information you need to know
Your stay in the Southern Cape of South Africa ensures to be memorable, but there are a few pointers to know upon arrival. Use the prompt below to get a better understanding.
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Leaving from IAD / Dulles Washington, DC; expect overall air travel time to total 17 hours. Airline will be determined upon deposit date, individual upgrades and additional baggage are always available once we book your flight.
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Your initial stay will be at the City Grand Hotel in Johannesburg! This hillside hotel with panoramic views is located adjoining the airport; no need to worry…..your reservations and bookings will already be handled!
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Whilst all travelers will leave from Washington IAD / Dulles International airport and arrive in JHB Johannesburg, everyone has options of where they would like to visit on their initial leg. These options include:
Botswana
Limpopo
Nebbi, Uganda
You will be prompted to choose from these excursion options upon booking.
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October will be the transition from spring to summer in Cape Town; expect daily temperatures in the 60’s to 70’s Fairenheit
The country of South Africa’s national currency is the South African Rand (ZAR), which currently exhanges at a rate of $1 USD to $18.75 African Rand (ZAR). You will be able to exchange currency after the Customs / Immigration process in the airport. Most retailers accept standard VISA, possibly Mastercard / Amex debit credit transactions.
Most people you interact with will speak the English language, with their primary native dialect spoken depending upon the family / tribal heritage of whom you are speaking to.
South Africa is known as the “rainbow country” with a wide assortment of people, backgrounds, associations, etc.