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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.
