Explore Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known as the ultimate playground. The city is colourful and vibrant, making it an ideal destination for various travellers looking to explore it,s entertainment, cuisine, and nightlife scene. Las Vegas attracts visitors from all over the world because there are so many tourist attractions to explore. You will discover why you should visit Las Vegas at lease once in your liftime when once you visit Las Vegas Strip, the wild pool parties, see the beauty of Sin City.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Lunch for 2 at an average restaurant will be around 25$ (R463.3). A three-course meal at a midrange restaurant will be around 65$ (R1209.63).
Drinks
A local beer will be around 6$ (R111.20), and imported beers around 8$ (R148.29). Cocktails range CHFom 14$ (R260) to 18$ (R333.59), and 30$ (R555.90) per Bottle of wine.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi’s start at a 3.50$ (R65) tariff and charge around 2$ (R37) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
The Monorail is the best public transport in Las Vegas and stops at most tourist destinations. An unlimited day pass is 13$ (R240.39).

Things to do in Las Vegas

Fremont Street Experience; Stratosphere; The High Roller at The LINQ; The Las Vegas Strip; Pinball Hall of Fame; Hoover Dam; The ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign; Lee Canyon; Mount Charleston; Shark Reef; The Mob Museum; The Neon Museum; Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden; VooDoo Zipline; M&M World; Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail Head; Dig This Las Vegas; The Cosmopolitan pool; and The Basement for a live escape room experience.

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 
  • First Aid Kit
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Copy of travelling documents 
  • Camera 
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Waterbottle 
  • Raincoat
  • Universal adapter 
  • Portable battery pack
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans need a valid passport with at least 6 months validity after your departure date from the United States of America. However, there are more forms to complete. Contact the American Embassy via email or telephone to confirm you have all the necessary documentation.