Meoweler
South Africa

Brits / Sipping Rooibos with a view

MeowScore 😼72/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

September

Whale watching and spring flowers make it a tranquil time to visit 🐋🌷🐾

🐾😎🐟
january

Cats visit for sunny beach days and outdoor adventures 🌞🏖️🐾

🐾👩‍❤️‍👨🐋
february

Cats visit for whale watching and romantic getaways 💕🐋❤️

🐾🍷🌅
march

Cats visit for wine tastings and breathtaking sunsets 🍷🌅🐾

🐾🚗🌼
april

Cats visit for scenic drives and wildflower displays 🚗🌼🐾

🐾🌳🦁
may

Cats visit for hiking trails and wildlife sightings 🌳🦁🐾

🐾🏄‍♂️🎉
june

Cats visit for surfing and beach parties 🏄‍♂️🎉🐾

🐾🦁🌌
july

Cats visit for safari tours and stargazing 🦁🌌🐾

🐾🎵🎭
august

Cats visit for music festivals and cultural experiences 🎵🎭🐾

🐾🐋🌷
september

Cats visit for whale watching and spring flowers 🐋🌷🐾

🐾🦈🎃
october

Cats visit for shark cage diving and Halloween festivities 🦈🎃🐾

🐾🍇🌳
november

Cats visit for vineyard harvest season and lush green landscapes 🍇🌳🐾

🐾🎄🏖️
december

Cats visit for outdoor holiday markets and beach picnics 🎄🏖️🐾

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

The economical/shopping situation in Brits-South Africa is moderate. Some things may be cheaper than your home country, but others may be more expensive.

Visit the local markets for great deals on crafts and souvenirs. Buy groceries and cook at home for a more affordable meal.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay for safari or driving the Panorama Route

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay for safari or driving the Panorama Route

Brits is a gateway to popular tourist destinations like Pilanesberg Game Reserve and Kruger National Park.

Tipping

10-15%

tipping is customary in restaurants and for services rendered

Tipping

10-15%

tipping is customary in restaurants and for services rendered

credit card and cash accepted, splitting the bill is common, tip given in cash to the server directly

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited fiber infrastructure

meh Availability

Unequal access across city

great Cellular

Most mobile operators offer good coverage

Electric socket type M

Common in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho. Large 3-pin design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

mixed attitudes

The British cat is often found lounging in fancy cafes or exploring historic sites with a refined air.

The South African cat greets them with warm hospitality and sunny beaches to bask on.

Things to do

The mainstream

🚡
Hartebeespoort Cableway
🛍️
Brits Mall
🦁
Lion and Safari Park
🐆
De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre
🛥️
Hartbeespoort Dam

The mainstream

🚡
Hartebeespoort Cableway

Take a cable car to the top of the Magaliesberg Mountains and enjoy stunning views of the dam and surrounding areas. A pawfect way to enjoy the great outdoors!

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🛍️
Brits Mall

A shopping center with plenty of shops and restaurants to explore. The purrfect spot for cats looking to indulge in some retail therapy!

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🦁
Lion and Safari Park

Get up close and personal with lions and other wild cats in their natural habitat. An exhilarating safari experience that will leave any cat in awe!

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🐆
De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre

A sanctuary dedicated to the rehabilitation and breeding of cheetahs. Meowmentous opportunity to meet and learn about these fast felines!

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🛥️
Hartbeespoort Dam

A large dam surrounded by mountains with plenty of water activities to do, from boating to jet skiing. Purrfect for adventurous cats!

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Off the beaten path

😿🕯️
Anglo Boer War Cemetery
🐆📜
Odi Bus Terminus
🐱🚶
Van Gaalen Cheese Farm
🐈🎨
Salvador Dali Clock
🐾🏞️
Hartbeespoort Dam

Off the beaten path

😿🕯️
Anglo Boer War Cemetery

A somber place that honors the soldiers who lost their lives in the Anglo Boer War. The cemetery has simple gravestones and is surrounded by nature. A place for introspective cats. 💔

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🐆📜
Odi Bus Terminus

A place where you can see replicas of the buses that were used during apartheid to transport cat workers. It has an important historical value and is a reminder of our country's past. 🚌

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🐱🚶
Van Gaalen Cheese Farm

A cheesery where farmers make cheese with traditional Dutch techniques. They offer cheese-tasting sessions, farm tours, and hiking trails. All cats will leave happy and full. 🧀

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🐈🎨
Salvador Dali Clock

A hidden clock tower in the center of town. It's inspired by the famous surrealist artist and has peculiar shapes and colors. A must-visit for artsy cats.⏰

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🐾🏞️
Hartbeespoort Dam

A man-made dam with stunning views of the Magaliesberg mountains. There's plenty of restaurants, boat rides, and even a cableway for adventurous cats.🌊

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Stay safe in the big cities!

Cats should avoid wandering around at night and should stick to well-lit areas with others. Keep valuables out of sight.

Don't show up empty-pawed to a braai.

When invited to a braai (South African barbecue), bring your own drinks and sides to share. Don't forget to try the boerewors sausage!

Learn a few phrases in Afrikaans.

Although most people speak English, learning a few common Afrikaans phrases like 'howzit' for hello and 'lekker' for good is appreciated.

Appreciate the wildlife, but respect their space.

Do not approach wild animals and always keep a safe distance. Be aware of the 'Big Five' (lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards) and their habitats.

Take a tour of Soweto.

Learn about the history of apartheid and the South African struggle for freedom by taking a guided tour of Soweto. Visit landmarks like the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Nelson Mandela's former home.

Useful external sites

www.southafrica.net

South Africa Tourism↗

Official tourism website for South Africa

www.britishairways.com/en-gb/destinations/south-africa

British Airways↗

UK-based airline with flights to South Africa

www.lonelyplanet.com/south-africa

Lonely Planet South Africa↗

Travel guide for South Africa

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