Whether you’re escaping the cold and going on holiday somewhere warmer or have to wait till December, planning a holiday is no small feat.
However, you’re in luck, because as we know, there’s an app for everything. Even a few to ensure your trip to Addo this July goes according to plan.
1. Tourism Radio’s City Guides
This app is available both locally and internationally, so you can also use it when traveling overseas. The guides include information for more than 1500 sights, whether historical, cultural, geographical or which activities you can take part it. It covers 24 international cities.
When you approach one of the listed sights, audio will be activated automatically and text will be displayed. The app utilises your phone’s GPS to provide this information.
The best feature is the ability to use guides offline and therefore save on data usage. Install the app and run an update before you travel.
The Tourism Radio’s City Guides app is available for free on Android and iOS.
2. Africa: Live
If you like stalking wild animals with you binoculars, the Africa: Live app is the ideal investment for your smart phone.
This live animal watching map will show you which wild animals are close to you at that particular moment. It also provides a platform for you to share your observations with other safari goers.
Additional detailed maps of most of the major parks in South Africa can also be bought. Perfect for your next family trip to the Kruger.
The Facebook app was developed by Europcar SA and you’ll find more information on it on their Facebook page.
4. Petrol@ZA and FillApp
Unfortunately, if you want to travel long distances, you need fuel to do so. And with more than 3000 filling stations listed on Petrol@ZA, you won’t be left stranded in the middle of nowhere.
This very simple app indicates where the closest filling station is, how far away it is, as well as its precise location – handy information for remote, lesser known areas.
Download free on the iTunes or Android stores.
FillApp keeps you up to date on the change in petrol price so you can save a few cents next time you fill up. Also available for Apple and Android.
Maybe you prefer flying rather than spending hours in a car. It’s less convenient spending hours making travel arrangements and keep up to date with flight changes.
The SAA app allows you to check your booking and even track you checked in luggage.
Other nice extras include an early check-option, flight information, currency rates, weather information and special flight tariffs.
Download for free from iTunes, Android of Blackberry app stores.
6. Mango
The Mango app has, since its inception in 2015, dealt with 30 000 enquiries. Book and search for flights. You can also receive notifications on flight changes.
The app is free and available from Android and Blackberry stores.
[SOURCES: www.travelground.com, www.htxt.co.za, www.news24.com, www.southafrica.net]
