African safari travel tips

Choose your own holiday dates & book online with airline of your choice. Last minute air tickets are pricey so book early - and save good money. Check rates on SAA, BA, Virgin, Delta, KLM, Qantas, Iberia and the very efficient Emirates (via Dubai)

Most clients fly into Cape Town airport or Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo airport. However, if you are going on safari, ideally fly into Cape Town (start your holiday here), then do the safari - and fly out of Johannesburg.

Double check visa requirements for all African countries you plan to visit. You also need TWO blank pages, side by side in passport, PER BORDER ARRIVAL and passports to be valid for at least another 6months after DEPARTURE DATE. Keep travel docs, proof of accommodation/sufficient funds handy and double check SA entry requirements for traveling with children

South African law regards any person younger than 18 years as a child. Please refer to SA Home Affairs for specific regulations and requirements. To avoid frustration, delays and inconvenience at the time of travel, carry an Unabridged Birth Certificate, and where relevant, certified copies of all other documentation and letters.

Do a honeymoon safari and qualify for some discounts and specials. In some cases the bride gets to stay at a cool 50% discount... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Malaria meds are strongly advised for guests visiting Kruger Park, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Victoria Falls, northern Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya. Please consult your doctor as medication commences PRIOR to arrival in africa. Also pack lightweight long sleeved shirts and trousers with closed shoes for evenings and early morning when mosquitoes are most active.