ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR KWAZULU NATAL
VISAS
No visa required for holidays < 90 days
HEALTH
Durban and Drakensberg are malaria free, but malaria tablets are recommended for Hluhluwe and far northern KwaZulu Natal.
CURRENCY
Rand (ZAR)
LANGUAGE
English + Zulu + 9 other languages
TIME ZONE
GMT + 2 hours
TRAVEL TIPS
Light aircraft – Luggage should be in soft bags and there is often a weight restriction of 12kg
Self Drive – Driving is on the left. Any valid driving license is accepted as long as it has a photograph, a signature and is written in English.
Safari – Dress in neutral colours and take a warm jacket or fleece for evening and winter game drives. Don’t forget your binoculars and cameras
Plugs  - Type M. Round 3 pin Current is 220/240 volts
Passport – Needs to be valid for 6 months after return date and have 2 blank facing pages
Tipping – Not compulsory but appreciated. As a guide – Waiters 10%, Porters R10 per bag,  Specialist/Safari Guide R50 per person per day.
Water – Tap water is generally safe to drink in major towns unless otherwise advised. Drink only bottled water in game parks and rural areas.