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Travel Essentials

Before you go

Visas & Passports - must be valid for 6 months. Visas not necessary for EU passport holders. Other nationalities should check with the South African embassy
Electricity - is 240v but the standard travel adapters don't work - you need specific SA-UK adapters which are readily available at the airport and you can get them in SA as well
Health - whilst insects aren't a big problem worth taking mosquito repellents particularly if you spending time inland. If you are planning a safari trip check on vaccinations needed for the area you are visiting.
Currency - South African Rand are easy to get in the UK and worth shopping around to avoid airport rates. If you are very organised get a current account that specialises in good value exchange rates (eg Nationwide) and then just use your cashpoint card
Clothing - the temperature varies enormously depending on time of time/year and location. It can be cool in the mountains or on the coast even in mid summer so worth taking an extra layer.
Driving Licence - photocard type UK driving licence is accepted by car rental companies

While you are there

Laws & Customs - South Africa has hugely diverse ethnicity and languages but the values and customs are mainly European. A stronger religious influence means off-licences are shut of Sundays - you have been warned
Time difference - 2 hours ahead of GMT (ie in UK winter) and 1 hour ahead during during the UK summer
Telephone - code dial 0044 or +44 for a UK number. The South African international code in +27
Dining out - there are fantastic restaurants of all different budgets and generally enormous portions. Seafood is of course fantastic and before going make sure you have our latest restaurant list
Vegetarian food - well catered for
Phones - Highly recommended you a SA SIM card for your phone to ease booking restaurants and avoid the obscene roaming charges if using your UK phone account. R200 should last a week and there is a shop immediately you clear customs.

Our Favourites

Enjoy the sight of the Cape at your leisure from Camps Bay by the beach. Followed by 5 day guided hike from Cape Point to up to highest peak on Table Mountain reachable on foot, via a chain of peaks and reserves. Finally cool you weary feet in the culinary capital, Franschhoek heart of the Winelands renowned for its restaurants as well as its wine estates. - More Details

KBA1861 - Ocean Haven is close to Camps Bay and uniquely has no road between it and the sea. 5 people sharing from around £53 per person per night.

KCB535 - Adriatic @ Funkey Our favourite for a couple looking for a peaceful private garden and pool. Lcoated Camps Bay within walking distance of the restaurants, beach & ocean. 2 people sharing from £63 pppn.

KBL015 - Big Bay Penthouse Simply great value for families or single/couple, fantastic views & wonderful private outdoors space to enjoy them from. 4 people sharing from £13 pppn.

KMP501 - Cumberland Penthouse Fantastic almost city location 2 bedroom penthouse with fabulous wrap-around balcony. 4 people sharing from around £34 pppn.

KCP537 - Nautica One of our best value 3 bedroom Camps bay choices offering great views, a good size private pool & wow views. 6 people sharing from £26 pppn.

KCP537 - 100 Geneva Exceptional Camps Bay villa for weddings, reunions, anniversaries & family parties. Plenty of space inside & out, views plus a bathroom to every bedroom. 14 people sharing from £23 pppn.

KVA008 - Juliette Cape Town's V&A Waterfront location means you are in the middle of everything and no car is needed - this property even has a private pool. 6 people sharing from £43 pppn.

KHB066 - Beach Place Wonderful beachside property in family friendly Hout Bay - accommodation is smart with stunning views, private pool & choice of restaurants in strolling distance. £25 pppn based on 6 people

CCB025 - Mssangasanga Fabulous property for large families, 2 families travelling together & parties with its wonderful garden (a rarity in Camps Bay). 10 people sharing from £35 per pppn.