HIV Cure: Antiretroviral Therapy-Free Control of HIV Infection

April 7-10, 2025 | Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban, NL, South Africa
Scientific Organizers: Mike McCune, Thumbi Ndung'u, Sharon R. Lewin and Cissy Kityo

  In Person
  On Demand

April 7-10, 2025 | Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban, NL, South Africa
Scientific Organizers: Mike McCune, Thumbi Ndung'u, Sharon R. Lewin and Cissy Kityo

Important Travel and Transportation Information

Air Transportation
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the recommended airport for this conference. For specific airport information, visit King Shaka International Airport.

The airport is about 32 km (20 mi) and a 30-35 minute car ride from the city center and the host hotel.
Ground Transportation
For transfers to/from King Shaka International Airport, please contact Shaka Tours and Karin Van Staden at karin@shakatours.com or +27 31 368 8588. Cost for a one way transfer starts at 290 Rand (approx. $22 USD) for 1-2 people for the shuttle rate (includes some waiting time) and increases by 60 Rand for each additional passenger thereafter. For the direct transfer without any waiting, the rate is 400 Rand ($30 USD) with each additional passenger at 75 Rand.

Taxi cabs are also available at the airport but for safety and security, arriving passengers should only use authorized airport taxi service providers
Getting Around
From King Shaka International Airport
  • Head southwest
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street toward Mdloti St/M65
  • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Mdloti St/M65
  • Keep right at the fork and merge onto N2
  • Take exit 190 to merge onto M27 toward Umdloti
  • Turn right to merge onto M4 toward Ballito
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on M4 heading to Umhlanga/Durban
  • Turn left onto Sandile Thusi Rd
  • Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Sylvester Ntuli Rd
  • Turn left onto Molyneux Rd
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Snell Parade - Southern Sun will be on the left
  • Distance is approximately 31 km
  • The drive takes approximately 28 minutes, depending upon road and traffic conditions - route contains tolls
View Map from King Shaka International Airport to Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani


Embassy & Visa Information
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.

Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.

When traveling outside your home country, be sure to confirm what the current Entry Requirements for each country you are visiting.

For U.S. citizens traveling to South Africa, click here.

To locate an Embassy near you, click here.

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