Arrival to South Africa
Arrival into South Africa will be via OR Tambo International Airport located in Johannesburg South Africa. (https://ortambo-airport.com/index.html) it is approximately 200km (124 miles) away from the conference venue for directions to the venues using google maps using the following link https://goo.gl/maps/CvFs8EoVNmQKPuXEA.
Airport Customs a useful guide to customs at OR Tambo can be fount at the following link https://ortambo-airport.com/travel/airport-customs.html
If you would like to make use of a shuttle service, please complete the shuttle service form
Venue
The ICE2023 conference will be held at Sun City luxury resort and casino, which situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located next to the Pilanesberg National Park, about 140 km northwest of Johannesburg, near the city of Rustenburg. It is approximately a two-half hours or 200km (124 miles) drive from OR Tambo International Airport.
https://www.suninternational.com/sun-city/
Visa’s
Requirements for visitor’s visas differ from country to country (see current list below) and the requirements are subject to change. As each application is treated as an individual case and you should make enquiries with your nearest South African mission or consulate to see whether you are required to apply for a visa.
List of countries exempt from South African Visas for visits up to 90 days:
African Union Laissez Passer, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, British Islands Bailiwick of Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Man. British Oversees Territories, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Information regarding South African electrical outlets
The South African electricity supply has the following ratings - 250 Volt earthed, 13 Ampere and maximum appliance power of 3,600 Watts. South African round 3-Pin plugs are required if you wish to bring electrical appliances along with you. Plug adapters can be purchased before travelling to South Africa or they are readily available at the Airports and stores across South Africa.
Weather
August and September see the last part of the South African winter. You will experience comfortable weather conditions with an average temperature varying between 6.2°C (43.2°F) and 21°C (69.8°F).
Keep tabs on the weather by following our daily weather update: AccuWeather