Preferential Travel Insurance Destination Profiles - South Africa

Have you got the right type of travel insurance for South Africa?

When visiting South Africa, the type of travel insurance you require is:
Worldwide ex USA/Canada/Caribbean/Hong Kong/China/Mexico & Singapore

Read our South Africa Fact File

Local Time: GMT+2
Currency: South African Rand
Official Languages: English & Afrikaans

Discover Things to do on Holiday in South Africa

South Africa is a captivating land. Most visitors make the most out of their stay by putting together an itinerary, before they go, of what they want to see and do while they are there, as there is so much to enjoy.

A popular combination is a Safari in Kruger National Park, followed by a drive along the Garden Route and a stay in Cape Town. Safari can be as inexpensive or as luxurious as you require and the South Africans are famous for their hospitality and service so you will be made to feel right at home. The Garden Route is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the real South Africa. A two to three day drive offers you dramatic river cut gorges, incredible beaches, rocky headlands and dense tangled forests.

Cape Town is a fabulous place to spend some time, with its magnificent Table Mountain, historical Robben Island and myriad of places to eat out and drink - not to mention the glorious beaches in Camps Bay and beyond, which many people are pleasantly surprised to discover.

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N.B This information was correct at time of publishing, but for full and up-to-date information visit the relevant tourist board website. You should always know the Foreign & Commonwealth Office status of the country you are visiting before you go.
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