Accommodation

There are a large variety of accommodation options available in Pretoria, ranging from 5 star through to budget hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses at all levels of luxury, and resorts located within small nature reserves a short drive away from the Conference Venue. The Conference organisers have, however, identified a number of options that delegates can chose from, which are located in areas that are safe and from where transport arrangements can be made between the hotel and the Conference venue. These primary venues are as follows and are shown on the map below:

Green Bushpig Safaris is the conference’s appointed tour operator. They have negotiated preferential tariffs and made block bookings at the following appointed hotels and guest houses. Accommodation should be booked with Green Bushpig Safaris BEFORE 15TH AUGUST 2009. After this date, the block bookings will fall away, delegates may then run the risk of accommodation being fully booked in the hotel of their choice. Websites of the appointed hotels can be viewed on Internet.

Daily courtesy transport will be provided free of charge between some of the following hotels and the conference venue and to and from the conference social events.

All accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis and includes 14% VAT

Hatfield area:

The Hatfield area is very alive at night with many popular restaurants, cafés, bars and nightspots, especially for the younger crowd as it is surrounded by the Pretoria University campus. Bus transport will be provided from these two hotels to the Conference Centre and back:



cnr Burnett & Festival Streets, Hatfield.

The new look Protea Hotel Manor is located in Hatfield, a suburban university/sporting area, which has become the focal point in Tshwane for redevelopment. 700 flats and many more shops and eateries provide a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere to enjoy after the conference. Opposite the Pretoria University and close to the legendary High Performance Centre where international and local sporting groups train, the Protea Hotel Manor offers a full service dining room, coffee shop area and extended conference facilities.

The hotel is five kilometres from the CBD and sixty five from O R Tambo International Airport. The hotel offers free transport within a range of five kilometres (including the CBD) and an affordable shuttle service to/from the Airport. Secure parking in the hotel is free.

1080 Prospect Street, Hatfield

Only 45 minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Protea Hotel Hatfield Apartments offers gracious and comfortable accommodation in Pretoria's eastern suburbs. Surrounded by embassies, shopping and entertainment venues, restaurants and pubs, the hotel is close to the Pretoria's CBD, Botanical Gardens and other places of interest. The hotel comprises 28 apart'hotel rooms, of which 20 are one-bedroomed self-contained suites, while 8 rooms have two bedrooms. All rooms are luxurious and comfortably furnished, with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, colour satellite TV, kitchenettes and a lounge/dining area. Wi-Fi spots now available in the Reception, enabling GUESTS to connect to the internet with their laptops.

Centurion area:

Centurion Lake area which is a bit quieter but also has a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and nightspots as well as parks and walking trails in walking distance of the main hotels which are located on the edge of the small Centurion Lake. Bus transport will be provided from these two hotels to the Conference Centre and back:



cnr Gordon Hood & Hendrik Verwoerd Ave, Centurion

The 4–Star Protea Hotel Waterfront Centurion is located on the safe and tranquil Centurion Waterfront, midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Hotel is situated adjacent to the Centurion Mall shopping complex with its variety of restaurants, bars, boutiques, cinemas and banks. This elegant yet affordable 4–Star Hotel is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, complimented by an outdoor pool and lake deck overlooking the Centurion Lake, ideal for sundowners. The Hotel was built in 1998 and has 131 en–suite rooms. The Hotel also offers a fully equipped day–conference centre and secure parking.

Located on the water's edge is Protea Hotel Waterfront Centurion's a la carte restaurant, Emanzini, with its contemporary African atmosphere. The trendy bar and lounge area is the ideal place to come and enjoy a drink after a hard days work and the smoking lounge can be booked for private functions. Protea Hotel Waterfront's mantra is to offer exceptional service, style and comfort with the best rates guaranteed. The tranquil location, as well as attention to personal detail, guarantees an experience unmatched by others for both leisure and corporate travellers.

Centurion Lake, Hendrik Verwoerd Ave, Centurion

Set in the heart of Gauteng, the hotel is a short drive from a wide range of interesting places of interest - the perfect location to be both away from it all and in the swing of things. Centurion is situated in Pretoria, north of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. With accommodation to suit every type of traveller, the hotel rooms boast all the mod-cons as standard features. Whether it's elegant functionality or sumptuous luxury you're after, look no further than the Centurion Lake Hotel. The hotel has the following amenities
• 159 rooms • Unlimited free internet access • 1 wheelchair accessible room • Swimming pool
• 47kms from OR Tambo International Airport • On-site secure parking • Brunos Restaurant, Bar and Deli • Digital safes in all rooms • 24-hour room service • Car rental • Business centre • Valet service • Conference facilities for up to 200 delegates • Medical service on call
• Wireless Internet connectivity • Foreign exchange

Alternatives:

For those with their own transport and/or who do not wish to stay in close proximity to restaurants and nightspots, there are numerous alternatives available, including the following:

The Farm Inn is a privately owned, rustic country hotel on the eastern outskirts of Pretoria, Nine kms from the conference venue and 50 minutes from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. The hotel is built of thatch, stone and natural materials and is set in park-like grounds on a private game sanctuary featuring giraffe, zebra and various types of buck. Lion and cheetah may be seen in park enclosures. Game drives can be organized with the hotel. Guests may relax in the peaceful ambience of the lounge or bar for a truly “African” experience. There is an à la carte restaurant, tea garden and breakfast room.

24 hour security and ample parking ensures our guests’ peace of mind during their stay. The hotel offers a sparkling swimming pool, volleyball and game drives (R90.00 per adult and R45.00 for children under 12 years). The adjoining Silver Lakes Country club is available to the hotel guests for golf activities. The Farm Inn has 83 bedrooms, 12 conference and banqueting facilities, 2 chapels for wedding ceremonies as well as an a la Carte restaurant, tea garden & breakfast room.

The Farm Inn is not on the free conference shuttle route, so delegates will need their own transport. Green Bushpig Safaris is willing to organize daily shuttles to and from the CSIR venue at own cost (R190 pp, per day, one-way).

When entering Casa Toscana you will immediately be attracted to the high presence of imported Zambian Mukwe wood. All rooms are finished off with Canadian White Birch and fitted with imported Italian Fittings. Casa Toscana's peaceful garden setting, together with unrivalled commitment by its staff to service excellence, will ensure a memorable experience. Casa Toscana has been awarded a 4 Star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. With 10 beautiful en-suite rooms, all equipped with Satellite TV, air conditioning, telephones and wireless connectivity, you will feel pampered and secure while receiving the personal attention you deserve.
Casa Toscana is a leisurely 10 minute walk (on a safe path) to the CSIR Conference Centre. It is not, however, near any shops or amenities so evening meals would need to be taken in the lodge or taxi transport can easily be arranged to nearby restaurants.

For those who do not wish to walk to the venue, the free conference shuttle can collect from Casa Toscana, on request.

Many other alternative accommodation options exist, especially if delegates hire their own car, as public transport systems are not adequate in South Africa.