Circuits and trips to South Africa
Programs at South Africa
Useful information for traveling to South Africa
Documentation
Spaniards only need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return and, at least, 2 complete blank pages to be able to stamp the visa.
Language
It is the country with the most official languages in the world. It recognizes eleven languages as official languages, although the two main ones are of European origin: English spoken among all South Africans and Afrikaans derived from Dutch, which is spoken by the majority of the white, mixed-race population and also by the "coloured".
Religion
The main religion is Christianity, mostly Protestant and evangelical. But traditional African cults are also practiced, sometimes mixed with independent Christian proposals, Islam and Hinduism, forming minorities greater than 1%. It also highlights a Jewish community of approximately 70,000 people.
Currency
The official currency is the South African rand. It is divided into 100 cents. Currently, there are coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents in circulation; 1, 2 and 5 rands and 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 rand notes. €1 is equivalent to approximately 19 rand. Currency exchange must be carried out at bank branches, hotels and exchange offices.
Payment methods
Credit cards are widely accepted in the country, they can be used in most ATMs, hotels, restaurants, stores and means of transportation. Before embarking on the trip, it is advisable to check with the bank about the fees charged for withdrawing money from ATMs abroad and for paying by card.
Electricity
The current is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The plugs and sockets are type D / M which are not usually common in universal adapters, so you have to buy a special one or once there.
Climate
Due to the size of the country, the climate is very variable depending on the climatic zones. In the south and highlands, the climate is temperate, while in the northeast and east the climate is tropical, and in the western part of the country it is semi-arid.
Health
No vaccine is required for travelers coming from Spain. It is recommended to drink bottled water.
Hour
The time zone of South Africa is GMT+02:00.
Gastronomy
It has a variety of sources, including the culinary uses of indigenous South Africans such as the Khoisan, Xhosa and Sotho, and foreign ones, introduced during the colonial era by Afrikaner and British descendants as well as by his slaves and servants; This includes the influences of Malay cuisine from people from Malaysia and Java. It is characterized by being a fusion of cultures that make the mixture completely special. The main South African food is Braai, which could be defined as a barbecue or roast. The meat is the star part, but it is also usually accompanied with a potato salad and some sandwiches toasted on the fire with onion, cheese and tomato slices.
Helpful tips
Tips are taken for granted, in tourist areas the usual rate is 10 - 15%.