Explore Baltimore

Baltimore is a colourful, diverse city and also the economic hub of Maryland, in the United States. It is very well known for it,s beautiful harbor; distinct neighborhoods; unique museums and the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Dinner for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 65$ (R1196).
Drinks
Imported beers are around 7$ (R128) and domestic beers around 6$ (R110).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 4$ (R74) and around 2$ (R37) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
A day pass, valid for the bus and subway system is 4$ (R74) per day or a weekly pass is 22$ (R405).

Things to do in Baltimore

The top attractions to visit in Baltimore are Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Fell,s Point, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, The National Aquarium, and The Sagamore Spirit Distillery.

Medical Precautions

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

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans need a passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.