South Africa 2012

16th World Federation of Rose Societies Convention

October 12-18, 2012
Sandton, South Africa

[Hosted by the Gold Reef Rose Society for the Federation of Rose Societies of South Africa]

The Federation of Rose Societies of South Africa invites rose lovers the world over to attend the 16th World Rose Convention. The Convention will include lectures, a rose exhibition, garden visits as well as photo opportunities and a chance to network with fellow rosarians.

Provisional Schedule:

Thurs., October 11, 2012	Late morning	Delegates return from pre-convention tour,
	Evening	Opening of rose & photographic exhibition Meet and Greet
Fri., October 12, 2012	Morning	Rose & photographic exhibition open to delegates and public
	Late morning	Opening Ceremony and Welcome followed by lunch and viewing of Vodaworld rose garden (18,000 roses)
Sat., October 13, 2012		Rose & photographic exhibition open to delegates and public World class flower demonstrations given by renowned flower arrangers Garden visits / sightseeing
Sun., October 14, 2012		Church servce for who wish to attend Visit to Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site where the fossilised remains of hominids (Mrs Ples) & ancient forms of animals and plants can be seen plus much, much more
Mon., October 15, 2012	All day	Visit to Pretoria, Malanseuns Rose Farm &Ludwigs Rose Farm
	Evening	Oxbraai (BBQ) at Dinokeng Game Farm
Tues., October 16, 2012	Morning	Lectures
	Afternoon	Optional garden visits / sightseeing tours
	Evening	Porposed reception by Mayor of Johannesburg
Wed., October 17, 2012	Morning	Lectures
	Afternoon	Optional garden visits / sightseeing tours
	Evening	Free
Thurs., October 18, 2012	Morning	Lectures and Breeders' Panel
	Afternoon	Free
	Evening	Banquet and Closing Ceremony at Vodaworld

Pre-Convention Tours

Tour 1: October 6-10 2012

Tour to the world-renowned Kruger National Park which offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivaled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Game viewing in this Park is unique and will create memories of a life-time. 7 – 8 hour drive to reserve gates and malaria precautions are essential.

Tour 2: October 8-10 2012

Tour to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve which is set in the crater of a long-extinct volcano and is the fourth largest park in South Africa, covering an area of 55 000 hectares. The beauty of the Pilanesberg is reflected in a large central lake, the Mankwe Dam. Over time, wind and water have carved a spectacular landscape with rocky outcrops, open grasslands and wooded valleys and thickets. Only a 2 hour drive to the reserve gate and malaria free.

Post-Convention Tour

October 19 2012	The City of Bloemfontein, well known as the rose capital of South Africa, will host convention delegates the first night of this tour. Their breath taking annual summer rose show and competition, as well as beautiful public and private gardens, will be the main features of this visit.
October 20-23 2012	An early evening flight will transport tour participants to “the fairest Cape in all the world” where roses were first introduced over 350 years ago. Delegates will be treated to visits to the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the base of Table Mountain, the Stellenbosch Winelands, the Durbanville trial garden, private gardens and much, much more

For more information please visit the Convention website at www.rosafrica2012.co.za

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