Venue and Accommodation

Note that this is a hybrid meeting with online participation also available.

For in person participants, the conference will take place at Golden Impalas Bush Resort, about 1 hour away from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

Participants are responsible for booking their accommodation. Accommodation has been reserved at Golden Impalas Bush Resort at a special rate for the conference. Participants can book their accommodation by emailing logistics@goldenimpalas.com using the code SPARCS 22.

  • Accommodation should be confirmed by no later than 1 September 22.
  • Accommodation cost are ZAR2250 per person per night with an additional once off conservation Fee, ZAR80 per delegate and ZAR50 per vehicle (once off)
  • Accommodation cost includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Monday 21 November is reserved for arrivals with a welcome event in the evening. The scientific programme will start on Tuesday 22 November. Due to the conference taking place in a wildlife reserve, it is impractical to fly in on Tuesday morning and be on time to join the conference.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Game drives: all conference participants will receive a discounted price on all game drives at ZAR300,00 per person. Please note that this will be at your own cost. There are 3 game drive vehicles that can take up to 10 people at a time.
  • Please note that breakfast and dinner will be served at the main conference venue. Breakfast will be served at 07:30am till 10:00am. Dinner will be served at 17:30pm till 20:30pm. All meals are included in the costs.
  • A special dinner/bush braai will take place on Thursday evening, 24 November 2022.
  • There will be two transfers, one in the morning and one in the evening, between the accommodation venues and the main conference venue. This will be at no cost.
  • Please note that airport transfers to and from the airport will be at your own cost. Please contact the venue, info@goldenimpalas.com, to reserve your transfer booking. This cost is unfortunately not included in the room rate.
  • Registration will take place on Monday, 21 November, from 16:00pm onwards.

COVID19 RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. We ask that you act responsibly and still social distance in indoor spaces.

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