No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.
Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.
Some popular telecom companies are
Cell C, NeoTel, and MTN
.Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.
Popular ride-hailing services include Uber.
The primary currency is ZAR.
To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $5.84 USD.
A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.
There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.
Do not travel.
These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in South Africa. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.
$46.50 USD / night
$5.84 USD
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