A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.

Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)

Take the official line with:

U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information

Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:

U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice

United Kingdom

City:	CAPE TOWN
Mission:	British High Commission
Address:	91 Parliament Street Cape Town 8001
Tel:	(27) (21) 461 7220
Fax:	(27) (21) 461 0017
E-mail:	bhcppa@iafrica.com (Public Affairs) britain@icon.co.za
Hours:	Mon-Thur: 09:00-12:45 / 13:30-17:45 (GMT) Fri: 09:00-13:30 (GMT)

City:	CAPE TOWN
Mission:	British Consulate General
Address:	15th floor, Southern Life Centre 8 Riebeek Street Cape Town 8001 Postal Address: PO Box 500 Cape Town 8000
Fax:	(27) (21) 425 1427 (27) (21) 4196877 (Consular)
E-mail:	britcons@cyberhost.co.za
Hours:	Mon-Thur: 08:30-12:00/13:30-15:30 Fri: 08:30-12:30

City:	DURBAN
Mission:	British Consulate
Address:	Suite 1901, 19th Floor, The Marine 22 Gardiner Street Durban 4001 Postal Address: PO Box 1404 Durban, 4000
Tel:	(27) (31) 305 2920 (27) (31) 305 2929 (Consular)
Fax:	(27) (31) 307 4661 (Consular)
Hours:	08:00 - 16:30

City:	EAST LONDON
Mission:	Honorary Consulate
Address:	c/o Coopers & Lybrand Suite 7 Norvia House 34 Western Avenue Vincent 5247 Postal Address: P O Box 19537 Tecoma East London 5214
Tel:	(27) (43) 7264430
Fax:	(27) (43) 7264430

City:	JOHANNESBURG
Mission:	British Consulate-General
Address:	Dunkeld Corner 275 Jan Smuts Avenue Dunkeld West Johannesburg 2196 Postal Address: Commercial Section PO Box 1082 Parklands 2121 Johannesburg
Tel:	(27) (11) 325 2133 (Information) (27) (11) 325 2330 (Management)
Fax:	(27) (11) 325 2132
Hours:	Mon-Thur: 06:00-14:30 Fri: 06:00-11:30

City:	PORT ELIZABETH
Mission:	British Consulate
Address:	PO Box 35098 Newton Park Port Elizabeth 6055
Tel:	(27) (41) 3638841
Fax:	(27) (41) 3638842
E-mail:	britconspe@eastcape.net
Hours:	09:00-12:30

City:	PRETORIA
Mission:	British High Commission
Address:	255 Hill Street Arcadia 0083
Tel:	(27) (12) 483 1200 (27) (12) 483 1400 (Consular)
Fax:	(27) (12) 483 1302 (27) (12) 483 1444 (Consular)
Hours:	Mon-Thur: 08:00-12:30 / 13:30-17:00 Fri: 08:00-12:30

City:	ALICANTE
Mission:	British Consulate
Address:	Plaza Calvo Sotelo 1-2 Apartado De Correos 564 03001 Alicante
Tel:	(34) (96) 521 6190 (34) (96) 521 6022
Fax:	(34) (96) 514 0528
Hours:	Apr-Jun: 06:00-13:30 Nov-Mar: 07:00-14:30 Jul-Aug: 06:00-12:30

United States

City:	CAPE TOWN
Mission:	Consulate-General of the United States
Address:	7th Floor, Monte Carlo Building, Heerengracht, Foreshore (Mailing:  PO Box 6773,  Roggebaai,  Cape Town 8012)
Tel:	(021) 421-4280 083 9000 800 (Helpline)
Fax:	(021) 425-3014
Hours:	Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 09:00-13:00 (US Citizens) Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 09:00-11:00 (Non-imgrnt) Mon- Fri: 16:00-17:00 (Visa's)

City:	DURBAN
Mission:	Consulate-General of the United States
Address:	2901 Durban Bay House, 29th Floor, 333 Smith St., DURBAN 4000. (Mailing:  2902 Durban Bay House  333 Smith St  Durban 4001)
Tel:	(031) 304-4737 083 9000 800 (Helpline)
Fax:	(031) 301-0265
Hours:	08:00-12:30 / 14:00-16:30 (US Citizens) 08:30-12:30 (Visa's)

City:	JOHANNESBURG
Mission:	Consulate-General of the United States
Address:	1 River St., Killarney (Cnr Riviera & River St's) (Mailing:  PO Box 1762  Houghton 2041)
Tel:	(011) 644-6800, (011) 644-8114, 125, 143
Fax:	(011) 646-6916
Hours:	08:30-12:30 / 14:00-15:30 (US Citizens) 08:30-11:30 (Non-immigrant)

City:	PRETORIA
Mission:	Embassy of the United States
Address:	877 Pretorius St., Pretoria. (Mailing:  PO Box 9536,  Pretoria 0001)
Tel:	(27-12) 342-1048
Fax:	(27-12) 342-2244

This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.

