OVERVIEW
The Zoological Society of Southern Africa (ZSSA) is delighted to announce our 42nd ZSSA 2027 conference! This biennial event will be a stimulating gathering of zoologists from across Southern Africa, this time in the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia, at the Swakopmund Plaza Hotel, starting on the 25th of July, with registration and a welcome function, and departure on the morning of 29 July 2027.
Swakopmund is situated on the central coast of Namibia and is an oasis where the sea meets the desert. The German colonial architecture is very remarkable in this seaside town.
More details about the Main Theme, registration and abstract submissions will be shared in the coming months.
Local Organising Committee
- Prof Seth Eiseb (Chairperson) – University of Namibia
- Dr. Mildred Johnson – University of Namibia
- Mrs. Apollonia Dirks – National Museum of Namibia
- Mr. Halleluya Shaanika – Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
- Dr. Melissa Boonzaaier-Davids
- Ms Lea Smit – University of Pretoria (ZSSA Student representative)
- Ms Shaakirah Sulaiman – University of Cape Town (ZSSA Student representative)
- Ms Suveena Govender – University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZSSA Student representative)
- Ms Elma Marais – ZSSA Administrator
CONFERENCE VENUE
The Swakopmund Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre is located in the heart of Swakopmund and surrounded by a number of historic buildings and restaurants providing you with the best base to explore Swakopmund from.
VISIT THE SWAKOPMUND PLAZA HOTEL HERE
MORE ABOUT THE SWAKOP AND ITS MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Accommodation
The Swakopmund Plaza hotel forms part of The Swakopmund Collection, which is a privately owned and managed hospitality group operating 3 unique hotels and 1 luxury guesthouse in prime locations throughout Swakopmund. The Swakopmund Plaza Hotel as well as the other hotels of the collections are providing discounted accommodation rates for delegates attending the ZSSA conference, however, they will not be able to block book the rooms completely beforehand but will ensure that ZSSA delegates get prioritized over other bookings by using a dedicated code.
Please use the code ZSSA2027 Conference when you enquire or book with any of the hotels in the group to qualify for the discount and to be prioritised over other bookings. More information about the hotels can be found HERE
CONTACT DETAILS:
Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Phone : +264 (0)64 426 500
Email : info@plaza.na
Atlantic Villa Guesthouse
Phone : +264 64 463 511
Email : bookings@atlantic-villa.com
Beach Hotel Swakopmund
Phone : +264 (0)64 417 700
Email : info@beach.na
Artemis Hotel Swakopmund
Phone : +264 (0) 64 417 100
Email : info@artemis.com.na
Travel
The conference activities are scheduled to run from the afternoon of Sunday 25 July 2027 (registration and welcome function) until the evening of Wednesday, 28 July (final dinner function and prize gin, with departure on Thursday, 29 July 2027. Therefore, the participants are strongly advised to plan their itineraries around accord to these dates.
For those traveling via air, there are two main ports of entry into Namibia: Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) and Walvis Bay International Airport (Rooikop). Hosea Kutako International Airport is relatively cheaper for travel into the country. Shuttles will be arranged to transport participants from both Hosea Kutako International airport and Walvis Bay International Airport to Swakopmund on Sunday, 25 July, and return the participants to their departing airports on Thursday, 29 July. Please note that the distance from Windhoek International Airport to Swakopmund is about 430 km which is about 5 hours by road. In line with this, we strongly advise participants arriving or departing via Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to book their flights for arrival into Namibia by Sunday morning, 25 July, and departure on Thursday afternoon/evening 29 July.
Walvis Bay International Airport is about 40 km from Swakopmund therefore the travel time of 20 to 30 minutes by road.
ABSTRACTS AND REGISTRATION
More information coming soon.
IMPORTANT DATES & SPONSORSHIP
More information coming soon.
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