ATM's in South Africa

[acruisergirl]

My husband and I are cruising to many ports in Africa next month.  Most of our itinerary involves ports in South Africa and know the local currency used is the South Africa Rand.  The questions I have:

 

- are there ATM machines readily available in the cruise ports;

- are they safe to use;

- should we arrange foreign exchange at our local banks be for leaving for the cruise?

 

Any other advice is also welcomed.

 

Pat

[tcdcruiser]

Cannot remember about the actual cruise terminal, but you are downtown Cape Town. The nearby V & A Waterfront is full of shops and restaurants, and several ATMs  
 

I found Cale Town like any other big city.  So like any ATM, be aware and know your surroundings. 
 

also visa and mc are very widely accepted. 

 

if you are walking right off the ship onto a.excursion bus, you may want to order some pocket money before going. Travelex is a bit expensive, but really, really convenient. 

use  google map, enter Cape Town,  zoom in on the cruise terminal area, and then enter ATMs.   

[sailco]

Countries bordering South Africa like Namibia and Mozambique accept South African Rand, especially Namibia. There are ATMs readily available throughout Cape Town and even banks down along the V&A Waterfro