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Worldwide > South Africa > South Africa
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South Africa is a large, diverse and incredibly beautiful country, with spectacular scenery, excellent weather, friendly people and great value for money. From the rugged coastline of Cape Town to the ferocious beasts of Kruger National Park it has something to offer everyone and with no jet lag to worry about it is no surprise that South Africa is known as 'A World in One Country'.
 South Africa is world renowned for its excellent safari’s, featuring the famous “Big Five” - Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo, as well as a variety of other equally awe-inspiring indigenous wildlife. Wildlife spotting is at its best during their winter months (May – August) when lack of rain causes the wildlife to congregate around waterholes and the bush is less dense, making them easier to spot.
Choose from a variety of wildlife experiences ranging from the most luxurious Private Game Reserves featuring exciting game drives with your own experienced ranger sharing his knowledge of the native beasts and the history of the landscape. Or take a self-drive exploration through Kruger National Park, explore at your own pace and keep your eyes peeled for the awesome sight of a creature in full flight.
South Africa enjoys a superb infrastructure with good air links, excellent roads and a range of modern accommodation to suit all budgets. Self-drive holidays are an excellent way to explore this beautiful country, at your own pace. Joe Walsh Tours’ recommended itineraries feature a vast array of options to suit all budgets and desired holiday experiences and our range of modern hire vehicles are second to none. We can arrange a full tailor-made itinerary with car hire and accommodation, day tours and cultural excursions or alternatively we can arrange your flights and car hire with your first few nights’ accommodation.
The 'rainbow' nation offers so much variety and Joe Walsh Tours can offer you endless opportunities to experience this diverse destination. Let our experienced travel consultants recommend your ideal itinerary. |
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Local information:
Currency: South Africa Rand (ZAR)
Glass of Coca Cola: € 1
Bottle of Beer: € 1.50
Bottle of Wine: € 12 - € 16
3 Course meal: € 25
Time Difference is GMT: + 1 hour
Visa (Irish citizen): No
Vaccinations: Tetanus, Typhoid, Malaria, Hepatitis are recommended - please consult your GP.
These prices are given as a guide only.
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Highlights of South Africa: Lounge on one of the fabulous beaches around Cape Town, enjoy a glass of local Pinotage in the Cape Winelands, track wild beasts in a private Game Reserve, explore the diverse beauty of the Garden Route, treat yourself to the unique luxury of a deluxe rail experience on The Blue Train or Rovos Rail, live it up in glitzy Sun City and discover the fascinating history and culture of the indigenous South African tribal peoples. |
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Joe Walsh Tours Self-Drive Bonus: As part of our comprehensive self-drive programme we can supply you with a personalised in-depth welcome pack featuring your daily itinerary incorporating driving routes with detailed directions, recommended sights and attractions, must-see highlights and, for extra peace of mind, contact numbers for our local support staff. | |
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