Indian travel insurance for visiting South Africa

Location / Language of South Africa

South Africa Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho. South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa covering an area of 12.25 lac sq km and with over 57 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. About 80 percent of South Africans are of Bantu ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different African languages, nine of which have official status.

Cape Town is the legislative capital, Pretoria is the administrative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa.

At least thirty-five languages indigenous to South Africa are spoken in the Republic, ten of which are official languages of South Africa: Afrikaans, IsiNdebele, Sepedi, SeSotho sa Borwa, SiSwati, XiTsonga, SeTswana, TshiVenḓa, IsiXhosa, and IsiZulu. South African English is also an official language, and is the de facto primary language used in Government discussions.

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

Citizens of India (Indian Passport Holders) require a visa to enter South Africa. If one is applying for a tourist visa from India, one will have to apply from any of the VFS visa application centres:

Currency : South African Rand (ZAR)
Conversion :Rs.1 INR = 0.208 ZAR
1 ZAR = Rs.4.78 INR

Top 10 best travel insurance for trip to South Africa

1. Kruger National Park - Kruger National Park is one of the oldest and world's most famous safari parks and offers visitors the chance to see the "Big Five": lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino, as well as an astounding diversity of other wildlife.
2. Cape Town– Nature surrounds this multicultural city, which nuzzles between a rugged range of mountains and the sea.
3. Johannesburg - Top historical attractions include the Apartheid Museum, a poignant look at the oppression of apartheid till the birth of democracy; other attractions include Constitution Hill and Gold Reef City.
4. iSimangaliso Wetland Park– It lies on the northeastern coast of Kwazulu Natal connects coral reefs, croc-filled rivers, lakes, towering coastal dunes, swamplands, and savanna. More than 526 species of birds inhabit the reserve as well as leatherback and loggerhead turtles, leopards, rhino, and Africa's highest concentration of hippos and crocodiles.
5. Robben Island - In Table Bay, World-Heritage-listed Robben Island is a haunting reminder of the horrors of apartheid. Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned in a tiny cell here.
6. Durban’s Golden Mile – Durban's sweeping waterfront promenade has long blond beaches which lure swimmers, surfers, and anglers, while the bustling promenade has its high-rise hotels, shops, restaurants, and flashy entertainment complexes.
7. Drakensberg - Meaning "Dragon Mountains," this is one of the most spectacular destinations in South Africa and home to the country's highest peaks and to more than 800 different species of flowering plants as well as a rich diversity of wildlife
8. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – one of the largest wilderness areas, with camel thorn trees, red sands, golden grasslands, and deep blue skies provide for good game viewing.
9. Stellenbosch – A mosaic of farms, old oak trees, and white-washed Cape Dutch dwellings, this is one of the best preserved towns from the era of the Dutch East India Company.
10. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve – Beautiful stop on the drive between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park, the park is home to Africa's second largest canyon as well as a rich diversity of wildlife and plants.

Things You Must Do in South Africa

1. Take a Drive down Garden Route – The route stretches along the Indian Ocean from Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, to the Storms River, in the Eastern Cape. This popular driving route passes through rolling green hills, pretty coastal towns, lagoons, lakes, and coastal cliffs.
2. Cage Dive with White Sharks - Climb into a thick iron cage, plunge into the ocean, and come face-to-face with a great white shark.
3. Hiking Amidst stunning Scenery – There are many long-distance hiking trails to explore, some of which take you along the breath-taking coast of SA, while others introduce you to the secrets of the country's interiors.
4. Become a Photographer to witness a Wildflower Bloom – Cape Floral Region is home to approximately 9,500 plant species, 70 percent of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Don’t forget to carry your camera.
5. Drink Wine at Babylonstoren – It is an old Cape Dutch farm cum elegant hotel with a stunning garden, multiple restaurants, and most importantly, a 200-acre winery that produces excellent pinot noir and chardonnay.

Travel health Insurance India for visiting South Africa

India Travel medical insurance for South Africa is much cheaper when compared to more developed destinations in Americas and Europe. Overseas mediclaim insurance for South Africa should be purchased for “Excluding Americas” Plan.

Illustration for 15 days International travel insurance to South Africa.

Sum Insured($ USD) / Premium in Rs. INR	Insured Age 31	Insured Age 64
Excluding - $50,000	Rs.763	Rs.1,492
Excluding - $250,000	Rs.1,324	Rs.2,148
Excluding - $500,000	Rs.1,489	Rs.3,833

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