Cocktail Launch of the Commonwealth Business Council 6Th Annual African Investment Forum
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Logistical note – CIB annual meeting 2017 – Durban, South Africa 1. Getting there Information on flight connections to Durban The King Shaka International Airport connects to all major airports in South Africa Information on visa requirements for South Africa can be found here: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa Airport-hotel transfers Please note that transfers from King Shaka International Airport to Elangeni Hotel (suggested hotel) is to be arranged via the hotel. Kindly ensure that your confirmed flight details are supplied to the hotel timeously so that transport can be arranged for departure and arrival for both trips. 2. Information related to the CIB annual meeting Transportation to venue The meeting will take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Transport to and from the hotel will also be arranged by the organisers. 3. General information Durban/South Africa Time zone South African Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone used by all of South Africa, Botswana as well as Swaziland and Lesotho. The zone is two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2) and is the same as Central Africa Time. Daylight saving time is not observed in either time zone. Voltage/electricity The South African electricity supply is 220/230 voltsAC 50 HZ. Most plugs are 15 amp 3-prong or 5 amp 2-prong, with round pins. If an adaptor is called for, consider bringing one with you, although they can be purchased locally. Telephone country code +27 Weather in Durban in the month of September Average High : 28 °C Average Low : 20 °C Rainfall: 120 mm Business Hours Office hours: Monday to Friday, 08h00-17h00. Banking Hours: Monday to Friday, 09h00-15h30 and Saturdays, 09h00-11h00. 1 Banks and Currency: South Africa uses the Rand (R) as its currency unit. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any commercial bank or foreign exchange bureau, including: o American Express (associated with Nedbank), o Rennies (a Thomas Cook agent), and o First National Bank (Visa’s agent) Banks: South African Banks can accommodate all international transactions. o Outside banking hours, some hotels will change money although this entails a fairly hefty commission. o You can also change money at branches of American Express and Rennies Travel. o Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are widespread. ATMs will accept many international bank and credit cards. o Credit cards including American Express, Visa, Diners Club and MasterCard may be used at most hotels, restaurants, car hire companies etc. o Some banks operate bureaux de change that stays open until 19h00. Health and Safety The city has a number of excellent medical facilities, able to meet any medical emergency. As with any travel, you are advised to take out travel insurance to cover the cost of private hospital treatment. Drinking Water: South Africa has some of the best tap water in the world. The tap water is safe to drink, and tastes great! Safety: What can you do to keep yourself safe and healthy during your trip? Take care of your belongings: Most petty theft is opportunistic, so don’t provide the opportunity! Keep important documents in your hotel safe or on your person – losing a passport or other important documentation is a major inconvenience. Please take care of these items and keep them separate from your general luggage. Be aware of your surroundings, & avoid poorly-lit or unpopulated areas, especially at night. We advise against walking alone along the beachfront at night. If you are unsure about where to go, ask your hotel or local tourist information office for directions and information. In case of injury: As with all travel, visitors are advised to take out travel insurance to cover the cost of private hospital treatment. If you are injured or become ill, your hotel or guest house will be able to direct you to the closest doctor or hospital. Bring your passport and any travel insurance documentation with you. Call the Tourism KZN hotline If you are a victim of crime or have an emergency while on holiday, call the TKZN customer care line on 0860 1010 99. They will assist you in any way possible. 2 Emergency Numbers Police and Flying Squad 10111 Metro Police / Fire and City Emergency Services 031 361 0000 Ambulance 10177 Netcare Medical Response 082 911 EMRS Medical Response 10177 4. Transport around Durban Taxis Uber is the best way to get around in Durban. People Mover: The People Mover bus system ferries visitors between UShaka, Warwick, Suncoast Casino and other inner city locations. These safe, air-conditioned and brightly-coloured buses allow easy access for the disabled and people with prams, while bus stop wardens are on hand to assist passengers requiring assistance and provide route and schedule information. Buses travel through the city every 15 minutes and are a popular, fun way to travel around the city or along the beachfront. The Durban People Mover service runs daily from 05h00 to 22h00. The Riksha bus tour is designed to show off the assets of the city with two city tours a day, seven days a week. Tour times are 09h00-12h00 and 13h00-16h00 and costs range from R20 for pensioners and under- seventeens to R50 for adults, while children under five ride free. Tickets are available at Durban Tourism, Tourist Junction and at the co-ordinator’s office at the departure point at Borscombe Terrace. For enquiries, please contact Durban Tourism: Main Office: 031 3044934 5. Food and Entertainment : www.kzntourism.co.za UShaka Village Walk: Visit the Cargo Hold restaurant within the Phantom Ship where you can dine while you marvel at the backdrop of a massive shark tank. Moyo offers a sophisticated and truly African dining experience. Cargo Hold: 031 328 8065; Moyo: 031 332 0606 3 Sundowner Harbour Cruise: For a unique eating and entertainment experience, book a trip on one of the many charter boats that offer day, sunset or night cruises around the harbour. Visitors to Durban can end the day and get ready for the night with a sundowner cruise around the harbour. Then hit the town. Whether it’s Florida Road, Helen Joseph Road, Umhlanga or the beachfront, Durban’s entertainment zones are lined with high quality restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. Suncoast Casino In close proximity to the Southern Sun, North Beach Hotel. Safari Tours Safari Tours can be arranged by the hotel. Please see pdf-file attached for half-day excursion options. Shopping Durban is a shopper’s paradise and offers unique shopping experiences. These include pavement sellers selling arts, crafts and curios, street markets selling curries and spices, handmade curios and of course the biggest shopping malls in the Southern Hemisphere which offer boutique and franchise stores, bursting with the latest fashion and accessories along with must have mementos of your South African journey. Shopping Malls: Gateway Theatre of Shopping: This is the southern hemisphere’s largest shopping and entertainment centre, located on the Umhlanga ridge overlooking the sea. Access from the N2. T: 031 514 0500 / www.gatewayworld.co.za The Pavilion Shopping Centre: Just 15 minutes from the city centre alongside the N3, this mall has a wide range of stores as well as cinemas, ten pin bowling and a skate park. T: 031 275 9800 / www.thepav.co.za Durban Street Markets offer virtually anything you can think of! From our beach front stalls selling Zulu crafts, beadwork, woven products and wood carvings to the Indian district in downtown Durban with treasures from the east, to the muti market and weekend flea markets, shopping in Durban markets is an experience not to be missed. The Victoria Street Market is a vibrant Indian Market with its colourful stalls, fish market and curio outlets are a favourite for tourists. Open daily. T: 031 306 4021 Durban’s ‘Muti’ (traditional medicine) Market, in the city centre allows an insight into the world of traditional African medicine and healing practices where visitors can witness a variety of traditional medicine being made and prepared for sale or have a consultation with a local Sangoma (healer and diviner), who will provide ancestral insights, by throwing bones, shells, seeds and other objects used to communicate with their ancestors. 4 .