9–15 Oct 2022
Africa/Johannesburg timezone

Local Information

Hotel Information

The Tenth International Fermi Symposium will be held at the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa. Misty Hills is one of Gauteng's most popular hotels and conference locations, nestled in the foothills of the Swartkop mountains on the outskirts of the lovely Kromdraai Valley in Muldersdrift. The ethos of Africa is embodied in this wonderful stone-built hotel, set in a magnificent botanical park of about 60 acres. 

The hotel is home to the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, which offers a genuinely authentic African dining experience with a delectable selection of game and domestic meats. Read more about the hotel and conference centre here.

The standard check-in time is 14h00 and the standard check-out time is 10h00


Directions

GPS coordinates 26.0291°S, 27.8568°E 

Travelling from O.R Tambo International Airport? Click here for directions to Misty Hills.

Travelling from another destination? Click on the image above or link below for directions:

69 Drift Boulevard (R114), Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa


Expected Weather

To have an idea of the weather as we approach the date you can read an overview of South Africa’s weather in October here or click the image below:

Information regarding the expected weather for Johannesburg will be posted closer to the time. In the meantime, pack your best umbrella and comfiest shoes for Joburg’s weather and terrain.


Travel Information

Visa Information

Citizens from most countries do not require a visa to visit South Africa. For more information on which countries do not require a visa, you can click the following link: Visa Information

For more information on which countries do require a visa, you can click the following link: Visa Information

To request a Visa Letter please click the link below:

Request Visa Letter

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Transport Information

For car rental take a look at the following car rental companies: AvisThrifty Car RentalEuropcarHertzBidvest Car RentalBudgetFirst Car Rental.

If you would prefer to catch an Uber the fee from O.R. Tambo to Misty Hills for an UberX is expected to be R565,00. Use the Uber app or contact them for a ride here.

Alternatively, you can contact Tshuku's Transport and Tours South Africa, who can provide transport from O.R Tambo to Misty Hills Conference Centre at the following prices:

Sedan R890 (1x Transfer) R1780 (Return Trip)

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Flight Information

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