From Boardroom to the Braai: Why Waterval is the Ultimate Team Retreat With a Taste for Adventure

Forget boring boardrooms and those lukewarm samosas from the catering tray.

Waterval Country Lodge in Tulbagh is flipping the script on conferences and team building — and yes, it tastes better too.

Nestled in a mountain-lined pocket of the Western Cape, this hidden gem blends work and play like a perfectly layered trifle.

• Picture this: you’re brainstorming Q3 goals in a fully equipped conference room, then clinking glasses over a catered lunch so good it might make your office’s kitchen weep. Afterwards? A waterfall hike or a team-building game that involves actual fun — not just icebreaker bingo.

Tailored and Tasty

• Waterval doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Whether your team’s vibe is strategy sessions with strong coffee or bonding over braais and adventure, their tailored packages hit the mark. And yes, every detail is taken care of — from meals and snacks to activities and accommodation — so the only thing you need to bring is your team spirit (and maybe some stretchy pants).

Fully Catered, Fully Relaxed

• Foodies, rejoice: the fully catered packages mean no one is stuck assembling sad sandwiches or Googling “how many samoosas per person.” Instead, you’ll be served real meals that fuel both brainpower and belly laughs.

It’s a Team Thing

• From guided hikes through stunning scenery to quirky team challenges that go way beyond trust falls, Waterval gives your group the space to connect in a way that feels real — not forced. It’s like a corporate retreat and a gourmet getaway had a really productive baby.

So if your team’s been dragging more than a Monday morning Zoom, maybe it’s time to change the setting. Trade stale aircon and screen fatigue for crisp mountain air and meaningful connections. Conferencing and team building? More like feasting, fun, and fresh ideas.