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F.A.Q'S

SOUTH AFRICA

Currency & Money:
Currency = The South African Rand.
South Africa has a sophisticated banking system and changing of foreign currency, cashing of traveller's cheques etc. is a simple process at both banks and exchange bureaus. South African citizens and residents have to conform to foreign exchange regulations - chat to your local bank.

VISA and MasterCard credit cards are widely accepted, with Diners and American Express cards being accepted by some establishments.

Vaccinations & medical assistance for outbound travellers:
There are a number of Travel Clinics who can assist the outbound traveller. One is situated in the domestic terminal of the Johannesburg International Airport, while the NetCare Group has a chain of travel clinics situated in medical facilities such as the Linksfield Clinic.

Travel documentation:
We have been members of the AA (Automobile Association) for a number of years. They have given us great advice and lots of assistance. When the time comes for the Carnet, the International Drivers Licences and personal travel insurance etc., we will be getting it all through the AA.

Visas for outbound travellers:
If you have a fairly fixed itinerary, it may be possible to get many of your visas before leaving. However, some visas are only valid for three months from date of issue, so it you're planning a longer trip, this may not be possible.
The AA can assist with visa requirements, or just call Information Enquiries (1023) and they will be able to give you the telephone numbers of the various embassies and consulates.

Visas for inbound travellers:
Some passport holders will require visas to enter South Africa. Contact the closest South African Embassy or Consulate to enquire as to the requirements for your nationality. Unlike many other African countries, South Africa has a computerised Immigration system, so make sure all your paperwork, visas requirements etc. are in order.

Language:
South Africa has eleven official languages; English, Afrikaans and nine native languages. English is the most widely-spoken in business and tourism circles.

Places we stayed:

Place Comments Cost

Reitz Municipal Caravan Park Clean ablutions (the ladies is much nicer than the gents, but has no showers - only baths!). Electricity points, but not all sites have a tap. R47.60 per night for 2 persons

Thom Caravan Park, Ficksburg Clean ablutions with hot showers. Electricity points and few water taps. Quiet for most the year, expect for the Cherry Festival in November. R45-80 per night for 2 persons

Aliwal Spa & Holiday Resort Clean ablutions, with electricity points and taps. Very busy in holiday season. Indoor & outdoor hot mineral springs. They also a supply a toilet roll at the gate! R60-00 per night for 2 persons (no additional cost for visiting springs)

Cinsa West Caravan Park Each site has its own private ablutions with loo, shower and handbasin. Electricity points, free firewood and braais all available.

Tsitsikamma National Park Fantastic facilities, including laundry, restaurant, shop and clean ablutions. Electricity points and braais at each site. Many sites on the seafront. Entrance fee varies on whether you are a local or a foreigner. Camping sites are R140 per night.

ATKV Hartenbos Resort Facilities include shops, restaurant and an Internet Cafe a short walk away. Clean ablutions with laundry facilities. Many sites are sea-facing and are electrified. R70-00 per night for two persons

Cape Agulhas Municipal Camp Site One block back from the seafront, shops are nearby, as is a great fish and chips take away place. Facilities include clean ablutions and sites are electrified. R70-00 per night for two persons

Hendon Park
Gordon's Bay Yuck!! Security is non-existant and ablutions are disgusting. To be avoided! R70-00 per night for two persons

The Strand Municipal Camp A little better than Hendon Park, but the ablutions and scullery are not acceptable. R85-00 per night for two persons

Kay's Caravan Park The best of the three in the area - the ablutions are new and clean, but the hot water was non-existent. R50-00 per night for two persons

Mountain Breeze Caravan Park, Stellenbosch Lovely! Large sites under tall trees, with clean ablutions, tons of hot water, a scullery and laundry. Only drawback is that there is no grass due to the deep shade from the trees. R85-00 per night for two persons

Leentjiespark Caravan Park, Langebaan Grassed sites with electricity. General ablutions are clean, but for a small extra cost one can get a private bathroom which includes a scullery, bath, shower, handbasin and toilet. R86-00 per night for two persons including private bathroom

Clanwilliam Municipal Camp Grassed sites with electricity. Ablutions are clean with hot showers. Make sure you're a cat lover!! We had nineteen visit us on our site. R70-00 per night for two persons

Springbok Caravan Park It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the ablutions are very clean with hot showers. Amenities include a kitchen with stove, toaster and fridge. R70-00 per night for two persons

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