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Cape Point   Cape Town

Cape Point, Cape Town

 20 Reviews  This one day trip around the Cape Peninsula was the best day of our visit to Cape Town. We are grateful to our wonderful guide and great companion for the day - a VT member Mariana known as Mvtouring.... 

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wildlife   Kruger National Park

wildlife, Kruger National Park

 52 Reviews  To help you spot more animals try looking for what should NOT be there. For example, is that solitary dark tuft of grass in the distance really a tuft of grass or a lion lying low? Is that grey object... 

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Beaches   Cape Town

Beaches, Cape Town

 27 Reviews  Fishoek is a small little town on False Bay and is also on the way to Simon's Town and Boulders Beach. It doesnt seem like there is much happening in this beautiful spot other than people Fishing or... 

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facts   Kruger National Park

facts, Kruger National Park

 9 Reviews  People who travel over borders via KNP will require to overnight in the park, not just drive through, proof of overnight stay will be required at borders.Please check with KNP or on their website for... 

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Table Mountain   Cape Town

Table Mountain, Cape Town

 27 Reviews  The decision was made: we are walking down. Today I am not sure if it was the right thing to do - we didn't know the way, we had no map or guide, we had no idea what to expect. By the way, one... 

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landscape   Kruger National Park

landscape, Kruger National Park

 9 Reviews  An advantage of game viewing in October, at the end of the dry winter season, is that the waterholes and rivers are all parched. This has the effect of bunching the game up for much easier viewing.... 

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Tours   Cape Town

Tours, Cape Town

 10 Reviews  It's not often that you need a tour guide in cities that you know well, but on my last trip to Cape Town, I came across Allan Korsman of Blue Monkey Tours, who lead the tour that I joined at Groote... 

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history   Kruger National Park

history, Kruger National Park

 3 Reviews  The Kruger National Park itself has been in existence since 1926, effectively, in its present form. It is virtually unrivalled in species diversity (both animal and plant), and is a world leader in... 

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V & A Waterfront   Cape Town

V & A Waterfront, Cape Town

 11 Reviews   There are several good spots to go shopping. Whether you choose to stroll through a fleamarket or around a modern department store, there are many possibilities to satisfy your need. The Victoria... 

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Wine Route / Stellenbosch   Cape Town

Wine Route / Stellenbosch, Cape Town

 5 Reviews  Unique landscapes - wine tasting - mountains - nice people - black or white! Different generations ! Democracy is the objective - they will get their target !! What are you looking for !! This is SA !... 

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Kirstenbosch Gardens   Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town

 10 Reviews  One of the spectacular features of Kirstenbosch Garden is its location. Cape Town's Table Top Mountain creates a magnificent background for the beautiful garden of colorful flowers. Hikers can... 

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South African Anthem Languages

by Jenniflower

Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika(God bless Africa,)Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,(Raise high her glory,)Yizwa imithandazo yethu,(Hear our prayers,)Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.(God bless us, we her children.)Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,(God protect our nation,)O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,(End all wars and tribulations,)O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,(Protect - protect our nation,)Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika.(Our nation, South Africa - South Africa.)Uit die blou van onse hemel,(Ringing out from our blue heavens,)Uit die diepte van ons see,(From our deep seas breaking round,)Oor ons ewige gebergtes,(Over everlasting mountains,)Waar die kranse antwoord gee, (Where the echoing crags resound)Sounds the call to come together,And united we shall stand,Let us live and strive for freedom,In South Africa our land. The anthem is made up of 3 of South Africa's 11 official...

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The lay of the land

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South Africa is made up of 9 provinces, some small, some large, with the 2 small countries of Swaziland and Lesotho landlocked within it's borders. The smallest province, Gauteng, is the most productive of all provinces in South Africa.

