A ‘bosberaad’ Adventure Break at Guinea Fowl Lodge in Clarens
A ‘bosberaad’ Adventure Break at Guinea Fowl Lodge in Clarens
0 Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Specification
Core Activity:Conference facility, team building or family group getaway. Type:Self-drive Duration:A midweek getaway break lasting between two to five days . Budget:• White water rafting R450 per person • Golf approximately R125 for 18 holes (midweek only) or R225 for 18 holes (weekends and holidays). • Self-catering accommodation at Guinea Fowl Lodge in Clarens: Midweek R350 per person sharing, weekends and holidays R400 per person sharing. Children under 12 years old are charged at half price and children under three years old stay free. The lodge sleeps up to 12 people, sharing in six bedrooms that feature king-size or double twin beds. A minimum booking of 9 people applies. www.gflodge.co.za When to Go:•March to April – wonderful autumn photography; •Winter – Snow skiing in Lesotho; • Summer - White water rafting; •All year-round for all the other activities. •Clarens is very cold in winter but still offers a special getaway experience. Itinerary Rating:White water rafting - children younger than eight years of age are not permitted to take part in white water activities. Other:This Bosberaad Venue forms part of the Guinea Fowl Lodge and is included in your accommodation rates. The Lodge sleeps 12 people sharing, while the Bosberaad conference table seats eight to ten people. We suggest that: • You bring your own conference equipment (flip charts, notebooks, projector, etc.); • You arrange for meals, snacks and refreshments from one of the many fine restaurants in Clarens to be delivered to the lodge; • While busy with your conference, any non-participating members of your group can use the upper level of the lodge or enjoy a host of activities that Clarens has to offer; • You arrange team building activities for your group that could include: o White Water rafting on the Ash river; o Golf at a discounted rate; o Horse Riding; o Clay pigeon shooting; o Abseiling. Other Activities:A drive to Golden Gate, wandering around in town, quad biking, fly fishing, archery, hiking, health spa, skiing or getting lost in the maze. Points Of Interest:The Clarens Golf Operations Team: Tel: +27 (0)58 256 1270golf@theclarens.co.za www.theclarens.co.za/golf/Golden gate, fertility caves, Surrender Hill, Mushroom Rock, ‘the Arc’ rock face that guard Clarens, Mount Horeb.Mid-week breakaway for a small ‘Bosberaad’, book-club or social and family groups with plenty of scope for social and teambuilding activities.
Day 1 – Arrive in Clarens
The meeting point is Guinea Fowl Lodge, a self-catering establishment situated on The Clarens Golf Estate. Here the caretaker will meet you to hand over the house keys and show you the Bosberaad facility. You will also receive a Golf Card, which enables you to get special discounted rates at the Clarens Golf Club. Enjoy dinner at any one of the fine restaurants in Clarens.
Day 2 – Bosberaad and White Water Rafting
Get down to your business at hand, be it a small sales conference, photography session, painting group or book-club discussion group.
Break away from your business session to take part in an exhilarating white water rafting experience.
Due to the very cold winters in Clarens, white-water rafting is best during the summer months. The Ash River, just outside the town, is fed by water from the Katse Dam in Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains ensuring year-round high water levels.
Contact one of the two operators in Clarens, i.e. Clarens Xtreme or Outrageous Adventures, to organise this outing. No experience needed.
Day 3 – Bosberaad – Golf at The Clarens Golf Club
Your round of golf at the Clarens Golf Estate begins at the stylish clubhouse, strategically positioned to view the finish of both nines as well as the magnificent Mount Horeb.
Before you tee off, take time to absorb the setting of the picturesque town and the full 360-degree view of the mountains. All the 18 holes meander along and across the tranquil river and its splendid series of waterfalls and cascades.
The playing surface of the manicured Kikuyu fairways and Bent grass greens are framed by mature Willow and magnificent Lombardi poplar trees, characteristic of the area. The classic ‘risk and reward’ design layout of the course features wide fairways at the landing areas off the tees, so you can easily reach the greens according to your handicap. Since almost every green hugs the water, it’s a case of playing safe to your handicap, or attacking the flags to ‘go low’.
Great care has been taken through attention to detail and visual appeal to ensure that each round of golf you play will be as memorable, as the previous one.
Day 4 – Winter time Snow Skiing in Lesotho
Lesotho is home to Afri Ski, the highest ski resort in Africa, which is just one and a half hours ride from Clarens. If you want to experience this day outing, remember to bring your passport with you.
During the winter months, this resort offers activities for both young and old. This includes a special children’s board and ski area, ski lessons for beginners on gentle nursery slopes as well as more challenging slopes for experienced skiers.
Day 5 – Other Activities
Today, before you head off back home, why not enjoy one of the many other activities the area has to offer? You can drive to Golden Gate, indulge in some health spa pampering or wander around the town. Other options include horse riding, abseiling, quad biking, fly fishing, archery, hiking, and getting lost in the maze.
