Grade 10 Term 2 Different types of maps in a tourism context.

Summary Types of maps

Type of map Example Explanation Uses and value in Tourism

General South Africa Map showing a specific theme of an area Tourist can get a general idea of where the county or area
Reference maps is located on the map / general information

Road maps Roads leading to Kimberley Give details regarding roads leading to a Tourists can work out the travelling time and the route
specific city/ area they want to follow / distance between cities

Street maps Streets in Kimberley city Give details regarding street plans for a It is easier to find their way around the areas and to
centre specific city and the attractions in the city allocate specific attractions in the area. / show where is
he hotel

Political maps Southern African map Show locations and borders of countries , Tourist can plan their routes if they want to cross borders
states , provinces and find the gateways

Physical maps Map of SA showing all the Show natural and man-made physical Tourists can see whether they are crossing a mountain or
rivers features, e.g. climate regions, vegetation river, darker colours on the map can show the height
and rivers, different colours are used. above sea level. They can see the climate for the region
and will know what to pack for the trip

Specialists maps Map of the train routes in Show specific information e.g. Tourists can use these maps to find specific information
SA communication, airlines, climate regarding their trip e.g. where to find the airports

Tourist Map of Mpumalanga Maps containing specific information It is helpful to tourists to see where is what in the specific
information showing national parks and about an area like restaurants, attractions area
maps heritage sites

Tourist Map of a specific attraction These maps focus specifically on the Gives you specific information about the attraction and
attraction maps e.g. Gold Reef City map attraction where to find what at the attraction, the layout and the
facilities.

Where do we find these maps?

Visitors Information centres, Tourists information centres, Accommodation establishments like hotels, The AA, travel agents, Travel guide books,
Travel magazines, Atlases, Tourists destination at reception offices or information counters
Grade 10 Tourism Electronic maps and other Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Electronic maps: Maps that are available on electronic devices and such as computers, smart phones, tablets or laptops
Information Communication Technology (ICT): all the communication devise that provide information and help with communication

Type of map Example Explanation Uses and value in Tourism

Electronic maps - GPS maps e.g. TomTom The GPS receives data sent from satellites Useful to tourist who are travelling independently by car
GPS maps and then use the data to generate a map or hiring a car. You can see the exact picture of an area or
using the latitude and longitude lines. see the street view of a place. You can easily follow the
directions shown on a GPS, many places gives their GPS
coordinates as their location.

Electronic maps Google Earth It is an internet map that show you the You can find any place on earth before you travel to the
– Google Earth satellite image of anything on the earth/ place
updated globe
instantly and can
be accessed on Google Street View It is part of the google maps and you can you can see the exact picture of the area or building as if
computer, smart see the exact picture of the area or you are walking next to the building This is a very nice tool
phone or tablet building as if you are walking next to the to view and compare different places.
building

Interactive maps Map you find on a website The tourist can use zoom in on a map and Tourists will get more information and can zoom in as
or at an airport for get more information on the map, the much as they like to see the area they are looking for.
example: accommodation or attractions in a area
www.saexplorer.co.za become clickable and then provide more
information