The KZN South Coast Wins Bid to Host The Conservation Symposium in 2022

 By Lungelo Sibiya

The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has been chosen for The Conservation Symposium which welcomes environmentally focused delegates from 31 October to 5 November. This is the first time the KZN South Coast has hosted the event, entrenching the region as a top MICE and events destination. The Conservation Symposium is a platform to facilitate the sharing of ideas and lessons, and for the co-creation of solutions to contemporary conservation issues in Africa.

The Conservation Symposium is hosted by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, WildOceans, WildTrust, Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), CapeNature, Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) and the Environmental Law Association (ELA).  Event organizer, Freyni du Toit commented to announce the venues for this year’s Conservation Symposium.

“We’re thrilled to announce the venues for this year’s Conservation Symposium; Premier Resort Cutty Sark and Dream Hotel Blue Marlin in Scottburgh. Located just 1.4km from each other, these venues will be the centre of our Conservation Symposium, allowing our attendees to enjoy a slice of beautiful KZN South Coast before, during or after the symposium,” he expressed.

Blue Marlin Hotel. (Pictured: KZN South Coast)


Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE) also conveyed their excitement to be welcoming some delegates to The Conservation Symposium. “We are so excited to be welcoming some 250 delegates to The Conservation Symposium which will be held at The Premier Resort Cutty Sark and Blue Marlin Hotel.

This serves the dual purpose of highlighting the KZN South Coast as a key events destination, while celebrating the amazing conservation efforts and environmental significance of the region,” she said. South Coast Tourism Investment and Enterprise, which is the tourism and investment arm of Ugu District Municipality in the KZN South Coast, is dedicated to promoting economic growth through innovation, investments and tourism. By hosting such high-profile events, SCTIE is welcoming new visitors to the area while also attracting new investment.

Marine Protected Area, Aliwal Shoal. (Image credit: John Miller)


The Conservation Symposium will open with a welcome ceremony at the Blue Marlin Hotel on Sunday, 30 October. In between networking and talks, delegates will also be hosted on various tours that showcase the KZN South Coast’s many eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives. This will include a frogging tour of the wetlands from Crocworld Conservation Centre and guided walks in nature reserves including TC Robertson Nature Reserve and Vernon Crookes; snorkelling in a Marine Protected Area; a hike along part of the Umzumbe River Trail and more.

Nature reserves and game reserves home to diverse wildlife and birdlife. (Pictured: Lake Eland Game Reserve)


As KZN South Coast has won bid to host The Conservation Symposium, this means they have a huge role on the event being a success and making history for themselves.

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