A 2-night stay for 2-people at !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Kalahari – (Price Guide: R20,000.00)

Description

A 2-night stay for 2-people at !Xaus Lodge in a 2 people sharing chalet including: all meals, transfer to and from Kamqua Picnic Site in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and all activities at !Xaus Lodge.

Sponsor information: Pronounced ‘kaus’, the lodge is a place to experience a unique desert environment, providing accommodation in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for eco-tourists and visitors to this wilderness area in the Kalahari. A unique living space, highlights of the lodge include a cosy lounge with a fireplace, an art and craft shop, a large observation deck perfect for stargazing, a refreshing swimming pool and a heart- warming fire in the boma, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the silence of the night while keeping warm.

Transfrontier Parks Destinations (TFPD) is a consortium of like-minded associates who are business-oriented social entrepreneurs. We are well-qualified with in-depth experience in finance, marketing, safari activities and hospitality management.

Working in Southern Africa’s Transfrontier Peace Parks and adjacent areas, we are passionate about the development of a viable and sustainable tourism industry that balances the needs of the local community with those of nature.

Our commitment is to the creation of a sustainable business model that becomes an asset for the local communities. We believe that this can be achieved when:

• All actions are based on respect for nature and people
• Business is managed with sound financial principles
• The needs of the local communities, and their development, are given priority
• Resources are used carefully, sustainably and never to the detriment of nature.

What we do:

We develop and manage world-class, community-owned tourist destinations that benefit the local communities. Our tourist destinations and activities in Southern Africa’s Transfrontier Peace Parks and Limpopo Province are environmentally sustainable and ecologically sound.

We identify opportunities with Southern Africa’s Transfrontier Parks and Conservation areas to create or re-develop tourist-based businesses

• We bring together the teams to design and construct the Lodge
• We develop and execute a marketing plan that includes both international, trade and local marketing, media, public relations and advertising
• We identify the staffing requirements, hire and train the people
• We remain responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Lodge
• We run a central reservations facility, with online access
• We maintain full financial control of development and operational funds
• We keep a formal and informal channel of communication with the officials of the local community
• We identify and support local social development projects, and leverage the support of our guests.

.Name of Sponsor/Company: Xaus Lodge
Website: https://www.xauslodge.co.za/
https://www.tfpd.co.za/
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Twitter – https://twitter.com/TFPD_SA
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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TfpdZa
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/transfrontier-parks-destination/about/
Tour Video: https://youtu.be/1PDZ6zJGUA0
Value: R20 000