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Things to Do 
Pretoria offers more to a traveler than just one night stay on your way to the...
Last edited: 07 November 2007
Kruger's Pretoria at a gallop 
It's undeniable: very few people visit Pretoria purely for vacationing.  visits...
Last edited: 29 October 2007
Kruger's Pretoria at a gallop, continued 
From Kruger House go back to Paul Kruger Street , and turn right.  At the end...
Last edited: 30 October 2007
Local Walks 
Take a walk through the area around the Union Buildings, particularly if you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Centurion Theater 
At the Centurion Theatre: 25-27th June 2009: “You Should Be Dancing”  Ash...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
Hazel Food Market 
For a great Saturday morning activity in Pretoria visit the Hazel Food Market...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
The Blue Train 
The Blue Train is one of the world's most unique and luxurious experiences, a...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
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Dining Scene 
Maxis Menlyn offers nice food and good value.
Last edited: 26 July 2008
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Inside South Africa: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). The Rand replaced...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passport Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 more months at...
Last edited: 18 September 2008
Emergencies 
If you have an emergency while traveling in South Africa, it is useful to know...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Important Phrases 
South Africa has 11 official languages: English, Afrikaans (similar to Dutch...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
Telephones 
00 is the International Direct Dialing Code to call overseas from within South...
Last edited: 19 January 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants and Bars In a restaurant or bar it is polite to tip 10-15%. Be...
Last edited: 21 June 2008
Birdlife in South Africa 
South Africa is one of the best birding destinations in the world, with about...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Budget Safaris 
The boom in tourism to Southern Africa has led to increasing numbers of...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Driving in South Africa 
Some tips and points for driving in S.A. For the most part, it’s safe and...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
Kruger vs Private Game Reserves 
Many overseas tourists are unaware of the differences between the...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Paying with Credit or Debit Cards 
The area around Cape Town and the Western Cape use chip and pin services on...
Last edited: 19 January 2006
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA 
  1January         ... New Years Day 21 March            ... Human right's day...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
South Africa at a glance 
LAND AREA:  1 223 201 km2 LENGTH OF COAST LINE: 2954km PROVINCES: Gauteng...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
The 9 Provinces 
South Africa consists of 9 provinces: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern...
Last edited: 12 December 2006
Tipping on Safari 
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Last edited: 19 August 2008
Visit South Africa for the Lions Tour 
Travelling to South Africa is going to be one of the hottest tips over the next...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
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