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South African Rand (ZAR)
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Many nationalities can enter South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa for tourist purposes.
Wifi: Readily available in major cities
Preferred 4G: Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C are the leading providers.
There are 11 official languages, including English, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa
In major cities, tap water is potable. However, in certain areas, it's safer to drink bottled water.
Cash Usage: It's advisable to carry cash.
ATMs: Commonly found in cities, towns, and popular tourist locations.
Cup of coffee: ZAR 20-40
Lunch: ZAR 80-200
Beer: Roughly ZAR 20-50
Hotel room: ZAR 500-2000 per night.
LAX - 20hrs +
SYD - 18hrs +
Heathrow - 11hrs +
Prime Kitesurfing Season in South Africa
December to Febuary
Intermediate to Expert
Best For:
The wind typically graces the area around five days a week, with speeds ranging between 20 – 40 knots. It generally starts off gently around 10 am, intensifying as the day progresses, and by 4 pm, it's truly roaring with full vigor.
Shoulder Kitesurfing Season in South Africa
November & March
Intermediate to Advanced
Best For:
The transitional months of November and March frequently offer superb conditions; many might argue they're even more favorable than the peak season, primarily because of the reduced crowd presence on the water.
Low Kitesurfing Season in South Africa
April to November
Best For:
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