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Since 1991 and the end of apartheid, South Africa opened the world to come and discover the beautiful countryside, its wildlife reserves the richest in Africa and Western infrastructure.

The cost of the trip still high can be a hindrance to the choice of this destination, but as the former advocated the official slogan, South Africa is “A world in one country”. Go there you will live an extraordinary adventure from the steppes north of the lunar turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean.

To see / to do:

• The Cape is a spectacular coastal town that you can see the top of Table Mountain overlooking the city. To visit the peninsula, take Chapman’speak Drive.

• Meet the “Big Five” (buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceros) and many other animals in the 22 national parks (the most famous, the Kruger, the more wild as the Kgalagadi, Mapungubwe or the Richtersveld) .

• The mountain barrier, the Drakensberg, contains incredible panoramas of the canyon as the Blyde River walks rich sensations.

• The coast of the Indian Ocean is warmer. Durban, the city of Gandhi, is the most popular resort, but the Wild Coast remains unspoiled by tourism.

• It is now possible to discover areas like Soweto, Johannesburg. Entering a township is to discover all sorts of traditions.

• A dream destination for golfers, welcoming land of rugby, South Africa is also famous for extreme sports you can practice surfing, abseiling, aerial sports, kite-surfing … You can even dive with sharks or bungee jumping from a bridge to the world’s tallest (216 m).

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Time Difference

The time difference to Central European Time (CET) is +1 hour. While the Central European summer time, there is no time difference.

Travel

It has a pleasant sub-tropical to Mediterranean climate. In the East, falling more precipitation than in the northwestern coastal regions. The best season is from September to May for the Cape region, for the Northeast during the winter months from June to August.

Electricity

To use your electrical appliances in the holidays and do not have to deal with missing adapters and other mains give you the necessary information prior to departure and accessories in stores.

Holidays

It is worthwhile to take a brief look at the calendar of national holidays your travel destination. So you are adequately informed and can even celebrate.

Currency

1 Rand = 100 cents

Find out about the current exchange rate with the currency converter.

Health

Traveling to distant countries are connected a strain on the body and health risks. Consult therefore 4-6 weeks before departure your physician and get some advice. It will also tell you which vaccinations are required or other measures.

Security

Read the international reporting of the media and you get such an overview of the current situation in the destination. Not every conflict includes a trip to the country concerned from the outset. In principle, should also be noted: The more local people benefit from tourism, the more she is also interested in the safety of guests.

Customs Regulations

Check with the embassy as a travel destination on import and export regulations for animals, plants and goods.