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South Africa health and safety essentials

Started by OttawaOliver · 16 Mar 2026 · 313 views

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OttawaOliver member
#1
16 Mar 2026 at 02:15
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.

Biggest change: More competition means better service.

Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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KiwiKen member
#2
16 Mar 2026 at 13:37
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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BristolBen member
#3
16 Mar 2026 at 15:49
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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ChicagoChris member
#4
16 Mar 2026 at 22:53
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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MapleLeafMike member
#5
17 Mar 2026 at 02:06
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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JerseyJim member
#6
17 Mar 2026 at 07:22
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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AustinAlex member
#7
17 Mar 2026 at 14:53
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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DallasDon member
#8
17 Mar 2026 at 18:19
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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NewcastleNick member
#9
18 Mar 2026 at 06:11
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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BerlinBound member
#10
18 Mar 2026 at 09:09
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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JerseyJim member
#11
18 Mar 2026 at 19:25
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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SoCalSurfer member
#12
19 Mar 2026 at 07:17
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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BerlinBound member
#13
19 Mar 2026 at 16:48
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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HalifaxHarry member
#14
20 Mar 2026 at 00:53
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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DublinDave member
#15
20 Mar 2026 at 11:06
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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DallasDon member
#16
20 Mar 2026 at 13:48
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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DublinDave member
#17
20 Mar 2026 at 14:10
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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EdinburghEd member
#18
20 Mar 2026 at 21:07
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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EdinburghEd member
#19
21 Mar 2026 at 07:04
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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WinnipegWayne member
#20
21 Mar 2026 at 11:21
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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