Travelling in South Africa - Local Laws & Customs

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.

Local Laws & Customs

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.

 

Testimonials

Mhondoro Game Reserve

A fantastic stay

Myself and my girlfriend recently returned from a fantastic stay at the Mhondoro Game lodge in the Welgevonden game reserve in South Africa.

Ash from Best Of South Africa travel organized our pick up and drop off and helped us plan our stay in this fantastic lodge.

I would highly recommend anyone looking to book a safari holiday or indeed …

Mr P. Jordan

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