Explore Maldives
Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and also called Maldive Islands, is a small island in South Asia, in the north-central Indian Ocean. The Maldives is known for their natural environment including the blue ocean, white beaches, and clean air.
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Language Spoken
The national language is Dhivehi.
Currency & Time Zone
Maldivian Rufiyaa
UTC+05:00
Cuisine
Meals
A local café would have dinner for two people around RWF100 (R123.3). Midrange restaurants would have authentic Maldivian cuisine for two between RWF250 (R308.33) and RWF400 (R493.33).Drinks
Cocktail prices on this beach paradise range CHFom RWF50 (R61,67) up to RWF150 (R185). Beers cost between RWF78 (R96.20) and RWF185 (R228)
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis range CHFom RWF20 (R24.67) and RWF25 (R30.83) per kilometer, but it is important to always agree on a price before entering the taxi.General Transport
Public bus prices range from Rf3 (R3.70) to Rf10 (R12.33) and are operational between 06:00am and 15: 00pm. A ferry from the airport to the capital, Male would be Rf10 (R12.33) and is available from 06:00am to 02:30am.Things to do in Maldives
Water sports such as swimming; fishing; scuba diving; snorkeling; water-skiing; windsurfing and kite boarding.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
- Rabies
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Universal adapter
- Copy of travelling documents
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Raincoat
- Comfortable shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun hat
- VPN
Passports & Visa Information
South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from the arrival date in the Maldives. A tourist visa is also required.