Pre and Post Conference Tours

There are a number of options available to delegates for pre and post conference tours: go to a game reserve for a weekend or book individual tours for a day or half -day.

Entebani Game Reserve

Entabeni Private Game Reserve is situated in the magnificent, malaria free Waterberg, a comfortable 3 hrs drive from Johannesburg. Unique features of this area include spectacular scenery consisting of grasslands surrounded by mountains, a 1,5km long lake, a 2000ft escarpment, diverse wildlife and Big 5 game viewing.

The following rates have been negotiated for IST-Africa delegates:

Ravineside (4* Accommodation)	EarthSong (5* Accommodation)
R 2840 per person sharing	R 4080 per person sharing
R 3710 per single person	R 5520 per single person

The above packages include transport from Johannesburg to Entabeni Game Reserve, 2 nights accommodation on a full board basis, 2 game drives per day, return transport to Johannesburg International airport. Beverages are not included. It is necessary for delegates to quote "IST-Africa 2006" when booking these tours to secure these rates. Please contact Liesl Nel by email or phone at 27 (0)12 470 5300.

Half Day & Full Day Tours

Delegate rates have been negotiated with Lords Travel & Tours for the following tours. It is necessary for delegates to quote "IST-Africa 2006" when booking these tours to secure these rates. Please contact Noel Christensen to book your tour by email or phone at 27 (0)11 791 5494.

It is significantly cheaper if delegates book a tour as a group of 2 or more persons. If you are interested in finding other parties to join a tour, please contact the Reception desk during the conference and the Secretariat will try to faciliate this.

Pretoria Tour (Half Day)

Born as a small agricultural hamlet on the Apies River, Pretoria has been the administrative capital of South Africa since 1910. Also known as "Jacaranda City", it is a unique experience that comprises picturesque garden suburbs and embassies.

City drive

We shall take you on an educational drive through the city. You will be able to see the City Hall and the Railway station. We shall also take you on a scenic drive that encompasses embassies, beautiful parks and garden suburbs.

Union Buildings

The Union Building with its imposing colonnades, occupies a commanding position on Meintjieskop, east of the city. The Union Building overlooks Pretoria, the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa and houses the Office of the State President of the Republic of South Africa.

Church Square

In the heart of the city is Church Square with its statue of Paul Kruger. Clustered around the Square are several historic buildings built in the late 1880's and 1890's. Among them the impressive Palace of Justice, the Raadsaal, or House of Parliament and State Bank and Mint. You will embark from your vehicle at Church Square and your guide will take you on a guided tour of the Square. Time allowing, you may enjoy a cup of coffee at Café Riche, an old Dutch coffee shop.

You will then drive past the old Synagogue, where Nelson Mandela was tried for treason.

Voortrekker Monument

The solid shape of the Voortrekker Monument on a hill outside of the city dominates the skyline towards the south-west. The monument is a tribute to the Voortrekkers (early pioneers) who carried western civilization to the interior of South Africa during the Great Trek. The Great Trek started in 1835/36 and eventually some 6000 white people (mainly stock farmers and their families) left for the interior of South Africa with all their possessions.

The dramatic events during the Trek (which culminated in the establishment of two independent states in the interior of South Africa in 1852 and 1854) and the way of life of the Trekkers, are depicted in the frieze in the hall of fame of the monument. Your tour guide will explain each of the seventeen sculptured friezes in the Hall of fame. This monument provides excellent photographic opportunities to learn more about the Afrikaner and their culture.

The Melrose house Museum

Melrose House is generally regarded as one of the best examples of Late Victorian architecture in South Africa. It represents a picture of the way an affluent family lived towards the end on the nineteenth century.

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Kruger House Museum

The Kruger House was the home of S. J. P. Kruger, President of the South African Republic, who lived here with his family during the last sixteen years of the 19th century. The Museum consists of the original house, two display halls and Paul Kruger's State Railway Coach.

Transvaal Museum

Among the city's numerous museums are the Transvaal Museum. It is a natural history museum that houses, amongst others, a fascinating archaeological display, and the Austin Roberts Bird Hall, with its extensive bird collection. (N.B. This museum will only be visited if guests request visiting the museum at the time of booking the tour.)

Tour	Duration	Departure Times	1 person	2 - 4 people as group	5+ people
Pretoria City Tour	4 hours	08:00 -09:00 or 12:15 -13:30	R 540	R 280 per person	R 240 per person

Lesedi Cultural Village

Lesedi Cultural Village is South Africa's most exciting showcase of African Culture. On arrival you are greeted with a traditional African welcome and a refreshing drink.

This is followed by a theatre presentation on the history and origins of the various tribes. Guests are then taken on a guided tour of four African villages (Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho and Pedi) and will be introduced to the art, dancing, history and tribal legends of the African people. This tour includes lunch or dinner at the famous "Nyama Choma" African restaurant, depending on the tour time.

Tour	Duration	Departure Times	1 person	2 - 4 people as group	5+ people
Lesedi Cultural Centre	5-6 hours	10:00 or 15:00	R 1100	R 500 per person	R 420 per person

De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre

The De Wildt Cheetah Centre was established in 1971 with the aim of breeding endangered species. Since that time the Centre's efforts have resulted in the major achievement of breeding what was once a threatened species, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). Over the years over 750 cheetah cubs have been born at De Wildt - a dramatic contrast to the days when the cheetah population of South Africa was estimated at a mere 700.

On arrival, there is a short briefing about the centre, followed by a 3 hours guided tour on an open game viewing vehicle. Tours run on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday only at 08:30 & 13:30.

Tour	Duration	Departure Times	1 person	2 - 4 people as group	5+ people
De Wildt Cheetah Reserve	6-7 hours	07:00 or 11:30	R 1000	R 550 per person	R 480 per person

Pilanesberg National Park (Full Day)

The Park is an ancient volcanic crater, which lies in the Northwest Province, adjoining the internationally acclaimed Sun City. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to view African wildlife in a malaria-free zone.

We shall depart between 06:00 and 07:00 in the morning. The whole day will be spent at the Pilanesberg National Park. A game drive is included in the schedule and lunch will be enjoyed at the Pilanesberg Centre. We will visit Sun City for about 45 minutes before we return to Pretoria. During this time guests will be given an overview of Sun City and the Lost City.

We shall return between 18:00 and 19:00 in the evening.

Tour	Duration	Departure Times	1 person	2 - 4 people as group	5+ people
Pilanesberg National Park	10-11 hours	06:00- 07:00	R 1200	R 600 per person	R 550 per person