South Africa
The Rainbow Nation welcomes you to the Republic of South Africa (RSA), or as we call it, Mzansi.
CURRENCY
The currency is South African Rand (ZAR). For many travelers the exchange rate is very favourable. The most common form of payment is by bank card. Tipping 10% for services is suggested.
TRAVEL
We have a number of international airports including OR Tambo (Johannesburg), Cape Town and King Shaka (Durban).
LANGUAGE
While South Africa has 12 official languages, in the cities and tourist areas you can easily converse in English.
Diverse tourism experiences await from incredible beaches, spectacular nature reserves, world class foodie experiences and more.
GLOBAL LOCATION
As the name describes, the country is located at the southern end of the African continent. South African Standard Time (SAST) is the same as CEST.
HISTORY
South Africa has a fascinating and troubled history that can be explored by visiting museums and important landmarks.
