I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Currency tips for South Africa — ATM vs exchange
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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25 Mar 2026 at 01:22
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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How's the food there compared to the Philippines?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:41
How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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This matches my experience. South Africa is a solid destination.
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