South Africa travel information
South Africa is a compelling melting pot of culture, ethnicity, languages and lifestyles, combined with an unforgettable environment and thriving cosmopolitan centres. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ has successfully emerged from its tumultuous past, but still bears the many scars of its apartheid legacy, including widespread, abject poverty and a frighteningly high crime rate.
Travellers should keep their wits about them at all times while touring the country, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing ostentatious jewellery. We recommend you check up-to-date travel advice regarding South Africa on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
http://fco.gov.uk
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to South Africa, as well as useful South Africa travel information. This includes practical advice for independent and budget travellers, and an update of recovery from natural disasters.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations required against tropical diseases and other risks, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions for travelling in South Africa.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: Entry permits are issued free on arrival to visitors from the UK and most Western European countries, as well as Japan and the US.
Season: November - March
Money: Rand
Language: Including English, South Africa has 11 official languages!
Emergency #: Police – 1011; Ambulance – 10222; Fire 1022