Welcome to the Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal

HELPFUL HINTS FOR TOURISTS

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CLIMATE

KwaZulu-Natal enjoys a warm sub-tropical climate for most of the year. However, summers are very hot and humid. Winters in inland areas are clear and cool, and cold in areas of high altitude such as the Drakensberg. These mountains frequently have snowfalls during the winter months also.

For more details of the climatic conditions of the various regions in KwaZulu-Natal, please make use of the following links:

Battlefields
Drakensberg
Dolphin Coast
Durban
East Griqualand
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands
South Coast
Zululand

You can also visit the Weather Bureau website for more details.

POPULATION FIGURES

KwaZulu-Natal is home to 9.4 million people with a rich cultural mix.

Additional statistics can be acquired from the Statistics South Africa site.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

There are eleven official languages in South Africa. In KwaZulu- Natal, English and Zulu are widely spoken.

BANKS

Banking hours are from Monday to Friday 09h00-15h30 and Saturday 08h30-11h00. Automated teller machines (ATMs) operate 24 hours a day and can be found in most shopping centres.

CURRENCY

The currency in South Africa is the Rand. Bank notes currently available are R200, R100, R50, R10 and coins of R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, and 1c. There are 100c in R1.

VALUE ADDED TAX

A 14% tax is charged on most purchased goods and services. However, foreign tourists may reclaim this money on their departure from the country provided that the goods purchased exceeds R250. Ask for more information at the airport upon arrival.

SAFETY TIPS & IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Please make use of www.safe.kzn.org.za

Police & Flying Squad - 10111
Ambulance - 10177
Tourist Support Unit - (031) 332 5923
Train Enquiries (Spoornet) - (031) 361 3388
Airport Flight Information - (031) 451 6666
Weather Bureau - (031) 307 4121
Department of Home Affairs - (031) 308 7900

ESSENTIALS TO PACK

Light cotton clothing (shorts, short sleeve shirt)
Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Swimming costume
Binoculars
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera and lots of film

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES

IMMUNISATION

Malaria is endemic in the northern coastal areas of Zululand and Maputuland, especially close to the Mozambique and Swaziland borders. It is advisable to take precautions when visiting these areas, especially in the hot summer months. Consult a doctor or pharmacist.

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES

Belgium Consulate (031) 303 2840/1
British (031) 305 3041
Chile (031) 312 8608
Denmark (031) 202 9396
Finland (031) 209 3836
Germany (031) 305 5677
Greece (031) 301 4880/1
India (031) 304 7020
Italy (031) 368 4388/98
Madagascar (031) 312 9704
Mozambique Consulate (031) 304 0200/304 0213
Netherlands (031) 304 1770
Norway and Sweden (031) 207 6900
Portugal (031) 305 7511
Spain(031) 764 2574
Uruguay Consulate (031) 262 7331
USA (031) 304 4737

SPECIFIC REGIONAL HINTS

Battlefields
Drakensberg
Dolphin Coast
Durban
East Griqualand
Pietermaritzburg and Midlands
South Coast
Zululand

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