FAQs

As South Africa specialists, we often get asked the same questions from our curious clients. To help put your mind at ease for your South Africa holiday, we’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for your convenience.

What language is spoken in South Africa?

South Africa is a multilingual country, with 11 officially recognised languages. The most widely spoken languages are English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu & IsiXhosa. English is commonly spoken by businesses, tourism operators and government officials, so you’ll likely have no issues with the language barrier.

Where can I find the latest travel advice for South Africa

The best place for UK citizens to find the latest travel advice for South African holidays is the UK Travel Advisory. Here you will find all the necessary details for your holiday in South Africa, such as COVID-19 requirements, entry requirements, security concerns and health and safety advice.

You can find further information on the British High Commission Pretoria page, which will be able to provide up-to-date information for your trip to South Africa.

Where can you go on safari in South Africa?

One of the main reasons to visit South Africa is for a once-in-a-lifetime safari holiday. There are plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife on guided bushwalks, safari tours and self-drive safaris. Some of the most popular places to visit on a South African safari holiday are:

• Kruger National Park
• Addo Elephant National Park
• Pilanesberg National Park
• Madikwe Game Reserve

What’s the time zone in South Africa?

South Africa operates on South African Standard Time (SAST), which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). Like many other countries, South Africa observes Daylight Savings Time from the first Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. This changes the time zone to UTC+3, so be sure to check the appropriate time zone for your South Africa holiday.