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Climate
Summer months are hot and sunny,
interrupted by rainy days and cool misty periods in the highlands.
December to March is particularly humid along the coast, but offshore
breezes provide pleasant relief. Winter
months generally are mild and dry.
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Health Care
Precautions must be taken against
malaria, particularly between the months of October and May.
Protective medication needs to be started several days before traveling,
and continued for four weeks after leaving the area.
Advice on the most suitable
preparations can be obtained from pharmacies, travel clinics and offices of the
department of health while traveling , make use of insect repellents, coils and
mosquito nets, and keep the body covered as much as possible after sundown. Zululand sunshine is one of the area’s greatest assets but
requires hats, sunglasses and sun-cream. Make
sure during summer months, when humidity is high, that your water intake is
sufficient. Carrying a water bottle
on walks or a long drive is suggested.
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Road Travel
The N2 is a major national road that
arcs through Zululand, linking Mpumalanga with the KwaZulu-Natal coast, but the
regional roads R33, R34, R66, R68 and R69 that criss-cross most of the area are
well used. Consult local
information offices about using the secondary untarred roads, especially as some
of them deteriorate after heavy rains. A
handful of the wilderness areas require for wheel drive vehicles.
From a safety point of view, plan your route in advance.
If you are heading for one
of Zululand’s more remote corners in a self-drive vehicle, check with a local
tourism information office or even the nearest police station for any
precautions that may be necessary. It’s
advisable to keep doors locked and windows closed, and valuable items should be
kept out of sight in the boot (trunk) of the car.
At night, park in well-lit areas and avoid giving rides to
strangers.
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Safety Tips
As in other countries, there are some
basic precautions that should be taken to ensure your stay is as pleasant and
safe as possible. It’s not
advisable to carry large sums of money on you.
Avoiding wearing eye
catching jewellery or displaying
expensive camera equipment. At
night steer clear of the dark, isolated areas.
Explore in groups rather than alone.
In your hotel, lodge or camp, store valuables in the establishments
safety deposit box. Don’t leave
luggage unattended, and keep your room locked – whether you are there or not.
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Swimming
Swimming and paddling in rivers,
lagoons and lakes is not safe unless the area is free of bilharzias, hippos and
crocodiles. Sea bathing is best
undertaken on demarcated beaches.
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Public Transport
Zululand is not well served by public
transport and visitors should check with tourist information offices before
setting out.
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Contact
our Tourist Information Centre at Arts & Craft
Tel:
034 413 1144
Fax:034
413 2100
E-mail:
pongolatourism@lantic.net
Or
feel free to send us a Query
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