SEE SOUTH AFRICA
SEE SOUTH AFRICA
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We recommend staying at least two weeks to get a true taste of South Africa. The country is vast and even a month wouldn't be enough to see everything! If you're visiting for two weeks, you could split your time between Cape Town and Durban - one week in each - or focus on just one city, depending on what you’d like to experience.
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
GETTING AROUND
GETTING AROUND
HIRE A CAR
HIRE A CAR
We highly recommend renting a car to make the most of your South African adventure! Booking online in advance often gets you the best deals.
We personally use Zest Car Rental (www.zestcarrental.com), as they’ve offered us great rates in the past. However, feel free to use any car hire agency you're comfortable with. Just be sure to get full insurance for peace of mind.
TAXIS AND RIDESHARE
TAXIS AND RIDESHARE
Neven Taxis: +27785004291.
Neven is based in Durban and can also be contacted via WhatsApp. Feel free to reach out to him for taxi bookings, both for the wedding and throughout your stay in Durban.
UBER
UBER
Uber is available in major cities across South Africa. As always, be sure to check the driver and car details before getting in. If possible, we recommend using Uber Black.
We do not recommend using Bolt or InDriver.
There's plenty to see. We’ve put together some recommendations for you. Simply click on one of the buttons below or use the "SEE SOUTH AFRICA" dropdown menu to explore.
TIPS AND ADIVCE
TIPS AND ADIVCE
The South African rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa (sign: R)
Ensure you get travel insurance with good medical cover
Car guards: Most parking is free in Durban, but there will be car guards (Cape Town generally has more paid parking). You will need to carry cash to tip them. They will help you with any shopping, parking etc. It may seem like a strange concept, but it is job creation and many do a wonderful job. We recommend a R5 tip or more (approximately 20 pence) . However, you are not obligated to tip.
When driving, lock your doors and keep windows up at the traffic lights (robots). Don't roll windows down for people asking for money at your car, but please treat them with kindness and respect.
Throughout South Africa petrol attendants will fill your tank, they will also clean your windscreen, check oil, water and fill your tires if needed. Tipping is not obligatory, but most South Africans will tip.
South Africa has a tipping culture at restaurants. Tipping is minimum 10-12.5%. Most waiters are not paid a high basic so tips are expected. Don't be put off by the high sounding bill in rands, when you convert to pounds you will be most pleasantly surprised.
Although heading into Winter the South African rays are harsh, ensure you wear sunscreen – you don't want to be a tomato in your suit or dress on the wedding day...unless, you reeeally like that look.
SIM CARDS: You can purchase a SIM card at the airport, where several counters are available. Alternatively, you can buy one online before you travel, with some providers offering eSIMs. For more detailed information, check out these helpful links:
Some SA lingo to familiarise yourself with
Some SA lingo to familiarise yourself with
Traffic lights: Robots
Braai: Barbeque but better
Biltong: Air-dried spiced meat. Similar to beef jerky but waaaay better. Defo worth having a taste
Shame: Typically used to express a variety of emotions, including sympathy, pity, regret or tenderness and admiration "E.g. 'Ah, shame man, poor girl!" or "Shame, he's so cute"
Shongololo: Large black or red millipedes. It's only here because it's one of my (Anson) favourite sounding SA words, but you might hear it thrown about.
The Big 5: refers to the African buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros (specifically the black rhino). The term was originally coined by big-game hunters to describe the five animals considered the most dangerous to hunt on foot. While visiting a game reserve, you might be lucky enough to spot a couple of these majestic creatures - seeing all five would be a rare, miraculous treat!
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