Car rental
While renting a car in South Africa is commonplace, and there are a lot reputable car rental agencies here are a few tips to simplify your life. Take the “complete cover” insurance, it may be a bit more expensive but it may save you in the long run Inform your travel agency if there are […]
Credit Cards
Visa and Master Cards are accepted throughout South Africa. However, Diners Club and American Express are accepted in selected places, and other Credit Cards such as Discover are not accepted. Not all cards are accepted in South Africa. Use either Visa or MasterCard to be safe. In preparation for your trip, inform your bank to […]
Currency
In South Africa, the official currency is the Rand sometimes denoted as R or ZAR, and carries the ISO 4217 code. The Rand is a legal tender and can be used for purchasing across borders like in Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia. It is also unofficially accepted in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola though there aren’t any […]
Things to consider at the airport
Preparing to travel to any country can be a challenging affair. We have compiled a few tips and tricks for you so that you can enjoy your travels throughout Southern Africa, trouble-free. Clock You may have to adjust your watch as you arrive in South Africa, the time zone is GMT +2 also known as […]
What camera should I pack?
We have a photographer on staff, and if you ask him, he will answer that anything else then a full frame DSLR will not do. Honestly, travelling with a DSLR is not practical, and the kit may set you back far more than the holiday and break your back too. To help you chose which […]
Photography and the Law
We are not qualified in any form to give legal advice, bellow is from our research and could change without notice. For more information, seek a legal practitioner versed in the South African law. This article is for informational purposes only. South Africa is a beautiful country, and we are sure that you will want […]
Packing
As human beings, when we travel, we tend to overpack for every eventuality. This tendency results in heavy suitcases full of things we drag with us and most often don’t use. Save your back! Most South African cities have decent shopping malls where you could find forgotten items or those you decided to leave behind. […]
Weather
Being in the southern hemisphere, South Africa’s seasons are reversed from the likes of Europe and the United States. South Africa summer solstice is on 21 December, and thus the winter solstice is on 21 of June. South Africa is situated in a tropical to a subtropical region with altitudes varying between sea level and […]
General preparations
Our team has prepared a list that would help you to prepare for your visit to our beautiful South Africa. We trust that this will make your trip more pleasant and hassle-free. Travel papers Your passport will be your means of identification throughout your trip. We recommend that it be valid for six months from […]