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Travel info./Flights/Cars. For travel information and advice for your proposed trip South Africa it is best to consult the following websites: Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.) United States Embassies Advice for South Africa SouthAfrica.info: tourism The all-in-one official guide. Visas, vaccinations, transport, accommodation & much more. U.K. Dept. of Health advice. |
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| Some useful facts: Car rental: Rentals are available throughout the country. South Africa drives on the left and has an excellent network of roads, linking the largest metropolitan areas to the remotest villages. Speed limits: Urban areas 60 km ph, rural areas 100 km ph, freeways 120 km ph. An International Driving Permit is recommended (valid driver's licences are accepted, provided they have a clear photograph and English print). Currency: Rand (R) = 100 cents. Denominations: coins - 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, R5; notes - R10, R20, R50, R100, R200, R500. Drinking water: Tap water is 100% purified and safe to drink in major cities, towns and game reserves. Electricity: 220/230 volts AC Entry requirements: Passport holders of more than 80 countries, including the USA, Canada, Japan and the EU, can visit without visas. Contact your nearest SA Tourism office or South African Consulate for an updated list. Immunisation: Visitors arriving from a yellow fever zone require a valid international yellow fever inoculation certificate. Infants under the age of one are exempt. Cholera and smallpox immunisation is not required. Visitors to malaria areas, i.e. the Lowveld, must obtain the prophylactic medicine to be taken before, during and after their trip, from their doctor or pharmacist. Medical Services: South Africa has excellent medical facilities, with Doctors listed under 'Medical Practitioners' in the local telephone directories. Insurance covering travel, accidents, illness and hospitalisation is advised for the duration of your stay and must be arranged at time of booking. Transport: International and domestic airlines operate between the main cities, with charter services available. Coach tours operate daily nation-wide with Greyhound Citiliner, Translux Express and Intercape amongst the largest. Intercity train services are good with regular bus services available. |
