🇿🇦 South Africa
A diverse destination with world-class cities, wine country, wildlife reserves and dramatic coastline.
Exercise Normal CautionWhy this safety level?
South Africa offers world-class attractions but requires increased situational awareness, particularly around petty and violent crime in some urban areas.
Conditions can change. Confirm current official advisories before departure.
Capital
Pretoria
Currency
ZAR
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Best Time to Visit
March – May
Calling Code
+27
Driving Side
Left
Typical Daily Budget
$50
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Top Attractions
🚗 Transport
Uber and Bolt are common in major cities.
Use licensed or recognised operators.Use established rail and bus systems where available.
Use licensed or recognised operators.Use official airport taxi desks, hotel transfers or recognised ride-hailing services. Confirm the fare before departure.
Do not accept unsolicited rides inside terminals.Use licensed taxis, recognised ride-hailing apps or established buses and rail services where available.
Protect phones and bags in crowded stations.Book reputable airlines, rail or coach operators through official channels.
Check route conditions and current travel advisories.📶 Mobile Network
eSIM may be available. Starter cost is commonly around $10. Usually the strongest first option to compare for national coverage. Confirm prepaid and eSIM availability for your device.
eSIM may be available. Starter cost is commonly around $10. Compare price and coverage for your exact cities and rural areas.
eSIM may be available. Starter cost is commonly around $10. Compare price and coverage for your exact cities and rural areas.
eSIM may be available. Starter cost is commonly around $10. Compare price and coverage for your exact cities and rural areas.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
General: 10111Ambulance: 10177Last verified: 2026-06-01 · Status: Verified