All accommodation must be paid in South African Rand (ZAR). For exchange rate estimation purposes visit http://www.xe.com. All forex charges and bank fees are for the payee’s account.

Rates quoted are per room per night, including bed and breakfast. These rates include VAT at 15%, and the Government Tourism levy of 1%. All extras are for the delegates own account and to be paid directly to the hotel upon check-out.

Accommodation is booked on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability. 

The FULL PAYMENT of the accommodation booking is due and payable by,11 September 2026. Should the full payment in respect of the accommodation not be received by the “Release Date“(and no written cancellation be received), the booking will be released and any deposit paid will be forfeited.

If your written cancellation is received before the Release Date,11 September 2026, the deposit is refundable, less a handling fee equal to 15% of the amount paid.

Standard check-in is at 15h00 and check-out at 11h00, local time.

We depart your hotel. Our first stop will be the Moses Mabhida football stadium which was built for the Football World Cup in 2010. After photo opportunities and some historic information, we continue up Innes Road, and stop at the Cube for some beautiful panoramic views over the city. We continue onto Florida Road - This tree lined road displays restored Victorian and Edwardian buildings boasts over 2km of restaurants, pubs, clubs and art galleries. We continue to the tranquillity of the Durban Botanic Gardens for a brief visit – the oldest surviving botanical gardens in Africa established in 1849. We make our way into the hustle and bustle of the city centre with its art deco buildings, the Victorian old Post Office and the Neo-Baroque style City Hall. It is here where the multicultural nature of Durban really becomes evident --- informal roadside sellers, the splendid Juma Masjid Mosque, Hindu temples, the Emanuel Cathedral and the Victoria Street market (closed on Sunday afternoons), renowned for its fragrant spices and curios. We proceed along the Victoria Embankment to the Southern end of the beachfront where we drive past the uShaka Marine World aquarium and through the new Point road development to see the exciting regeneration of the more run-down areas of the city centre next to the harbor. Durban harbor is the 4th busiest container port in the Southern Hemisphere and the lifeblood of the city. After a few photo opportunities, we drive along the Golden Mile, the Durban beachfront, with its golden beaches and the longest uninterrupted waterfront promenade in Sub-Saharan Africa. Get a glimpse of the beach lifestyle that Durban is famous for, walking on the beach, swimming, cycling, surfing. After a relaxing, scenic and informative morning/afternoon, we return to your hotel.

Escape from civilization and allow us to heighten your senses and increase your awe at the true splendor of Mother Nature’s canvas and palette. We journey inland through villages and gentle rolling countryside which give way to the most spectacular vista, known as the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Here, at Phezulu, you will be immersed in the fascinating culture and traditions of a proud Zulu Nation; have the opportunity to interact with the villagers and purchase traditional and modern souvenirs. A visit to the onsite crocodile park is also included.

Included: Phezulu Village and reptile park entrance

Departure: between 05h45 & 06h15 /Return: between 18h00 & 19h00

A mere 3 hours drive from the city we find ourselves in the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. Spectacular vistas, breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna are what you can look forward to experiencing today, as we explore the highlight of the Southern Drakensberg – Sani Pass! We leave our vehicle at the base station and use 4 x 4 vehicles to traverse the pass into the “Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho”. En route we stop to visit with the local people in their traditional village and learn a little about their culture and way of life. Our journey continues further up the pass to the “Highest Pub in Africa” where we will enjoy a light lunch whilst marveling at the sheer magnitude and beauty of these incredible mountains. After lunch we will make our way back down the pass, through the border post and return to Durban.

PASSPORTS ESSENTIAL, please note some nationalities require visas Included:

4 x 4 excursion and a light Lunch

Departure: between 08h30 & 09h00 /Return: between 16h00 & 16h30

Durban, with its old colonial homes and architecture has become a veritable melting pot of culture and intrigue. A melding of history, traditions, and beliefs which totally encompass South Africa’s policy of tolerance and equality for all! We start off with a visit to the KwaMuhle Museum (if open) to get a bit of background information about the history of Durban. Allow us to take you on a journey of sight, smell, and sound as we drive along the well-known Golden Mile, view the magnificent historical buildings in the City Centre, wander through lush tropical Botanical Gardens, savour amazing Panoramic Views and interact with Local Traders at the famous Victoria Street Indian Market. You will have the opportunity to taste the traditional unique Bunny Chow (for own account). Time permitting, we also stop at the renowned Moses Mabhida Football Stadium

After a stop for lunch on route (for own account), we journey inland through villages and gentle rolling countryside which give way to the most spectacular vista, known as the Valley of a Thousand Hills. At Phezulu you will be immersed in the fascinating culture and traditions of a proud Zulu Nation; have the opportunity to interact with the villagers and purchase traditional and modern souvenirs. A visit to the onsite Crocodile Park is also included.

Included: Entrance Fees to Phezulu – Lunch for own account

Departure: between 05h00 & 05h30 /Return: between 17h30 & 18h30

This early dawn departure enables us to enjoy an exciting full day, possible ‘Big 5’ photo safari. We travel north into the heart of Zululand to visit the oldest Game Reserve in South Africa, the Hluhluwe & Imfolozi National Park. It was here that the famous White Rhino breeding project was initiated and implemented with great success. This reserve is host to the ‘Big 5’ – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino – as well as many other exciting wildlife species. The area is also renowned for its exceptional birding. A break will be taken for lunch at around midday, when the animals tend to seek the cool of the denser vegetation. You will be treated to a light lunch at one of the picnic spots in the Reserve. Our adventure will resume again for a few hours in the early afternoon, before returning home, cameras filled with footage of Africa’s wildlife at its best! Included: Entrance Fees and light

Lunch – Optional open vehicle game drive available.

  Open Safari            Vehicle Minivan Vehicle           Sedan Vehicle

Departure: between 08h30 & 09h00 /Return: between 16h00 & 17h00

We depart Durban, and make our way out of the city into the gently rolling countryside towards Pietermaritzburg, the Capital City of Kwazulu-Natal, and Howick. Upon arrival, we view the Howick Falls, an approximately 100 meters of spectacular display almost in the center of the picturesque town itself. You have time to browse around in the little shops in the area. We proceed and visit the site, where Nelson Mandela was captured on 5th Aug 1962. We continue via some local arts and crafts shops, if participants are interested to one of the highlights of the day: Ardmore Ceramics. Ardmore celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010 and saw the launch of the Ardmore Design Collection, which translated Ardmore's distinctive imagery and styling into functional, superb quality ceramic and non-ceramic products including dinnerware, tapestries, furniture, fabrics for soft furnishings, and more. The artists from the Ardmore studio are given training, direction, materials, a studio and a guaranteed market for their work, supported by a skilled marketing and administrative team. Over the years, Ardmore's artists have won numerous awards and exhibited widely in South Africa and around the world. Ardmore artworks feature in leading galleries and collections, including the Museum of Art & Design in New York, the Museum of Cultures in Basel, Switzerland, and the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The acclaimed auction house Christie's has acknowledged Ardmore artworks as "modern day collectibles". We continue towards Nottingham Road, and after a light lunch in the area, and further browsing in the arts and crafts shops, we return to Durban in the afternoon.

Included: Light lunch / Capture Site Entrance

Our airport shuttle services are simply the easiest, most cost-efficient, most comfortable way to transfer from King Shaka International Airport to Conference Venue.

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