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Green meetings
Green meetings
CTICC's sustainability intiatives are internationally recognised
CTICC has a dedicated task team whose sole aim - through its Nurture Our World initiative - is to explore how the centre can further implement sutainable initiatives in its operations.
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The International Convention Centre Durban’s green initiatives
The ICC Durban’s green initiatives and response to the climate change challenge includes offering its customers products and solutions with limited environmental impact.
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Event greening in South Africa
Venues and establishments seeking to attract international meetings and events to South Africa have realised the importance of implementing environmental sustainability initiatives.
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Sandton Convention Centre's green initiatives
One of South Africa’s leading convention centres, the Sandton Convention Centre's green initiatives have put it on the map as one of South Africa’s foremost green business tourism venues.
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Drakensberg Sun - an environmentally responsible tourist destination
The Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort provides an excellent example of what accommodation and conferencing establishments can do to preserve the environment.
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Green Leaf Environmental Standard
If you are environmentally conscious, look out for the Green Leaf mark of approval to ensure that your holiday is in harmony with its surroundings.
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Fair Trade in Tourism
If you’d like your visit to South Africa to leave a positive impact on communities and the environment, seek out Fair Trade in Tourism destinations.
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Birding spots
1Nylsvley, Limpopo
This wetland site covers some 4000 hectares across the Nyl floodplain in Limpopo Province and is one of South Africa’s most important and prolific birding sites
2Langebaan, West Coast, Western Cape
Langebaan tidal lagoon is the ‘richest stretch of water in South Africa’, visited annually by 60 000 birds, with around 200 species to delight bird-lovers at any time.
3Mkhuze Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Over 420 species are found in the Mkhuze Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. Qualified local community guides will help you identify rare and shy species.
4Sani Pass, Drakensberg escarpment into Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal
A fantastic variety of endemic birds; 4 species here are not found elsewhere in Southern Africa. Look out for the winged king of these mountains, the Bearded Vulture.
5Wakkerstroom/Amersfoort, Mpumalanga
A favourite grassland birding spot in South Africa, many of South Africa’s endemic bird species (including a number of exciting larks) can be seen here.
6Pelagic birding trips, Western Cape & KwaZulu-Natal
This is one of the world's best locations for a pelagic tour, with up to 10,000 seabirds of 25 species. See Wandering Albatross’, endemic coastal and migratory oceanic species, and petrels. Sightings of marine mammals are an added bonus.
7Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape
If raptors are your thing, then Kgalagadi is the place to be – over 40 species have been identified in this region.
8Overberg, Western Cape
If you'd like to see South Africa's national bird, the endemic (and elegant) blue crane, head to the scenic Overberg, not far from Cape Town.
9Limpopo Province
Limpopo province as a whole has over 600 recorded species, and 90% of all raptor species. The areas around Magoebaskloof leading to the Drakensburg escarpment are noted regions for bird watching.
10Addo Elephant Park, Eastern Cape
This national park boasts over 270 species and is definitely a worthwhile birding spot.
