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Vth World Parks Congress - 7-17 September 2003, Durban, South Africa

The Homepage www.iucn.org/wpc2003/ contains a brief introduction as to what the WPC is and links to the main sections -
This section contains information about the WPC, ranging from the concept of parks congresses with a historical overview of previous congresses, to logistical information such as details of the congress location, dates, organizers, and a brief description of the WCPA
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This section contains a breakdown of the programme per day, details of the workshops, side events and short courses. It also provides information about the exhibition, the field trips and pre / post congress tours.
This is where new documents are posted and news disseminated. As well it host the daily coverage of the congress events and gives useful updates in the build up to the WPC. It includes links to the PARKS newsletter and a section for the Media, covering press releases, media briefs and details of media accreditation
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Pre and Post Congress Tours

African Conferences Worldchoice has been appointed to handle all pre/post and technical tours for the Congress. They have negotiated special airfares for the Congress, and have access to some of the most competitive carhire rates in South Africa. They will gladly answer all queries regarding all travel arrangements and can assist with tailormaking itineraries for groups or individuals.

For all travel and tour related queries please access their website for the Congress www.acitravel.co.za/wpc2003 or feel free to contact ACW directly :

- Tel +27 (0) 11 475 2902,
- Fax +27 (0) 11 475 5695,
- E-mail: Ken Brown: info@acitravel.co.za or Pam Oberholzer: pamo@acitravel.co.za
- Website www.acitravel.co.za/wpc2003.

- Postal: PO Box 1575 Randparkridge South Africa 2156.

Tours from Durban

Tours from Johannesburg

Tours from Bloemfontein

Tours from Upington

Tours from Springbok/Cape Town

Tours from Kimberley

Tours from Cape Town

Tours from Port Elizabeth

Other Pre & Post Congress Tours & Day Tours

A wide variety of other pre, post and days tours are available on the website http://www/acitravel.co.za/wpc2003 and on-line bookings can be made. However the tour organisers will gladly answer any requests for tailor made travel or special arrangements. Please contact the office of African Conferences Worldchoice, contact details are listed below:
Contact details Pam Oberholzer, African Conferences Worldchoice, Kiara House, 41 Sloane Street, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa, Tel: +27 (11) 792-9667, Fax: +27 (11) 791-3496, Email: PamO@acitravel.co.za

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Pelican, Photo: Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM DURBAN

1. Valley of a Thousand Hills,Drakensberg-Qathlamba: This four day tour visits the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Swazi Candles, Phezulu Safari Park, southern Qathlamba- Drakensberg Mountains World Heritage Site, Sani Pass, Basotho villages, Kamberg Nature Reserve and San rock art centre and the Spionkop battlefields. Return trip to Durban. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4600 per person sharing, ZAR400 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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2. Zululand: This four day tour travels to the heart of Kwazulu Natal, visiting Eshowe, Fort Nonqai, Vukani Historical Museum, Dlinza Forest and boardwalk, Hluhluwe-Umfolzi Game Reserves, St Lucia World Heritage Site, Richards Bay and townships. Return trip to Durban. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4400 per person sharing, ZAR400 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 3 Sep & 18 Sep.

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3. Wetland Tour: This five day tour travels from Durban to visit St Lucia wetland World Heritage Site, marine coastal reserves, Mkuzi Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park. Return trip to Durban via the Lebombo Mountains. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR 6375 per person sharing, ZAR500 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 2 Sep & 18 Sep.

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Cheetahs, Photo Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM JOHANNESBURG

4. Limpopo Province and Mapungubwe: This three day tour travels from Johannesburg via the Soutpansberg to visit Vhembe-Dongola Transfrontier Park, the archaeological site of Mapungubwe and the northern Kruger National Park in the Pafuri area, also visiting Thulamela archaeological site. The return trip is via Mpumalanga. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR3695 per person sharing, ZAR700 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 1 Sep, 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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5.Waterberg Biosphere: This three day tour travels from Johannesburg via Hartebeespoort Dam and Thambazimbi to visit the Marakele National Park, Entabeni Game Reserve and the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, with introduction to the Waterberg Biosphere. The return trip is via the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR3910 per person sharing, ZAR1240 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 1 Sep, 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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6.Loskop and Kruger Park: This three day tour travels from Johannesburg towards Middleburg with stops at a Ndebele Traditional Village and the Loopspruit Village & Wine Centre. The tour continues on to Mdala provincial Reserve and Skosana Provincial Reserve before arriving at Loskop Reserve. Visit the Mpumalanga Reserve's Endangered plant nursery before reaching Mtethomushu Game Reserve and ending off with the Kruger National Park. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR3290 per person sharing, ZAR450 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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7. Kruger Park, Mpumalanga, Magoebaskloof and Nylsvlei: This four day tour travels from Johannesburg through Highveld farmlands to the Mpumalanga escarpment and Lowveld via Long Tom Pass, Mac Mac Falls, Bourke Luck Potholes, Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon before reaching Swadini resort. Then its on to Kruger National Park, and finally via Phalaborwa to the Modjadji Nature Reserve, through Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve to Magoebaskloof. Return trip via Polokwane with a stop at the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4925 per person sharing, ZAR750 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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8. Cradle of Humankind, Tswaing and Suikerbosrand: This three day tour travels from Johannesburg into the Magaliesberg Mountains to the World Heritage site of the Cradle of Humankind. Visit Sterkfontein caves, Wonder caves, Rhino and Lion Park, De Wildt Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Tswaing meteorite crater and cultural centre, Marievale Wetland and Bird Sanctuary and Alice Glockner Butterfly Sanctuary. Stop at Suikerbosrand Park before returning to Johannesburg. Price: ZAR3600 per person sharing, ZAR500 additional single supplement.. Optional add-on: full day tour to Pilanesberg National Park. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Extra cost: ZAR790 for Pilanesberg National Park. Departure dates: 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 18 Sep.

