Visa
South Africa has been reforming is visa guidelines the past 3 years. There are different systems by nationality or residence status. We suggest that you consult the nearest South African embassy or consulate for more precise guidelines.
For general reference, visit the Department of Home Affairs website: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa
For countries exempted for visas, see the list here: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/countries-exempt-from-sa-visas
Flights
Intercontinental flights use Johannesburg and Cape Town as Hubs to South Africa and then to Durban. South African Airways and other budget airlines fly to Durban from these 2 cities.
So far as available in airline websites (as of 5 February), there are also international flights landing in Durban like Emirates (direct from Dubai landing at 17:05), Qatar Airways (technical stop and no aircraft change in Johannesburg landing at 17:00) and Turkish Airlines (stop-over in Johannesburg and landing at Durban at 13:40).
Queries for flights can be done here: https://www.ebookers.com
Hotels
BWI has reserved 3 Hotels which are within 5 to 8-minute drive to the ICC. See the prices based on the OANDA currency converter www.oanda.com
Southern Sun Elangeni-Maharani (4 stars) |
Address: 63 Snell Parade, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Phone: + 27 31 362 13 00
Fax: + 27 31 332 55 27 |
Website: https://www.tsogosun.com/southern-sun-elangeni-maharani |
These are 2 different hotels are joined in one complex. Please indicate if you prefer the Elangeni or the Maharani side. They have non-smoking room only. |
Prices for Rooms, including breakfast and WIFI 500mb per day.
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Garden Court South Beach (3 stars) |
Address: 73 O R Tambo Parade, Durban, 4001, South Africa Phone: +27 31 337 2231 Fax: +27 31 337 4640 |
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These are 2 different hotels are joined in one complex. Please indicate if you prefer the Elangeni or the Maharani side. They have non-smoking room only. |
Prices for Rooms, including breakfast and WIFI 350mb per day. hey have non-smoking room only. |
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Garden Court Marine Parade (3 stars+) |
Address: 167 O R Tambo Parade, Durban, 4001, South Africa Phone: +27 31 337 3341 Fax: +27 31 337 5929 |
Website: https://www.tsogosun.com/garden-court-marine-parade |
These are 2 different hotels are joined in one complex. Please indicate if you prefer the Elangeni or the Maharani side. They have non-smoking room only. |
Prices for Rooms, including breakfast and WIFI 350mb per day. They have non-smoking room only.
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Hilton Durban is the hotel in the Durban ICC complex but the rates offered are higher than the reserved hotels for the Congress. Contact us if you need assistance for booking this hotel.
About Durban
Wikipedia describes Durban (Zulu: eThekwini, from itheku meaning "bay/lagoon") as the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Durban's metropolitan municipality ranks third among the most populous urban areas in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is also the second most important manufacturing hub in South Africa after Johannesburg.
It forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches. The municipality, which includes neighbouring towns, has a population of almost 3.5 million, making the combined municipality one of the biggest cities on the Indian Ocean coast of the African continent. It is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal which is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa.
Read the Wikipedia information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durban
Read more about the City here: http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Pages/default.aspx