Airports
Cape Town International Airport is South Africa's second largest airport and a prime tourism gateway. The airport is 22 kilometres from the city centre, with a range of transport options to get you where you need to go. Besides car rental services, these include metered taxis and shuttle services.
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Coach Transfers and Transport
For those qualifying for levels 2, 3 and Profit Sharing, Forever will provide buses for the transfer from the airports to the hotels on Thursday 19th May, transfers to the venue for the Rally on Friday 20th May and Saturday 21st May (return trip) and the return to the airport on Sunday 22nd May.
Those qualified for level 1 and non-qualifiers will have to make their own transfer arrangements.
Getting Around Cape Town
By Car
A valid driver's licence and minimum age of 21 or 25 are generally required in order to hire a car. All the major car rental companies have a presence in Cape Town; most will drop off and collect rental vehicles at your hotel. Car rentals are also available at the airport.
Public Transport
Public transport is available with a scheduled bus service covering most areas, and the city is linked by a comprehensive suburban rail network to the outlying suburbs. In fact the suburban line to Simons Town is possibly one of the most spectacular in the world, the track is so close to the sea in places that unsuspecting passengers occasionally get soaked by the spray of waves breaking on the rocks below - (call 403 9080 or 0800 65 64 63 for enquiries).
Minibus Taxi
For exploring further afield you might hop onto a minibus taxi, South Africa's most used, and most economical, means of public transport, travelling to just about every area.
Taxi Cabs
Taxi cabs are another option, and are specially recommended at night. Although you can't hail a taxi New York-style on the streets of Cape Town, they can be hired at taxi ranks or ordered by phone through one of the many taxi companies. The average charge is about R4.50 per km.
Shuttle Services
Numerous tour and transport companies offer shuttle services to and from the airport, as well as to other destinations around the city.
Safety in Cape Town
Distributors are advised to use official Forever and airline staff wherever possible. Hotel cars and taxis are recommended for use within the cities. Distributors are however advised to move around in groups and avoid late night outings.
Food at the Rally Venue
There will be catering points at the Grand Arena, which will be selling sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, coffee, tea etc.
Rally Tickets
Tickets to the Rally are for two days, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 May 2011. Without the appropriate ticket you will not be allowed into the Rally Venue. The price per ticket is to be confirmed.
Onstage Recognitions
To help ensure that Rally timings go as smoothly as possible, it is requested that country office staff and Managing Directors help to ensure that the onstage recognitions are attended by the correct qualifiers and move-ups. A list will be provided in advance of these names and it is kindly requested that this list is respected. Additionally, each move-up will be issued with a ‘Recognition Wristband’ that will allow him/her to get backstage at the correct time.
Level 1 Qualifiers Registration
Level 1 qualifiers should enter the Rally venue with the corresponding ticket and register to pick up the goody bag and accreditations in the appropriate place. This registration point will be clearly signposted at the venue.
Level 2, 3 and Profit Share Qualifier Registration
At the hotels there will be a Forever help-desk set up, where attendees can register and pick up their goody bag and accreditations.
Upon checking-in at any of the qualifier hotels, you must provide a credit card or pay cash to cover any extra charges that maybe generated throughout your stay at the hotels. There will be no exception to this and qualifiers should be prepared.
Weather in Cape Town
Temperatures in Cape Town at the time of the rally will generally be between 15 – 20 °C.
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Translation at the Rally
The rally will be presented mainly in English. Anyone requiring simultaneous translation into French can use the headsets that will be provided. To use the headsets, you will need to leave a deposit, which will be given back to you when you return the headsets at the end of each day. It is most important that they are returned at the end of each day for cleaning and recharging.
Travel Visas
Countries requiring visas to enter the South Africa should send lists with their qualifiers details as soon as possible, with the requirements for each country.
Children at the Rally
It is not recommended that children accompany Distributors to the rally as the environment and noise levels are not appropriate. However, any children who do come into the rally venue will require their own ticket.
Companions to qualifying single Distributors must be 18 or older.
Emergencies and Health Care
The phone number for the South African emergency services are:
Any Emergency from Telkom Landline: 107
Any Emergency from cellphone: 112
Ambulance: 10177
Fire: 021535110
Police: 0214182852