Conference on Knowledge Management in Higher Education: A Gateway to Excellence and Innovation in Africa

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Stimulating creativity and innovation in Africa

Travel and Hotel Information

Pietermaritzburg has a strong colonial heritage, however, this vibrant town has a great mix of Indian, Zulu and English-speaking people. Pietermaritzburg also referred to as the City of Choice.

TRANSPORT DETAILS

Transport will be provided for delegates arriving at Oribi Airport and Pietermaritzburg City to the Conference venue as well to the nearby Hotels and B&Bs. Delegates arriving from Durban International Airport, will need to make their own transport arrangements to Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg is accessible by road and air.

BY AIR

For delegates flying to South Africa from overseas destinations, there are various alternatives for getting to Pietermaritzburg:

• Alternative 1. Your return flight to Pietermaritzburg will include a transfer at Johannesburg International Airport. A connecting flight will take you directly to the Oribi Airport in Pietermaritzburg. Oribi Airport (serviced by light aircraft only – twin engine turboprop) is approximately 2.5 kilometres from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus. The flying time from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is around 55 minutes.

• Alternative 2. Your return flight to Durban International Airport will include a transfer at Johannesburg International Airport. A domestic connecting flight (Boeing 737 jet aircraft) will then take you to Durban. The flying time from Johannesburg to Durban is approximately 1 hour. Either use a bus/coach or hire car at Durban International Airport to get from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.

BY ROAD

Getting from the Airport to the conference venue (Pietermaritzburg), there are various options:

OPTION 1: FROM DURBAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• Car Rental from Airport Terminals. For both international and South African delegates, there are Car Rental Services such as Argus, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Imperial etc., which are located in Arrivals areas and the trip to Pietermaritzburg takes about +/- 1 hour 15 minutes.  As you leave the airport, stay right at the traffic lights on the bridge over the N2, cross the bridge over the N2, then turn right at the traffic lights onto the R102. Follow the blue signs, and go onto the N2 (direction Stanger / Pietermaritzburg). After about 10 km take the N2/N3 interchange and keep left in the Pietermaritzburg / Johannesburg direction (N3). From the N3 take Exit 76 (Pietermaritzburg/Durban Road/City), at the fourth set of traffic lights turn LEFT into King Edward Ave and pass the first set of traffic lights, then you will see the entrance to the University of KwaZulu-Natal on your left (view map).

• Airport Shuttle Service. Cheetah Coaches to Pietermaritzburg are available on a daily basis and can be found outside the Domestic Arrivals. To make bookings please phone: +27 (0) 33 3424444

OPTION 2: FROM ORIBI AIRPORT (PIETERMARITZBURG)

• KM Conference Shuttle Service. The shuttle service will leave the airport at specific times as determined by the arrival times of the largest number of delegates.

• Car Rental from Airport Terminals. Rental cars (Avis and Budget) are available for hire at the airport terminal. As you leave the airport, turn right out of the airport gates into Oribi Road and go straight roughly 2.5 kilometres. Oribi Road becomes King Edward Ave. Once you cross the intersection with Ridge Road, then pass the traffic lights. As you drive, on your right you will see the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Main Campus entrance gate.

• Meter Taxis/Cabs. Delegates can use the following meter taxis from Oribi Airport to the University of KwaZulu-Natal:

  • Capital Taxis +27 (0) 33 3901242

  • Junior Taxis +27 (0) 33 3945454

  • Unique Taxis +27 (0) 33 3910927

  • Wilkens Taxis +27 (0) 33 3971700

  • Metro Taxis +27 (0) 33 3971990

OPTION 3: INTERCITY BUSES: Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg/Durban

Various buses operate on a daily basis from Johannesburg Park Station via Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Delegates are advised to make bookings with the following buses:

• Greyhound

• Intercape

• SA Roadlink

• Translux

  FOREIGN EXCHANGE

  Most banks and foreign exchange agents provide facility when exchanging currency. The South African Rand (ZAR):

  BANK NOTES (RANDS)	COINS (NICKEL)	COINS:CENTS (COPPER & BRONZE)
  R200	R5	50c
  R100	R2	20c
  R50	R1	10c
  R20		5c
  R10		2c
  		1c

  To convert your foreign currency into South African Rand, click on Currency Converter now

  PIETERMARITZBURG CLIMATE

  Enjoying one of the best climates in the world, Pietermaritzburg experiences clear blue skies and warm weather virtually all year. Temperature in summer range from 16 degrees - 32 degrees Celsius, and in winter -2 degrees to 22 degrees Celsius. More details of the today’s weather click here: Weather for Pietermaritzburg 

  More information about Pietermaritzburg can be found here:

  v      http://pmb-midlands.kzn.org.za/pmb-midlands

  v      http://www.pmbtourism.co.za/aff/pmbtourism/TravelGuide/travelguide.asp

  v      http://www.southafrica-travel.net/kwazulu/e2pietmb.htm

  SOUTH AFRICAN VISA INFORMATION

  Visas are not issued on arrival at South African ports of entry. Applicants arriving without visas will be refused entry into the Republic of South Africa and placed on return flights in terms of legislation. 

  Entry requirements

  v      A valid acceptable passport / travel document good for a sufficient period to cover the intended stay.

  v      A valid visa, if required.

  v      Sufficient funds.

  v      A return / onward ticket.

  v      Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

  Click here for more information and conditions on South Africa Visa Requirements:

  v      Nationals of countries exempt from South African visas

  v      Nationals of countries subject to South African visa fees

  v      South African visa tariffs

  NB: It is highly recommended to contact the nearest Consulate for specific information on visa requirements that may be applicable to you.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Details of recommended accommodation near the campus (transport will be provided to the University Campus). Please make your own arrangements for accommodation. The prices quoted below are for 2005. Please note that there might be some slight price increases in 2006, so book now.

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