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Inside Background
History 
South Africa has a rich and varied history. Over the last few centuries this...
Last edited: July 12, 2006
Recommended Reading 
SmartGuide - South African Audio Guides and Podcasts   SmartGuide offers...
Last edited: June 27, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Here is the link to the official tourist site. Please select from the range of...
Last edited: March 10, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
    South Africa: Weather & When to Go Bear in mind that South Africa,being...
Last edited: February 03, 2008
Overview of KwaZulu Natal 
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is the Eastern most province of South Africa . It is...
Last edited: July 12, 2006
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to a variety of photo galleries of South Africa. Just select your
Last edited: August 16, 2007
Safety and Security 
Be aware that South Africa is a high crime society, starting at the point of...
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Inside Things to Do
Brief history of Durban 
Very little is known about the first residents of the area around Durban as...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Rovos Rail 
  Rovos Rail, the Most Luxurious Train in the World, offers accomodation...
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Banks & Money 
The Currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). The Rand replaced...
Last edited: March 12, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passport Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 more months at...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Emergencies 
If you have an emergency while traveling in South Africa, it is useful to know...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
South Africa has 11 official languages: English, Afrikaans (similar to...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Telephones 
00 is the International Direct Dialing Code to call overseas from within South...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants and Bars In a restaurant or bar it is polite to tip 10-15%. Be...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Birdlife in South Africa 
South Africa is one of the best birding destinations in the world, with about...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Budget Safaris 
The boom in tourism to Southern Africa has led to increasing numbers of...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
Kruger vs Private Game Reserves 
Many overseas tourists are unaware of the differences between the...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Paying with Credit or Debit Cards 
The area around Cape Town and the Western Cape use chip and pin services on...
Last edited: January 19, 2006
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA 
  1January         ... New Years Day 21 March            ... Human right's day...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
South Africa at a glance 
LAND AREA:  1 223 201 km2 LENGTH OF COAST LINE: 2954km PROVINCES: Gauteng...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
The 9 Provinces 
South Africa consists of 9 provinces: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern...
Last edited: December 12, 2006
Tipping on Safari 
Many Trip Advisor members ask about tipping on safari. Here are some guidelines...
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