ICTMA23 · Venue & Travel
Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga. Everything you need to plan the trip: where to stay, how to get there, and what to bring.
Conference venue
ICTMA23 is hosted at the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre in Skukuza Camp, a setting for academic exchange inside one of Africa's best known natural environments.
The venue is safe and secure, and well established, with modern conference facilities: a large plenary venue, four breakaway rooms for the academic programme, and a spacious foyer for networking and exhibitions. All rooms have modern presentation and audio-visual equipment.
More about the venue is on the Skukuza Safari Lodge conferencing page.
About Skukuza
Skukuza is the largest camp in the Kruger National Park and the park's administrative headquarters, as well as a centre for conservation, research and environmental education. It lies in the south of the park on the Sabie River.
The camp has more than 200 accommodation units. Visitors can see the railway museum at the old siding on the Selati line, the Campbell 1929 Hut Museum (a national monument), and a restaurant set in historic railway carriages. There is an outdoor amphitheatre for wildlife films and a 9-hole, 18-tee golf course.
Accommodation
Group accommodation has been secured for ICTMA23 in Skukuza Camp. Staying outside Skukuza is not possible, because every evening activity falls outside the park's gate hours.
Option 1 · Book by 15 May 2027
A group rate has been secured for ICTMA23 at Skukuza Safari Lodge, about 100 m from the conference centre.
| Room | Rate |
|---|---|
| Single, per person per night | R3 215.00 |
| Sharing a standard room, per person per night | R2 045.00 |
Rates include breakfast and exclude the 1% tourism levy and conservation fees.
Option 2 · Book by 22 February 2027
Self-catering bungalows in Skukuza Camp, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the venue. Breakfast is not included but is available at the lodge or the camp restaurants. Rates depend on the number of people, at an estimated R3 000 per bungalow per night, excluding conservation fees.
Bungalows depend on availability. Download the booking form, complete it and email it to the address on the form for a quote. Once availability is confirmed you will receive an invoice, payable by bank transfer or card (Visa or Mastercard).
SANParks charges a daily conservation fee in every national park. It is not part of the conference or accommodation fees and is paid when you enter the Kruger.
| Per person, per day | Adults | Children over 12 |
|---|---|---|
| South African citizens and residents (with ID or driver's licence) | R140.00 | R70.00 |
| SADC nationals | R296.00 | R147.00 |
| International (non-SADC) visitors | R692.00 | R345.00 |
Getting there
The park gates close at 18:00
In August 2027 all Kruger gates open at 06:00 and close at 18:00. Aim to reach Paul Kruger Gate by 17:00 at the latest to allow for entry formalities. The drive from the gate to Skukuza takes about 25 minutes. Plan flights, transfers and drives so that you reach the gate in time.
The easiest way in is to fly from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg to Skukuza Airport (SZZ), about 8 km from the venue. Transfers between the airport and the camp are arranged by the organisers and can be booked through this website at an extra cost. Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP) near Mbombela is also an option, but it is 101 km and about two hours by road from Skukuza, so it is not recommended.
Car hire is available at both airports.
Many people drive from Johannesburg. A standard car is fine for the route, which runs through the scenery of Mpumalanga, and hire cars are available at the major airports. About 464 km, 5½ to 6 hours.
August is one of the best months for game viewing. With the bush dry, animals gather around rivers and waterholes.
Visas and passports
Department of Home Affairs: 0800 60 11 90, toll-free from within South Africa.
Health and weather
August is the dry winter season: cool mornings and evenings, warm days, little rain and light wind. Expect about 10°C early and late, rising to about 26°C in the afternoon. Power is 240 V, 50 Hz.
Check the vaccinations recommended for travellers from your country. August is low-risk season for malaria in the Kruger; SANParks has current guidance. Malaria information from SANParks.
What to pack
Expect about 10°C on early drives and around 26°C in the middle of the day.
If you plan to join a guided bush walk, bring hiking shoes or boots.
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