- Henrik Olsen
I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too !
InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in Indonesia
Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in Indonesia? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan with?
InterNations Indonesia offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Indonesia or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in Indonesia is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Meet other South Africans at our events in Indonesia
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other South Africans in Indonesia
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Indonesia from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in Indonesia goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Indonesian mentality and way of life. South Africans in Indonesia are a part of our community, calling cities such as Medan, Semerang, Jakarta, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Jakarta, for example.
Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Indonesian InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
- On the Indonesia Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Jakarta, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Indonesia has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan to the ricelands, coffee plantations and volcanoes of Java, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Indonesia on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Indonesia
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Indonesia. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Indonesian nasi goreng, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Jakarta’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Indonesia? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see wild and rugged Sumatra and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Indonesia!
- Henrik Olsen
I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too !
- Megan Turner
It's a really helpful site: Via InterNations, we found an international playgroup for our kids (6 and 8 years old) here in Jakarta.
