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Booking hotline: +27 (0)18 469
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What languages do you
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English is spoken throughout the country.
However South Africa has 11 official languages: Afrikaans, English,
Ndebele, North Sotho, South Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana,
Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
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How far will my
Dollar/Pound/Euro go? |
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The exchange rate is very favourable against the
Rand. You will find that the cost of living here is very
cheap for example the equivalent to $1 will buy you a
take-away meal, a few daily newspapers or a couple of cans of
beer.
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Can I drink the water in
South Africa? |
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Yes. However the water in some areas may
be very mineral rich and you may experience a bit of gastric distress.
In addition we provide bottled water at a nominal
cost.
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Is South Africa Safe? |
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Nowhere in the world is entirely safe. And, yes, unfortunately we do have
crime. By following some commonsense rules you can be
sure of a safe visit to South Africa. These rules are:
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Do not hitchhike, or walk alone at night in deserted
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Know where you're going before you leave and let someone
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Don't flash huge wads of banknotes around or wear
expensive jewellery. |
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Keep your suitcases locked at all times - even in your hotel room. |
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Do not keep your wallet or passport in your back pocket. |
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Do not walk around with your handbag open and keep it in
front of you at all times. |
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Do not leave belongings unattended even for a minute. |
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What's the best time to
travel to South Africa? |
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There is no set season to travel in as the
country is so diverse that there is something to see all year
round. Depending on what you want to see and do the best
times are indicated below:
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Game watching - August to October |
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Diving and surfing - April to September |
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Whale watching - Mid June to end of October |
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Hiking - Spring and Autumn |
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Sun bathing - September to end April |
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Birding - All year round but the Palaeoarctic migrants arrive in about November and the intra-African migrants usually by mid-October. |
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Do I need to take Malaria
tablets? |
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Many of the main tourist areas are malaria-free so you need not worry at all. However, the Kruger National Park, the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and
Limpopo, and the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal do pose a malaria risk in the summer months. Many local people and some travellers do not take malaria prophylaxis but most health professionals recommend you do. Consult your doctor or a specialist travel clinic. Whether you take oral prophylaxis or not, always use a mosquito repellent, wear long pants, closed shoes and light long-sleeved shirts at night and sleep under a net, in endemic areas. Avoid malarial areas if you are pregnant.
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What voltage do you use in
South Africa? |
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South Africa uses 220 volt power supply.
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