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Climate
Situated in the southern hemisphere, the seasons in South Africa stand in opposition to those of Europe.
In this extremely vast land, the climate can be quite different from one zone to another.
The Cape region enjoys a climate similar to that of the Mediterranean with possible rain and harsh temperatures in the winter months (July and August). The northern area, on the other hand, has a dry climate with a wide range between night and day temperatures, especially in winter. Rainfall is brief and intense and in concentrated in the summer months.
Documents
Italian citizens must hold a passport with a residual validity of at least one month from their date of return, and two consecutive blank pages. Â
No visa is required.
Currency
The official currency in South Africa is the Rand which is equivalent to about 12 cents of the Euro. It is customary to leave a 10% tip to guides, drivers, porters, waiters and taxi drivers. Â
Time zone
An hour ahead of Italian solar time. No difference when Europe is on summer time.
Vaccinations and sanitary precautions
No vaccinations are requested. The malaria prophylaxis is recommended for those who visit the eastern side of the country, comprising the Kruger Park in the rainy season.
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