Explore San Francisco
San Francisco is a very popular tourist destination. It is well known for its steep rolling hills, mix of architecture, and landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is also known today as a great city of the world, and stands out from almost all major cities for it,s geography and culture.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo6iAxf4si0
Language Spoken
The national language Is English
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Meals
An average meal for two people would be around 32$ (R586) and a three-course meal at a midrange restaurant around 80$(R1465).Drinks
Beers range CHFom 5$ (R91) to 8$ (R146) and cocktails are between 5$ (R91) and 12$ (R219).
Transportation
Taxis
Uber is also available and accurate prices can be found on the Uber app.General Transport
San Francisco has very reliable public transport like the San Francisco Municipal Railway which stops at most popular tourist destinations. A day pass is around 5$ (91).Things to do in San Francisco
The top attractions to visit in San Francisco are Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Oracle Park, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and the Golden Gate Park.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps and Rubella
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Hand sanitizer
- First Aid Kit
- Camera
- Copy of travel documents
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Windbreaker
- Guidebook
- Universal adapter
- Water bottle
Passports & Visa Information
A South African passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA. They also need to complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) form. Arrange an interview date at any of the consulates after which you will be able to collect your passport within a few days.