Johannesburg guide
🇿🇦 Packing List
What to pack for Johannesburg
In August, Johannesburg is typically warm, light rain possible (19–29°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Johannesburg essentials
- 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)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- 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
- Local currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Cards at malls. Cash for taxis.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Vodacom, MTN.
- August highlights: Summer events