Travel

Travel to and From OR Tambo to Future Africa

Self-drive (Car Hire)

Should you prefer to self-drive there are many car hire companies to choose from that operate from OR Tambo International Airport.

Car Hire

Gautrain

Travel Route: OR Tambo Airport to the University of Pretoria via Gautrain

  1. OR Tambo Airport to Marlboro Station

Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo Airport Station to Marlboro Station.

Duration: ±9 minutes

Frequency: Every 20 minutes

Fare: R35–R170

Marlboro Station to Hatfield Station

Transfer at Marlboro to the North-South line heading toward Hatfield.

    • Duration: ±30 minutes

    • Frequency: Every 20 minutes

    • Fare: R68–R85

Hatfield Station to the University of Pretoria
From Hatfield Station, you can either:

  • Uber/Taxi:

  • Duration: 10–15 minutes

  • Fare: Uber: R30–R50; Taxi: slightly higher

Uber/Shuttle

  • EZ Shuttle, South Africa’s largest private shuttle provider since 2006, offers professional transfers for families, business travellers, and tourists across 9 cities. They now also provide direct booking services in over 110 countries worldwide.

  • Uber:
    You can take an  Uber directly to the University of Pretoria. The trip takes approximately 33 minutes, depending on traffic. Uber fares are typically between R400 and R600.  Uber leaves from the Parking area at OR Tambo

Directions to Future Africa

Travel advice and health requirements

We recommend a visit to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Centre as it features up to date information on all international and South African passport, visa and health regulations as well as information on customs, currency and airport information.




Travel advice and visa requirements

It is the attendee’s responsibility to enquire about the visa requirements for South Africa and apply for a visa, if necessary. We recommend that you check current visa regulations with the South African Consulate in your home country before you travel. A list of South African Consulates around the world can be found here.




Please ensure you allow sufficient time to apply for your visa. Processing time for a visa will also differ from country to country. You cannot apply for a visa on arrival.

Many nationalities are exempt from South African visas – for a list of these countries see here. 




Please note that these requirements differ from country to country and may change without notice. When applying for a visa to attend the conference you will apply for a visitor’s visa.

If you do not benefit from visa exceptions.





Visa Letters will only be issued to fully paid delegates.  Please include the following information in your request: 

  • Your full name as it appears in your passport
  • Your passport number
  • Name of the academic institution and physical address
  • Title of your paper, should you be presenting a paper at the conference  

Documents needed to enter South Africa

* Please visit the website of the Department of Home Affairs by clicking on the link above for a comprehensive list of requirements.

  • At least two blank pages in your passport for endorsements.
  • An acceptable passport or travel document valid for your intended stay.
  • A valid visa, if required.
  • Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay.
  • A return or onward ticket.
  • Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or passes through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Travelling with children

 We strongly recommend you visit the South Africa Department of Home Affairs website for requirements when travelling to South Africa with minors (children under 18 years). 




Malaria and Bilharzia

  • Malaria is endemic in some parts of Mpumalanga, Northern Province, and northern KwaZulu-Natal for which it is essential to take precautions. (https://www.health.gov.za/malaria/)
  • The Bilharzia parasite occurs in rivers, lakes, and dams in some of the northern and eastern parts of the country, and visitors should avoid contact with the water in these regions as there is no immunisation against bilharzia.