Explore Bali

Bali is a must see province in Indonesia. Bali has some of the world’s most magnificent beaches, tropical forests and waterfalls, and is often referred to as the “Island of Gods” ,the “Island of Peace”, or the “The Morning of the World”.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is Balinese
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Indonesian Rupiah
UTC+08:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Local cuisine at a Warung (roadside café) would be around Rp72314.50 (R82.64) for two people. At a mid-range Western restaurant, you can expect to pay around Rp129786.01 (R148.31).
Drinks
Alcoholic beverages range CHFom (R40.69) Rp35557.81 for a local beer up to Rp71115.62 (R81.37) for cocktails.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
It is best to hire a taxi driver for a day which costs around 722712.51 (R826.94), but the drivers are usually locals which makes them terrific tour guides.
General Transport
Bemos are local minibuses and travel on set routes to and from the most popular tourist destinations. A trip would cost you around Rp5000 (R5.72), but always barter as these taxis usually charge tourists much more.

Things to do in Bali

Visiting religious sites is one of the top things to do in Bali. To make your trip to Bali a memorable and fulfulling experience, a visit to the Tirta Empul Temple, the Mother Temple of Besakih, and the seaside temple known as Tanah Lot is a must. It is easy to find other top tourist spots such as the Museum Neka and the Agung Rai Museum of Art around Bali by getting a detailed street map.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Tetanus Diphteria
  • Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Waterproof bag
  • First aid kit
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Activated charcoal or water purifying tablets
  • Universal Adapter
  • Photocopies of travel documents
  • Clothing covering knees and shoulders for temple visits
  • Mosquito repellent
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

No visa is required is for South Africans with a valid passport for stays of up to 30 days at selected ports of entry. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.