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PASSPORT
AND VISA INFORMATION
Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice.
Please check your entry requirements with their embassies or consulates.
It
is advised that your passport is valid for at least six months
after the period of your intended stay. You may be required to
show proof of your onward or return travel documents as well as
proof of sufficient funding for the duration of your stay.
Botswana
– no tourist visa is required from most countries for a
stay of up to three months
Malawi – no tourist visa is required from most countries
for a stay of up to three months
Namibia – no tourist visa is required from most countries
for a stay of up to three months (your passport must have two
free pages for endorsements)
South Africa – no tourist visa is required from most countries
for a stay of up to three months (your passport must have one
free page for endorsements)
Mozambique – a tourist visa is required but can be obtained
on arrival
Zimbabwe – a tourist visa is required but can be obtained
on arrival
Zambia – a tourist visa is required but can be obtained
on arrival
WEATHER
The weather in southern Africa is pleasant year round
with the summer months (November to April) bringing hot and wet
weather and the winter months (May to October) offering cooler
(cold at night) and dry conditions. It is best to travel during
the winter months as the game viewing and traveling conditions
are best at this time.
HEALTH
It is best to obtain medical advice at least four weeks prior
to departure for the country you are traveling to. The Embassies or consulates will be able to advise you on what vaccines are compulsory or recommended for visits to their respective countries, and your local travel clinic will be able to administer the necessary vaccinations and vaccination certificates.
Medical
supplies and services can be scarce in the more rural regions
of southern Africa and it is a good idea to carry your own basic
supplies to these areas.
Medical
insurance is essential when traveling in Africa.
The
water is generally safe to drink in most major cities throughout
the region, however bottled water is readily available. We advise
you to sterilize the water in all rural areas. Do not drink tap
or river water in any part of Zambia, only drink branded, sealed
bottled water.
Malaria
is a major health risk in many parts of southern Africa and it
is essential to take precautions when traveling to high risk areas.
Please be aware that HIV/Aids is prevalent to most countries on
the continent.
Please
consult your doctor before taking any medication.
CURRENCY
Major credit
cards and travellers cheques are accepted in most large cities
and hotels. Banks and ATMs are available in all main towns. However
it is advised that you carry cash or travellers cheques; preferably
in South African Rands, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
It
is essential to carry notes in small denominations in Zimbabwe
as change is often hard to come by and cash is often the only
accepted form of payment.
It
is not recommended to exchange currency on the black market.
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at time of insertion and all the information featured is, to the
best of the wheretotravel.co.za’s knowledge, true and correct,
but wheretotravel.co.za accepts no liability for any errors contained
therein.
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