South Africa Travel Guide Accommodation + Essentials + Things to Note

South Africa’s public security is not that good, the gap between rich and poor is large, and it is a country without the death penalty. Although the country of South Africa has always attracted many people, it is recommended that everyone should pay attention to protecting themselves when traveling to South Africa. Let’s take a look at travel accommodation and precautions in South Africa. Accommodation recommendations

Cape Town

As an international shipping port, Cape Town has very good accommodation conditions. Whether it is high-end hotels, chain youth hostels, or various types of B&Bs, it can be said that everything is available. The key is that the security in this city is also very good.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the largest city and economic center in South Africa. Due to the dozens of gold mines surrounding it, the mining industry here is also extremely developed. However, it should be noted that the security situation in Johannesburg is relatively poor in South Africa, so it is best to book a hotel so that the walking time to where you want to go is no more than 20-30 minutes. And it is best to choose a large hotel in a prosperous area, with good security and complete and convenient surrounding facilities.

Recommended Hotel: The Maslow Hotel, Sadton

Reason for Recommendation: This hotel is located in the central business district of Johannesburg. Shopping is very convenient, only 10 meters away from Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Shopping Centre. It's a 10-minute walk away, and the hotel itself provides a shuttle to the shopping center, making it a great base for your trip. After purchasing, you can go back to the hotel nearby to pack, which is convenient and hassle-free.

Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas is the real dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean (not the Cape of Good Hope). It is ranked among the top places in South Africa. The check-in location and the scenery are worthy of its huge reputation. But after all, the location here is relatively remote, and the hotels are all chains similar to express hotels, so don't ask for too much.

Recommended hotel: AgulhasHeights

Reason for recommendation: close, yes, it is such a simple reason. The hotel is only 750 meters from the park gates of Cape Agulhas and less than 2 kilometers from the southernmost point of Africa. Of course, the accommodation and food are also on par.

Recommended hotel: Circa Luxury Apartment Hotel

Reason for recommendation: This is a hotel with a very good location and very friendly facilities, only a 5-minute walk from the Long Street. The room is large and comfortable. It is very suitable whether it is the first stop to catch up on jet lag, make changes in the middle of the trip or pack up at the end. The kitchen facilities are also very complete. For those who miss hometown cuisine, it is a good place to show off their skills. What to wear in South Africa

The climate in South Africa is warm and peaceful, sunny, and the winter is relatively warm. I went there at the end of January, which is summer in South Africa. The temperature is around 20-35 degrees, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Cape Town If the wind is strong, you can bring a light jacket or a thick jacket.

Slippers, sunglasses, and sun protection hats are naturally indispensable. Because it is very sunny, it is best to have sun protection clothing. For other clothes, just bring summer clothes. I am afraid of the sun, so I wear long pants and long clothes.

Note that if you go to a safari park, try to wear neutral-colored clothes, but not too bright colors that may scare the animals or cause them to attack. Essentials

Medicines

Anti-mosquito lotion (there are not many mosquitoes at the end of January), motion sickness medicine, cold medicine (because of the strong wind, large temperature difference and travel fatigue, I caught a cold ), diarrhea medicine, band-aids, heatstroke prevention and cooling medicine, in short, some conventional medicines will do.

Sun protection

I heard that sun protection is very important before traveling. After I went there, I found that no matter how much sun protection tools I brought, I was too exposed to the sun! There was so much sunshine! Sunscreen, sunscreen !This is too important. You can also use a parasol! It’s best to have a big-brimmed hat!

Toiletries

I usually bring my own set when traveling, in a small package, and throw it away after use. In addition, it is very useful to bring some hydrating masks. It is very comfortable to apply a mask after a day in the sun. Tips in South Africa

About transportation

South Africa’s public transportation is underdeveloped, and many scenic spots are not accessible by public transportation. Without a car, it may feel difficult to walk, and it is difficult to travel by car. Public transportation is used by almost all the people at the bottom of society. It is not recommended to choose public transportation as a means of transportation to visit South Africa. Taxis are also more expensive, and it is inconvenient to take a taxi. You need to make a reservation by phone, and the driver is often not punctual.

About languages

South Africa is a relatively diverse and complex ethnic group. In addition to English, there are more than a dozen languages ????such as Afrikaner and Zulu. You don’t have to be good at English to really know everything. There will be a tour guide to provide services during the tour, and the language barrier will be minimized.

About public security

The gap between the rich and the poor in South Africa is large, social security is not that good, and the Chinese are the main targets of criminal attacks. Of course, regardless of whether you travel independently or in a group tour,

Note:

1. Use more cards and less cash, do not show off your wealth, and do not reveal your wealth.

2. Bring your documents, passport and any other valid documents, which are necessary for you to seek official help.

3. Remember the emergency contact numbers of the Chinese Embassy and the local police station, and contact them in time in case of any difficulties.

4. Don’t be curious and go alone to places with few people or in black areas. Don’t go out alone at night.

Whether to travel with a group

When traveling to South Africa, air tickets are the largest expense. Travel agencies generally buy tickets in bulk with airlines and enjoy group preferential policies, which are cheaper than booking air tickets alone. many. In addition, travel agencies also enjoy preferential prices on room and meal tickets. In addition, in order to attract Chinese tourists, the South African Tourism Board currently provides recruitment subsidies to several travel agencies, including China National Travel Service, and the group fares are very cost-effective.

In view of the above points, it is recommended to find a more formal travel agency. On the one hand, the travel agency is familiar with the local environment and can make overall arrangements for the route. On the other hand, the travel agency is experienced and will tell you some necessary precautions and strictly implement them. . Of course, if you don’t want to join a group and find it inconvenient to travel independently, there are also customized tours in South Africa that you can choose from.