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What to spend your rand on

Soft drink in a restaurant
10 ZAR
Return trip on a cable car to the top of Table Mountain
225 ZAR
Postcard and stamp
8 ZAR
Three-course meal for two in Johannesburg
400 ZAR
Full-day safari tour at Kruger National Park
1400 ZAR

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Must-sees in South Africa

Cape of Good Hope South Africa rocky headland Atlantic coast

Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, offering one of the most picturesque and mesmerising views in all of South Africa.

Durban South Africa KwaZulu-Natal province skyline

Durban
Some of the best beaches of South Africa’s east coast are here, as well as the beautiful Botanical Gardens and the uShaka Marine World aquarium.

Johannesburg Joburg South Africa Gauteng province

Johannesburg
For safari fans Jo’burg is the place to be, with plenty of wildlife to spot outside of the city. For those who want to learn a bit more about South African history, head straight to the Apartheid Museum.

How the rand adds up

The rand (ZAR) arrived in 1961, the same year that South Africa became an official Republic. There are 100 cents to every rand, but one and two cent coins have fallen out of use due to inflation.

When it comes to tour guides, taxis and meals, it's customary to leave around 10% of your bill as a tip. Give this directly to your waiter/tour guide/taxi driver and if the service was really good, you can round it up to 15%.

Frequently used banknotes

The notes you'll use in South Africa are for the value of 10 (green), 20 (brown), 50 (red), 100 (blue) and 200 (orange) rand. Each note includes an image of Nelson Mandela as part of the design, as well as one of the many animals native to South Africa.

*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.

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