If you have a long car trip on your last vacation day and only fly in the evening, it is nice to take a shower before leaving. At the larger airports (for example OR Tambo in Johannesburg or Cape Town) there are lounges where this is possible.
Passengers from all airlines can go to Bidvest Lounge provided that you can show a valid boarding pass. Bidvest Lounge provided that you can show a valid boarding pass. You have access to the lounge from four hours before your departure time.
If you book online, the costs are R351 per person and if you decide to use the lounge on site, the costs are R390 per person. This includes snacks and drinks, use of showers (towels provided), use of Wi-Fi and possibly the smoking lounge.
We also offer a bridge at a nearby hotel hotel including a three-course meal.
Internet cafes can be found everywhere in South Africa. You can also use WiFi in some restaurants. You will usually need to request a password for this.
Many accommodations also offer internet. However, this is not always free of charge. Enquire about this at reception.
Please keep in mind that the internet is generally much slower than you are used to in Europe and that WiFi (or even phone signal) is not available everywhere.
Tap water is safe everywhere in South Africa, unless specified otherwise. The water will have a different taste to what you are used to but this does not mean it is not safe. If you prefer, bottled water is available for purchase everywhere.
A braai is what South Africans call a barbecue.
‘Braaiing’ is not only about food but about the experience. Having a braai is seen as a social thing and a weekend highlight for many. Most South Africans do not buy coals but make coals. They make a wood fire and this burns until the wood turns into coals. When the coals are ready the – usually big – pieces of meat can go on the fire.
When renting a (4×4) camper you will usually receive a braai grid. You can use this grid on the campsites where there are braai spots to use. Supermarkets also sell braai grids for about € 10- € 15.