General information: The diversity of the scenery, people and cultures, the wildlife, climate and vegetation make South Africa one of the most interesting and attractive places to visit in the world. The land surface is a large 1 220 430kms2 with Cape Town as the Legislative Capital, Bloemfontein as the Judicial Capital and Pretoria as the Administrative Capital. The currency used in South Africa is the South African Rand, and most hotels have foreign exchange facilities and most shops and travel agencies accept travelers cheques. The Mpumalanga region is well known for its spectacular wildlife and historical interest, whilst the Cape region is famous for the amazing Garden Route, Oudtshoorn situated in the Great Karoo, its winelands and of course- Table Mountain. KwaZulu Natal’s extraordinary scenic diversity encompasses wilderness, sandy beaches, the soaring peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains and the farmlands, towns and hills of the Midlands.
Climate: Summer: October to April, temperatures between 210 C and 300 C
Winter: May to August, temperatures between 150 C and 240 C, but can drop below 00 C at night.
Population: Approximately 40 million, there are 11 official languages in South Africa, the most used are English, Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa. The English speaking visitor would have no problem whilst traveling.
Local time: GMT plus 2 hours
Clothing: Casual, comfortable wash and wear clothing is most useful. Jackets and ties are required in city hotel restaurants and golf clubs.
Health: Medical services in South Africa are readily available. Doctors are listed under “Medical” and hospitals under H. Visitors are however advised to bring along supplies of specialized medication they may require. If you are visiting a malaria area whilst your stay it is advisable to take the necessary malaria precautions, starting a week before entering a malaria area.
Insurance: Travel insurance (medical, hospitalization, baggage, theft and cancellation) is highly recommended, and can be arranged in country of origin. Travel insurance documents must be in the possession of the holder at all times.
Electrical appliances: Voltage in South Africa is 230 to 240 volts, 50Hz. You will need an adaptor, which can be purchased in South Africa.
Accessories: Shorts & cotton T-shirts, swimming costume, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, camera.
Telephone
Police 10111
Ambulance 999
Fire 999
Game Parks and Reserves
The Kruger National Park: The world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Kruger Park is mainly a self-drive destination with the infrastructure of roads, waterholes, hides, picnic sites and rest camps spread through the park to ensure the visitor maximum exposure to the fauna and flora this remarkable reserve offers.
The Cango Ostrich Farm - Oudtshoorn: The Cango Ostrich and Butterfly farm is a family concern and is situated in the beautiful Cango Valley, halfway between Oudtshoorn and the world famous Cango Caves. The farm offers the following, guided tours of the Ostrich farm, a wine house, the Rietkraal open-air eating venue, a curio shop and Butterfly farm.
Visitors are introduced to the Ostrich industry - from eggs, the chicks to the mature birds and allow visitors to sit on and ride the Ostriches. Those who are not so daring can hug and feed the birds.
Lake St Lucia: A very special slice of Africa, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable. Besides Lake St Lucia - a unique, 38 000 ha expanse of lake, islands and estuary - the park incorporates an astonishing variety of habitats ranging from the Ubombo mountains to grasslands, forests, wetlands, mangroves and vegetated dunes, with magnificent beaches and coral reefs. This diversity gives rise to a multiplicity of fauna and flora, unrivalled anywhere in South Africa. It supports an abundance of Nile crocodile and hippo, as well as rhino (both black and white), elephant, buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, kudu, nyala, impala, duiker and reedbuck, amongst a host of other species.
Cape Winelands: With its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage and its world-renowned wines - the Winelands Region is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer. A 45-minute drive from Cape Town take you to the Winelands where splendid mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history. The Winelands is the ideal base from which to explore Cape Town and its surrounding area.
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