<< General Information >>

Accommodation
A wide range of accommodation will be available, ranging from luxury guest houses to the local school hostel. See the accompanying registration form for more details. Please note that the prices for accommodation include dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well as transport to and from the Congress venue where necessary. Accommodation for delegates arriving prior to the Sunday can also be arranged in Cape Town on request

Transport
The following arrangements will be made:

* Transport from Cape Town to Calitzdorp will depart from Cape Town at 12:00 on Sunday 28 September. Transport from the airport to the place of departure can be arranged on request.

* Transport to Cape Town will depart from Calitzdorp on the morning of Saturday 4 October. Transport to the airport and/or accommodation in Cape Town will be arranged on request.

Please give details of your requirements on the registration form.

* All transport during the congress will be provided and the cost is included in the Congress price.

Airport collection
Arrangements will be made for all foreign delegates to be met at the airport and be transported to their hotels. The very reasonable cost is for the account of delegates who are requested to make use of this service. Local delegates arriving by plane in Cape Town may also request this service.

Clothing
In all the regions covered by the Tours and the Congress the weather can be cool in the evening and hot during the day. It is therefore necessary to bring warm clothing which can be discarded during the day. On hot days it is advisable to protect arms and legs unless you are a well-seasoned traveller. Hats are essential. Sunglasses are advisable. Sensible footwear which is both comfortable and easy to walk in should be brought. The rocky ground in the Richtersveld, Namaqualand, the Little Karoo and Namibia requires protection to feet and ankles.

Film
Remember that most visitors run out of film, film may be bought in Cape Town at reliable camera shops, en route film, at smaller places, might not be of good quality. Remember spare batteries for your camera(s).

Dietary requirements, medication and medical problems
If you have not already advised us that you have special requirements or problems, please do so.

Additional hotel and flight bookings
We will make any special bookings for you if you wish to extend your trip either before or after the congress. We are also happy to make any special travel arrangements which you may require.

Insurance
We advise you to take out your own insurance, should you require any assistance in this regard please contact us. It is advisable to take out insurance in regard to cancellation or curtailment of trips (by participant).

Plant and seed collecting
It is prohibited by law in South Africa and Namibia to collect any plants or seed. Seed and plants will be available for sale in Calitzdorp and Vanrhynsdorp. Delegates will be advised on phytosanitary and CITES permits. The no collecting rule is strictly enforced.

List of tour hotels
Tour participants will receive details of the relevant tour hotels with phone and fax numbers separately after registration.

Additional checklist
* Valid passport and visas if required
* Binoculars
* Good torch with spare batteries
* Personal toiletries
* Basic medical kit (painkillers, antiseptic cream, anti-histamine, band aids, ...Imodium etc).
* Routine medication
* Headgear and sun screen