Major city · South Africa
Hankey
Skip Hankey unless you have a specific interest in the Saartjie Baartman memorial; otherwise spend a day driving past the Gamtoos valley.
Hankey is a small citrus‑farm town with few tourist facilities. The main draw is the Saartjie Baartman memorial and surrounding valley scenery, best seen on a short drive. Most visitors pass through on the N2 and stay elsewhere.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- ZAR
- Best months
- All year
- avoid Check local climate
- Airports
- PLZ · CPT
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- South Africa ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Department of Home Affairs or a South African mission before booking; exemptions depend on nationality, and the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is optional for most visa-exempt visitors in 2026.
- South Africa ↗Travelling with children: accompanied foreign children no longer need a birth certificate, but unaccompanied minors, South African children and some passports that omit parents' names still do; check with Home Affairs and your airline before you fly.
- South Africa ↗Driving is on the left. If your licence is not in English or has no photo, get an International Driving Permit before you travel; rental companies also check it.
- South Africa ↗National park gates open and close at fixed times; you must be inside your camp before the gate closes, and speed limits in parks are enforced.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hankey112 ▾
- General emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hankey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the South African rand (ZAR, R), about 17–18 per US$ in 2026 (check).South Africa-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom and MTN have the best coverage; Cell C and Telkom are cheaper.South Africa-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities and towns; in some municipalities with failing infrastructure, ask your host.South Africa-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant: 10–15%; check if a service charge is added for large groups.South Africa-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/M/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Africa-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply.
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- RestroomsClean Western toilets at fuel stations (Engen, Shell, Ultra City), malls and park camps.South Africa-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open daily in cities; small towns close Sunday afternoon.South Africa-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPLZ Port Elizabeth Airport (Domestic, ~110 km (68 mi)).PLZ Port Elizabeth Airport (Domestic, ~68 mi (110 km)).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical option; follow N2 to Humansdorp turnoff (R330) then to Hankey.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PLZ Port Elizabeth Airport (Domestic, ~110 km (68 mi)) · CPT Cape Town International Airport (International, ~600 km (373 mi))PLZ Port Elizabeth Airport (Domestic, ~68 mi (110 km)) · CPT Cape Town International Airport (International, ~373 mi (600 km))
Weather and climate
Hankey: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical option; follow N2 to Humansdorp turnoff (R330) then to Hankey. No regular public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
St Francis
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive south on R330, about 45 km (28 mi), 45 minDrive south on R330, about 28 mi (45 km), 45 min
Beach and surf, but limited facilities.
Jeffreys Bay
cautionDoor to door: ≈50 min
Drive south on R330, about 50 km (31 mi), 50 minDrive south on R330, about 31 mi (50 km), 50 min
World‑class surf; day‑trip only.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
inniKloof
Self‑catering cottages (5 guests total); check‑in 14:00, check‑out 10:00Self‑catering cottages (5 guests total); check‑in 2:00 PM, check‑out 10:00 AM
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R500–R800 excl. bed
- Mid
- R800–R1200 excl. bed
- High
- R1200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| inniKloof cottage1 × 1 night × R 600 | R 600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R 500 | R 500 |
| Car hire for a day (compact)1 × R 400 · Check local rates | R 400 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × R 300 · Check provider | R 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R 180 |
| Trip total≈ R 1,980 per person per day, bed included | R 1,980≈ US$120 |
Self‑catering, 5‑guest capacity
2026 estimate in ZAR; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R20–R35 |
| Meal at a basic restaurant | R80–R150 |
| Petrol (per litre) | R23–R27 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited attractions – plan a quick stop only.
- Roads can be windy; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Na hierdie adres, assebliefTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Cape Town; other embassies in Johannesburg (check details).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car hire (compact, 1 day): ≈ R400–R600, includes fuel allowance (check)
Say or show
- Verskoon my — Excuse me / Sorry (verskoon my)
- Dankie — Thank you (dankie)
- Hoeveel kos dit? — How much is this? (hoefel kos dit)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hankey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: All year · avoid Check local climate · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Visit Baviaans → /baviaans
- Travel to South Africa → /south-africa
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