International delegates
Please note that South Africa implemented quite strict visa requirements and delegates should apply for these well ahead of time.
Click here and here for more information about visa requirements, exchange rates, maps, and so forth.
How to get here
Air travel
Most of the world's airlines fly to South Africa, mostly directly to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The following airlines fly to the airport in Bloemfontein, Bram Fischer International Airport:
SA Express
Mango
CemAir
Airlink
Fly Blue Crane
Bus travel
The following bus lines have routes to Bloemfontein:
Intercape
Greyhound
Translux
Interstate
Shuttle services
There are a number of shuttle services that travel between towns as well as within Bloemfontein:
Citybug
Mangaung Excellent Shuttle
Mothebe Shuttle Services
EZ Shuttle
Citihopper
Driving yourself
Alternatively you could rent a car and drive yourself. There are a number of car rental services with offices in Bloemfontein airport as well as in Johannesburg at OR Tambo. Some of them include:
Bidvest Car Rental
Budget
Avis
Hertz
Tempest
First Car Rental
Europcar
Detailed road maps
Where to stay
Please note that delegates are responsible for making their own bookings.
Kovsie Inn is situated on campus.
The fee for NSSA delegates is R 660/single person per night, including breakfast. Use NSSA2016 as code when making your booking in order to receive the special rate. Bookings can be made at +27(0)51 401 7775 or reservations@ufs.ac.za
Alternatively, this link contains details about accommodation in the vicinity of the UFS.