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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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Top 10

Historical sites in Mpumalanga

1Makonjwa Mountain, Songimvelo Reserve

Nominated for World Heritage Site status, Makonjwa dates back some 3.6 billion years and is one of the most well-preserved sequences of sedimentary rocks on earth.

2Barberton

Born of a gold rush and home to the country’s first stock exchange, Barberton today is charming with well-preserved history and culture.

3ZASM Tunnels and Five Arches Bridge

Located in Emgwenya (formerly Waterval Boven), you can take a stream train ride through this historic area filled with South African War (Anglo-Boer War) sites.

4Lydenberg (Mashishing) Museum

Situated in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve, the Lydenberg Museum is an absolute must-see. A real highlight is the replica Lydenberg Heads, a series of artistic clay masks excavated here that date back to 500AD.

5Elephant Museum

The Elephant Museum at Letaba Camp in the Kruger National Park is an amazing museum that tells of the history between human and elephants in one of the world’s most famous national parks.

6Samora Machel Monument

The Samora Machel Monument can be found in Mbuzini, near Malelane. This is a melancholy memorial marking the spot where Mozambican President Samora Machel died in a mysterious plane crash in the 1980's.

7Alanglade House, Pilgrim’s Rest

A comprehensive, imaginative period museum that depicts the more elegant lifestyles of the final gold rush days.

8Jock's Memorial

It’s a pleasant drive from Pretoriuskop Camp (Kruger National Park) along the Old Transport road to the spot where a humble cairn marks the birthplace of South Africa’s favourite Staffie terrier, Jock of the Bushveld.

9Robber's Pass

Robber’s Pass is located near Pilgrim’s Rest. The top of this scenic mountain pass marks the spot where a character named Dennyson once hi-jacked a stagecoach full of gold!

10Giant Footprint

Located in Chrissiesmeer, this mysterious footprint matches one in Canada and is found on the shores of Lake Chrissie, the country’s largest freshwater lake.