Please contact Vicki Hooper with any detailed logistics questions.

Game reserve:  Please note that the conference itself will be held at the Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge, which has limited accommodation available.  We advise you to register early in order to secure a room at the Safari Game Lodge.  Additional accommodation is available at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Lodge, which is on the same reserve but located about a 10 minute drive from the the Safari Game Lodge.  Please ensure that you check in at the Heritage Hotel when you first arrive at the reserve.  For those staying at the Heritage Lodge without rental cars, we will assist with daily transportation to and from the conference venue.

Transfer:  Zulu Nyala is about 2.5 hours north of Durban’s King Shaka International Airport.  We will arrange for a bus to drive up on Sunday, Feburary 12, and we will finalise the time(s) as flight arrangements are made. Those arriving at other times may wish to rent cars.  Car rentals are usually quite affordable, with small cars typically available for as little as 200 ZAR/day.  All but the last few kilometres are on the N2 highway.  Note that there are tolls on the N2 (a total of 55 ZAR), so those who drive may wish to make sure they have some South African cash.  Virtually all cars in South Africa have standard transmissions, so you should check for an automatic transmission if you require one when booking a car.

Internet/phone:  Zulu Nyala has wifi available.  SIM cards and data are quite cheap in South Africa and are readily available.  Since coverage in rural areas can be intermittent, we recommend going with either Vodacom or MTN, which work the best from Zulu Nyala.  Note that many providers (for instance Verizon in the US) will unlock phones for international travel while still under contract, but this usually needs to be done in advance of departure.