FAIRVIEW RIVER LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
Conference in Tzaneen

Citrus is widely believed to have originated in ancient years in South East Asia. In South Africa, however, the first orange and lemon trees were planted in 1654 in the gardens of the Dutch East India Company, in the area which is now known as Cape Town. However, the first official exports of South African citrus took place in 1907 when the government of the day made money available to start the export process of Citrus products to England. Both growers and exporters are well organised in Industry Organisations and all quality control measures are being handled by an independent body, namely the Perishable Exports Control Board. Citrus is cultivated nearly all provinces of South Africa, but the highest concentration of citrus is found in the Northern Province, the Mpumalanga region and the Eastern Cape. South African citrus is well known for its excellent colour and high internal quality. This is due to the cold winter nights and mild winter day time temperatures. In many trade circles it is the preferred origin for citrus. South Africa citrus is being exported all over the world with an ever-growing demand. On entering this well-established property, you will experience the cool and tranquil surroundings, enormous trees, luscious foliage and beautiful gardens, the perfect haven for the discerning traveller, businessman or holidaymaker. This pristine property was founded in 1996, and currently boasts a collection of two hotels, the four star graded Fairview Hotel and Conference Centre, and the five star graded Village and Spa at Fairview. This beautiful country hotel offers a variety of accommodation, from hotel suites, self-catering family units to luxurious spa suites at the Village. All forty units are tastefully decorated in an Afro-colonial style, accommodating up to ninety guests, with verandas and all the necessary room amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Drinks can be enjoyed at the patio bar, and guests can be served breakfast, lunch and dinner at the a'la carte Le'Thaba Restaurant, which is well known for offering a wide variety of South African dishes and a selection of the best South African Estate wines. Only the best quality fresh products are sourced from the fruitful valley of Tzaneen. The Fairview Conference Centre is fully equipped with all modern amenities to ensure a successful meeting, product launch or company conference for up to 600 delegates. The romantic Wedding Chapel with thatched roof is situated in the well-groomed gardens, providing the perfect backdrop to your special day. For the more outdoor inclined, Fairview offers a challenging mashie golf course on the property, which is situated alongside the embankment of the Letaba River, offering a memorable golfing experience of a most scenic environment, with an abundance of indigenous fauna and flora to appreciate.