Visa and Health

South Africa

Follow the link to find out if you need a visa to enter the country. If required, visit the nearest South African consulate or visa agency to apply for your visa and prepare accordingly.

Please note that you MUST have a valid Yellow Fever Certificate if you travel from an endemic country. If you do not comply with this regulation, you will be turned back or required to take the vaccination. Note the injection must be administered at least 10 days before your arrival in South Africa.

Ensure you have medical insurance that covers your trip and stay in South Africa.

Conference delegates can access the following hospitals that are close to the conference and accommodation venues:

  • Menelik Cape Town Hospital
  • Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
  • New Somerset Hospital

Travel and Transfers

Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town and is located approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre.

AISA has negotiated preferential rates with hotels close to the 2024 AISA Conference venue, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Click the buttons below to arrange your hotel accommodation and airport transfers with your preferred hotel in Cape Town.

Cape Town is a very popular destination. We strongly advise that you book your hotel and airport transfers well in advance.

Airport Transfers and Tours

You can book your airport transfers with your preferred hotel as soon as you have your confirmed itinerary.

AISA has also partnered with Giltedge DMC, a professional travel and destination management company to provide airport transfers and touring options for the conference delegates.

For safe, convenient and reliable airport transfer services, AISA recommends that you either use the transport services provided by the hotel or Giltedge.

Vehicle Max Capacity Rate (One Way)
Standard Sedan 2 pax R 1,040
Standard Minivan 4 pax R 1,040
Executive Minivan 4 pax R 1,375

Contacts

To book your airport transfers with Giltedge, send an email to Colleen at AISA2024@gilt-edge.com or call +27 21 713 0296

Accommodation

The months of October - December are very busy in Cape Town and the availability of rooms becomes very limited the longer you wait. To avoid disappointment, it is important that you book and pay for your hotel rooms as soon as possible.

AISA has negotiated preferential rates at the hotels listed below. Please email Ibtisaam Brown at Ibtisaam.Brown@southernsun.com and copy CapeTown.GroupReservations@southernsun.com to reserve your hotel and airport transfers. Include "AISA Conference Rate" in the subject line to benefit from the conference-negotiated rates.

You can also book your hotel, airport transfers and tours in Cape Town with Colleen Sagor (AISA2024@gilt-edge.com or +27 21 713 0296) at Giltedge DMC.

Please note the USD amounts below are approximate.  All Hotels will charge in South African Rand (R).

AISA will provide transportation between the CTICC and the following Conference Hotels each day in the morning and a return trip in the evening:

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun
  • Stay Easy City Bowl
  • Sun Square City Bowl
  • Garden Court Victoria Junction
  • Signature Lux Waterfront by Onomo

SS Cullinan

Southern Sun, The Cullinan is a premier hospitality destination offering grand hotel accommodation in the heart of Cape Town just moments from the Waterfront and right across from the CTICC.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 3,900 (US$ 216)
Double Occupancy: R 4,200 (US$ 233)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

SS Waterfront

The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel in Cape Town is located in the heart of the city’s most tourist-friendly precinct and is just a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and 5 minute's walk from the CTICC.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 3,600 (US$ 200)
Double Occupancy: R 3,900 (US$ 216)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

SS Cape Sun

Located a short walk from vibrant Bo Kaap, the CTICC, as well as Bree and Long Street, Southern Sun Cape Sun combines city centre convenience with contemporary comfort and all the amenities you need for business or leisure.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 2,850 (US$ 158)
Double Occupancy: R 3,150 (US$ 175)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

SunSquare

The SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl hotel combines a design edge with modern city hotel amenities and affordability in the very heart of Cape Town. 

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 2,650 (US$ 147)
Double Occupancy: R 2,950 (US$ 163)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

Garden Court

Trendy, well-appointed, and offering great value. The Garden Court Victoria Junction hotel has a choice of pool, city or mountain views in the Mother City.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 2,400 (US$ 133)
Double Occupancy: R 2,700 (US$ 150)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

StayEasy

StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl has fresh and stylish rooms, perfectly located in the heart of the city. It offers refreshing affordability and caters to corporate and leisure travellers.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 1,699 (US$ 94)
Double Occupancy: R 1,699 (US$ 94)

*Rates exclude the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy, payable on checkout.

Onomo Signature Lux

ONOMO Waterfront Hotel is a chic, trend-setting hotel that embodies modern creativity and sustainability. It is located 15 minutes from the ocean, in the very heart of Cape Town and just a short walk to the CTICC.

Standard Room; Bed & Breakfast
Single Occupancy: R 1,390 (US$ 77)
Double Occupancy: R 1,640 (US$ 91)

*Rates include the 1% compulsory Tourism Levy.

Booking Process: Click the button below to email Tashne Grobbelaar. Include "AISA Conference Rate" in the subject line to benefit from the conference-negotiated rates.

You can also book your hotel, airport transfers and tours in Cape Town with Colleen Sagor (AISA2024@gilt-edge.com or +27 21 713 0296) at Giltedge DMC.