South Africa is a beautiful country and worth the trip "for the good, even if the travel time from the United States to South Africa can be a very long time, it will be forgotten when you reach the final destination. An important point to remember, at least before embarking on the southern end of Africa.1. Passport. Remember that your passport may take up to nine weeks in the processing plant to prepare for this purchase.
2. Go to the doctor for a vaccination is necessary. I recommend you up to date on routine vaccinations and that, unless you have been vaccinated for hepatitis, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies and polio. Some have more than one vaccine to provide vaccine first. In many parts of Africa, malaria medication guide. Antimalarial drugs should be a month before they arrive in the country.
3. Buy your plane tickets early. Check the website so that everyone will see the changes in the rate. Wednesday evening is the best time to buy plane tickets. While you will be able to shoot straight from Washington DC to Johannesburg will cost much less stop in England first. Your travel time will be extended, but the money you save makes it worth it.
4. Preparing for your trip in London to have a break. Many take a break for 12 hours or more. Packing your carry-on. Do not forget to bring enough to keep you busy in town, if you choose to go downtown or the airport if you choose to wait it out.
5. Sleep on the plane if possible. Long flight from London to Johannesburg and possibly overnight. Wine and try to sleep for most of the flight so you'll have the energy left for the day in Africa.
6. To people who want to help you with your bags or direction when you arrive at the airport. Airports in South Africa and the flood of people to follow you - if you let them - unless you give them money. Brief you on them, the faster they will understand that you are not fooled by them.
7. Taxing if you're out of town and village in the countryside. He is rude and overly dense, but my own experience, I will give you a taste of South Africa. Friendly to those around you. They are friendly in return.
Warnings.
Your personal collection of close to you at all times. As with any destination, I lurk at airports and train stations looking for items to grab.
Keep your cash in one place. Spread out, so if the bag has been stolen, not all your money into.
Friendly, but safe. Not everyone who smiles at you with the best idea in the heart.
