We have many years of experience and with consultants who have lived in the country for over a decade, we guarantee that we will be able to assist you with any queries you may have for your holiday there.
Always carry your identity documentation or a copy of your passport. You must be able to produce valid identification on request by South African officials.
If it needs saying, drug-taking and smuggling is a legal offence.
Men generally greet each other with a firm handshake, while women will do the continental kiss on the cheek. In tribal areas, it tends to be more conservative, with a handshake or even a nod sufficing across both genders.
Other than on a few designated beaches, nude sunbathing is illegal – although women is semi-acceptable along Clifton and Camps Bay beaches in Cape Town. Thong bikinis are commonly used.
Eating places are casual except when otherwise indicated. Johannesburg tends to be the dressiest city, but follow European dining standards and you’ll be fine.
An amazing trip to South Africa
My adult son and I recently returned from an amazing trip to South Africa organised by Ash of Best of South Africa. It was a tailor made holiday staying in two different game reserves - Etali in Madikwe and Mhondoro in Welgevonden. A couple of days before we were due to fly BA announced their pilots were striking and our …
