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SOUTH AFRICA TIME HEALTH South Africa is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in winter; six hours ahead in summer. ESSENTIALS SEASONS The seasons are reversed south of the equator, which means that South Africa’s winter runs from May to July, when the temperature tends to move between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer, peak season for safaris, runs from November through March, with a temperature range from the 60s to the mid-90s Fahrenheit at mid-day in some areas. Travelers from the U.S. and Canada do not need any vaccinations to enter South Africa. For some areas, including Kruger National Park, malaria preventive medication is recommended (there is no malaria in other areas, including Madikwe Game Reserve). Talk to your doctor about what medications you may need for your trip. present, there are no visa requirements for U.S. citizens, unless they plan to stay longer than 90 days. CURRENCY South Africa’s official currency is the Rand. At press time, one Rand equaled 12 cents U.S. South Africa also accepts all major credit cards, and ATMs are available in all major cities and towns. PASSPORT AND VISA All U.S. citizens entering South Africa are required to have a valid passport with two blank pages when they enter South Africa. At LANGUAGE While South Africa is a true multi-national culture with 11 official languages, English is widely spoken. for a truly memorable event FOR MORE INFORMATION South African Tourism offers planners a wealth of information on incentives, meetings, and conventions in South Africa and is a great starting point for planning your event there. Contact the tourist office in New York at (212) 730-2929, e-mail: newyork@us.southafrica.net. Web: www.southafrica.net. DON'T MISS MEETINGS AFRICA M Incentives & Special Events Conference & Congress Support Services Coach Hire Scheduled Tours Tailor-made Tours USA REPRESENTATION Primary Sales Consulting Tel: +1 800 323 3210 Fax +1 631 661 6914 Email: psckmonaco@aol.com HEAD OFFICE: CAPE TOWN Tel + 27 21 460 4700 Fax +27 21 448 0003 Email: events@springbokatlas.com www.springbokatlas.com eetings Africa is the continent's top business tourism exhibition, the only event of its kind. It focuses specifically on products, destinations, and support services that fulfill the needs of meeting planners. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the 2.5-day trade fair brings together buyers with product suppliers, convention bureaus, and affiliated industry associations for unparalleled networking opportunities. Dates: Held each February. Web site: www.meetingsafrica.co.za http://www.southafrica.net http://www.springbokatlas.com http://www.springbokatlas.com http://www.meetingsafrica.co.za

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