The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.

Airport facilities and much more at:
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ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
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Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.

Current regional conditions and forecasts:
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…

The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
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The Hostelz guide to Hostels
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The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts

The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes

Inyezani
PO Box 16, Gingindlovu.
Tel: (0353) 30 1326 / 30 1086
Fax: (0353) 30 1326
Email: inyezani@iphone.co.za
Cost / Hour: R10/half hour

BiBs International Backpackers
McKenzie Street,
Private Bag 47,
St Lucia, 3936,
South Africa.
Tel: 035 590 1056/590
Fax: 035 590 1360
Email: inGuide to South Africa, with travel information for backpackers on country and culture, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Soweto, diamonds and the Zulusck@mtb.lia.net

internetcafe bloemfontein
2 delaan, Bloemfontein,
South Africa.
Tel: (027) 51 430 6458
Email: shivas@servr.interntecafe.co.za
Cost /hour: R6.50

     Cape Province

Hout Bay Internet Cafe
Mainstream Shopping Centre,
Cape Province, 7800, South Africa.
Tel: (021) 790 7296
Email: hester@nb2000.co.za
Cost/Hour: R27.50
(charged per minute)
Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Sat, Sun)
          09:00-21:00 (Mon-Fri)

The Virtual Turtle ic@fe
1st floor at the corner of Shortmarket
Street and Long Street,
Green Market Square,
Cape Town, South Africa.
Tel: 082-880-6335
       (021) 424 1037
Email: virtual@turtle.co.za
Cost/Hour: R15
Hours: 09:00-19:00 (Mon-Sat)

Virtual Turtle 2
12 Mill Street Gardens,
Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
Tel: (021) 462 0470
Fax: (021) 424 1036
Email: virtual2@turtle.co.za
Cost /Hour: R15
Hours: 09:00-12:00

Virtual Turtle 3
303 Long Street,
Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
Tel: (021) 424 1037
Fax: (021) 424 1036
Email: virtual3@turtle.co.za
Cost /Hour: R15
Hours: 09:00-22:00

Virtual Turtle 3
Cnr Long and Leewen,
Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
Tel: (021) 424 1037
Fax: (021) 424 1036
Email: virtual3@turtle.co.za
Cost /Hour: R15
Hours: 09:00-22:00

Cyberpit Internet Corner
580 Frans Conradie Drive,
Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7580,
South Africa.
Tel: (027) 21 981 8440
Email: cybepit@iafrica.com
Cost /Hour: R3.3
Hours: 10:00 - Late (Mon - Sun)

iJunction Internet Cafe
12A Marine Circle,
Table View, Cape Town, 7441,
South Africa.
Tel: (027) 21 557 9402
Fax: (027) 21 557 9402
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Mon - Sat)
Email: james@ijunction.co.za

Beachfront Internet Cafe
Sanlam Centre,
Beach Road, Strand.
Cape Town,
Western Cape. 7140
Tel: (027) 21 853 2228
Fax: (027) 21 853 8219
Email: info@beachfront.co.za
Cost /Hour: R20
Hours: 09:00-22:00 (Wkdays)
          09:00 - late (Wkends)

inter-planet (PTY) Ltd.
Shop 5, 251A, Main Road,
Sea Point, Cape Town,
8005, South Africa.
Tel: (027) 21 434 5454
Fax: (027) 21 434 8899
Email: info@inter-pla.net
Cost /Hour: R15/half hour
Hours: 09:00 - 01:00 (Daily)

Wannabee Internet Connected
92 Lower Main Road,
Cape Town, South Africa.
Tel: 4483045
Fax: 4483046
Email: wannabee@wannabee.net
Cost /Hour: R20
Hours: 24 hours

Backchat Icafe & Espresso
148 Main road,
Sea Point, Cape Town,
8005, South Africa.
Tel: 2721 434 5554
Fax: 2721 434 5554
Email: ian@backchat.co.za
Cost /Hour: $5
Hours: 09:00-24:00
          (Sunday - Sunday)

Cyber Java Internet Café &
Information Centre
373 Main Road, Sea Point,
Cape Town.
Tel: (027) 21 439 1264
       (027) 21 439 6552
Fax: (027) 21 439 1264
Email: sybernet@mweb.co.za
Cost /hour: R18
Hours: from 8:00 - 24:00           (Daily)

IntroData
134 Golf ave, Clubview,
Centurion, Gauteng Centurion,
0157, South Africa.
Tel: (012) 654 5052
Fax: (012) 654 5052
Email: introdata@webmail.co.za
Cost / Hour: R15
Hours: 09:00 - 23:30 (daily)

Cintsa Backpackers
Moonshine Bay, Cintsa,
South Africa.

