Congress
CONGRESS INFORMATION
DATE and VENUE
The Congress will take place between 22 – 26 August 2012 at The Ranch;
Polokwane; Limpopo; South Africa.
LIMPOPO PROVINCE
The province shares borders with the neighbouring SADC (Southern Africa
Development Community) countries of Botswana in the western side, Mozambique on
the east and Zimbabwe in the north.
Its proximity to all these SADC countries makes Limpopo the perfect springboard
for exploring the riches of this exciting part of the African continent.
They call it the Great North. On the surface, it is a broad, boundless area, a
landscape tanning itself in the heat of the African sun. However, let this not
deter you because a look beyond reveals a land of immense beauty that brings
interest and entertainment in generous amounts.
These are ancient lands, attested by the recently encrypted Mapungubwe World
heritage site in the Limpopo Valley and Makapans Caves near Mokopane
(Potgietersrus).
Limpopo is a land of beautiful and contrasting landscape, which is typical of
Africa hence it has become a favourite destination for leisure and adventure
travellers worldwide. Come to a region of infinite scenic beauty with a great
diversity of natural and manmade attractions, rich cultural heritage and an
abundance of wildlife and nature-based tourism opportunities.
Our network of protected areas and nature reserves are amongst the best in the
African continent. Through these nature reserves, we seek to preserve our
natural heritage for future generations and for sharing with the international
community.
Enjoy your journey to Limpopo and our beautiful country of South Africa.
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POLOKWANE
Polokwane is the capital city of Limpopo and is located in the Capricorn
region of the province. The city was founded in the gold rush of the 1880’s, and
was originally named Pietersburg after a well-known General Petrus (Piet)
Jacobus Joubert. In February 2002, the city was renamed Polokwane, a Northern
Sotho word which means “Place of Safety.”
This young city is the largest in Northern South Africa and is a bustling and
vibrant metropolis. It’s a beautiful city surrounded by tree-lined suburbs and
fascinating townships and rural villages. With the lowest crime statistics in
the country, Polokwane is true to its name “Place of Safety”.
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THE RANCH
Protea Hotel – The Ranch
The Ranch Resort is a family-owned leisure, sports, exhibition, conservation,
accommodation and conferencing centre within the 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres)
Ranch Conservancy located in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, 25
kilometres (16 mi) south of Polokwane . The Ranch is adjacent to the
Makapansgat
Valley, an archaeologically significant area that has produced fossils and bones
that signify early hominid presence in Limpopo and forms part of Gauteng’s
Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site.
The Ranch Resort is known for its Lions and the "Walk with Lions" experience.
A 12 hole par 3 - Executive Golf Course was officially opened in May 2010 and
rounds off this property perfectly.
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