Südafrika

Top 5 Orte

1. Table Mountain · Cape Town

   Flat-topped mountain above the city, reached by cable car or busy marked hiking trails.

2. Kruger National Park · Mpumalanga / Limpopo

   Large game reserve for self-drive or guided safaris with the Big Five.

3. Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach · Cape Town

   Coastal drive to Cape Point via Chapman's Peak, with an African penguin colony at Boulders.

4. Cape Winelands · Stellenbosch / Franschhoek

   Historic wine estates with tastings and Cape Dutch architecture an hour from Cape Town.

5. Garden Route · Knysna / Plettenberg Bay

   Coastal road trip of lagoons, forests, beaches and whale watching (in season).

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber / Bolt

  Widely used in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and other cities. Book only in the app, check the plate and driver photo, and avoid pickups at minibus taxi ranks, where riders have been robbed.

• Züge

  Gautrain

  Fast rail link between OR Tambo airport, Sandton, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Paid with a Gautrain card or contactless bank card (varies).

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  MyCiTi

  Cape Town bus rapid transit, including an airport route and Atlantic seaboard routes. Uses a myconnect card.

• Mietwagen

  Car rental

  Best way to tour the Garden Route, Winelands and Kruger. Drive on the left, keep doors locked and windows up at junctions, and avoid driving at night outside cities.

• Busse

  Minibus taxis

  Shared minibuses used by most locals. Cheap but poorly regulated with a poor safety record; UK and Canadian advice discourages them for visitors.

• Busse

  Domestic flights

  Several daily flights connect Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban; often quicker and safer than long drives.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: ZAR · South African rand

Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted in most shops, restaurants and petrol stations, and tips can usually be added on the card machine. Carry small notes and coins for car guards, petrol attendants and markets. Use ATMs inside malls or banks, cover your PIN and never accept help from strangers at an ATM. Change money only at banks or in secure malls.

Wechselkurs nach ZAR prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping is expected in South Africa and matters to workers' incomes, as base wages in service jobs are low. Leave 10-15% in restaurants and small tips for car guards, petrol attendants and hotel staff.

Nützliche Sätze

• Can I have the bill, please? Can I have the bill, please?
• Is service included? Is service included?
• Dankie. Thank you (Afrikaans).

Umgangsformen

• Greet people before getting to business; a handshake is normal and a short 'How are you?' is expected.
• Petrol stations are full service: an attendant fills your car, so stay in the car and tip them.
• Tip car guards when you return to your car; they watch vehicles in many car parks.
• South Africans often say 'just now' or 'now now' for timing; 'just now' can mean later.
• Ask before photographing people, especially in townships and rural villages. Visit townships only with a reputable local guide.
• Bargaining is fine at craft markets and with street sellers, not in shops.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• ATM 'helpers' and card swaps

  Wo: Street ATMs and busy shopping areas

  So funktioniert’s: A stranger offers to help when your card 'gets stuck', watches your PIN, swaps your card and empties your account.

  So vermeidest du es: Use ATMs inside malls or banks, cover your PIN and refuse any help. Call your bank immediately if your card is retained.

• Followed from the airport

  Wo: OR Tambo (Johannesburg) and other airports

  So funktioniert’s: Criminals spot arriving travellers and follow them to their hotel or home to rob them.

  So vermeidest du es: Use a pre-arranged hotel or tour transfer, travel in daylight and keep valuables out of sight.

• Fake e-hailing drivers

  Wo: Airport arrivals halls

  So funktioniert’s: Unregistered drivers pretend to be Uber or Bolt drivers and offer rides.

  So vermeidest du es: Book only in the app and check the plate, car and driver photo before getting in.

• Fake police and 'blue light' gangs

  Wo: Roads, especially at night

  So funktioniert’s: Criminals in unmarked cars with blue lights or at fake roadblocks stop drivers to rob them.

  So vermeidest du es: Do not stop for unmarked vehicles; drive on carefully to a police station or busy petrol station.

• Tyre deflation and roadside traps

  Wo: Roads near airports, malls and highways

  So funktioniert’s: Criminals scatter nails or throw stones at cars to make drivers stop, then rob them.

  So vermeidest du es: If safe, drive on slowly to a busy, well-lit place before stopping.

• Online romance and dating app lures

  Wo: Dating apps

  So funktioniert’s: Victims have been lured to meetings and kidnapped or robbed.

  So vermeidest du es: Meet in busy public places, tell someone where you are, and be wary of romance or job offers online.

Sicherheit

• Violent crime levels are high, especially in city centres after dark. Do not walk at night; use app rides or booked transport.
• Keep car doors locked and windows closed, especially at traffic lights (smash-and-grab), and keep bags out of sight.
• On Table Mountain, hike in groups of four or more on busy marked trails in daylight.
• In Cape Town, use the M3 or N2 from the airport rather than smaller roads such as the R300.
• Do not resist robbery or carjacking.
• Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in markets and busy tourist sites.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

English is the common language and widely spoken in cities and tourism; fewer people speak it in some rural areas.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: South Africa, safety and security
• Government of Canada: South Africa travel advice
• Wikivoyage: South Africa
• Hootling: Tipping in South Africa
• Wikipedia: List of emergency telephone numbers

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