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INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS
Value-Added Tax Refund Procedure (Public Information)
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This information brochure explains how tourists can reclaim VAT paid on purchases in South Africa.  > 
Web Directory of Tourism Organisations in the Western Cape (Public Information)
This listing of tourism organisations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Helpful Hints to Make your Stay Enjoyable and Safe (Public Information)
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This brochure provides tourists with basic precautions that should be taken to ensure that their stay is safe and pleasant. The precautions are divided into 3 sections - at the hotel, in the street and in the car - and written in a number of foreign languages. Key contact numbers are also provided.  > 
Tourism Bureaux (Facility category)
Fact Sheet 4: Exchange Rates and Exchange Control (Public Information)
This information sheet explains what exchange rates and exchange controls are and how they work in the South African context.  > 
Western Cape Trends Card (Public Information)
(File type: pdf)
This information card provides statistics and figures about the tourism industry in the Western Cape. It includes information about the number of foreign visitors, the purpose of their visit, the length of their stay and their expenditure.  > 
Tourism Statistics for March 2003 as compared to March 2002 (Reports & Research)
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Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (The Government of South Africa)
This table compares the number of visitors from various countries between Jan and March 2003 to the number of visitors in the same period in 2002.  > 
Western Cape Tourism Board Website (Link)
This comprehensive site contains information on accommodation, restaurants, conferences, travel services, tour operators, tour guides, travel agents, transport, attractions and events in the Western Cape. The site also contains electronic postcards and a virtual tour of the province.  > 
Cape Nature Conservation Website (Link)
This site contains information on Cape Nature Conservation and the various nature reserves in the province. It also contains information on hiking trails, adventure activities, accommodation, camping and conference facilities. There is also educational information on the biodiversity in the Western Cape and on the fauna and flora of the province.  > 
Cape Town International Convention Centre Website (Link)
The Cape Town International Convention Centre was officially opened on 28 June 2003. This website provides information on the Convention Centre, including a virtual tour. There is detailed information on the facilities offered at the Centre and an online booking query facility.  > 
South Africa.Info - The Official Gateway (Link)
This site contains essential information on South Africa, as well as information on public services, doing business in South Africa, planning a trip to this country and what is happening here in terms of news, arts, entertainment, conferences and sport.  > 
South African Tourism (SATOUR) Website (Link)
This is the official South African Tourism website. It contains detailed tourist information on the nine provinces. It also contains information on places to stay and things to do in South Africa.  > 
South African Tourism Institute Website (Link)
This site contains information on SATI and the projects it's involved in. There is also information on choosing tourism as a career. The site houses a resource centre which includes a resources catalogue, a virtual library and a research database.  > 
South African National Parks Website (Link)
This site contains information on all of South Africa's National Parks. It includes reservation information and details on tourism and conservation in South Africa.  > 
Hiring of Cultural Facilities (Service)
Seven cultural centres are available for use by organisations or societies presenting cultural or educational programmes. The cultural centres offer accommodation and conference facilities.  > 
The content on this page was last updated on 30 August 2006
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