Singa Lodge
Hotel in Port Elizabeth

5 star Town Lodge with Guesthouse - Bed and Breakfast -accommodation - conference facilities - wedding venue - Summerstrand - Port Elizabeth.

Most of the larger institutions and operators cater for German, French and Japanese groups. South Africa operates two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year, making it an hour ahead of Central European Winter Time, seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Winter Time and seven hours behind Australian Central Time. For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to South Africa for vacation, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport in order to enter the country, and in some cases, a visa. Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks and Bureaux de Changes. Most major international credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates are widely accepted. Parking and petrol station attendants should be given whatever small change you have available. South Africa's electricity supply: 220/230 volts AC 50 HzMost plugs have three round pins but some plugs with two smaller pins are also found on appliances. Many foreigners are unaware that South Africa has a well-developed infrastructure, high standards of water treatment and medical facilities equal to the best in the world. In a great many medical disciplines, South Africa is a global leader. In fact, South African trained doctors are sought after all over the world, so this should give an indication of the standard of medical care available. There is a large network of public and private hospitals countrywide, offering excellent service. However, clients must have adequate health insurance to cover the fees private hospitals charge. Malaria is not much of a risk in the winter months. Although the incidence of malaria is rare, it would be best to take adequate precautions if you choose to visit these areas. As a rule, tap water in South Africa is safe to drink as it is treated and is free of harmful microorganisms. In hotels, restaurants and nightspots, the standards of hygiene and food preparation are top-notch. It is safe to eat fresh fruit and salads and to put as much ice as you like in your drinks. Immunisation against cholera and small pox are not required and no other vaccinations are required when visiting South Africa. Crime in South Africa, like many other places in today's world, can be a problem, but all you really need to do is take the usual sensible precautions and follow some basic safety rules. South Africa has the oldest meteor scar in the world. The meteor plummeted to Earth nearly two billion years ago, predating the heady days of oxygen and multi-celled life. According to recent studies, the star-watching town of Sutherland in the Northern Cape is one of the most geologically stable places on Earth, yet it has a 66-million-year-old volcano, not yet officially extinct. Kimberley may have the biggest man-made hole in the world, but the southern Free State town of Jagersfontein has the deepest vertical man-made hole. The only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace prize winners is in South Africa. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique are tearing down fences between the countries’ game parks to create a 35 000 square kilometers game park which will become the largest conservation area in the world. South Africa is ranked number one in the world for its floral kingdom. The CONDE NAST TRAVELLER ranked Cape Town as the world's best value for money city two years in a row, as well as the most hospitable city in the world. The London Observer Newspaper reports Cape Town as a favourite overseas city for British travellers.