This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by locals as the ‘Rainbow Nation’, South Africa has 11 official languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches of Cape Town; enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township; browse the bustling Indian markets in Durban; or sample some of the world\u2019s finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its remarkably untamed wilderness with its astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely across massive unfenced game reserves such as the world-famous Kruger National Park. With all of this variety on offer, it is little wonder that South Africa has fast become Africa\u2019s most popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n
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There are 2 low-cost carriers on main routes, namely Kulula.com and Mango.<\/p>\n Facilitating\u00a0travel\u00a0around\u00a0South Africa are 10 airports managed by the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa). In addition, there are some 90 regional airports, including the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit and the Skukuza Airport, offering access to the Kruger National Park.<\/p>\n An extensive tarred road system makes\u00a0travelling in South Africa\u00a0by vehicle convenient and easy.\u00a0You will find gravel roads in\u00a0rural areas though.\u00a0 Note:<\/p>\n Another means of\u00a0getting\u00a0around South Africa\u00a0are luxury inter-city bus services such as Greyhound and Trans-Lux. \u00a0Metrobus buses are available for in-city transport.\u00a0 Metered taxis must be ordered by telephone. There is a hop-on-hop-off bus in Cape Town and Johannesburg.<\/p>\n Our rail system includes the long-haul, inexpensive ShosholozaMeyl Metrorail trains. More luxurious options are the Blue Train, Premier Classe\u00a0and the steam train Rovos Rail. \u00a0There is also the new\u00a0Gautrain\u00a0rapid transit railway\u00a0system in\u00a0Gauteng Province\u00a0which links\u00a0Johannesburg,\u00a0Pretoria,\u00a0Ekhuruleni\u00a0and\u00a0OR Tambo International Airport.<\/p>\n Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Standards of hygiene in relation to\u00a0food health and safety in South Africa, are generally high in hotels, restaurants, pubs\u00a0and nightspots.\u00a0Tap water in South Africa\u00a0is safe to drink and cook with when taken from taps in urban areas. Not all tap water in rural areas is safe for consumption, so take precautions if necessary.<\/p>\n It is safe to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads,\u00a0and put ice in your drinks. South Africa’s fish, meat and chicken are of excellent quality, so there is no need to limit yourself when enjoying the local cuisine.<\/p>\n Restaurants are subject to\u00a0South Africa’s food safety\u00a0control legislation, which is implemented by local government.\u00a0\u00a0Regulations include certification and regular inspections by health inspectors\u00a0to ensure hygienic standards are maintained.<\/p>\n Street food is not as common in South Africa as it is in other countries, although vendors selling traditional snacks and meals can be found in city centres and townships. 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