Travel and Accommodation

Getting to Pretoria

By air

Flying into the OR Tambo International Airport  is the easiest and most convenient way of getting to Pretoria from other cities in Africa and from other international departure points. It is then a relatively short drive (40 minutes) from the airport to the centre of Pretoria.

Facilities and services at the airport are comprehensive and include several ATMs and banks, a duty-free shopping mall, a selection of bars and restaurants, a business centre and lifts for passengers with disabilities. Information kiosks are located in each of the six terminals. You’ll find baggage trolleys and porter services at designated areas throughout the airport, and visitors are cautioned to only use the blue-uniformed porters, who display ACSA-authorised permits.

If you're looking for an alternative to OR Tambo International airport, Lanseria International Airport is conveniently located North of Johannesburg, with easy access from the West Rand, Pretoria and surrounds.

Airport facilities include an upgraded passenger terminal building, restaurants, duty free shopping, lounge facilities, ample parking, easy flow pick up and drop off area and with improved road access getting to Lanseria Airport is hassle  free. It is also 40 minutes’ drive from the airport to the centre of Pretoria.

By Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport

HATFIELD STATION (GPS: S:25°44.859′ E: 028°14.280′)

The Gautrain station at the Airport, is two levels above the Terminal A Arrivals and one level above the Terminal A Departures. Access is via a lift from either the ground (Terminal A Arrivals) or first level (Terminal A Departures), as well as an escalator on the first level (Terminal A Departures) opposite the KFC outlet. There is directions at the Airport itself.

Before you can actually hop onto the train you will have to purchase a Gautrain gold card, you buy them directly from the ticket offices or at the gautrain vending machines, for R13.

When you buy the card, you also pay for, and load, whatever amount of credit you choose, onto the card.

Load around R300 onto your card as this should be sufficient to take you all the way to Hatfield Station and you will be able to use the Gautrain busses, a single fare from the airport to Hatfield is R 183.

You can register your Gautrain Gold Card at a ticket office, you will need your Passport for that.

For the commuting: From the OR Tambo station you travel until you reach the Marlboro station. At the Marlboro Station you get off the train, and take the next train to Pretoria (make sure it is the North-South Commuter) and travel until you reach the Hatfield Station after Pretoria Station.

At the Hatfield station you may walk or take a taxi to your hotel.

Please refer to the following link for more information:   http://www.gautrain.co.za/about/route/stations/hatfield-station/

By car

There are five main highways which come together in the Gauteng, where Pretoria is situated, making the city accessible from all major population centres in the country.

For a Campus Map and further direction on how to get to UP please visit https://www.up.ac.za/about-up/article/271296/campus-directions

 

By shuttle: Please send your flight details to Nadege at sanum@savannaskills.co.za. We will gladly assist you with personal shuttle arrangements.

Brooklyn Guest House

 A home away from home with a warm ambiance and affordable rates.

 Brooklyn Guesthouses has expanded to 6 neighbouring houses, several garden cottages,  and a tea garden – all on one premises. Interlinked with gardens and trees, shaded sitting nooks, water features and swimming pools, it forms a true urban village in the exclusive suburb of Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Brooklyn Guesthouses (Pty) Ltd is associated with the leading national authorities in tourism and upholds internationally accredited levels of quality. They pride themselves on their service and care and my friendly staff to tend to your every need. They have 33 rooms / three conference venues / tea garden (restaurant) and they also do dinners and shuttles.

Budget single - R690 B&B / Budget double R790 B&B

Standard single - R730 B&B / Standard double R900 B&B

Deluxe single - R790 B&B / Deluxe double or twin R990 B&B.

Booking Code :BGH Savanna

Location: 132 Murray St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011. Brooklyn Guest House  is 3 min (1.2 km) via Roper St and Murray St from the University of Pretoria.

