Travel advice

The Conference Venue

Visiting Kruger National Park offers one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife experiences, and getting there is easier than you might think. The park is approximately 400–500 km from O. R. Tambo International Airport, which is about a 5 to 6-hour drive depending on your chosen gate. Many visitors prefer to book a short domestic flight from O. R. Tambo to nearby airports such as Skukuza, reducing travel time to under an hour. It is highly recommended to book your flights in advance, especially during peak safari seasons, to secure convenient connections and make the most of your time exploring this remarkable destination. 

Travel Advice and Health Regulations

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Please advise should you require a letter of support for your visa application – by sending your request to Angus Morton (angus@africamassive.co.za). Please include the following information in your request:

·        Your full name as it appears in your passport and 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.

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/; https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/useful-information/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 immunization against bilharzia.

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).

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