Java @ JAVA Cyber Cafe
13 Marriott Road, Durban,
4021, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 31 309 1575
Fax: 00 27 31 309 3653
Email: junaid@javajava.co.za
Cost /hour: $5
Hours: 09:00 to 24:00 (daily)

Swish Internet Cafe
81b Main Road, Fish Hoek,
Western Cape, 7975,
South Africa.
Tel: (027) 21 782 6609
Fax: (027) 21 782 6609
Email: cafe@swish.co.za
Cost / Hour: R20
Hours: 6:00 -23:00 (daily)

Inyezani
(Backpackers accommodation)
PO Box 16, Gingindlovu.
Tel: (0353) 30 1326
       (0353) 30 1086
Fax: (0353) 30 1326
Email: inyezani@iphone.co.za
Cost / Hour: R10/half hour

The MilkyWay Internet Cafe
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 11 487 1340
Email: info@milkyway.co.za
Hours: Mon - Thur 09:00 - 22:00
          Fri 09:00 - 24:00
          Sat 09:00 - 20:00
          Sun 10:00 - 16:00

Internet Café Westdene
21 Thornton Road, Westdene,
Johannesburg, 2092,
South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 11 477 4511
Fax: 00 27 11 477 4511
Email: steve@westcafe.co.za
Cost / Hour: R24
Hours: 12:00-24:00
          (Tuesday-Saturday)
          13:00-24:00 (Sundays)
          19:00-24:00 (Mondays)

CyberJack Internet Café &
ISP Shop
35, Kempton City, Kempton Park,
Gauteng, 1620, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 11 975 7535
Fax: 00 27 11 975 7535
Email: phillip@cyberjack.co.za
Cost /Hour: R3
Hours: 10:00-02:30 (Mon.-Sat.)
          17:00-02:30 (Sun)

SPG Internet Services
6 Livingstone Street, Kuruman,
8460, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 053 712 0230
Fax: 00 27 053 712 0337
Email: cafe@spg.co.za
Cost / Hour: R20
Hours: 09:00-19:00 (Mon-Tue)
          09:00-21:00 (Wed)
          09:00-19:00 (Thu)
          09:00-22:00 (Fri-Sat)
          14:00-17:00 (Sun)
          10:00-18:00 (Public
                              Holidays)

Backpackers Paradise
148 Baron Van Reede Street,
PO Box 381, Oudtshoorn,
6620, South Africa.
Tel: 044 272 3436/0725
Fax: 044 272 0877
Email: jubilee@pix.co.za
Cost / hour: R20
                  (minimum R10)

Webdome Internet Cafe
310 Main Street, Paarl,
7646, South Africa.
Tel: 00 272 1872/3018
Email: webdome@adept.co.za
Cost /Hour: R20
Hours: 10:00 -21:00 (Mon-Sat)
          10:00 -18:00 (Sun)

    Plettenburg

Nothando Backpackers
5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay,
6600, South Africa.
Tel: 044 533 0220
Fax: 044 533 0541
Email: deios@global.co.za

    Pretoria

SURFING ZONE internet cafe
41414 Jacqueline Drive
Garsfontein, Pretoria,
0040, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 12 361 9917
Fax: 00 27 12 348 4287
Email: tim@surfingzone.co.za
Cost / Hour: R10
Hours: 09:00 till late (Mon -Sat)
          12:00 till late (Sun)

LIVE WIRED CYBER CAFE
210 Esselen Street, Sunnyside,
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 83 485 4577
Fax: 00 27 12 44 2900
Email: mc_bee@hotmail.com
Cost /Hour: R13
Hours: 08:00 - 02:00

East Coast Access
Cordiner Street, Scottburgh,
4184, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 39 978 2539
Fax: 00 27 39 978 2533
Email: postmaster@sco.eastcoast.co.za
Cost / Hour: R20, US$3.50
Hours: 08:00-20:00

Swellendam Backpackers Lodge
5 Lechtenstein Street, Swellendam,
6740, South Africa.
Tel: 028 514 2648
Fax: 028 514 1249
Cost / Hour: R10 per half hour.

Javacafe
Cnr. of van Ryneveld & Dorp Street
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 21 887 6162
Email: info@javacafe.co.za
Cost / Hour: $4
Hours: 09:00-24:00

Fandango Internet Cafe
Drostdy Square, Stellenbosch,
7600, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 (0)21 887 7501
Fax: 00 27 (0)21 887 7502
Email: info@fandango.co.za
Cost / Hour: R20
Hours: 9:00-24:00 (Mon - Sat)
          10:00-22:00 (Sun)

OutPost Internet Cafe://
64 Stockenstrom Street, Worcester,
6850, South Africa.
Tel: 00 27 23 342 2253
Fax: 00 27 23 342 2254
Email: info@outpost.co.za
Cost /Hour: R20
Hours: 09:00 - 21:00

Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.

U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs