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Cape Town Harbour and the V&A Waterfront seen from the Clock Tower

Currency & Money

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the local currency; cards are widely accepted in tourist areas.

Practical

The South African Rand (ZAR) is used throughout the country. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in cities, lodges, and tourist areas; carrying some cash is useful for markets, tips, and rural stops.

ATMs are widely available in cities and towns; in remote safari areas, plan to carry cash, as connectivity for card payments can be limited.

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