Water
Tap water is purified and safe to drink in major cities and towns, however, we do advise that you do not drink the water in more remote places such as the camps in the National Parks - the water may be safe to drink, but it simply is not worth the risk, as bottled water is widely available.
Whatever you do, do not drink water from any river lake without firstly purifying the water.
Ask in your camping shop specialist about buying water purification tablets and equipment to take away with you if you think you may need to do this on your trip.
Always take water with you when you go on a hike, and have a bottle in the car on a long journey to avoid dehydration.
Electricity
The South African power is 220 - 240 volts, 50Hz, which is delivered through a 3 pin round socket.
Although the socket is 3 pin, it is not the same as a UK socket, so an adaptor will be needed. Most airport shops sell adapters for foreign plugs, or they can be bought in selected hardware shops in larger towns.
Electricity supply is reliable in cities and towns, but you may experience problems in more remote areas, especially during heavy thunderstorms, and you should be prepared for a sudden power failure!
