Travel Tips

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Health advice

  • Visit your GP at least 6-8 weeks before departure to ensure you are up to date with any necessary vaccinations.

  • Tap water is generally unsuitable to drink across Africa. Bring refillable bottles, to reduce your cost and create less waste along the way.

  • There could be Malaria in some places – your GP or travel clinic will be able to advise on the best anti-malarial medication to take for each region.

  • In the evening wear long sleeves, trousers and insect repellent to prevent insect bites, and use mosquito nets where provided. 

  • Bring a small medical kit, with some basic needs for emergencies.

Travel advice

  • Apply for your visa a month or so in advance to make sure it arrives in time.

  • Take out travel insurance. Select a policy that covers cancellation, medical illness, emergency evacuation and associated  hospital treatments.

  • Make sure you take cash out before you get there, or at the airport, for taxis or tips for the staff.

  • Light aircraft safari flights have strict 15 kg (33 lb) baggage weight limits. Take a small, soft lightweight suitcase.

  • When it comes to domestic transport you can go by road or air. You can charter small planes or go with scheduled small flights.

  • Arrive 15/30 minutes before a flight departs as these smaller planes can leave without you.

  • Don’t expect to leave or arrive on time – things run on Africa time!

Packing Tips

  • Pack beige or dusty green safari clothes to blend into your surroundings.

  • Make sure you pack a good pair of binoculars so you can see the animals up close.

  • A torch is often very useful for night game drives but also for getting around the camp.

  • Any time of the year, don’t forget warm clothes for early morning game drives and the evenings can get quite cold.

  • Packing earplugs might help you sleep as the animals can be quite loud at night.

  • Bring a camera if you have one and don't forget the right kind of travel adaptors so you can charge your camera battery.

  • A battery pack can be useful if you want to charge things on the move or if there are any problems with the electricity when you are there.