VENUE

The meeting will take place at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, just outside the main gate of Kruger National Park in South Africa.

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MEALS

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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be buffet-style at the hotel.  There are a wide range of options for most diets, including vegetarian, but please let us know if you have particular requirements. Drinks are not included.

 

ACCOMMODATION

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The Protea Kruger Gate is a world-class hotel situated at the entrance to Kruger Park,  providing 4-star accommodation and dining along with modern conference facilities.  The hotel has a swimming pool, tennis court, mini golf, a gym, and a luxury spa.   Free wifi is available at the hotel, though the connection can be spotty; Vodacom reportedly provides the best cell service in the area.

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See the Registration Page for information on booking your room.

 

ACTIVITIES

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Game drives into Kruger Park are available at sunrise and sunset.   Cost is around R500 per person for a ~3hr game drive (subject to change; this includes the park entrance fee).  Drives in the open-air safari jeeps leave from the hotel.  Partners & family are welcome; the minimum age for game drives is 8.

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It is possible to self-drive through Kruger Park, though be aware there is a daily limit on the number of people allowed in the park.  You will have to pay the Kruger Park conservation fee.

Guided walks are available for the more adventurous, which leave from the rest camps within Kruger Park.  The closest rest camp is Skukuza, which has morning and afternoon walks.

The hotel can help you book any additional activities, including more game drives.

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Winter is generally the best time to see animals at Kruger, as it is drier and therefore the visibility through the bush is increased, and animals tend to come to the water sources more frequently.  However, it can get chilly at nights, so bring warm clothes, particularly if you want to do a game drive.

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Numerous other activities such as river rafting, horseback riding, ziplining, an interactive elephant experience, and others are available nearby; google "Hazyview activities" for more information.  Most of these can be booked through the hotel as well.

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TRAVEL

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There are three options for flying in:

- Easiest:  The most convenient nearby airport is Nelspruit KMIA (MQP), about a 1.5 hour drive from the hotel.  There are many flights daily from Johannesburg and around SA.  The hotel provides transfer service from KMIA; please call the hotel to book.   Carpooling is encouraged.

- Nearest:  The closest airport is Skukuza (SZK), which is inside Kruger Park, about 30 minutes away from the hotel.  There are only three flights daily (two to Joburg, one to Cape Town), on South African Airlines.  Note that you will have to pay the Kruger Park conservation fee upon landing or exiting the park.  Contact the hotel to arrange a transfer from Skukuza airport.

- Cheapest:  Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a scenic 5-hour drive  from the hotel.  Road conditions are quite good and driving is safe (though less recommended at night).  There are several gas/food/rest stops along the highway.  The roads have tolls, so have ~400 Rands available (foreign credit cards are not always accepted).  Since most international flights arrive in "Joburg", this avoids the cost & time of a connecting flight, and may be convenient for those who want to explore the area further. 

 

Map:  For those driving, the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate is well-marked on Google maps.  Follow the brown road signs towards Paul Kruger Gate, the hotel is on the left just before you cross the river to reach the park entrance.  Note that we follow UK convention and drive on the left.

 

Visas:  Citizens of the U.S., U.K., and most E.U. countries do not need a visa to enter South Africa for stays of less than 90 days.  For more details click here. 

Important: if you intend to bring along children under 18, SA regulations require that you present an original birth certificate upon entry and exit.

 

Health:  Malaria prophylaxis is officially recommended by the CDC, however the risk during winter is very minimal.  Water is safe to drink here and in most places in South Africa.