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Ingwe is situated on privately owned land of approximately 200 hectares much of which is covered in pristine indigenous forest and is a haven for plant, bird and animal life, creating an ideal location for not only outdoor adventure activities and conservation orientated programmes, but also as a venue for conferences & functions. Ingwe means Leopard in Zulu and big cat in Xhosa;
it was chosen in appreciation of these magnificent animals that still roam free in this area. Mission Statement: Officially opened in December 2004 by Archbishop Winston Ndungane with the mission to create a place for groups of adults and children from all walks of life to enjoy various learning experiences that focus on developing excellent teamwork and leadership whilst gaining knowledge about the surrounding environment and how they can contribute to its preservation. Tailor-made Adventures Programmes Emphasising outdoor education and thinking out of the box in a non competitive environment resulting in completing the given tasks through effective teamwork. Briefings, worksheets and quizzes all form part of the various programmes and every participant receives a certificate on completion. Minimum group size is 16 people. The Ingwe team boasts extensive collective experience in the development of individuals and teams of all ages, and all share a compassion for ecology and the great outdoors. Programmes can be tailor made to suit your specific needs and facilitation is on a 1:10 ratio. A large wooden barn style lodge area for workshops, gatherings and meals with a fully equipped kitchen and boma overlooks the forest canopy. Dormitory style accommodation in charming wooden cabins for up to 64 people and the secluded Forest Cottage for adults sleeping up to 16 people is available. Willing Workers in South Africa (WWISA) Volunteers are accepted through WWISA which aims to provide volunteers with hands on life experiences whilst providing support for various wildlife and community upliftment projects.
Community Development Under the guidance of mentors in the Nature & Conservation field, Ingwe is engaged in a community development project in training of local Eco Guides to enable them to reach a level of competence to achieve FGASA qualifications. We are currently in the process working on an ecological survey of the birds, trees and animals found on the property and offer guided hikes with an Eco Guide, both on and off the Ingwe property. Through the Eden to Addo Corridor initiative, 2 sensor cameras have been placed on the property which forms part of the Crags corridor, to record animal movement through this area. Exclusivity Ingwe offers their venue to only one group at a time, a minimum of 16 people is required, and viewing is only by appointment resulting in your privacy being assured | |||||
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The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)44 534 8386 Email: info@cruisethecrags.co.za Packages: packages@cruisethecrags.co.za |
