Disabled travel in South Africa
Travellers with disabilities can get enjoyment out of a holiday to South Africa just as anywhere else. Allowances exist for guide dogs, wheelchair and other mobility aid users, and people with sensory impairments.
Get in
Get aroundGuide dogs are allowed to travel on local South African flights.
BuyMost shopping centres have wide marked disabled parking close to the entrances.
See
DoSince many of South Africa's attractions are provided by nature, easy access can be a problem. There are however a number of places that provide specifically for the disabled traveller:
SleepIn August 2007 the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa introduced a Universal Accessibility Scheme with four levels each in Mobility, Hearing and Visual categories.
Tour operatorsThese tour operators specialize in providing tours specifically designed for the disabled.
RespectKeep the following in mind when travelling with or meeting a fellow traveller that happens to be disabled
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Disabled travel in South Africa" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0