South Africa
Travel Factsheet •
ZAR
Currency
Afrikaans
Language
+27
Calling Code
L
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 10111
Ambulance: 10177
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for some nationalities; check before travel.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Mixed
ATMs:
High
Daily Budget:
$100
Tipping:
10-15% customary in restaurants.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Common
Pharmacy:
24h common
Essential Phrases
Hello
Hallo
Goodbye
Totsiens
Please
Asseblief
Thank you
Dankie
Sorry
Jammer
Things to Avoid
Ignoring local customsRelying solely on public transport in remote areasUnderestimating travel times
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Race