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Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and baggage
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates
90-day visa-free entry for passport holders of many countries
Required if arriving from endemic area
Mother City with Table Mountain, wine lands, and the V&A Waterfront
Gold City with Apartheid museums and Soweto
Warm Indian Ocean port with golden beaches and Indian cuisine
World-renowned wildlife reserve with the Big Five
Administrative capital with jacaranda trees and Union Buildings
Johannesburg · JNB / FAOR
Cape Town · CPT / FACT
Durban · DUR / FALE
Johannesburg · HLA / FALA
Mid-range hotel near main attractions
Budget-friendly hostel with shared dorms
Family-run guesthouse with local character
Private apartment or house rental
Available in cities; use meter or agree fare upfront
Available at airports and city centers
Local and intercity bus services
Uber, Grab, Bolt or local equivalents widely available
Follow signs to immigration and passport control upon landing
Present passport and any required visa to the immigration officer
Collect checked luggage from the designated carousel
Declare items if required; proceed through customs checkpoint
Exchange money at airport or withdraw from ATM; airport rates may vary
Head to taxi rank, bus stop, or ride-hailing pickup zone
National tourism website with travel guides
Official government website
Official tourism website
Check visa requirements and apply online
Check current exchange rates
Check current exchange rates on Xe.com
Official Government website
Official tourism board website
Department of Home Affairs visa info
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