SA Travel - South Africa Travel - Travel to South Africa

 

• Cape Winelands
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• Safari
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• Shark Diving
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• Kruger National Park
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• The Garden Route

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• South African Music |
• Nelson Mandela
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• V & A Waterfront Cape Town
• | South African Food
• | World Cup Stadiums

 

 

 

 

It is important to have reliable information when planning your SA travel - do your homework. This article is meant as a very brief starting point to give you an idea of some of the things you should consider when you travel to South Africa from getting a visa to going on a South Africa Safari. South Africa really is an amazing destination with varying and dramatic landscapes coupled with a truley unique blend of cultures and languages.

 

To start your South Africa travel, you may want to kick things off with a look at the wildlife. There are several National Parks for anyone interested in a South Africa Safari offering a fantastic chance (maybe once in a life) to up close and personal with a wide range of animal species - though you may want to watch your back - some that you encounter in parks may be in a bad mood. Check out our articles above for more details

 

Depending on where you are coming from and how long you want to stay, you may need a visa when you travel to South Africa. It is best to check this information out before you get to Southern Africa, as visa are not issued on site in most cases. What a tragedy if your South Africa travel ended at the border!! Visas are usually good for up to 3 months. If you will be staying longer, you can request an extension, that would give you 6 months. This needs to be done ahead of time. Apply for your visas as soon as possible as it can take several months before you receive it. Make sure that your visa is valid for at least 30 days after intended date of departure of your SA travel and a return ticket in hand.

 

National Hotel chains are in most large cities in the Providence. Also available for lodging are Guest Homes, time shares, Bed and Breakfast and many more places to choose from. The paper money (Rand) zar, all have a water mark and a metallic security strip for security. 11 different languages are officially spoken in South Africa though almost everyone does speak English as a second language and follow the British rules in spelling.

 

It is definitely worth spending some time deciding on your transportation options before your travel to South Africa. Cars are available but you really need to know the different street signs and all the rules. The accident rate is very high. You should also watch for wild animals that might be on the road. Other ways to get around the vast country is air flight, railroad, which is very accommodating, and buses which are also available. South Africa travel information is available in many Tourism offices both in SA and other countries, so it is easy to find info both before you leave home and after you arrive. Check out the Global Village Travel Guide to get the ball rolling.