WHAT TO BRING

The safari season starts in March after the summer rains. For the most part the weather is dry and warm, but it does get cold in June and July particularly in the evenings. It is important to bring appropriate clothes depending on the time of the season. Below is a guide line of what to bring:

A torch/flash light (even a small head lamp with spare batteries will do)

2 or 3 pairs of long pants (Preferably Jeans)

2 or 3 pairs of Short pants

2 or 3 T-shirts

1 or 2 sweaters

1 Windbreaker

1 light Jacket

A Heavy Jacket (June, July August)

Sports Bras for ladies (the country roads are very bumpy)

Ankle high Leather boots (in case we go bush walking)

Slippers or Sandals

A wide brim hat (summer)

A beanie and scarf (June, July August)

A pair or 2 of Sunglasses

Books to read

iPad/iPod

Lots of Sunscreen

A small Medical kit

A pair of Binoculars

Anti Malaria tablets (please consult your physician about best possible drugs)

CAMERA EQUIPMENT

The modern point and shoot cameras are of such high quality these days that they are sufficient enough. However for the keen photographers, bigger equipment is necessary. You can then bring:

100-300mm Lens

400mm or bigger (Optional)

A mono pod to steady the camera, if bringing bigger lenses

Extra batteries

Extra memory cards

An adapter for your battery charger

Laptop/external hard drive (Optional)

A pair of Binoculars (8-30mm is fine for general game viewing, 10-50mm recommended for birding)

VISA

Please make sure you know well in advance of travelling whether you need a visa for your destination country. We can help you with information and advice, but the final application and responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with you.

Important Notice on Botswana Visa

Tourists from countries requiring a Visa for Botswana can now acquire their Visa at ports of entry into the country. It takes only a few minutes to acquire a Botswana tourist Visa. Please ensure that your passport is valid, and does not expire for 6 months from the time of entering Botswana.  

PASSPORT

If you are travelling to South Africa your passport must be valid for at least one month (30 days) after your intended date of return. However, most countries require the passport to be valid for at least six months after your intended date of return.

ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA VISAS

Guests going to both Zimbabwe and Zambia are required to buy Visas at the border. It is currently US$30.00-US$50.00 depending on your nationality.