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Your Guide To Indispensable Information For Your African Safari & Vacation!

Want to know what to expect on your African safari?
You've come to the right place!

Find peace of mind & answers to your questions about your African travels. Superb deals on safaris, tours & flights.

Expert advice about where to go, best time to go, staying healthy, visas & more!

The following Africa safari & vacation advice is based on our extensive travels throughout Africa since moving to South Africa in 1993.

Learn how to have the best Africa safari you can have!

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Having Essential Africa Safari & Travel Info - Key To Having The Best Safari For You
photo courtesy of CC Africa


"I never knew of a morning in Africa
when I woke that I was not happy"

Ernest Hemingway
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African Safari & Vacation Essentials

Below you will find numerous links to key information that will help you prepare for your African safari and vacation.
You’ll benefit from the insights we’ve gained from:
  • my wife being a local
  • from our living in Africa
  • from us going on over 80 Africa safari vacations throughout Africa.

We’ve tried to put crucial information, all together in a central place. Two good examples are travel immunizations for African countries and the best times to go. Hopefully this guide will save you a lot of time searching for information on how to plan & prepare for your trip or vacation. Like our friends, we want you to have a wonderful, life changing experience.

We also give you ways to save money and find deals on all types of photography safaris:

We have also complied a useful guide to finding money saving deals on first class, business class and economy flights to South Africa, Kenya and other parts of Africa.

Ready?

Scroll below and follow the links to learn what you need to know before you start your African vacation. Or you can click here & contact us now for a free African tailormade safari itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

African Travel Guide - What You Need Before You Come – Travel Immunizations, Visas, Passports

Here are some useful links for your African travels:

Click to find:

How To Stay Healthy & Safe On Your African Safari & Holiday Trip

Learn more about precautions for water, malaria, safety tips while on safari, personal safety tips for cities and more!
Click here for these tips to staying safe & healthy on your African travels

You can also take a look at the latest advice from the US Government's CDC travel immunizations center

How To Choose The Best African Safari For You!
Your guide to determining which type of African safari is best for you! Learn what to ask, what to expect, what to avoid. This starts with knowing some basic safari terminology. Click here to learn more...

Click Here To Learn What To Expect On An African Safari - Definition Of A Safari

How To Get The Most Out Of Your African Safari Experience

Here are some useful links that will help you get the most out of your African safari or vacation.
  • Wildlife Photography Tips For Your African Cultural & Wildlife Safaris
  • Get Free Expert Advice & Learn Insider Secrets That Will Help You Find The Best Africa Safaris For You
  • Find Out The Best Time To Travel To Africa
  • The Best Time For Your Safari In Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia -- Free Guide
  • The Best Time For Your Safari In Botswana & Namibia – Free Expert Advice & Guide
  • Discover The Best Time For Your Safari in East Africa -- Kenya & Tanzania
  • The Best Time For Your South Africa Vacation & Safari – Free Guide
  • The Best Time For Your Gorilla Safari In Uganda or Rwanda’s African Rainforest

    What To Pack, Tipping, More Questions To Ask

  • The best Africa safari attire
  • safari footwear
  • clothing to pack
  • How to avoid costly mistakes when researching & choosing online safari tours or when buying safaris from a travel agent.
  • Tipping Guidelines For Your Safari Guide Services & African Tours
  • What to do if things go wrong - click here for guide to choosing travel insurance

    Intrigued? Contact us now for free personalized Africa travel & safari ideas suited to your interests & budget.

    Just fill in the below form and submit it. We will get back with you shortly!

    Get The Best Vacation Ideas For Your African Safari & Holiday
    Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk must be filled in.
    First Name*
    E-mail Address*
    Country*
    Please enter your e mail address again - we want to make sure we have it right - 3% of our inquiries have errors*
    How many days do you want to spend on your African vacation?*
    What are the types of things you would like to do or experience on this vacation? Check all that apply.*
    Admire natural beauty
    Explore culture
    View wildlife/safari
    Do adventure sports
    Go to good restaurants
    Visit tourist attractions
    Visit wine region
    Visit apartheid sites
    Visit big cities
    Beach
    Golf
    Shop
    Spas or Wellness centers
    What type of accommodation do you want to stay in? Please check all that apply.*
    5 star
    4 star
    3 star
    2 star
    large hotels, safari lodges
    small hotels,b&bs,guesthouses
    small safari lodges, safari camps
    permanent tented safari camps
    mobile tented safari camps
    What is your budget per person per day? (Excluding international airfare)*
    Do you need international flights?*
    Yes
    No
    From which city will you fly from and return to?
    Total number of persons traveling (please include youself) *
    How many of your group are 12 years old or younger?
    When do you want to travel?*
    Know your travel dates? Please enter month/day/year like this Jan 1, 2007.
    What is your preferred traveling style?*
    Do you want a self drive trip?*
    Yes
    No
    Where would you like to go on this trip? Please check all that apply.*
    Botswana
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Mozambique
    Namibia
    Rwanda
    Seychelles
    South Africa
    Swaziland
    Uganda
    Victoria Falls
    Zambia
    Zanzibar
    Zimbabwe
    What else do you want to tell us so we can give you more advice? (honeymoon, anniversary?)
    Would you like a free cell phone to use during your trip? (Available if you fly through South Africa)*
    Yes
    No thank you
    We strongly recommend travel insurance. Would you like advice on travel insurance?*
    Yes
    No
    How We Work: The first itinerary is free & it will be based on your interests & budget. After that we offer a service where by we continue to work with you to get you the best trip for the price you want to pay. To do that we require a $150 USD deposit that is applied to your trip (without regard to the number in your traveling party). If you don’t take your trip it is non refundable. You pay that via Paypal.

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