I was thinking of going to South Africa next year for about 2 or 3 weeks with my friends, and I need advice.
what would be a good place to stay, i was thinking of Cape Town but i kow its a rib job for tourists like me, but where else is safe yet has all the touristy things and the scenery. Plus, I need to know where i can get cheap accomodation, food, entertainment, shopping, and things to do that aren't just for tourists either...
And when i say cheap i mean really CHEAP, i intend to travel on a tight budget..
also, will i be able to get by on just english or will i need to learn some Afrikaans, i can speak basic dutch, but its not the same is it...
please any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks
2006-12-13 22:48:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
Check out the below link. They have links for individual places you can request brochures from. Above all...never leave valuables on you or in your room(s). All places of quality should have a secured safe to store your things...ie:passport, jewelry etc. All you need to do is ask the desk clerk or manager. Hope you find a nice, cheap place for your trip. Good luck and have a wonderful time.
2006-12-15 06:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by ladyemberrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Holiday Inn Garden Court is 3kilometres from the city centre and within easy access of the motorways and Cape Town International Airport.They have:Hotel Facilities
Air conditioning in public areas
Concierge services
Gift shop/newsstand
Curio shop
Laundry/valet
Safety deposit box
Wake-up calls
Doctor/dentist on call
Secretarial services
Facsimile service available
Internet Access
http://www.places.co.za/html/8085.html
2006-12-14 00:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by pink-panther 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stay and eat cheaply in Cape Town. Stay at a hostel and buy food at a supermarket/fruit market. Central Cape town is also good for walking around. Your hostel may give you advice on shuttles to other parts of the city i.e. the Waterfront, the cable car station, Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens etc.
2006-12-15 00:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Vango 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So firstly you need to try hostels in Tamboorskloof or Woodstock. they are much less expensive than any of the hotels for your accommodation.
Then everyone has some English - no need to learn any of the other languages that are spoken in SA. You English will get you through everywhere.
Now alternative things to do: Just go there, and look around its a vibrant place with fingers in pies you haven't even thought to dream about yet.
Enjoy
2006-12-15 00:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by london.oval 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can really give mapumalanga and the limpopo province a try..You say that you are working on atight budget.so my question to you is what is a tight budget to you? No worries about afrikaans, you will learn how to speak it here. You will be fine in english.
2006-12-14 02:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by Rona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hosteltraveler.com
hostelworld.com
you can realy nice hostel country wide in these sites and if you go to Durban you can stay in places that are on the beach for R100 pppn that a bloody steal
2006-12-15 07:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by boskafur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would visit the link I listed below first. It will provide you with some good information before you go.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1008.html
2006-12-14 09:31:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinda late, if you've already arrived. Most people make their travel and accommodation plans BEFORE they start their trip, not during it.
2016-05-24 01:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Happy Dayz
2006-12-15 11:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try eastern cape east london port elizabeth port alfred
2006-12-13 22:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