Getting a local SIM card in South Africa
Started by NashvilleNate · 27 Feb 2026 · 1129 views
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27 Feb 2026 at 02:03
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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27 Feb 2026 at 08:41
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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27 Feb 2026 at 12:38
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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27 Feb 2026 at 22:18
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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28 Feb 2026 at 08:53
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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28 Feb 2026 at 15:57
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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28 Feb 2026 at 16:48
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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28 Feb 2026 at 22:42
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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1 Mar 2026 at 08:53
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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1 Mar 2026 at 18:35
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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1 Mar 2026 at 19:19
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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2 Mar 2026 at 09:30
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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2 Mar 2026 at 14:20
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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2 Mar 2026 at 14:38
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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3 Mar 2026 at 01:25
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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3 Mar 2026 at 06:09
This matches my experience. South Africa is one of my favorites.
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3 Mar 2026 at 09:27
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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