Africa
South Africa
Safaris, Table Mountain, wine valleys and wild coasts. Say sawubona or hello, and enjoy the rainbow nation!
- Local time
- 20:44
- Currency
- ZAR
- Calling code
- +27
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Languages spoken
- AF, English, NR, NSO, ST, SS, TN, TS, VE, XH, ZU
Health & vaccines
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
- Tap water is safe in most cities. In rural areas, ask locally.
- Malaria exists in parts of the north-east (including around Kruger): ask a travel clinic.
- Private hospitals are very good but expensive: travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- The sun is strong: hat and sunscreen.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