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9. Madikweand Pilanesberg: This three day tour visits Madikwe Game reserve staying at upmarket Madikwe River Lodge as well as Pilanesberg National Park staying at Kwa Maritane Lodge. Dinner, bed and breakfast, en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4680 per person sharing, ZAR900 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 4 Sep & 18 Sep.

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Hippopotamus, Photo: Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM BLOEMFONTEIN

9. Golden Gate, Seekooivlei Wetland and Willem Pretorius Game Reserve: This four day tour travels from Bloemfontein via the scenic route to the Golden Gate Highlands National park whilst stopping at Clarens. Then travel to Memel to the Seekooivlei Wetlands, the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve and the Soetdoring Game Reserve. Return trip to Bloemfontein. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4440 per person sharing, ZAR800 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 3 Sep & 18 Sep.

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Baboon, Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM UPINGTON

10. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and AugrabiesNational Park: This six day tour departs from Upington Airport and travels north into the Kalahari desert to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park, driving the remote 4X4 Polentswana Trail, and visiting Kamqua waterhole, Auob River, Twee Rivieren camp and the Augrabies Falls. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR12500 per person sharing, ZAR1250 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 1 Sep.

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Adder, Photo Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM SPRINGBOK/CAPE TOWN

11. Richtersveld and Namaqualand Springflowers: This six day tour departs from the Springbok Airport (flights from Cape Town only) and travels to Goageb Nature Reserve and the Hester Malan Gardens, and Orange River Estuary RAMSAR site. Then on to Richtersveld National Park, Kleinzee Botanical Nature Reserve, Skilpad Flower Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Nieuwoudsville, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve and the Clanwilliam Botanical Gardens. Tour ends in Cape Town. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR9950 per person sharing, ZAR1000 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 1 Sep.

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Crocodile, Photo: Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM KIMBERLEY

12. Northern Cape Highlights: This three day tour departs from the Kimberly airport and visits the Wildebeest Rock - art centre, Xu and Kwe Arts and Craft centre, Vaalbos National Park, Witsand Nature Reserve, the Big Hole and the McGregor Museum. Return trip to the Kimberly Airport. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR3750 per person sharing, ZAR380 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 18 Sep.

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Gazelle, Photo Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM CAPE TOWN

13. Cape Peninsula: This three day tour travels via Cape Town to visit the Cape Peninsula National Park, Cape Point, penguin colony at Boulders, Kirtsenbosch, Table Mountain, Driftsands Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, Gordon's Bay, Stony Bay, Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, and Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Return trip to Cape Town via Sir Lowrey's pass.

ZAR2500 per person sharing, inclusive of itinerary plus 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the two star Breakwater Lodge Cape Town, ZAR500 additional single supplement.
ZAR2700 per person sharing, inclusive of itinerary plus 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the three star City Lodge Waterfront Cape Town, ZAR500 additional single supplement.
ZAR4400 per person sharing, inclusive of itinerary plus 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the four star Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town, single supplement ZAR 1000.

Departure dates: 5 Sep, 18 Sep & 21 Sep.

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14. Overberg: This three day tour travels from Cape Town via the Hottentots Holland Mountains over Sir Lowrey's Pass to the dramatically beautiful east coast with excellent whale-watching opportunities, visiting Hermanus, Arniston, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Koppie Alleen Education Centre and Grootvaderbosch Nature Reserve. Return trip to Cape Town. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR2800 per person sharing, ZAR500 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 5 Sep, 18 Sep & 21 Sep

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15. West Coast and Cederberg: This three day tour travels from Cape Town to the West Coast National Park visiting Langebaan and Postberg wildflower sanctuary. Then on to Lamberts Bay and Bird Island before visiting the Cederberg Wilderness area, Tulbagh, Stellenbosch and Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Return trip to Cape Town. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR2800 per person sharing, ZAR700 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 5 Sep, 18 Sep & 21 Sep

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Eagle Fishing, Photo: Martin Harvey

TOURS FROM PORT ELIZABETH

16.Garden Route: This four day tour travels from Port Elizabeth to visit Addo National Park, Storms River, Tstsikamma National Park, Natures Valley, Robberg Peninsula, Knysna lagoon, Goukamma Nature Reserve, Wilderness National Park, Cango Caves and the Wildlife and Cheetah ranch. Return to George. All meals and en suite accommodation, guide and park entrances included. Price ZAR4700 per person sharing, ZAR700 additional single supplement. Departure dates: 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep.

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This section contains a breakdown of the programme per day, details of the workshops, side events and short courses. It also provides information about the exhibition, the field trips and pre / post congress tours.
Tout le programme du CMPEl programa entero del CMP
Entire Programme
Workshop Streams & Cross Cutting Streams
List of short courses
Field Trips for the delegates
Pre & Post Congress Tours
Vth World Parks Congres - Benefits Beyond Boundaries

 

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