BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

1. UNDERSTANDING THE ZAR (SOUTH AFRICAN RAND)

1. UNDERSTANDING THE ZAR (SOUTH AFRICAN RAND)

  • Before you leave for South Africa, we suggest converting your current currency to the ZAR (South African Rand).
  • On the attached image, you’ll see what the Rand looks like.
  • The Rand is usually about 14.5 Rand to the US Dollar.
  • South Africa does not accept checks or Travelers Checks. Payments are generally made with Credit Cards, Debit Cards, in Cash or with an Electronic Transfer between bank accounts.

Remember to notify your bank that you will be traveling to South Africa so that they can put a travel notice on your card.

2. PACK ACCORDINGLY FOR THE WEATHER

2. PACK ACCORDINGLY FOR THE WEATHER

Summer (November- March):

  • Temperatures are usually between 15℃ to 36℃ (59°F – 96°F)

Winter (June- August):

  • Temperatures are usually between -2℃ to 26℃ (28°F – 78°F)

3. PACK YOUR COURSE MATERIALS

3. PACK YOUR COURSE MATERIALS

  • Make sure you pack all of the course materials and check sheets.
  • Any additional materials can be purchased at the Bookstore.

4. CONTACT YOUR CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNLOCK YOUR PHONE

4. CONTACT YOUR CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNLOCK YOUR PHONE

  • If you wish to make international calls while in South Africa, you will need to contact your service provider to set up a roaming package.
  • You can also purchase a South African SIM card at the airport for making local calls.
  • Otherwise, there is Wi-Fi available at the Lodge and surrounding areas for WhatsApp use.

5. WHAT SYSTEM OF ELECTRICITY IS USED IN SOUTH AFRICA?

5. WHAT SYSTEM OF ELECTRICITY IS USED IN SOUTH AFRICA?

  • 220 volts of electricity is used in South Africa.

What if your device or charger only operates on 110v of electricity?

  • If this is the case, you must first plug in a “step-down converter”, which will change the volume of power from 220v down to 110v so that your device/charger can safely use the power.

Types of Plugs used in South Africa:

  • Here’s a look at the most common types of plugs used in South Africa.

Type C Plug

Type M Plug

Type C Plug

Type M Plug

Kindly note that in order to conserve electricity in South Africa, the country makes use of load shedding. This means that you may experience periods throughout the day where electricity is not available.

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Check in & Check Out Time

Check in 14h00
Check out 10h00

Contact Us

Anne: +2782 498 1780
Email: info@kyalamilodges.co.za

Terms & Conditions

  • Short Term
  • • A refundable deposit may be required upon booking to secure your room.
  • • All rentals are charged per night and are payable monthly in advance.
  • • Should you be nearing the end of services a weekly rental can be charged.
  • • 2 weeks’ notice is required if you are departing earlier than expected or if you wish to move to another lodge.
  • Long term (4 months or longer)
  • • A refundable deposit will be charged to secure your room.
  • • A monthly rate will be charged and rental will be payable before the 1st in advance.
  • • A rental agreement will be required to be signed.
  • • Should you wish to depart earlier than expected you will be liable for the balance of the lease term.