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Nuances of hiring and using cars in Margate

With OrangeSmile, an early booking is the best way to save on rental costs, since our car rental rates in Margate increase with approaching pick-up date. While our confirmation arrives just in 5-20 minutes, we advise to make your booking in South Africa at least a few days before the desired rental date.

Prior to making a booking, carefully read the rental conditions for the selected car in Margate. Knowing the actual conditions helps to avoid surprises at the rental desk.

Make sure that you know at which exact location in Margate the car should be picked up - for this, check the address in your voucher. In some cases, rental companies in South Africa meet their clients in a pre-defined spot (e.g. fuel station). However, commonly you should just register at the front office.

Valid credit cards are accepted for payment by every rental office in Margate. In general, car rental companies in South Africa do not accept cash, debit cards and e-cards (VISA ELECTRON).

The documents provided to you in Margate by the rental officer should be carefully inspected. Check the car type, payment amount, taxes, included services and South Africa border crossing conditions. In case of inconsistencies and problems detected, call us by the number specified in the rental voucher.

We, at OrangeSmile.com, wish you a fantastic time and experience in Margate!

Frequently asked questions

Exploring South Africa by car

The nature and geography of South Africa are very diverse. In this country, you can find any terrains and climatic zones except for tundra and polar deserts. The Republic of South Africa is located in the very south of the African continent. Its eastern coast is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean, and western by the Atlantic Ocean. The most common terrain of the country is hilly plateaus located in its central part. In the north of South Africa, mountains with a height of up to 1.5 kilometers rise and the Limpopo River flows. Its valley is overgrown with wild tropical forests. There are 2 deserts in the country. These are the Kalahari and Namib deserts. Drakensberg Mountains stretch along the Indian Ocean coastline.

South Africa has 20 national parks and more than 100 reserves, both public and private. Some of them, besides observing the life of wild animals, also offer hunting for them. In almost every park or reserve there are camps designed for travelers. Accommodation options can be different, ranging from simple tents to individual apartments, depending on the budget and preferences.

The oldest national park in South Africa is Kruger Park established in 1898. It was founded by the only president of the Transvaal Republic, Paul Kruger, a year before the outbreak of the military conflict with the British Empire. Located 500 kilometers from the City Park occupies an area of Johannesburg areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Kruger National Park has the status of largest and most profitable National Park on the planet! Numerous meadows and pastures of the park are home to 145 animal species, about 450 species of birds, and 100 species of reptiles. The big five animals of Africa - elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, lion, and buffalo - became the symbol of the national park. The flora is represented by 460 species of trees and shrubs and over 200 grass species. In the north of the park, scientists have discovered an early man site with stone structures. Kruger Park is included in the list of World Heritage Sites.
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