| South Africa Languages in South Africa South Africa is a multi-lingual country. Besides the 11 officially recognized languages, scores of others are spoken here, as the country lies at the crossroads of southern Africa. English is generally understood across the country, being the most commonly used language in official and commercial public life. Electricity in South Africa 220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Three pronged plugs are standard so it is best to take an adapter with you however, adapters can be bought at most retail stores.South African Currency One Rand (R) = 100 cents (c). Bank Notes: R200, R100, R50, R20, R10. Coins: R5, R2, R1, 50c 20c, 10c & 5c VAT Refund (Value Added Tax – 14%) Goods bought in South Africa exceeding R250 allow all tourists to receive a refund of the tax at the airport on their way out. It is advisable to plan an extra hour at the airport for tax refunds, and the best is to have the goods with their receipts ready for the controlling officer. |
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| Cape Town Ritz Hotel Sea Point, Cape Town Contact Details P.O.Box 27224, Rhine Road 8050 South AfricaLatitude: 33:55:00S Longitude: 18:25:00ETel: +27 (0) 21 439 6010 Fax: +27 (0) 21 434 0809 E-mail: ritz@africanskyhotels.com |
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| Cape Town provides a setting for many scenic wonders, magnificent seascapes and panoramic vistas. This is a city of culture, built on a history that reflects in the architecture, cuisine, music and dance. Together with a warm summer and temperate winter climate, and a friendly community, the Western Cape and the Mother City are an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.Bustling and beautiful, the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town means that one never tires of the multitude of experiences it has to offer. From pristine coastlines and a magnificent countryside offering a unique floral kingdom, to the many shopping malls, restaurants, jazz cafes, flea markets, theatres and glitzy casinos and nightclubs, Cape Town appeals to the nature-lover and the night crawler! | |
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| Atlantic Beach Hotel Melkbosstrand, Cape Town Contact Details PO BOX 780, Melkbosstrand 7441 South AfricaLatitude: 33:43:38S Longitude: 18:26:36E Tel: +27 (0) 21 553 1800 Fax: +27 (0) 21 553 1822 Email: atlanticbeach@africanskyhotels.com |
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| Just 25 minutes drive from the Cape Town CBD and 25kms from the Cape Town International Airport, Melkbosstrand is perfectly located for a relaxed getaway or professional conference. There is also an 18-hole Golf Course 5 minutes away. |
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| Eden on the Bay Bloubergstrand, Cape Town Contact Details PO Box 5616, Cape Town 8000 South AfricaLatitude: 33:47:34S Longitude: 18:27:28EToll-free: +27 (0) 800 600 770 Fax: +27 (0) 21 439 1848 Email: sales@africanskyhotels.com |
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| Follow the signs leading to the N1 out of Cape Town Continue along the N1, then take the Paarden Eiland (R27 Marine Drive) Exit Follow the R27 (Marine Drive) through Paarden Eiland, Milnerton and Sunset Beach until a set of traffic lights Turn left at the traffic lights Continue along Marine Drive (now the M14) through West Beach into Bloubergstrand until you reach a traffic circle Continue straight over the traffic circle Shortly after the traffic circle, turn left into the Big Bay Beach Estate |
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| The Reef Hotels Johannesburg, Gauteng Contact Details 58 Anderson ROAD, Marshalltown, Johannesburg South AfricaLatitude: 26.208320 Longitude: 28.041340Tel: +27 (0) 800 600 770 FAX: +27 (0) 86 515 9889 Email: stay@africanskyhotels.com |
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| With-in the Financial District and views of an ever-bustling city, we offer well-appointed, modern accommodation in 120 En-Suite rooms. The hotel is situated close to all major business centers and just 5 minutes from the City Hall, Gautrain and BRT System. Businessmen and socialites favor the African Sky Hotel Johannesburg as a refreshingly new location, central to the CBD, close to major social hotspots, yet away from the frantic pace of the city centre. | |
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| Pine Lake Inn White River, Mpumalanga Contact Details P.O. Box 94, White River 1240 South AfricaLatitude: 25:17:01S Longitude: 31:00:38ETel: +27 (0) 13 751 5036 Fax: +27 (0) 13 751 5134 E-mail: pinelake@africanskyhotels.com |
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| White River lies just north of Nelspruit nor far from the border with Kruger National Park. It is not a large town but there are some stunning establishments in the fertile surrounding area of scenic beauty. White River is well placed for visiting the rest of the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park.The climate is said to be one of the best in South Africa, lovely and hot in summer when rainfall is at its highest, and cool nights during the winter. The farms in White River tend to be relatively small but the agriculture is intensive with tropical and citrus fruits in abundance, and vegetables and cut flowers. | |
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| Ermelo Inn Ermelo, Mpumalanga Contact Details P.O. Box 695, Ermelo 2350 South AfricaLatitude: 26:31:17S Longitude: 29:55:05ETel: +27 (0) 17 811 2315 Fax: +27 (0) 17 811 6934 E-mail: ermelo@africanskyhotels.com |
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| Ermelo is the educational, industrial and commercial centre of Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Mixed farming (maize, cattle, potatoes, beans, wool, pigs, sunflower seeds, lucerne and sorghum) and anthracite, coal and torbanite mining take place here. Ermelo is the crossroads of three national highways, N2, N11 and the N17.Ruins of a settlement dating 1400 are found in the area while Ermelo itself was founded by Dutch Reformed Church Reverend Frans Cachet who was converted to Christianity in the town of Ermelo in the Netherlands. The town was reduced to a single standing home by the British during the Second Boer War. | |
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| Harrismith Inn Harrismith, Free State Contact Details P.O. Box 363, Harrismith 9880 South AfricaLatitude: 28:17:11S Longitude: 29:07:53ETel: +27 (0) 58 622 1011 Fax: +27 (0) 58 622 2770 E-mail: harrismith@africanskyhotels.com |
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| The town was founded in 1849 and named after Governer Harry Smith. An important crossroad in the land trade routes, it is still rich in the beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers. The Freestate with all its glory offers all there is to offer; from Farming to Mining, to pure natural beauty.The Free State Province also has a lot of attractions in the line of bird watching, wildlife, hiking trails and sport to name but a few. Golf is certainly one of the major attractions with golf clubs like the Bloemfontein Golf Club and the Schoeman Park Golf Club. The Jan Smuts Nature Trail in Rouxville offers day walks, horse trails and canoe trails. | |
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| Newcastle Inn Newcastle – Northern KwaZulu-Natal Contact Details P.O. Box 778, Newcastle 2940 South AfricaLatitude: 27:44:38S Longitude: 29.93115ETel: +27 (0) 34 312 8151 Fax: +27 (0) 34 312 4142 E-mail: newcastle@africanskyhotels.com |
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| At the junction of three provinces, this ‘natural’ destination and departure point for travellers is now the largest town in northern KwaZulu- Natal.Not only is Newcastle named after the mother of all Newcastles northern England’s Newcastle-upon-Tyne but it also has links with 27 sister Newcastles worldwide. Chelmsford Nature Reserve outside town is renowned for carp and bass fishing. A 1000 ha game park, with rhino, wildebeest, zebra, blesbok and springbok. Bird species include Egyptian and spur winged goose and spoonbill. Sailing, power boating and water-skiing can be done. Battles sites outside town on the N11 from Volksrust to Newcastle include Laing’s Nek, Majuba and Schuinshoogte. Newcastle offers a variety of historical attractions. | |
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