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Why visit Jacksonville

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Picturesque Beaches

One of Jacksonville’s main drawcards are its many appealing beaches. Explore them all and discover gorgeous scenes that are ideal for relaxing, partying and dining out with fantastic views.

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Impressive Architecture

Take a walk and discover the beautiful and historic restored structures around Jacksonville (many buildings had to be replaced or reconstructed after the Great Fire of 1901). Some iconic sights include the Main Street Bridge and the Friendship Fountain.

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Beautiful Wildlife

Get in touch with the natural world, by meeting all the creatures at the various exciting animal attractions in and around the city, including the Jackson Zoo and Gardens and the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary.

About Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a wonderful tourist destination, situated on the north-eastern coast of Florida in the United States of America. Home to more than 853,000 residents, this beautiful city offers you exquisite beaches, gorgeous nature and stunning architecture. Jacksonville’s top attractions include Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Big Talbot Island State Park.

Seize this opportunity to discover one of the many treasures of Florida, because cheap flights to Jacksonville are now available. Jacksonville is the home of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), a 15-minute drive or a scenic 1-hour, 32-minute bus ride from the city centre. JAX serves many airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Popular connecting flights to Jacksonville are available from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flight duration from Johannesburg is approximately 19 hours, 27 minutes.

General Information

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1 ZAR = 0.061 USD

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Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

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Overview

Prepare yourself for a diverse holiday experience in Jacksonville, situated in the southern U.S. state of Florida. This scenic destination offers you its wealth of contemporary sights and sounds, along with a rich cultural and historical heritage and a passion for producing delicious cuisine.

Explore this metropolis and discover lovely scenes, with the St Johns River running through the city and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean to the east. Added to this are the impressive architectural structures around this destination, such as Jacksonville Landing, Jacoby Symphony Hall and the Wells Fargo Center.

Besides these outstanding man-made highlights in Jacksonville, you can refresh your senses at a huge selection of parks and gardens around the city, such as the Amelia Island State Park, the Big Talbot Island State Park, the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens and the Confederate Park.

Animal lovers are in for a memorable time in this American city. Meet an array of interesting creatures at the various institutes available throughout Jacksonville, including the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida and the Bird Emergency Aid & Kare Sanctuary (B.E.A.K.S.).

The biggest highlight in Jacksonville, however, are its collection of gorgeous beaches. Enjoy breath-taking ocean views with strolls along the coast, have some fun in the refreshing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, or soak up the sun at these many coastal attractions, such as Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach.

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Best time to visit Jacksonville

Avoid the crowds, high hotel costs and low availability of the summer (June – August) by visiting Jacksonville during the spring (March – May) and autumn seasons (September – November). During the spring, the tourists have yet to arrive, so you will have the guarantee of low hotel rates. If you choose to visit during May, book your hotel room well in advance, because the golf championships take place during this month. Autumn brings hot to warm days, guaranteeing you pleasant conditions to enjoy along with the low hotel rates. Towards the end of the season (November), the nights start to get cold, so be sure to pack extra layers of clothing. Major events that take place during the autumn include the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular (October), the Georgia vs Florida Football Game (October – November) and the Jacksonville Light Parade (November).

Visa & Customs

South African passport holders will need a tourist visa to visit Jacksonville and anywhere else in the United States of America. Visa processing tends to take plenty of time, so make sure you have applied for and received your tourist visa well before your departure date. Additionally, your passport must be valid for six months after your return date and have two blank pages available for stamps.

For more information, look up the United States embassies and consulates in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg and Durban.

Jacksonville is served by the South African Embassy in Washington, DC.

Address: 3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Phone: 2022324400 Fax: 2022449417