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WORLD ANTHROPOLOGICAL UNION

CONGRESS 2024​

Venue

Misty Hills 

Conference Center & SPA 

Country Hotel 

The WAU Congress has booked all the accommodation, so if you contact them directly you will be told there is no accommodation available. All accommodation bookings go through our agent

Nestled in the foothills of the Swartkop mountains on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai Valley in Muldersdrift, Misty Hills is one of the most popular hotel and conference venues in Gauteng.

This charming stone-built hotel, embodies the ethos of Africa. Set in more than 60 acres of lush botanical gardens, Misty Hills is the ideal venue for functions, conferences, exhibitions, product launches, team building, getaways and events.

Experience the splendour of rich African hospitality in the heart of Gauteng. Each of our 200 stone-built thatched rooms and suites is furnished to complement the indigenous South African surroundings and lavishly decorated with brightly coloured African fabrics, artworks and handmade furniture.

Our elegant Royal suites and Presidential suite have enclosed walled-in gardens and plunge pools, offering the discerning guest total privacy, luxury and exclusivity.
The property boasts the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant; a truly authentic African dining experience where diners can feast on a sumptuous variety of game and domestic meats.

Based at the gateway to the Cradle of Humankind, Misty Hills looks forward to welcoming The World Anthropological Union Congress delegates to South Africa.

Be inspired by the Spirit of Africa!