Why consider South Africa for elective surgery?

South Africa is a vast and diverse country, bordered to the east, north and west by the republics of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It has been firmly on the map as a leader in medicine since the first human heart transplant was performed in Cape Town in 1967 and today the high standard of surgery in South Africa is world renowned.

In its central position Johannesburg is known as the gateway to Africa, and is a city built on gold after the 1886 gold strike. As the country’s largest city it is the financial centre and a vibrant, energetic and bustling metropolis. Many of the private clinics and hospitals are located in the salubrious areas of Johannesburg, as well as in Cape Town. First class surgeons work to extremely high standards in clinics, yet offer procedures at a fraction of the cost in the UK. It’s not surprising then that more and more tourists are taking advantage of the strength of the British Pound against the South African Rand and combining their elective surgery in South Africa with a holiday in this inspiring and beautiful country.

Medical tourists might choose to soak up the sun in the Western Cape or take a safari to explore Africa's exotic wildlife and nature reserves. Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city with something for everyone; mountains, beaches, and stunning scenery. Take a hike into the mountains, a tour of the wineries, or urban lovers can simply soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city or its small country towns.

The Western Cape has a climate similar to the Mediterranean while the rest of the country gets very hot summers and cold, bright, winters. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit to enjoy the country’s very pleasant temperatures. Although there is a flying time of around 12 hours from the UK, South Africa is only two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Look out for some of South African Airways special discounted fares; from the UK a return flight can be purchased from as little as £399 (excluding taxes) to Johannesburg and luxury accommodation, transfers and other perks are often included in an elective surgery ‘package’, so definite discounts can be made.

With the option of combining top class surgeons and state-of-the-art surgical clinics with extremely attractive savings, there’s little wonder that so many British people are choosing surgery and safari in South Africa.

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