29 July – 1 August 2027 · Protea Hotel Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Umhlanga sits on the Indian Ocean coastline just north of Durban – a seaside town known for golden beaches, a palm-lined promenade and a relaxed coastal feel. The lighthouse and the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve are both a short walk away and there are shops, restaurants and cafés on your doorstep. Whale watching is also possible during the migration season which is June – November.
The hotel is in the heart of uMhlanga Rocks, 18 km from King Shaka International Airport. There is an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Afternoon Check in at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga.
Once everyone is settled in, we will gather in a private venue for a social get-together evening with welcome drinks and a ‘finger food’ style dinner – a chance to put a face to names and rekindle ties with other family members from across the seas.
Included Welcome drink (non-alcoholic) · ‘Finger-food’ dinner
After breakfast the family will meet in the conference venue for a day of informative family history presentations and introductions to the various family tree branches.
Tea and coffee breaks with snacks will run through the day and lunch will be served at the venue.
When the day is done, we will meet again for dinner in the hotel with some intriguing family stories.
Included Breakfast, lunch and dinner · 3 × tea & coffee breaks with snacks
After breakfast we are taken by coach inland to Eshowe, with arrangements in Eshowe to visit KwaMondi Mission Church, Norwegian cemetery, Oftebro Street, Martyrs Cross, and Fort Eshowe breaking for lunch at the Eshowe Country Club.
We will return to Umhlanga in the evening for a traditional South African ‘Braai’ (Barbeque).
Included Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Full-day excursion and return transfer to Eshowe
After breakfast we will meet in the conference room one last time for the Reunion Closing Ceremony, followed by lunch before departure.
Those continuing on a post-reunion tour are collected from the hotel by coach after lunch.
Included: Breakfast and lunch · 1 × tea & coffee break with snacks
Cost
Prices are per person, covering three nights at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga (29 July – 1 August, Bed & breakfast) and the full Reunion programme. US$ and NOK figures are approximate conversions for guidance only.
| ZAR | ≈ USD | ≈ NOK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per person sharing 3 nights B&B, full programme | R9 950 | $622 | kr 5 960 |
| Child under 12 sharing* (Children under 3 no charge) Sharing with 2 adults · covers meals, conference day and the Eshowe transfer with lunch | R4 500 | $280 | kr 2 700 |
| Single room R3 500 single supplement included in this total | R13 450 | $840 | kr 8 055 |
| Attending without accommodation For family already staying locally · covers meals, conference day and the Eshowe transfer with lunch | R4 550 | $285 | kr 2 725 |
*Children under 12: Accommodation is free when sharing with an adult. Two adults and one or two children can share a room.
Prices are approximate and will be adjusted and confirmed by December 2026 based on the number of people attending.
Airport transfers on arrival and departure are not part of the package. Uber & Taxi’s are available at the airport for approximately +-R200. King Shaka International Airport is 18 km from the hotel — see Travel Information.
Places are fairly limited and final pricing is set on numbers, so the sooner the organisers know you are coming, the better.
Or contact Garry Oftebro directly — garry@oftebro.co.za · +27 82 801 8860