Accommodation & Flights:
Flights to South Africa
From London to JHB:
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways fly directly to Johannesburg.
A number of airlines including Air France, KLM, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa fly regular stopping services to South Africa.
To compare pricing on flights we recommend using www.kayak.com
Please note that flights on the London-South Africa route are likely to be on sale periodically through 2009- so keep checking!
South African domestic flights:
Domestic flights are operated by South African Airways and British Airways, as well as low cost operators including Kulula, 1Time and Mango (The low cost operators flights
open 6 months prior to departure and some great deals can be had if you book early.)
Accommodation:
Most people, including us, will be staying in the Sandton area of JHB. It is approximately a 15 minute drive from here to the Church and Reception venues.
To make life a little easier, here are a few hotel suggestions that are worth taking a look at:
Mid range
- City Lodge, Cnr Katherine Str and Grayston Dr, ☎ +27 (0)11 444-5300 (clkathstr.resv@citylodge.co.za, fax: +27 (0)11 444-5315).
- Balalaika Hotel, Maude Street, ☎ +27 (0)11 322-5000 (balalaika@mweb.co.za, fax: +27 (0)11 322-5021).
- Southern Sun Grayston, Cnr Rivonia Rd and Grayston Dr., ☎ +27 (0)11 783-5262 (grayston@southernsun.com, fax: +27 (0)11 783-5289).
- Town Lodge, Cnr Grayston Dr and Webber Rd, ☎ +27 (0)11 784-8850 (tlgray.resv@citylodge.co.za, fax: +27 (0)11 784-8888).