Table Mountain
Iconic flat-topped mountain offering hiking and views of Cape Town.
~2 h ~US$10
Arriving in South Africa
Main airports
- Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)Bloemfontein
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT)Cape Town
- King Phalo Airport (ELS)East London
- George Airport (GRJ)George
- Kimberley Airport (KIM)Kimberley
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)Mbombela
Getting online on arrival
- Install your South Africa eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
- When you arrive in South Africa, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
- Networks listed on our South Africa plans: Cell C (4G), MTN (5G), Telkom (3G) and Vodacom (5G).
- South Africa plans currently start at $3.50, for 100MB over 7 days. Compare all 13 plans.
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Useful facts
- Population
- 62,027,503 (2022)
- Time zones
- UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00
- Plug types
- C, D and N
Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Check Before Travel.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxis
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,snapscan
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Vary By Region; Some Conservative Areas Frown Upon It.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Laws On Public Consumption.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsRace
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Totsiens
Tot-see-ens
Please
Asseblief
Ah-seh-bleef
Thank you
Dankie
Dahn-kee
Sorry
Jammer
Yah-mer
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Praat jy Engels?
Praat yay Eng-els?
I don’t understand
Ek verstaan nie
Ek fer-staan nee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Kan jy stadig praat, asseblief?
Kan yay stah-dig praat, ah-seh-bleef?
Can you help me, please?
Kan jy my help, asseblief?
Kan yay my help, ah-seh-bleef?
What does this mean?
Wat beteken dit?
Wat beh-teken dit?
Top Attractions
Robben Island
Historic site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, accessible by ferry.
~2 h ~US$25
City guide Cape Town
uShaka Marine World
A large marine theme park with an aquarium and water park.
~4 h ~US$25
City guide Durban
Apartheid Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of apartheid in South Africa.
~2 h ~US$10
City guide Johannesburg
Addo Elephant National Park
A national park known for its elephant population and diverse wildlife.
~4 h ~US$15
City guide Port Elizabeth
Union Buildings
The official seat of the President of South Africa with beautiful gardens.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Pretoria
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