South africa Johannesburg and CT I will be travelling soon to Johannesburg and Cape town. Wanted to ask how the situation is there regarding safety especially in private transportation like ubers or taxi.Are uber safe? submitted by /u/No_Cartographer_6351
South Africa e-visa Have two weeks to go and just uploaded all the documents. The next step is payment but Im unable to figure out how to do this because the payment button doesn’t do anything. The status of my application says Awaiting adjudication outcome. Does anyone know what to do? One additional question, the documents I submitted are in different languages (…
What lenses should I bring to Africa? Planning to go on an Africa trip in August, wondering about gear! Out of the lenses if you could only take three what would you take? Im having trouble deciding between the 200-800 and the 100-500. This is gear im buying in the near future. I want to buy lenses that will especially work on this trip as it will be a big one! Body: Canon r6 mark i…
I posted this in the “Ask South Africa” sub. For those familiar with South Africa, what areas should I consider? Are there any other countries in Africa I should consider? Greetings all. I am considering a short notice trip within the next few weeks to South Africa to attend to some long delayed, much needed medical and dental check-ups. Why South Africa? Time and timing are everything. I have traveled extensively, yet I have never visited the African continent. I am not getting any younger and I would therefore …
Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon Reaches Africa as Altvest Jumps on Board The South African alternative investment firm has bought one bitcoin.
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.
Places to visit in South Africa other than Cape Town? I know people say to visit Cape Town because it’s the most visited tourist destination, but I’d like to see more of South Africa other than just the Western Cape. Any other places that are worth visiting that aren’t Cape Town area? Thanks. submitted by /u/Agitated_Cookie170
Which country in Africa should I visit as a first-timer? My husband and I are thinking of travelling to a country in Africa, which country would you choose and why? We will travel in December, for approximately 3 weeks (we want to spend the 3 weeks in one country, but in different places). We’re from Finland and we’re looking to escape the cold, so preferably the weather would be over +25 degrees. We…
Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.
Sony a6000, which lens should I buy for upcoming trips to South Africa and Sri Lanka? Hi all! Why am I in need of advice I’ve got two amazing trips coming up: South Africa with Kruger Park, and Sri Lanka with Wilpattu and/or Yala National Park. I am looking for a lens which will allow me to take shots of wildlife and nature. So I’m basically looking for a (tele)zoom lens. What am I working with right now Right now I’ve got an a60…
What is the best country for traditional cuisine in Sub-Saharan Africa? Sub-Saharan Africa doesn’t seem to get a lot of love when people talk about cuisines. Where I live, the only cuisine that gets some measure of exposure is Ethiopian. I have also heard great things about West African cuisine, although I haven’t had the opportunity to try it. What is your favourite Sub-Saharan African country for food? submit…
Country with most dramatic mountains in Africa NOTE: im specifically curious about mountain ranges similar to those in the Reunion Islands. Dramatic, but extremely luscious and green‼️ submitted by /u/gracie_780
How much do I tip in a Kruger Lodge (South Africa) My friend and I are the only guests at a safari lodge in Kruger (Balule) and the staff is going above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. We have two game drives a day, and they are absolutely lovely. We come from the Netherlands, where tipping is not very common. What would be an appropriate tip to leave after our two nights stay? s…
A $35 Billion Loan Project, Led by World Bank, Aims to Expand Electricity in Africa Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The World Bank chief called the project “foundational to everything.”
Tourist travel to South Africa Help with travel/tourist stuff. I’ve done lots of searches, but get mixed answeres. TIA for any input – excited to see SA! Going on a tour of South Africa in March with these cities: Capetown, Hluhluwe, Mbabane, Hazyview and Johannesburg with two reserves, Kruger and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi. 1. Are ‘dark clothes” are ok? I understand it’s summer and d…
Africa traveling So me and my husband have been wanting to travel to each continent. Africa is the next one on the list. We need someplace really safe because we obviously arent with other people. We are beachy/pool type people but isnt required for us. We both just love a nice view. We arent super into Touristy stuff unless it is super monumental and we “need” …
Travelling companies for Asia or Africa? Does anyone know of any good/ reliable travelling companies? I want to go travelling to Asia or Africa and do either volunteer work or paid work in an animal sanctuary. Please let me know 🙂 submitted by /u/Absiewabsie22
Advice on best safari locations outside of Africa I’m in the research phase of our 2026 vacation. We have found that we really like structured travel like with a tour group – but small. We’ve done Kenya and India. We really like the “game drives” style and love to see animals. Any suggestions on places that have such safari trips? I’m not against South Africa but was hoping for something a litt…
Which nationalpark should we visit in South Africa? Hey everyone, we are visiting Joburg and Pretoria Area for a concert and have like 3 spare days. We want to visit a nationalpark and I am not quite sure which option would be the best for us in our rental car. I have been to Kruger before and it was amazing (but I had at leat a whole week time to spend there). Since I was not quite sure if the 4…
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