South Africa

South Africa is extremely popular during our winter months as their summer months run between October and March, where temperatures can reach 40C.

Travel Insurance for South Africa:
Area: World Wide exc. USA / Canada *

Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for South Africa
 

South Africa has often been described as a magical place, it has an extremely diverse landscape with huge amounts of plant and animal life. There are great forests, swamps, deserts, savanna and snow capped mountains. It is no wonder that it has been championed as being a whole world in one country.

With its apartheid rules now over, South Africa , once off the beaten track for many, is starting to be rediscovered and there a real sense of excitement surrounding the place. Just be aware that there are still problems with poverty, violence and AIDS in certain areas, but things are certainly looking on the up.

Facts
President: Jacob Zuma
Population: 44,344,200
Administrative capital: Pretoria
Currency: Rand

Weather / Climate
South Africa is mainly semi-arid but is sub tropical on the eastern costline with mainly sunny daylight hours and cool nights.

Health
Travel Insurance for travel to South Africa

Links
http://www.southafrica.net/
Official South African Tourism's website

http://www.environment.gov.za/
Department of environmental affairs and tourism.

http://www.SA-Venues.com
South Africa Explored

Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the FCO advise against travel to.
** The FCO advised against travel to countries marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the FCO advise against travel to.