The conference will be held in the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Skukuza, the largest rest camp in the Kruger National Park and also the administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees along the river’s edge. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Skukuza Rest Camp is easily accessed by road and by air. Facilities available include a shop, cafeteria, restaurant, filling station, bank and ATM, laundromat, two swimming pools, spa, nursery, basic First Aid assistance, a magnificent 9 hole (18-tee), Par 72 golf course as well as the Skukuza Lodge. The myriad of birds and wild game in the area is easily spotted by going on bush walks and game drives conducted under the supervision of armed game wardens.
Accommodation booked for INDABA 10 is available in bungalows with either 2 or 3 beds in a bachelor type arrangement (i.e., all beds in one room). They all have air-conditioning, a bathroom and a fridge. Bungalows are serviced every day and linen, towels and soap are supplied, but there are no hair dryers, televisions, alarm clocks, telephones, etc. Only a fixed number of bungalows have been allocated to the INDABA 10 conference and delegates are encouraged to book as soon as possible in order to make sure they get the rooms of their choice. The accommodation fees quoted on the Registration page covers accommodation for 5 nights, Sunday 11 October to Thursday 15 October.
Accommodation bookings should be made and paid together with your registration. The accommodation rates include a 1% community levy. Please make sure to do your accommodation booking before 30 June 2026 in order to ensure we can accommodate you. Bookings not paid for by this date will unfortunately have to be cancelled.
Accommodation can also be booked in the Skukuza Lodge, should you prefer to stay in more luxury. However, these bookings will have to be arranged directly with the Lodge and paid directly to them. Should you prefer this option, please notify the conference secretary at the time of registration so that the accommodation component can be removed from your invoice.
| SKUKUZA LODGE ROOM RATES | |
|---|---|
| Standard room (B&B) | Single: R3 215 per person per night |
| Sharing: R2 045 per person per night | |
| Suite | Single: R8 711 per person per night |
| Sharing: R4 076 per person per night |
MEALS
The following meals are included in the registration fees for delegates and registered accompanying people:
- Breakfast on 12,13,14,15 and 16 October 2026
- Lunch on 12,13,14 and 15 October 2026
- Refreshment during conference breaks on 12,13,14 and 15 October 2026
- Welcoming function on 11 October 2026
- Food during poster session on 12 October 2026
- Bush braai on 15 October 2026
- All other meals will be for the cost of delegates themselves.
CONSERVATION FEES
Conservation fees are contributions collected by game lodges, private reserves, and national parks to help fund the protection and management of the incredible environments you visit. They are typically charged per person, per night, and are used exclusively for conservation efforts rather than profit. The funds are used for wildlife protection, habitat management, research and education, infrastructure and security, etc.
Holders of a SANPARKS Wild Card are exempted from paying conservation fees, on condition that it is a card that covers the Kruger Park cluster and that the membership is up to date. Conservation Fees vary from park to park and are based on a Cluster and Category. The Cluster defines the Park and the Category defines the person(s) linked to membership (individual, couple, family). If you hold a valid Wild Card, please quote the number on your registration form.
ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY SANPARKS
The following activities are offered by SANPARKS daily. These activities will be for the cost of delegates and accompanying persons themselves and can be booked and paid for in advance directly with the conference secretary (thereza@technoscene.co.za), or booked at the camp reception upon arrival, subject to availability. Please note that these bookings will be done separately from the conference registration and payments will have to be arranged separately. The prices below include a 1 % community levy. if you plan to do one of the walks, remember to bring shoes suitable to walk with in the bush.
| ACTIVITY | DEPARTURE TIME | DURATION (+/-) | pRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning walk | 05:15 for 05:30 | 3 hours | R778 |
| Afternoon walk | 15:15 for 15:30 | 2 hours | R623 |
| Sunrise drive | 05:15 for 05:30 | 3 hours | R455 |
| Sunset drive | 16:15 for 16:30 | 3 hours | R455 |
| Night drive | 19:45 for 20:00 | 2 hours | R347 |