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Hermanus - what to do, see, eat, stay. 
Hermanus, Cape Town , South Africa. Hermanus is a delightfully pretty seaside...
Last edited: July 28, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
Hermanus is a delightfully pretty seaside town, only an hour and half from Cape...
Last edited: January 07, 2008
Hermanus is the perfect beach holiday 
Hermanus is situated between mountain and sea.  The mountain being within the...
Last edited: March 16, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
The Barefoot Cook 
The Barefoot Cook is a small, quaint restaurant located in a quiet street. The...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
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Inside South Africa: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). The Rand replaced...
Last edited: August 06, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passport Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 more months at...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Emergencies 
If you have an emergency while traveling in South Africa, it is useful to know...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
South Africa has 11 official languages: English, Afrikaans (similar to Dutch...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Telephones 
00 is the International Direct Dialing Code to call overseas from within South...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants and Bars In a restaurant or bar it is polite to tip 10-15%. Be...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Birdlife in South Africa 
South Africa is one of the best birding destinations in the world, with about...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Budget Safaris 
The boom in tourism to Southern Africa has led to increasing numbers of...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
Kruger vs Private Game Reserves 
Many overseas tourists are unaware of the differences between the...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Paying with Credit or Debit Cards 
The area around Cape Town and the Western Cape use chip and pin services on...
Last edited: January 19, 2006
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA 
  1January         ... New Years Day 21 March            ... Human right's day...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
South Africa at a glance 
LAND AREA:  1 223 201 km2 LENGTH OF COAST LINE: 2954km PROVINCES: Gauteng...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
The 9 Provinces 
South Africa consists of 9 provinces: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern...
Last edited: December 12, 2006
Tipping on Safari 
Many Trip Advisor members ask about tipping on safari. Here are some guidelines...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
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