Find South African Accommodation for the World Cup Soccer in 2010


Accommodation in South Africa


The first thing you need to decide is what province you wish to stay in.  That will more than likely be dictated by which games you wish to see.

You also need to decide on what kind of accommodation you wish to stay in, which may be influenced by your budget.  South Africa has all types of accommodation from full board hotel apartments, self catering chalets, bed & breakfast guest houses, luxurious wine farm accommodation, safari lodges and everything in between...


Accommodation Tips


Electricity
Electricity stands at 220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles/second.
Most hotel rooms have 110 volt outlets
South African plugs are the thick 2 and 3 prong plug types.

Health Risks
No vaccinations are necessary.
Unless stated otherwise, tap water is safe to drink.
Pharmacies in South Africa are well stocked.

Tipping / Gratuity
There are no tipping rules, however here are some accepted guidelines:
Do not feel obliged to tip for bad service.
Meals: Tip the waitron 10% of the cost of the meal.
Service/Petrol Stations: Tip the service attendant between R2 - R5.

Phones & Internet
The International code for South Africa is +27
Cellular (Mobile) phones can be hired at airports or Cellular shops at around R12/day
Most International Mobile phones work in S.A. with the addition of a South African Sim Card
Internet Cafe's can be found everywhere in Cape Town, and throughout South Africa
Some cafes and buildings have "hot spots" where wireless internet is possible.

Weather & Natural Disasters
The S.A. sun is harsh, and so wear an SPF sun-block when spending a lot of time out doors.
There are no earthquakes, tornadoes or cyclones in South Africa.
Don't swim during a storm, incase lightning strikes.