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Declare Quarantine items on arrival in SA

by nora_south_africa

Plants and herbs, Flowers, fruit and vegetables,Tobacco, bamboo, plant roots and cuttings, Growth medium and soil, Cheese, Honey and Honey products, live animals, meat, skins, Insects , curois from Plant and animal products, Please contact The National Plant Protection Organisation of SA for more detail info. +27(12)319 6529http://www.services.gov.za/Permittoimportplantsandplantproducts.aspx

Weather forcast in South Africa

by nora_south_africa

http://www.routes.co.za/weather/index.html This is a site with weather conditions in South Africa, It gives a list of weather stations, gives a 5 day forecast for each town, Humidity, windspeed, Also gives history of weather, A very good site for deciding dates of your holiday.

Holidays and festivals in SA

by nora_south_africa

January 1 New Year's DayMarch 21 Human Rights DayGood FridayEaster MondayApril 27 Freedom DayMay 1 Worker's DayJune 16 Youth DayAugust 9 Women's DaySeptember 24 Heritage DayDecember 16 Day of ReconcilationDecember 25 Christmas DayDecember 26 Day of Goodwill( these sometimes change)January Cape Minstrel's Carnival - a colourful New Year's Day Parade in Cape TownJune/July National Arts Festival - two week extravaganza of music, theatre, etc in GrahamstownAugust/September Umhlanga Dance in Swaziland - annual dance of Swazi maidensOctober/November Stellenbosch Wine Festival

Best time to visit SA

by nora_south_africa

The best time to visit largely depends on what you plan to do: Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route: November-AprilSurfing (Jeffrey's Bay): April-JuneHiking, golf: April-November, when it's coolerGame viewing: May-August, when it's dry in the eastEast coast (Durban and KwaZulu Natal): June-AugustWhale-watching: July-OctoberFlower displays: August-September

Tourist information offices

by nora_south_africa

SATOUR Head Office (011) 778 8000 Kwazulu-Natal (Durban) (031) 366 7500 Gauteng (011) 327 2000 Eastern Cape (East London) (043) 701 9600 Polokwane (015) 295 8262 Western Cape (Cape Town) (021) 426 5639 Mpumalanga (013) 752 7001 Free State (Bloemfontein) (051) 403 3606 North West Province (018) 386 1225 Northern Cape (Kimberley) (053) 833 1434

useful telephone numbers

by nora_south_africa

General Information 10118 / 1023 American Express (011) 359 0111 International Enquiries 0903 Diners Club (011) 358 8400 Time 1026 Mastercard International 0800 990 418 (Toll Free) Police 10111 VISA International 0800 990 475 (Toll Free) Ambulance 999 Thomas Cook Rennies 0800 998 175 (Toll Free) Mobile Phones (Emergencies) 112 Europ Assistance (011) 315 3999 (24 hrs) SOS 147 Telkom / Telephone Enquiries 1023 Medical Rescue International (011) 403 7080 (24 hrs) Telkom Information Centre 080 111 1189

Mobile phone operators and prices

by nora_south_africa

We have 3 mobile phone operators in SA, Mtn, Vodacom, cell c , I include websites so you can check prices of calls http://www.mtn.co.za/http://www.vodacom.co.za/welcome.dohttp://www.cellc.co.za/content/home/home.aspI do know that you can buy sim cards at most the international airports, some of the other airports also have shops that sell sim cards.

Pick your own cherries and strawberry at SA farms

by nora_south_africa

There are many farms in South Africa where you can pick your own Berrys , cherrys, Strawberry.... I include a website with a few http://www.pickyourown.org/southafrica.htmcome and pick your own fruit!!

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The Table Bay Hotel  Cape Town

 9 Reviews and 345 Opinions  One of the more expensive options, but if you can afford it then go for it. The location is great,... 

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The Westcliff Hotel  Johannesburg

 5 Reviews and 201 Opinions  Being a local, I have never stayed here (and probably couldn't afford to!) - having visited business... 

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Skukuza Restcamp - Kruger National Park  Kruger National Park

 8 Reviews and 100 Opinions  This is the largest camp on the banks of the Sabie river, it is also the administrative centre of... 

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