Location
Ingwenyama Conference & Sports Resort
A beautiful, calm country estate nestled in the town of White River, Mpumalanga on the outskirts of Nelspruit or otherwise known as Lowveld, known for its great food, comfortable accommodation, superb facilities and immaculate gardens. A mere 3,5 hour drives from the bustling city life of Johannesburg and Pretoria.
White River
Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Located in the nearby city of Nelspruit, the Lowveld National Botanical Garden is an oasis of natural beauty. With a variety of indigenous and exotic plants, ponds, trails, and picnic areas, this botanical garden is an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy nature. It also houses a collection of unique plants from the Lowveld region, making it an educational and appealing destination for plant enthusiasts.
Mac mac falls
The Mac Mac Falls are a pair of stunning waterfalls located about 40 km from White River. These falls are a highlight of the Mpumalanga Panorama Route, providing a beautiful natural spectacle surrounded by lush vegetation. There are trails that allow visitors to explore different angles of the falls and capture breathtaking photographs.
The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Lying in the heart of the Lowveld is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, its atmosphere so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa.
For a list of attractions and ‘Things to Do’ in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, click on the following link
https://www.tours-tickets.co.za/product-category/mpumalanga_limpopo/
TRAVEL and VISA
For international delegates, the suggested point of entry into South Africa is OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
The conference venue is Ingwenyama Resort and Conference Centre in White River, Mpumalanga.
The easiest way to travel between Johannesburg and Nelspruit – the closest airport to the conference venue -Ingwenyama Resort and Conference Centre which is located in White River is by air. The airlines that fly into that airport from Johannesburg – OR Tambo International Airport are :
The name of the airport in Nelspruit is the Kruger Mpumalange International Airport – the code is MQP.
The airlines that have flights into this airport are Airlink https://www.flyairlink.com and Federal Air https://www.fedair.com.
If you prefer to take a shuttle from OR Tambo International Airport to the conference venue -Ingwenyama Resort and Conference Centre use the following suggested shuttle service, EZ Shuttle
https://www.ezshuttle.co.za/
Contact your nearest South African Embassy to confirm your visa requirement. Ensure that you apply for your VISA in advance.
