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South Africa - Country Information South Africa is a kaleidoscope of enthralling offerings and a land of many paradoxes. Her tumultuous history has left in its wake a valiant people and offerings of some of the continent’s most exquisite and breathtaking scenery. Coastal regions, arid desert lands, mountain ranges and stunning wildlife reserves mean that South Africa offers a something of everything of Africa’s best South Africa volunteer work - view volunteer projets currently available in South Africa South Africa Photos Photographs of South Africa.   South Africa Visas Entry permits are issued free on arrival to visitors on holiday from most Commonwealth and most EU countries, as well as the United States. Passport holders that are not entitled to entry permits will need to get a visa before they arrive. South Africa also issues special volunteering permits that are valid for up to 6 months. South Africa Health, Vaccinations, HIV/AIDS & Drinking Water Malaria - Malaria prophylactics recommended by your personal physician are necessary if you will be in a Malaria area in South Africa (mostly the Eastern and Lowveld regions). As well as insect repellent and covering yourself up with long trousers and light cotton long-sleeved shirts in the evenings. Vaccinations - Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory if travelling from an infected area, and recommended even if you are not. Be sure to have your vaccination record of yellow fever with you when you arrive. HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS is a risk and it is recommended that you take all the necessary precautions. It is not necessary to drink bottled water in South Africa. South Africa Safety The best advice is for you to be a well-informed traveller and that you adequately prepare yourself for your travel experience. African Impact offers 24-hour ground support for all our volunteers, and our coordinators will advise you on how best to integrate yourself into your country and your programme. Please see our safety guidelines for more information or contact us if you have any specific questions about travel safety in South Africa. South Africa Weather & Climate South Africa has a very welcoming and fairly diverse climate. Towards Zimbabwe and Mozambique you will experience a typically tropical climate: high temperatures and high levels of humidity. The Cape coastal region has a Mediterranean-type climate with high temperatures in summer (October-March) and fairly warm and very wet winters (May-August). Eastern coastal areas such as near Durban have their wettest months in October and April and experience both high temperatures and high humidity. Central/Eastern areas around Johannesburg experiences warm but rainy summers and remarkable drops in temperature during the winter nights and early mornings. They also have pleasantly low humidity levels. South Africa Travel Highlights Cosmopolitan urban centres such as Johannesburg will enthral with their zest for life Vivacious Cape Town – one of the most stunning cities on the globe, is the home of the spectacular and unique Table Mountain and the heritage site of Nelson Mandela’s prison home, Robben Island. Wildlife sanctuaries such as Kruger National Park offer prime sightings of the ‘Big 5’ The ‘Wild Coast’ along the eastern frontier of South Africa is a collection of unrivalled surf spots and beautiful beaches and cultural stops that will intrigue even the most seasoned traveller and endear you to this land. Volunteer in South Africa South Africa volunteer projects - view Afican Impact's volunteer projets currently available in South Africa       print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top