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Luxury holiday consultants South Africa
We have four videos equally worth watching. However, the final is absolutely astounding. Filmed by a holidaymaker on safari it is better than anything the BBC have produced. Watch "Battle at Kruger" and be amazed.
Watch this short video to give you a glimpse into the heart of a nation.
Discover why South Africa is the adventure capital of the world, why the natural beauty and wildlife is second to nowhere else, why it’s possible to afford luxury and why the friendly people, rich culture and freedom struggle will warm your heart. VIPvillas has some wonderfully located Villas in the region offering the highest standard of accommodation around.
South Africa lies at the southernmost part of the African continent. It is bordered to the north by Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland and to the northwest by Namibia. On the east coastline lies the Indian Ocean, the Southern coastline the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and Atlantic Ocean on the western side.
With more than 3 000km of coastline, the country possesses many unspoiled beaches and an incredible diversity of marine life. The Namaqualand daisies are a sight to behold – with the winter rains, this desert blooms to life with an explosion of bright coloured, dainty flowers.
In South Africa there is so much to do and see, a visit to the Cape would be incomplete without a hike up Table Mountain, or a cruise out to World Heritage site on Robben Island where you will find Nelson Mandela’s prison home for decades and now a museum. And a drive along the world-famous Garden Route, from the Tsitsikamma Forest to Cape Town is a must.
In the Kruger Park, which is roughly the size of Israel, there is large number of elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo to spot, and rumbling through the bush on a game drive at dawn is a tranquil yet thrilling experience. If you’re more into adventure sports and action, the Drakensberg Mountains are the ideal destination for mountain climbing; hiking or more relaxing nature walks and is also the site of bushman rock art sites.
When To Go to South Africa
South Africa can be visited comfortably any time. Winter (June to September) is cooler, drier and ideal for hiking and outdoor pursuits. This is also the best time for wildlife-watching. Spring is the best time to see vast expanses of Northern Cape carpeted with wildflowers.
More of a consideration than weather is school holidays when waves of vacation-hungry South Africans stream out of the cities, with visitors from Europe and North America adding to the crush.
Watch this incredible video shot by a holidaymaker on Safari.
Visas and Immigration : Entry permits are issued on arrival to holiday visitors from most British Commonwealth countries. It is possible that, on entry into South Africa, you will be asked to show sufficient funds to support your stay or have an onward ticket. Visa extensions are expensive and can be difficult to obtain because of the recent influx of illegal immigrants.
Currency exchange
Credit and charge cards are widely accepted, including American Express, Bank of America, Diners, MasterCard, Standard Bank Card and Visa. Some ATM"s give cash advances. Travellers cheques are also widely accepted and exchanged. Different commission charges are incurred depending on which bank you use and which travellers cheques you have.
Most banks are open Mon-Fri 0900-1530 and Sat 0900-1100. Autobanks are found in most towns and operate on a 24-hour basis.
Malaria: Malaria is mainly confined to the eastern half of South Africa, If you are travelling in endemic areas it is extremely important to avoid mosquito bites and to take tablets to prevent this disease. Symptoms range from fever, chills and sweating, headache, diarrhoea and abdominal pains to a vague feeling of ill-health. Seek medical help immediately if malaria is suspected
Languages in South Africa :South Africa has 11 official languages. English is the language of administration and is spoken throughout the country. The other official languages are: Afrikaans, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsongo, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu
Emergency Numbers :From a fixed line 107 - Emergency 10111 - Police [52] 10177 – Ambulance
Water :Municipal tap water is safe to drink throughout the country. In the Western Cape mountain water is safe, even if it has been stained brown due to vegetation
Cape Winelands