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Travel Tips

Travelling to South Africa is easy and hassle-free.

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 All foreign nationals must be in possession of a valid passport - and in some instances a visa is required. Travellers from Europe, most Commonwealth countries, the USA, Scandinavia and Japan do not need to apply for a visa for vacation purposes.

We compiled the following tips for tourists and migrants who come to the country

Provinces and Capitals in SA

Provinces and Capitals in SA

There are 9 provinces in South Africa, namely: Eastern Cape, Free State, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal; Gauteng, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Here are 10 Tips For Traveling With Your Dog

Here are 10 Tips For Traveling With Your Dog

Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone, if you plan carefully. Here are some trip tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable.

5 Handy Hints for flying with kids this Christmas

5 Handy Hints for flying with kids this Christmas

Flying with little ones can be harrowing—but it doesn’t have to be!

Visiting friends and family during the festive period is as commonplace Santa and Rudolph the Reindeer. However, a stress-free flight and an enjoyable holiday can be ticked off your wish list this year with these 5 handy tips for flying with kids.

Snapshot of 2019  emerging travel trends

Snapshot of 2019  emerging travel trends

The new traveller is seeking experiences over ‘things’. Tourism service providers should be looking at ways to enhance the full traveller experience as travellers will no longer accept what is just ‘handed’ to them.

Cellular Telephony

Cellular Telephony

South Africa has an exceptionally well-developed communications infrastructure. A number of cell-phone providers and established landline phone networks.

Water

Water

Water:  All the water in the Cape Whale Coast is safe to drink. Various water bottling plants in the area also supply bottled water.

Electricity

Electricity

Electricity: 220/230 volts AC

Medical Services

Medical Services

Tourists are advised to obtain medical insurance before leaving before leaving their country of origin as visitors are responsible for their own medical costs.

Seasons and Climates

Seasons and Climates

A mild Mediterranean climate makes The Cape Whale Coast an area for all seasons.  Average temperatures:  summer - 26 ˚C;  winter - 14 ˚C

SA Time Zone

SA Time Zone

Throughout the year, 2 hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time, one hour in advance of Central European Winter Time and 7 hours of Eastern Standard Winter Time, U.S.A.

SA Money & Banks

SA Money & Banks

Most Banking groups are represented in the area. The majority of the groups have foreign exchange facilities.

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WHALE WATCHING

in and around Hermanus

With countless Southern Right Whales gathering along the Whale coast every year to mate and to calve

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Shark Cage Diving

One for the Bucket list

Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! Gansbaai also known as Shark Alley…

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WINE TASTING

4 x Wine Routes

Hermanus is surrounded by 4 Wine routes, the Hermanus - (Hemel-and-Aarde); Stanford -, Elim - and Botriver Wine Route

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Top Activities

in the Cape whale Coast

Hermanus is a spectacular seaside town with winding cliff paths, sloping green mountains, and deep blue waters.

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