TEL 012 3621728

Fortis Hotel Manor

Hotel Manor provides an urban adventure. It’s chic design and true affordability provides the ultimate lifestyle hotel for all travellers. The hotel is a brilliant reflection of the trendy and life filled city, while simultaneously representing the next generation of Chic – stylish, young at heart and utterly cool. The hotel features a trendy cocktail bar, deck, pool, bistro and nail bar. For all laptop nomads, the hotel features 100MB free Wi-Fi throughout. Centrally located in the urban district, just meters away from the Gautrain, University and entertainment hub and within walking distance from Loftus Versveld, 5km from the CBD and 45 min from OR Tambo International Airport.

Room Rate:  R1015.00 Single Bed & Breakfast (1 GUEST per room)

Room Rate:  R1185.00 Sharing Bed & Breakfast (2 GUESTS per room)

Booking Code:  UPMATHS (Remember to quote this code when booking to qualify for the special rate)

Location: 1050 Burnett Street, Corner of Burnett and Festival Streets, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Distance from Hotel to the Lecture Venue: University of Pretoria - 5 min walk

Contact details : +27 12 362 7077

City Lodge Hatfield

At City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. To name a few of the hotel's facilities, there are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas.

In addition, all guestrooms feature a variety of comforts. Many rooms even provide television LCD/plasma screen, linens, mirror, towels, closet to please the most discerning guest. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. When you are looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in Pretoria, make City Lodge Hotel Hatfield Pretoria your home away from home.

Room Rate:  R 1155.00 Single Bed & Breakfast (1 GUEST per room)

Room Rate:  R 1263.00 Sharing Bed & Breakfast (2 GUESTS per room)

Booking Code:  1003996 (Remember to quote this code when booking to qualify for the special rate)

Location: 407 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, 0083

Distance from Hotel to the Lecture Venue: University of Pretoria – 8 min  walk.    

Contact details : +27 12 423 5000

 

About Guest Lodge  

About Guest Lodge is located in the heart of Brooklyn in Pretoria, and is only two blocks from the main entrance of the University of Pretoria, about 500m from Loftus Stadium (home of the Blue Bulls), and near all Embassies. About Guest Lodge has six en-suite bedrooms. All rooms are equipped with queen extra length beds, flat screen TV’s, DStv, air conditioners, built in hair dryers, electronic safes, mini bar fridges, jet baths and showers, heated towel rails, bathroom extractor fans and Hi Thread count linen.

A fully stocked bar is available to guests and their visitors, and we have a wide variety of the best coffee and tea around the world with different flavours, grinds, and a range of organic and herbal tea and coffee.

Room Rate: R995.00 Per Person Per Night/Bed and Breakfast/Single Room.

Room Rate: R630.00 Per Person Sharing Per Night/Bed and Breakfast/Double Room.

Booking Code: Savanna Skills (Remember to quote this code when booking to qualify for the special rate)

Location: 37 Anderson Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0083 South Africa

Distance from the Lecture Venue: The two best entrances to use from this hotel would be the Roper Road  (550 m driving distance from the hotel) or Lynnwood Road at Main Gate 750m.

Contact details : +27 12 362 4422

 Bwelani Guest House

This luxury 4 star, spacious guest house with its tranquil ambience offers a "home away from home" experience. It is centrally situated in Brooklyn – one of Pretoria's most prestigious and exclusive neighborhoods. Bwelani offers an environment where guests have the opportunity to relax and recharge. The guest house is elegantly decorated with a unique African style. The majority of the art pieces were collected by the owner during the many years she had the privilege of living and working in Africa and the Middle East; as well as during extensive travels across the globe. The diverse 'origin' of the pieces makes for a rich, unique and eclectic décor.

Room Rate:  R900.00 Single Bed & Breakfast (1 GUEST per room)

Room Rate:  R1290.00 Sharing Bed & Breakfast (2 GUESTS per room)

Booking Code:  SSK (Remember to quote this code when booking to qualify for the special rate)

Location: 210 Roper Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181

Distance from the Lecture Venue: this hotel would be 250m via Roper street from the University of Pretoria.

Contact details : +27 74 848 5939

 

Feel free to contact us directly should you require assistance with your accommodation booking:  nadege@savannaskills.co.za