About
South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa, known for its diverse culture and rich natural landscapes. It boasts unique flora and fauna and has significant tourism appeal.
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Cities and Resorts
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed50 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent in cities, good in national parks
SIM from Vodacom, MTN, Cell C or Telkom costs $10-25 for 5-30GB. Available at airports. Good coverage in Kruger and Cape areas. Load shedding affects connectivity.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
D
M
N
South African Type M (large round) and Type N plugs. Also C and D. Voltage 230V. Unique SA standard. Adapters needed
Local Transport
Operators: Intercape, Translux, Greyhound, City to City
Booking: Online, bus terminals
Popular Routes
Johannesburg - Durban7h
ZAR 422-844
Johannesburg - Cape Town18h
ZAR 675-1350
Gautrain is rapid transit connecting Johannesburg-Pretoria-airport in 35 minutes. Shosholoza Meyl offers overnight trains nationwide. Premier Classe is luxury service. BRT in Cape Town (MyCiTi), Johannesburg (Rea Vaya), Durban.
Local Cuisine
Braai (barbecue)
biltong
malva pudding
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
10-20%Taxi
10-15%Hotels
Porter10-20 ZAR per bag
Housekeeping20-50 ZAR per day
Concierge50-100 ZAR for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)100-200 ZAR per person
Driver (per day)50-100 ZAR per person
Tipping is expected in South Africa - wages are low, tips supplement income. 10-20% for all services including restaurants, taxis, safari guides.