Where can I find information on travel safety? Check out the US Department of State's website for the most up-to-date information on safety while traveling.
While major tourist destinations and the Central Business District and Waterfront of Cape Town are well patrolled, crime is still an issue in South Africa. Please stay vigilant, and avoid walking alone at night if possible.
In addition, we highly suggest coordinating with your roommate to make use of the combination safety deposit box (if available) to store valuables whenever leaving the room, or to entrust them to the hotel's safe.
Is the water safe to drink? Tap water in South African cities is considered safe to drink but in rural areas, it is advised to take precautions when necessary.
Do I need a Visa? For Visa information, click here. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after you return home and has two or more blank pages. Otherwise, some countries may not let you enter.
What about vaccines? For vaccination information, click here.
Do you recommend travel insurance? While not required, we highly recommend all travelers get travel insurance for their trip to protect themselves from the unknown! Check out travel insurance options from our partner, worldnomads.com or from a provider of your choice.
How much should I pack? As we will be using shared transfers and spaces throughout our tour we recommend all travelers pack as lightly as possible. Please review our luggage restrictions below.
What does public transportation look like? In major cities, public transport in South Africa includes public buses, passenger trains (Metrorail) and public taxis - (FYI It is not advisable to use public taxis). There are private company taxis.
Is Uber or Lyft available? Uber and Lyft both operate in all major cities in South Africa along with Taxify and Zebra Cabs.
What about Wifi? Internet and cell access are widely available along the N2 and big cities and towns.
Power Outages: South Africa has been experiencing rolling blackouts. Locally, they are called load shedding. In cities such as Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, load shedding is daily. Your hotel or Guide should have a good idea of when the scheduled times are.
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