South Africa Destinations offers some of the most classic African scenery: great gaping gorges, golden savannah, and hauntingly beautiful deserts, along with some of the most awe-inspiring cast of African creatures plus, as a bonus, all the creature comforts.
Welcome to South Africa – where we can honestly say that you can have it all. Adventure, food and wildlife like no other await you in the varied landscapes of South Africa. South Africa is probably the only country wherein you can find deserts, wetlands, grasslands, subtropical forests, mountains and cliffs. Here are our top reasons to visit South Africa!
South Africa requires a valid Yellow Fever certificate from all citizens and non-citizens above one year of age, travelers from a Yellow Fever risk the country of transiting travellers exceeding 12 hours through the airport of a country with the risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
Travellers from Yellow fever-risk countries without a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate will be refused entry or be placed under quarantine surveillance until their certificate becomes valid or for a period of not more than 6 days. Travellers in possession of an exemption certificate due to medical reasons will be allowed entry on condition that they report any fever or other symptoms to health authorities and be placed under quarantine surveillance.
There are no visas issued at South African ports of entry and airline officials are obliged to insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. Immigration officials will not hesitate to send travellers without valid visas to their home countries. Visa fees may be different for different nationalities or depending on where the visa is issued from.
Any traveller wishing to travel to South Africa must ensure he/she has a valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay, at least one blank page in your passport for endorsements, a valid visa if required, sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay, a return or onward ticket, yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
The required documents when applying for a visa include; a passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit, your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements, a completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa), payment of the prescribed fee, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required), statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit, two color passport photographs, a return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air, if you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents, proof of guardianship or custody or, consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor, proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of: bank statements, salary advances, undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa, bursary, medical cover or, cash available (including credit cards and travelers’ cheques)
Visitor's visas are for International travellers having permanent residence outside South Africa and wishing to visit the Republic temporarily for either tourism or business purposes for 90 days or less. Here are the visa-exempt countries in South Africa http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries
Certain goods are not permitted to enter South Africa and for others on which duties need to be paid, please check http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Travellers/Pages/Arrival-in-SA.aspx and http://www.daff.gov.za/daffweb3/Services/Imports.
South Africa is known for its numerous safari destinations, but the most famous, and perhaps most impressive for the big five the Kruger National Park and its surrounding territory.
The best time to visit South Africa Safari is during the dry months of May to September. This is the best period for wildlife viewing as all the animals congregate around waterholes and rivers.
When in South Africa, going on safari is a must. All the traditional African safari experiences are just a couple of hours' drive from the city center.
A valid passport of a minimum of six months with two consecutive blank pages is mandatory for traveling to South Africa. Visa may be required depending upon your nationality. Just check the entry visa requirement at your nearest embassy.
South Africa is the hub of the most luxurious lodges in Africa along with boutique hotels and intimate guesthouses. These are beautiful traditional safari lodges in the middle of the bush. Also, some ledges offer rooms with their own plunge pool and deck.
You are required to declare all foreign currency in any form upon your entry or exit from South Africa. So, the wise thing is to change your money when required. There are lots of facilities for currency exchange in hotels and lodges.
Yes, South Africa is an excellent destination for families. The game reserves are malaria-free. See the Africa "Big 5" and go on exciting activities in Cape Town.
South Africa has 11 official languages. But the major languages are English and Afrikaans. English is spoken widely throughout South Africa.
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