Currency

The currency you will be using on your tour is the South African rand (and the Zambian kwacha, on extension). All African countries have stringent exchange regulations. Their currencies are not interchangeable.

We recommend that you carry as little local cash as possible, and small amounts of the U.S. dollar for small purchases. (Please make sure that you only bring U.S. dollars printed in 1997 or later.)

Otherwise, carry traveler’s checks. It is important to keep a receipt whenever you convert foreign currency. No local currency can be taken in or out of the country. Major American credit cards are accepted in South Africa.

We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.