’ them to a destination. Henk Graaff helps you plan your next incentive trip in Southern Africa.
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Photo: Serengeti Camp
found in abundance in Southern Africa. This region is internationally recognised as one of the best ‘value-formoney’ business and incentive destinations in the world. The recent devaluation of the rand has even further highlighted the ‘valuefor-money’ proposition offered especially by South Africa and Namibia. Remember that every client is different and that the key is to find what makes one particular incentive group ‘tick’. With this in mind, here are some ultimate bucket-list temptations on offer in Southern Africa, which are guaranteed to offer delegates a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
HANDS-ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES Travellers are increasingly interested in actively take part in conservation when embarking on a safari. Particularly suitable for smaller incentive groups of up to 10 delegates, participants in these
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Falls, is the ultimate playground for adrenaline junkies. From white-water rafting to bungee jumping to helicopter flips, Victoria Falls offers every single possible adrenaline activity in one place. International travellers often don’t understand that they won’t necessarily have to travel long distances when coming to Africa. When opting for Victoria Falls, travellers can stay for three nights and have an absolutely meaningful and unforgettable experience and partake in a great number of activities.
A MOBILE TENTED CAMP… IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE Imagine an authentic luxury mobile safari camp set up exclusively for your incentive group in the middle of the African wilderness. Camps are set up in unexplored Southern African safari territory where no other hotel accommodation is available or can handle the group size. The camps guarantee total event exclusivity. This is way beyond ‘glamping’ and works very well as an add-on ‘surprise’ to a Cape Town incentive trip.
BUILDING HOUSES, HELPING AFRICAN COMMUNITIES Cultural immersion is high
EXCHANGE OF CULTURAL IDEAS Cultureexchange experiences tend to have a profound impact on incentive travellers and will have them talking on social media until long after they have returned from their trip. An example of international sports lovers playing soccer with local soccer teams, or music groups from different countries playing music together and exchanging ideas. Sharing these kinds of interests brings a connection between the cultures on a different level and leads to very powerful experiences.
on the agenda of many modern incentive travellers, who are increasingly looking for more indigenous, authentic and cultural experiences. They want to visit destinations that allow them to ‘give back’ to the local communities. SW Africa works closely with Uthando in the Western Cape to assist with community projects. People want to make a long-lasting difference in someone’s life. They don’t just want to embark on a township tour, they want to get their hands dirty and do something truly meaningful, such as building a house for a family. Each of the projects
A born and bred, sixthgeneration South African, HENK GRAAFF fell in love with Africa, as well as the travel industry, at a young age. He has since enjoyed a wonderful career doing what he loves. An entrepreneur at heart, he bought into SW Africa Destination Management in 2002. The company offers tailor-made corporate and leisure travel, and meetings and incentive travel solutions throughout Southern Africa.
conservation activities will be able to get right in the midst of the action and assist wildlife vets with animal relocations and notching. Guests will locate and dart animals from the vantage point of a helicopter. Once darted, delegates will assist the veterinary team to either notch or relocate the animals.