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The Durban area has about 17,000 beds available, these are spread over world class 4 star hotels, youth hostels, apartments and caravan parks. You can expect to pay an airport arrival tax - it is usually include in the ticket price. The currency used is the Rand and follows the decimal system i.e. one Rand comprises100 cents. Major credit cards are widely acceptable. Banks can accommodate all international transactions and ATMs are widely available. The city and area enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate with summer temperatures ranging from 24-30 degrees Celsius, while winters are a balmy 20 degrees. Average rainfall is 900mm. The visitor is advised to bring clothing suitable for the climate such as light cotton shorts, shirts, hats, sunglasses and their preferred brand of sunscreen. VAT (Value Added Tax) spent on goods such as jewelry, clothing and keepsakes may be refunded at any South African point of exits provided proper receipts are provided. The sophisticated telecom network means that visitors can easily stay in contact with home. Visitors may also use phone cards and mobile phones. South Africa is 2 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Visitors who intend to travel out into the Safaris may decide to inoculate themselves against such potential bugs such as malaria, several weeks prior to departure. Mention your proposed destination to your doctor so that the correct anti-malarial drugs may be prescribed. While there are 11 native languages in South Africa, not only will most people speak English but all signs are also in English. |