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VAT Value added tax (VAT) is included in the price of most goods and service. VAT refund may be claimed at airports, harbors and customs offices on items taken out of the country when the total value exceeds R 250,00. CREDIT CARDS Most credit cards as well as travelers checks are accepted. BANKING HOURS Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30 |
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| O.R. Tambo International Airport offers a 24 hours banking service. |
SHOPPING
South Africa has a wide range of shops, malls as well as informal
street vendors and fleamarkets.
Shopping hours are generally : Weekdays 08:00-18:00, Saturdays 08:00-17:00.
Some shopping centers are open until 22:00 (depending on the area).
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PRIVATE GAME PARKS AND NATIONAL RESERVES
The Kruger National Park is the most famous National Park in South Africa. With a surface area of 19 000 km˛ the Kruger National Park is one of the largest national parks in the world and home to 147 species of mammals, 507 species of birds, 114 species of reptiles and approximately 1950 species of plants. |
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AIRPORTS South Africa has nine major airports :
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South Africa’s main airport, OR Tambo International Airport,
is 30 kms from Johannesburg and 60 kms from Pretoria.
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LUXURY TRAINS Blue Train : This luxury five-star railway service operates on a regular basis between Johannesburg/Pretoria and Cape Town; Johannesburg/Pretoria and Victoria Falls. Rovos Rail : Rovos Rail, probably the most luxurious train in the world, offers various unique steam train safaris and exclusive trips between Pretoria and the Kruger National Park. WATER South African water is perfectly safe to drink. |
GRATUITIES
Usually not included in service. It is customary to leave 10% in restaurants and taxis.
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