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Southern Africa Passport & Visa requirements.
A full ten year British Citizen's passport, which is valid for at least
six months beyond your intended stay, is required for all holidays featured
on this web-site.
VISAS
Visas for British passport holders are also required when visiting
Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique & Madagascar. Please contact us for advice
if you do not hold a British passport.
Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowances are strictly adhered to and are dependent on the class
of travel. Allowances are:
Economy Class: 20kgs, Business Class: 30kgs, First Class: 40kgs
If your itinerary includes flights operated by light aircraft your baggage
will be strictly limited to soft-sided luggage of between 9 and 12 Kgs. Details
will be advised with your confirmation.
Climate
The South African climate varies from Mediterranean style in the South
to sub-tropical in the North. In the Cape from October to March, the days
are normally warm and dry and the nights cold. Rainfall is generally from
May to September. In Johannesburg & the Highveld, October to March is hot,
whilst April to September is often dry and sunny with chilly nights. In the
Lowveld around the Kruger Park, it can be hot and wet from October to February.
The dry cooler months from April to September are excellent for game viewing.
Durban and the Natal Coast can be very humid between December and February.
Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Botswana and Zambia can be hot, dry & dusty in
October and November with the rains falling from December to February. From
March onwards, the days are usually dry with high temperatures. In Tanzania
and Kenya, the "long rains" are usually from March to May and the "short rains"
in October and November. Mauritius is semi tropical throughout the year and
the hottest months tend to be December to March but there is the possibility
of the occasional cyclone. The Seychelles can be humid and rainy in December
and January, although the rainfall is usually a sudden deluge rather than
continuous. For touring Madagascar the best months are from May through to
November.
Health Requirements
Anti-malaria protection is strongly recommended for all areas except the
coastal areas of the Cape Province in South Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Yellow fever certificates are advised for Zanzibar and for other countries
if arriving from an infected country. We advise that you consult your GP or
appropriate medical authority, as the Department of Health recommends that
protection against tetanus, polio, hepatitis A and typhoid be taken and compulsory
requirements may change at short notice.
Safety
Africa continues to develop a positive approach to tourism. Unfortunately,
crime does exist as in all parts of the world and it is sensible to take the
same precautions as you would travelling anywhere away from home. Do not leave
luggage unattended in hotel corridors, deposit valuables in the hotel safe
and avoid walking around after dark. When driving, keep windows closed and
doors locked and, if travelling off the beaten track, seek local advice. It
must be accepted that there may be some risk of danger where wild animals
roam free. Every precaution is taken by game lodges to ensure their guests'
safety, but you will be asked to sign a disclaimer of liability on check-in.