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Tourist Services:

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GPS Co-ordinates
Latitude = -25.963297
Longitude = 28.090394

 

Distances to the various Attractions:

• Gallagher Estate - 6.5 kms
• Kyalami Business Park - 3.5 kms
• Kyalami Race Track - 4 kms
• Eskom Conference Centre - 8 kms
• Halfway House - 6 kms
• Blue Valley Golf Estate - 4 kms
• Development Bank of SA - 4 kms
• Vodacom - 3.5 kms

 

Nearby Attractions:

Local:

Gallagher Estates and Conference Centre

Grand Central Airport

Corporate Business Park

Lipizzaner (Many Equestrian events)

International Business Gateway

Lory Park Zoo

Kyalami Country Club

Kyalami Office Park

Kyalami Race Track

Movies, theatres, restaurants (Too many to mention)

Monte Casino and Hotel Palazzo

Vodacom World of Golf

The Horse Society (THS) venue.

Richard Lorings Sound Stage

Rock 'n Roll Palace

Vodaworld.

Golf Courses (Closest Kyalami Country Club, far too many to mention)

Virgin Active Gym.

Shopping Malls ( Fourways, Boulders, Menlin Etc.)

 

Nearby:

 

Johannesburg Zoo

Pretoria Zoo

Lesedi Cultural Village

Ngwenya Glass Village

Vilakazi Street, Soweto

Sterkfontein Caves

Cradle of Mankind.

Leisure Lakes Cable Water Ski.

Apartheid Museum

Transvaal Museum

Kruger Museum

Melrose House

Sammy Marks House

Smuts House

De Wildt Cheetah & Wildlife RC

The Elephant Sanctuary

Krugersdorp Game Reserve

The Lion Park

Visa Requirements:

Every person seeking to enter South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport for travel to South Africa and, where necessary, a visa. Enquiries can be directed to South African diplomatic representatives abroad or the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria. Visitors who intend travelling to South Africa's neighbouring countries and back into South Africa are advised to apply for multiple entry visas. In terms of existing arrangements, passport holders of certain countries are exempt from visa requirements. Tourists must satisfy immigration officers that they have the means to support themselves during their stay, and that they are in possession of return or onward air tickets. They must also have valid international health certificates. Upon reading the aformentioned factors, it can be concluded that entering South Africa is not as hassle-free as acquiring the Cheapest flights to Cape Town or other location. This is necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of its citizenry and individuals who wish to visit this country.

Immunisations:

No international immunization is needed when entering South Africa.

The only inoculation requirement is a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers over one year of age entering South Africa within six days of leaving an infected country. Visitors who travel through or disembark in these areas are advised to be inoculated against the disease before visiting South Africa.

Malaria:

This disease is to the larger extent under control in South Africa. Regions that are affected are the Northern Province and Mpumalanga, northern Natal and Zululand. The risk of contracting the disease is negligible provided that you take the standard precautions. Malaria tablets, a good insect repellent particularly in the evening, long-sleeved shirts and mosquito coils are advisable precautions.

Electricity:

220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Three pronged plugs are universal, so take an adapter. Most hotel rooms have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers and small appliances.

Currency:

One Rand (R) = 100 cents (c). Notes issued R200, R100, R50, R20, R10; coins R5, R2, R1, 50c 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, & 1c. Currency exchange rates are available at banks and published daily in the press.

Postal Service:

Open Mon - Fri 08h00 - 16h30 & Sat 08h00 - 12h00. Mail may be addressed to you Post Restante. The main post offices have special counters for this purpose. Postage stamps are widely available (e.g. at some cafes and branches of the Central News Agency - CNA).

Tipping:

Tipping is expected in South Africa. A guideline for visitors is the following: Porters R2 per item, taxis 10%, waiters & waitresses in restaurants 10 - 15%.

Traveller's Cheques:

Most international traveller's checks are accepted provided they are in an acceptable currency and may be cashed at most banks. Many hotels and shops also provide this service.

VAT Refunds:

Foreign tourists visiting South Africa can have their value-added tax (VAT) refunded provided the value of the items purchased exceeds R250. VAT is refunded on departure at the point of departure.

VAT of 14% is levied on nearly all goods and services. Foreign tourists may claim back VAT paid on items that will be taken out of the country. Original tax invoices, foreign passport, plus all the items on which a refund is claimed, must be presented at the VAT refund administration office or an appointed RSA customs and excise official on departure, and the total VAT on these items will be refunded. Visitors will be requested to fill out a VAT Refund Control Sheet (VAT 255). Where a visitor does not export all the goods specified on a particular tax invoice, only the value of the goods and the tax paid on such goods exported must be declared on this form.

Driving:

Drive on the left and give way to traffic approaching from the right. The general speed limit is 120km/h on open roads and 60km/h in urban areas.