april 2016 62nd Congress of the South African Orthopaedic Association Congress - Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre (situated at Skukuza camp in the Kruger National Park) http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/all.php Dates: 1-3 September 2016 Important note - PLEASE SAVE THE DATES 1-3 September 2016 Important note - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MAY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW/FORMAT OF CONGRESS: Note: Programme subject to change 2
WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS CHAIRMAN: Dear Colleagues, 2016 is a unique year with regard to our annual congress. As we hosted the COMOC in Cape Town in April, we have decided to break with tradition and hold the annual SAOA congress in Skukuza. Most of the subgroups will not be having separate meetings this year and therefore our whole focus will be on these two meetings. The theme of the meeting will be complex regional trauma and will have input from our subgroups so there should be something of interest for the whole membership. The meeting has been specifically structured to facilitate the minimum time out of your practices and also incorporate adequate time for relaxation and game viewing in the park. While the cost of travel to the venue will be higher than normal, this will be offset by the cheaper accommodation costs. On behalf of the congress committee, I look forward to welcoming you to a world-class convention centre in the middle of the South African bush. Kind regards Chairman 2016 SAOA Annual Congress Committee CONGRESS COMMITTEE/ACADEMIC COMMITTEE: Robert Fraser robertkeithfraser@gmail.com Brian Bernstein bb@otg.org.za ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME: Rosemary Fraser rosemaryjeanfraser@gmail.com SAOA ADMIN SECRETARIAT: Leana Fourie Email: info@saoa.org.za Tel: 051 430 3280 Fax: 051 430 3284 or 0861 564 7437 Cell: 083 391 2715 Postal address: P O Box 12918 Brandhof, 9324, South Africa Banking Details: Name: SAOA Bank : First National Bank (FNB), Brandwag Branch Code: 230-534 Account number: 62 337 246 062 SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ IBAN/BIC: 23053462337246062 CONGRESS SECRETARIAT: ICE Solution www.icesolution.co.za - Melanie Darlow: 082 898 6247 - Sam Belcher: 083 6618496 3
CONGRESS VENUE: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Skukuza camp Reception tel: +27 (0)13 735 4196 Reservations tel: +27 (0)13 735 4265 Fax: +27 (0)13 735 4060 Mobile: +27 (0)82 802 1204 Gate opening and closing times: Gates open 06h00 and close 18h00 Facilities at Skukuza camp: Petrol station ATM Shop Game drives and guided game walks Restaurant Serviced accommodation units Wi-fi at the Conference venue and at the Cattle Baron There is no wi-fi in the units SOCIAL PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER Cocktail party at the conference centre after the closing of the Academic programme. FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Bush dinner- this will incorporate a game drive en route to the Bush dinner. GAME DRIVES: You can book and pay for the game drives and bush walks either at the Sanparks desk either or at the Congress registration desk. Morning game drive Time: 05h30-08h30 Cost: R262.60 per person Sunset game drive Time: 16h30-19h30 Cost: R262.60 per person Night drive Time: 20h00-22h00 Cost: R222.20 Bush walks are also available at SZK 05h30: morning bush walk 16h30: afternoon bush walk Note: All times may be subject to change You can book and pay for the game drives and bush walks either at the Sanparks desk either or at the Congress registration desk. COSTS TO ATTEND THE CONGRESS: We will notify everyone when registration opens. Note: REGISTRATION (online www.saoa.org.za) WILL OPEN IN MAY 2016 SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER Free evening all delegates under own arrangements. Options: you can braai at your unit or you can go to the Cattle Baron restaurant. 4
