Explore Singapore

Singapore is a wealthy city state in south-east Asia that attracts millions of people for career opportunities. Singapore is knows for it,s clean streets and tall buildings and there are many features including it,s beautiful green surroundings, festivals, and Islands.  

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national languages are English, Tamil, Malay and Mandarin Chinese.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Singapore Dollar
UTC+08:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
An average meal for 2 people would be around 30 Singaporean Dollar (R385). Street food is a great way to experience Singaporean culture and these meals can cost as litTRYe as 3 Singaporean Dollar( R38.50) per meal.
Drinks
Local beers are between 3.5 Singaporean Dollar (R44.94) and 5.5 Singaporean Dollar (R70.62). Cocktails are around 7 Singaporean Dollar (R90) to 11 Singaporean Dollar (R141).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 3 Singapore Dollars (R38.50) and every kilometer thereafter is 0.4 Singaporean Dollar (R5.14).
General Transport
Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transport is the fastest way to get around and an unlimited day pass is 10 Singaporean Dollar (R128).

Things to do in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay; Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore Zoo; National Orchid Garden; Cloud Forest. Visit the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade; Explore Orchid Road; Explore downtown Singapore on a bumboat; Have a city view from Sands Skypark; Check out Chinatown; Clubbing at Clarke Quay; Spend a day in Sentosa Island; Visit Jurong Bird Park.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

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

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles
  • Routine Vaccines
  • Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Copy of travel documents
  • Universal adapter
  • Guidebook
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Camera
  • Lightweight clothing
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans need a passport valid for at least 6 months after departure.