FAQs

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How long should I stay?

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It's up to you, but we suggest 2 weeks. 1 week before the wedding and 1 week after the wedding.

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Do I need a Visa to go to SA?

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No, Americans only need to show their passports

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Do I need a SA drivers license?

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No, you can use your American license.

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Do you know anyone who can set up a travel plan for me?

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Yes, Deon du Toit occasionally designs travel plans for internationals. He will be able to help you Contact him at deondutoit1@gmail.com

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Can I do a Safari (the full Big Five) in Western Cape?

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Yes there are plenty options. Mpumalanga is also good for Safari’s. Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga is good for Elephant experience.

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Where can I hunt in South Africa?

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Everywhere... but Karoo is very popular for hunting.

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Tips for South Africa

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1. Wrap your luggage at the plastic wrapping stations at the airports if traveling nationally. 2. Be aware of your surroundings 3. Plan accordingly! There are so many amazing things to do! 4. Have fun! 5. We suggest to land in South Africa a week before the wedding so that you can get over the jet lag and the final bachelorette and bridal shower will be before the wedding in SA (its all optional, we are having bachelors and bridal showers twice for Alet’s Family in SA). 6. If you can’t land a week before, no worries! We will still enjoy your company at the wedding! 7. Cape Town is safe, however be aware there are “pick pocketers” there so be aware of your surrounding and don’t make your money nor technology that visible. 8. Don’t open your car window for the people on the street. 9. Don’t put your bag on the car seat, put it on the floor. 10. Be aware of your surroundings at night when driving. 11.Get good sunscreen and bug spray.

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Service tips in SA

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1. Tips work basically the same as here. Great service, great tip, good service, good tip, poor service, poor/normal tip. Luggage boys : R10 will make them very happy ($0,40). Some hotels do not accept tips. 2. Tips for services at restaurants and so on. No tips for massage unless you really want to. Have R10(notes) and R5(coins) for tips in cash.

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Babysitters

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I can suggest babysitters I personally know and they are amazing.

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Dress code

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Please only neutral colors as in the image provided

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The wedding venue

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The wedding venue is The Cavalli wine estate in Stellenbosch wine region! Transportation plans will be discussed and planned closer to the event.

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Airways

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All airways are good in SA. Mango, FlySA, Kalhula are the cheapest. British Airways have best rating but more expensive.

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Taxis, Uber and public transport

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Do not take the local Combi taxis! Have the hotel call a taxi for you! Uber is your best choice or car rental. Do not make use of public trains!

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Best places to eat?

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Lol, um there are so many places but Moyo at Eden on the bay. Cape Town Fish Market. Waterfront has so many places. Green Point area is great! Old Biscuit Mill. Potluck. Test Kitchen. Wine region markets. Be sure to try South African dishes like Braai, Potjie, Spit Braai, Malva Pudding, Pink Gin, Wine, Ciders ( Brutal fruit, Hunters, Savannah), Seafood, Bokoms, Biltong, Bunny Chow (not real bunny). Strandlopper in Langebaan is about 1.5 hrs from Cape Town but it is amazing!

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Anything super cultural at the wedding?

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We are going to Sokkie to Afrikaans music! Have a look at the links. If you want to learn how to dance like this, text me but it’s not required! https://youtu.be/38S__W8lTHM https://youtu.be/D7SokPA0rNM

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Do I need Vaccines

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No you do not need any vaccines. There is no malaria threat in SA. If you really wanted to you can get Hep-A but it's not required.

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Health Insurance?

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Make sure before you fly out that your Health Insurance covers international travel or get a international health insurance plan.