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| What to pack |
| Casual, comfortable wash-and-wear clothing is most useful. Most hotels offer extremely quick laundry turnaround, and it is certainly not necessary to bring a separate change of clothing for each day. It is recommended that luggage is kept to a minimum for own comfort and ease of transport, particularly if light aircraft transfers are utilised. Useful items to take include scissors, tweezers, lipsalve, and sun block as well as preferred brands of toiletries and cosmetics, as local supplies may be scarce. Also take a torch and a pocket knife, and spectacle wearers should take a spare pair. |
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| Passports & Visas |
All passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of intended stay, and some countries also require there to be a minimum number of blank pages. Please note that all children now require their own passport.
Visa requirements change very frequently so please check with us for the very latest information. Should a visa need to be obtained in advance of travel we can recommend the services of a visa company. Please note that postal applications to certain embassies can take up-to 4 weeks so early application is advisable.
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| Money |
| The majority of African currencies cannot be obtained in advance overseas. Whilst cash is preferable in more rural areas and safari lodges, credit cards are accepted in most major centres and hotels. Travellers Cheques can be cashed at banks, with ATM’s largely available in main centres. |
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| Health |
| The exact choice of vaccines required depends on many individual factors as well as the precise travel plans. The vaccines most commonly recommended to travellers to Africa include tetanus, typhoid, meningitis, polio, yellow fever, rabies and hepatitis A. In addition, malaria is a serious disease spread by mosquitoes, with prevention consisting of taking anti-malarial medication. Every traveller to Africa should seek advice from a qualified doctor or practitioner prior to travel and the use of insect repellent locally is also advisable. |
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| Luggage Allowance |
| The standard luggage allowance in economy class is between 20-23kgs, with hand baggage allowance varying by airline. Additional allowances are offered for those travelling in premium classes, but please note some light aircraft flights, particularly in Southern Africa, restrict baggage to 12–15kg, (preferably packed in a soft bag), plus a reasonable amount of camera equipment. |
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| Local Cuisine |
| Be wary of eating food from local foodstalls, and try to wash produce before preparation where self-catering. Only drink water known to be safe. In certain areas of Africa water purification tablets are required if drinking tap water, and brush teeth only with bottled water. |
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| Respect |
| Please show respect for local inhabitants and the environment. Try not to demean, insult or patronise and always ask permission before photographing people or property. Take nothing away but memories and photographs, and leave nothing but footprints! |
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| Gifts |
| Africa is an incredible continent offering incredible experiences. However some areas suffer incredible poverty and tourists are welcomed as a source of much needed income. Visitors may like to further enrich the lives of locals by collecting any unwanted items of clothing (t-shirts, baseball caps, trainers, etc), in advance of travelling and donating them whilst abroad. |
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