Explore Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It is one of the world,s natural wonders that has visitors perched at the edge of it,s towering cliffs. Carved by the copper-colored Colorado River, the colorful rock layers record billions of years of history and hide many unique species.

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
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 12.00 $ (R219.52), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 60.00 $ (R1097.60).
Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 4.00 $ (R73.17) and an imported beer around 5.45 $ (R99.70).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.25 $ (R59.45), and then 1.40 $ (R25.61) per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
The best way to get around the Grand Canyon is by shuttle bus, which is operated by the National Park Service. These free shuttles will take you all around the South Rim. It costs $90 (1592.18) per person each way.

Things to do in Grand Canyon

Best Things to do in the Grand Canyon are to go hiking in the Grand Canyon, ride a mule into the Grand Canyon, ride a train in the Grand Canyon, spend a night or more camping, go on a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon National Park, take a helicopter tour over the Canyon, or ride a bike in the Grand Canyon.

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
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

A South African passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.