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and cape buffalo) on your safari. It doesn’t get any better than this! WHERE TO STAY If you’re looking for an exclusive urban boutique hotel When you check out of the lodge, make your way to the Nyani Tribal Village where you’ll experience an authentic Shangaan Village reliving tribal life of more than half a cen- tury ago. It’s a truly awesome place and an actual working village that preserves the culture of the Shangaans in the area and also educates local and foreign visitors in their traditions and customs. Once you leave the village, head on over to one of the most exquisite game reserves on the planet. The ROYAL MALEWANE will make you say, “wow!” Everyone who is anyone has stayed or will stay there. It’s a completely luxurious experience. Nestled in the heart of Africa’s finest Bushveld, on a pri- vate game reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park, this property is beyond grand. Every detail is exquisite. The staff is more than accommodating. The food is delicious. The rooms will make your jaw drop. Seriously!! There are suites and royal suites, all boasting unmatched views of the bush. Six suites each accommodate two guests, wooden decks, rim-flow pool and thatched gazebos. Palatial, air-conditioned bedroom/sitting rooms feature a fireplace and canopied king-size bed, accompanied by an extravagant bathroom with a window-side Victorian bath, and indoor and outdoor showers. Elevated walkways link the suites to the main camp. The Royal and Malewane suites each accommodate four guests in two en-suite bedrooms with private lounge and dining facilities. The suites with their own private rim flow pools, decks and gazebos are amongst the biggest and most luxurious in Africa. Some guests have actually witnessed elephants drinking out of the pools. That kind of moment is priceless! Complimentary services include a private butler and chef, private game drives and up to four complimentary massages per suite per day. **(Guests wishing to arrive incognito may request the use of a helicopter or executive jet.) Sensational! With their incredibly proficient game rangers at the helm you’ll more than likely get to see the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant experience in Johannesburg, the Melrose Arch Hotel is just the place. This five star hotel has a sharp, sophisticated archi- tectural design mixed with a comfortable, at home ambiance. The 118-room hotel is located within the exclusive urban Melrose Arch lifestyle development, a “city within a city.” The outstanding facilities and service are unmatched. Each luxurious room comes standard with a host of first- class business and leisure amenities including a flat-screen TV with DVD player and surround sound. The rooms are equipped with 21 lights that can be used for business or pleasure. But, that’s not all. This place knows how to do it up right! Also included is a luxury bath with scented candles, extra length king-size beds, separate shower with a shower head as big as a manhole cover, climate control at your fin- gertips with superbly silent air-conditioning, an executive work desk, international electrical adapters, tea and coffee making capabilities, and, of course, a fully stocked mini-bar. DURBAN The third largest city in South Africa is a major center of tourism and a sophisticated metropolis with more than three million people. Forming part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality, Durban, with its warm subtropical climate and beaches, is also famous for being the busiest port in Africa. Whether your intent is to shop, play, unwind or burn up the dance floor, Durban, the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, has it all. If you’re bringing a group to this exciting city, you may want to hold your meetings at the world-class International Convention Centre Durban. Durban, dubbed the playground of the Zulu Kingdom, has highlights that include: the BAT centre, nature sanctuar- ies and parks, The Botanical Gardens, luscious beaches, uShaka Marine World and Wilson’s Wharf on the Victoria Embankment. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast vibrant local shops and markets. Not to be missed is the Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, a vibrant and sprawling facility situated on the lush North Coast. Sibaya’s special ‘culture-tainment’ facili- ties include the 592-seater iZulu Theatre which opens with the internationally acclaimed African Footprint and Zulu Fire Cultural village offering guests the opportunity to expe- rience the best in traditional arts and crafts, Zulu dancing, as well as stick-fighting, games, divination, music, poetry and traditional ceremonies. The Sondela Tavern offers a deli- cious range of African cuisine. INDABA Indaba, organized annually by South African Tourism, is the largest tourism marketing event in Africa. South Africa’s top travel show draws more than 12,000 international visi- Black Meetings & Tourism July/August 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 17