Money matter after South Africa in the vacation travel

Travel to South Africa on vacation and your money on Safari.
Please note the following.
At the southern tip of the African continent, the Republic of South Africa (GCA), to the West by the Atlantic Ocean in the South and East by the Indian Ocean, is flanked in the North of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and in the North-East of Mozambique and Swaziland.
South African currency:
A RAND (R) = 100 cents (c).
Notes: R200, R100, R50, R20, R10.
Coins: R5, R2, R1, 20 c, 50 c 10-c, 5 c, 2 c and 1 c.
Exchange rates are available at all banks, shopping malls and in newspapers.
It is even possible to sent via your mobile phone you are.
Currency converter:
In the Oanda.com of online foreign exchange travel currency converter you can compair.
Please note that the currency converter is not the current exchange rate, so it is advised to get add 5 / 6% of the calculated amount, the actual amount in South Africa ±. The converter gives you the exact amount of the stock exchange and not the exchange rate. Keep in mind that several foreign exchange offices require different percentages. In General, we had good experience with standard bank in South Africa.
Traveller's cheques are generally accepted, assuming that the cheques in a valid currency are made out, and foreign exchange South African banks and exchange offices. Many shops and hotels accept also Traveler cheques. It is advisable at your bank to find out what Traveler cheques in South Africa are acceptable.
Credit cards:
Euro are valid for South Africa master and other credit cards. Note You can withdraw a maximum of $1,000 cash each week with master cards. We advise people to ensure that they have received other ways to keep money if necessary. Best is to get information from your bank.
VAT refund (value added tax – 14%):
Were on in South Africa, that allow more than R250 all tourists to a refund of the tax the airport on their way to out there. It is advisable to plan an hour at the airport for refunds, and the best is, who have their earnings for the controlling officer.
Tip:
Many waitresses are students who rely on tips to supplement their wages.
We recommend a tip of 10% of the taxi driver or waitresses. A waitress in General receives no salary and for any breakages, ngen has to pay. The cleaning staff gets R10 in General before the waiter tip at the end of the evening. Many of the students use that pay for their studies or help to pay for their families.
Note that a 10% surcharge calculated could large groups in restaurants.
In the city you will find people want just to support you with parking as well as your car. Please see this not as a hassle. The best is, questions of their name, thank him or her and him at the end of the night with R1 or R2 tip.
General safety information:
Crime in South Africa happens as anywhere in the world. Crime much to people looking South Africa media exaggerates to themselves and their were to draw attention. The best advice is to avoid walking at night and go into areas that are unknown to you. Johannesburg is the place to be very careful.
Accept help from foreign to ATM (ATMs). Try, that's as close as possible to the machine to foreign see your PIN number to avoid. It is safest to never let your credit card out of your sight, especially in restaurants, etc. Report the theft in the case of a lost or stolen card as soon as possible to a police station, and terminate your card at your bank.
We all know that these events all over the world not only in Cape Town happen.
Please come to visit.



Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunications, eco travel and African travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please email to I. Email address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za website address: http://www.12234455.co.za