Congress registration fee excludes: Excludes flights/transport Excludes transfers/car hire from airports Excludes breakfast Excludes the Sanparks conservation fee, payable to Sanparks Registered delegates do not pay this conservation fee for the congress nights 1,2 and 3 September but will need to pay for extra nights if arriving early or extending their stay. Accompanying persons need to pay the conservation fee for the duration of their stay. Conservation fees: S.A. Citizens & Residents with ID (Children up to 11 years) R70 per adult per day R35 per child per day SADC Nationals with Passport (Children up to 11 years) R140 per adult per day R70 per child per day International Guests (Children up to 11 years) R280 per adult per day R140 per child per day HOW TO GET THERE: Flights: There are 2 options: 1 Skukuza SZK it is approximately 15 mins drive from SZK airport to SZK camp 2 Nelspruit KMIA it is approximately 1 hr 30 drive from Nelspruit to SZK camp Average cost of flights from JNB to Skukuza = approx. R3500 return Average cost of flights from CPT to Skukuza = approx. R6500 return Average cost of flights from JNB to Nelspruit = approx. R3000 return Average cost of flights from CPT to Nelspruit = approx. R5500 return Average cost of flights from DUR to Nelspruit = approx. R5000 return Flight bookings: We have appointed an agency to centralise bookings In this way she can liaise with the airlines where the need arises for bigger aircraft. Chantal Lopes Senior Travel Intermediary Harvey World Travel Boksburg 240 Rondebult Road, Libradene, Boksburg, 1459 PO Box 404, Boksburg, 1460 Email: chantal.lopes@harveyworld.co.za http://www.harveyworld.co.za/travel-agent/harvey-world-travel-boksburg Tel : +351 261 861 143 Cell : +351 965 786 301 Skype : chantal.lopes1983 Tel : +27 11 913 3372 Emergency After Hours : +27 72 757 5650 Self drive: Driving distance is 447km from JNB Delegates must use the R40 road from White River to Hazyview as there are no road works on that road and you do not drive through any residential area. (speed restrictions) AVIS Transfers/Transport/Shuttle services: Please make your own AVIS transfer bookings and pay direct with Rachelle Smith. Tel : 011 923 3725 24 hrs Cell : 083 274 5155 E-mail : rachelle.smith@avis.co.za AVIS Car hire: There is an AVIS car hire desk situated at SZK airport and at SZK camp. At KMIA (Nelspruit airport) there are other car hire companies. More Information available on request. Please make bookings with AVIS central reservations. Tel : 011 387 8061 Fax: 086 523 8218 24hour : 083 274 5155 OR direct with the SZK AVIS branch Sam Lamani Tel : 013 735 5651 E-mail : sam.lamani@avisbudget.co.za Please see www.flyairlink.com 5
ACCOMMODATION: Please note that we are holding Accommodation bookings until 60 days before = 28 JUNE 2016 Thereafter accommodation is subject to availablity 1 SKUKUZA CAMP ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME: THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER no programme FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Enjoy a guided tour of Summerfields fruit and rose farm in Hazyview with a casual lunch at the Riverside Café extra cost costs will be detailed on the registration form www.summerfields.co.za Please book your accommodation on the registration system when you register Accommodation at the camp is basic but reasonably priced regular Sanparks accommodation for those that are familiar with Sanparks There are a number of different units available with different configurations, you will see this info when you register and book There are only single beds All units have airconditioning Towels and soap are provided There are no hairdryers and no shampoo Average cost per night: approx R1200 per unit in a 1 bedroom bungalow (2 single beds) all units differ but this is an average. Guest cottages and guest houses cost more. Breakfast: There is NO breakfast included in the rates. If you are driving to Skukuza you can bring some provisions with you. There is a well stocked shop where you can buy some provisions (units have kettles, toasters etc). You can alternatively have breakfast at the Cattle baron restaurant or Cattle baron deli (own account). You will be able to book your accommodation when you do your registration booking. SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER no programme SOME THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA: Elephant sanctuary Perrys Bridge Trading post for shops and restaurants Skukuza indigenous garden and nursery 9 hole golf course in Skukuza PRE AND POST TOURS: African Eagle tours can arrange pre and post tours for delegates REF = KRUGER 2016 Website:https://www.daytours.co.za/ Email: liesl@aecpt.co.za We look forward to seeing you in the Kruger Park. Kind Regards Robert Fraser Congress Chairman 2016 www.saoa.org.za 6