Johannesburg guide
🇿🇦 Packing List
What to pack for Johannesburg
In April, Johannesburg is typically cool, 10 to 18°c (10–18°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Johannesburg essentials
- Weather: Cool, 10 to 18°C
- Casual but smart.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Tap water is safe. Restaurant standards are good in tourist areas.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type M/N, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: South African Rand (ZAR)