Food stuff

South African culinary traditions are a unique blend of traditional and ethnic recipes ranging from European cuisine, Malay bobotie, Indian curries and superb seafood. The South African equivalent to a barbeque is a "braai" where you can try game such as impala and kudu and boerewors, which is a spicy sausage, or if you prefer, steak and ribs. While you are enjoying a sundowner taste some "biltong" which is spiced dried strips of beef, ostrich or venison.

Drinking stuff

South Africa is famous for its local beers and excellent wines. South African tap water is drinkable but bottled water is also available.

Safety stuff

South Africa, like many other countries, suffers from a poor image in the international media. In reality South Africa is very safe, and crime, like in any other country is restricted to certain areas. Tourism in South Africa is growing at a fast rate, and in the year 2006 we can expect over 100 000 visitors from the United Kingdom alone.

Flying stuff

A direct flight to Johannesburg from the United States will take approximately 15 hours and if you are travelling from the United Kingdom or Europe approximately 11 hours.