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Conference venue booking in Makhanda
Rhodes University offers access to conference venues in Makhanda, including event management services, audio-visual equipment, computer and internet access, transport, accommodation, and catering options for academic and professional gatherings.
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Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay
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https://www.ru.ac.za/conferences/aboutus/aboutgrahamstown/
Guided tours of Makhanda and Rhodes University
Customised guided tours are available for conference delegates and their partners, covering the historic city of Makhanda, the university campus, and key attractions such as museums, gardens, and research facilities.
Guided tours of the City of Makhanda and its environs and the University can be tailored to meet the interests of conference delegates and their spouses or partners.
Access to Rhodes University research and cultural sites
Visitors can tour the University's experimental aquaculture farm, the International Library of African Music, SAIAB, Botanical Gardens, and affiliated museums such as the Albany Museum and National English Literary Museum.
The University's experimental aquaculture farm, the International Library of African Music , and SAIAB (South African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity) are all popular with visitors.
Visit to Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park, over an hour’s drive from Makhanda, offers unique experiences including the Big Seven (with whales and great white sharks) and five of South Africa’s seven major vegetation zones.
Another option is the Addo Elephant National Park , which is just over an hours drive away.
Attendance at the National Festival of the Arts
Conferences can be scheduled during the winter vacation to coincide with the National Festival of the Arts, allowing delegates to enjoy drama, dance, and music performances.
During the winter vacation, many conferences are arranged to coincide with the National Festival of the Arts , so that delegates can enjoy the variety of drama, dance and music during the evenings.
Visit to wildlife reserves near Makhanda
Delegates can explore private game reserves within an hour’s drive of Makhanda, including Shamwari, Kariega, Amakhala, Lalibela, Kwandwe, Pumba, and the Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary, offering opportunities to see Africa’s Big Five and other wildlife.
There many private game reserves within an hours drive of Makhanda that offer different packages for day visitors.
