If you are coming to the July Alumni event to celebrate the 100 year anniversary at Sakeji we are really looking forward to hosting you. This page is being created as a central sport where we post all the updates and information relating to this event.
Registration and booking are now closed for this event. Everyone who registered should have received a number of communications. You should have had a email from the events team to sign up for any activities and events. Second you should have been added to the registration Whatsapp group. If either of these did not happen and you have registered please reach out and we will get you the relevant information. The transportation team is working to make sure that everyone gets here safe and sound. Again if you need help with transport please reach out to us and we will get you in touch with the right people. Very soon the accommodation team will sending out email to all to let you know where you will be staying and what to expect.
This event is being planned to honour the things the Lord has been doing at the school over the last 100 years.
Key Contacts
- Contact for questions and details – communications@sakeji.com
- Transport – Josiah Musumali – josiah@Sakeji.com
- Events – Phil Towse – pgtowse@sakeji.com
Key Links
- Link to Merch Pre-Order – Pre-Order Form (opens in a new page)
- Link in Google Maps for directions – Google Maps
- Link in Apple Maps for directions – Apple Maps
Check List
Items to bring:
- Toiletries and medications – both prescription and non-prescription as you may require
- Travel/medical insurance with contact information for international visitors
- Towel for use at the pool/swimming/river activities.
- Cool season clothing, hat, sunglasses, and clothing appropriate for participating in your chosen events including swimming attire. (Expect cool nights and warm days.)
- Extra blanket for those camping – (Sleeping bags will be provided)
- Water bottle – refill stations will be provided, these will also be used at meals for drinking
- Torch/flashlight
- Zambian Kwacha cash for purchases from the tuck shop/memorabilia store. The nearest bank machine is Mwinilunga.
- Book for the library (optional) – see here for more details.
Items not to bring:
- Valuables that you do not need. We understand that some are coming all the way around the world and need to travel with some valuables. We intend to have a place in the admin offices to allow for storage of documents and other necessary valuables for safe keeping for the duration of your stay. However, Sakeji can not accept
liability for loss of any kind, whether in the office, accommodation, or around the site.
Items that will be provided:
- Welcome pack with maps, schedules and important details
- Meals – Dining hall and dining tent will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at posted times. Unfortunately, we cannot cater for special dietary needs or meals outside of posted times.
- A snack/tuck shop stocked with drinks and snacks will be available for purchase in the local currency (cash only).
- For those staying in guest/house accommodation – linens and towels.
- River side camping – pop up tent with ground mattress/sleeping bag/pillow and towel.
- Airstrip camping – tent with bed/mattress/pillow, linens and towel.
- Note: a solar shower bag and LED solar light will be provided for each tent.
- Linens, towels, and camping gear will be disbursed upon registration. As the school would like to use these items after the event, we are requesting guests return these items in good condition and be responsible while using school camping gear.
- Towels provided are not to be used at the pool, river, or other water sports.
Items that will not be provided:
- Sakeji will not be providing internet access. There are data plans available in the country
provided by different carriers. Airtel and Zamtel are the two providers that work best in Ikelenge district! - Access to electrical power to charge devices and any other appliances will be very limited. Kindly plan accordingly.
If there are any questions, or things needing clarified, please contact accommodation@sakeji.com
Sincerely,
The Sakeji Accommodation Team