Are you ready to meet wild South Africa?
“I went to South Africa on safari and came eye to eye with a beautiful leopard. We were so close; I was staring at him for a long time and I felt a recognition with my own nature.”
— Bai Ling
Travel
45 hijackings happen in South Africa daily
Being a parent in South Africa is scary, quite honestly. You want to keep your kids as safe as possible. This is tough when you live in a country that has such a high crime rate.
Which is best: Hotel or Airbnb?
Many people these days love to travel. Thanks to modern technology, South Africans have access to cheap flights and the opportunity find cheap accommodation almost anywhere. Airbnb provides travellers with more choice. But, are hotels still a better choice for you?
Here are the tech tips you need to know if you’re going on a road trip in South Africa
“Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.”
-Emma Chase
Are you embarking on a long trip? If you’re travelling anywhere in our beautiful country, you will see beautiful destinations. But, we want to make sure your experience is comfortable and hiccup-free. Here are some of our practical tips for planning the best road trip in South Africa.
Traffic all around the world
Traffic in South Africa can get very congested, especially in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Even though we may feel as though our situation is horrendous at times, there are cities around the world that have it a lot worse.
We’ve passed the R16 per litre for petrol mark in South Africa. Most of us wouldn’t have dreamed of spending so much on a commodity we have to use on a day-to-day basis. Just ten years ago, the petrol price per litre was R6.92 at the coast and R7.16 inland, meaning that in the last decade it has more than doubled. Also, over the same period, the fuel levy on a litre of petrol has increased by 165.35% – from R1.27 to R3.37. According to Minister Jeff Radebe, the rising price of petrol is caused by the poor rand value to the US dollar.
Find out more about the rising cost of petrol in South Africa.
As the petrol price rises, South Africans can try their best to save fuel. Here’re a few SA Best fuel saving tips to help you save money.
