FAQs
1 . DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO AFRICA?
Please follow this link (www.travisa.com) to find help pertaining to your visa requirements.
2. WHAT IS THE AFRICAN WEATHER LIKE?
ZIMBABWE
June, July & August – Be sure to pack warm winter clothes because morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold. The average morning temperature is 6°C/43°F. Afternoons will be more pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/77°F. Parks at lower altitude will be warmer.
November is the hottest month in Harare with an average temperature of 72°F (22°C) and the coldest is July at 55°F (13°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in October.
SOUTH AFRICA
Here, the climate is mild, with average daytime temperatures around 15 °C (59 °F) in winter and around 20 °C (68 °F) in summer, even though rapid increases in temperature may occur when the wind blows from the desert, which lies to the east and is scorchingly hot in summer.The coldest days are around June–August.
BOTSWANA
The seasons in Botswana are indistinct. Rains generally start in October or November and persist through to March or April. Within that period there may be long dry spells.Dry season May to October – Winter
May – The temperatures are relatively cool, typically 10°C/50°F in the morning and 28°C/80°F in the afternoon. June, July & August – Be sure to pack winter clothing because morning game drives will be cold. The average morning temperature is 6°C/42°F.
NAMIBIA
Namibia has two seasons, summer November to April also known as the rainy season and winter May to October also known as the dry season.During the months December to March it is generally hot throughout the country. The main rainy season starts in January No more precipitation is received except in the far south – in the winter rain areas and during the day temperatures are moderate to warm.
3. CAN I DO LAUNDRY DURING MY AFRICAN TRIP?
Most campsites have laundry areas available,be it do it yourself for a fee or sent to be done for a fee.
4. WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING SHOULD I BRING?
- In the summer, bring light, cotton, easy to dry clothing.
- In the winter, you will want to bring a fleece jacket and wool hat.
- colors such as khaki, beige and green are best.
5. WHAT ARE THE LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS ON MY AFRICAN TRIP?
6. WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC CURRENT IN AFRICA?
BOTSWANA
Always ensure to bring your own round 3 pin 15 amp plug when for this region. South African electrical appliances run on 220V, as well as round 3 pin 15 amp plus. All electrical appliances in BOTSWANA run on 220V.
NAMIBIA
Always ensure to bring your own round 3 pin 15 amp plug when for this region. South African electrical appliances run on 220V, as well as round 3 pin 15 amp plus. All electrical appliances in NAMIBIA run on 220V.
SOUTH AFRICA
Always ensure to bring your own round 3 pin 15 amp plug when for this region. South African electrical appliances run on 220V, as well as round 3 pin 15 amp plus. All electrical appliances in SOUTH AFRICA run on 220V.
ZIMBABWE
Always ensure to bring your own round 3 pin 15 amp plug when for this region. South African electrical appliances run on 220V, as well as round 3 pin 15 amp plus. All electrical appliances in ZIMBABWE run on 220V.
7. WHAT ARE THE AFRICAN TIME ZONES?
8. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT AFRICA?
9. WILL MY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS BE MET DURING MY TRIP?
10. WHAT IS THE RIGHT TIP OR GRATUITY?
11. CAN I DRINK TAP WATER DURING MY TRIP?
12. DO I NEED ANY VACCINATIONS BEFORE MY AFRICAN TRIP?
Please consult with your doctor as well as check government websites such as: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
