South Africa Holidays

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South African currency comprises of South African Rand and cents. Currency can be converted at banks, hotels and foreign exchanges but we recommend you take a fairly large amount of Rand with you as money exchange outside of Cape Town can be limited.

Full ten year passports are required for all visitors to South Africa and Zambia; they must be valid for six months after your return to the UK. In addition your passport should also contain at least one clear page otherwise you could be refused entry to South Africa.
Visas are not required for British Passport holders for South Africa, however the Zambian Government have advised that a visa will need to be purchased upon arrival into Livingstone.
The cost of this visa is currently USD 50.00 per person (£33.00 approximately) and is payable in US dollar bills only.  If you are intending to do the Chobe day excursion to Botswana, you will need a multiple entry visa at a cost of USD 80.00 per person which is also purchased on arrival at Livingstone Airport.
We can only provide information for British Citizen passport holders.

South Africa's seasons are the reverse of those of the northern hemisphere and therefore summer is between October and April. The climate is generally dry, warm and moderate due to its position between the cold Benguela current on the Atlantic Ocean side, and the warm Agulhus current on the Indian Ocean side. Average temperatures in the summer months range between 16-28C and thunderstorms can be expected later in the days up in the Gauteng and Mpumalanga region.

Voltage 220V. Large 3 pin 'round' plugs are in general use. The 'continental' type adaptors generally on sale in the UK are not compatible. Plugs/adaptors can be obtained locally.

There are no compulsory vaccination requirements needed, however, anti-malaria tablets are required on this tour. We strongly recommend you seek your doctor's advice no later than two months prior to your departure.

Medical facilities in cities and larger towns are world-class, but you will find that in rural areas the clinics and hospitals deal with primary health needs, and therefore do not offer the range of medical care that the large metropolitan hospitals do. T

Emphasis is definitely on cool, casual dress. During the day either light weight trousers or better still shorts, together with short sleeve shirts and a wide brimmed hat. A light weight water proof jacket and umbrella is advisable in case of the odd cool evening or shower.  Whilst in the game reserve clothing in white or bright colours should be avoided. Binoculars although not essential, could be very useful throughout the tour. Please ensure you have sunscreen for sightseeing days.