Biennial conference of the Economic Society of South Africa 2017

Accommodation and shuttle service

Accommodation is available for conference participants in Rhodes University residences. Information on University accommodation can be found at http://www.ru.ac.za/conferences/. The Conference Office is also organising a shuttle service between Port Elizabeth airport and Rhodes University for conference delegates. Delegates wishing to make use of University accommodation and/or the shuttle service should book online or fill in this form and email it to conference@ru.ac.za

Grahamstown also has numerous B&Bs and other private accommodation within easy reach of the Conference venue. Booking for private accommodation can be made via the Grahamstown Hospitality Guild website: http://www.grahamstown-accommodation.co.za/.

Things to do

Grahamstown is surrounded by numerous private Game Lodges, many of which offer day trips for visitors. The Addo Elephant Park is 100 kms away between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown. Beautiful sandy beaches and tidal rivers are 60 kms away.