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Vaccinations:
Vaccinations are not
neccessary when visiting
the Western Cape, but
are required or advise
when visiting the Kruger
National Park.Please ask
your doctor for advise
regarding spesific
medication for malaria
or request some
information from the
Tropical Instotute.
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Currency Exchange:
Foreign money can be
exchanged on the
International Airport,
at most of the banks or
Bureau De Exchange which
are easily excessable at
most of the big shopping
malls.Cheques,traveller's
cheques and credit cards
are widely accepted.With
the EC-card it is also
possible to debit your
account at the Bank
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Tips:
Wages in South Africa
are fairly low and
therefore a tip is very
much appreciated by
staff that is serving
you. The standing rule
is:10% of the amount
payable.For petrol- and
parking place attendants
a tip of 1-2 Rand are
appropriate and about
5-10 Rand for cleaning
personnel in your room.
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Telephone:
A mobile telephone
functions very well in
South Africa, although
even if you have
international roaming,
it is money wise a
better and cheaper
option to buy a local
Prepaid phonecard, which
you can update
regularly.
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Electricity:
The current in South
Africa is 220- Volt.It
is possible to use all
your devices with an
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Time:
The Europian summer time
is the same time as in
South Africa, although
the winter time, South
African time is one hour
ahead.
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Traffic:
South Africa's road
network are well
established. The roads
are for left-hand drive
and an international
driver's licence is
required.
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Climate:
All year round you can
experience a very
moderate climate, this
area compares to a mild
mediterranean climate.
In the summer months
(from November till
March) the average day
temperatures are around
27°C and the nights cool
off to average of 15°C.Winter
time in the Western Cape
are also very emild and
enjoyable.
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High Season:
From October till April
and the sun's UV rate is
very dangerous and
requires a good
sunscreen.
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