All you need to know when you come to Africa and embark on a safari holiday:  choose the best season for your safari, come well prepared in terms of visa, travel insurance, health, and money, pack all you need for your safari, and enjoy: interacting with wildlife, photography, game viewing, bird watching….

 

Passports & Visas

Review your Travel Arrangements before Departure

 

Please ensure that you have a valid passport with enough blank pages in it and all the necessary visas prior to departure (unless available on entry), and review general travel advice. Visa information depending on your nationality, you may find information on visa requirements on the following web sites: PassportsAndVisas.com on Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa . [...] Read More »

 

Safari Seasons

Pick the Best Season & Spot for your Safari

 

Pick the best season for your safari, or the best spot for your trip whenever you plan it! It is very important to understand the various seasons when you plan your safari in Botswana, Zimbabwe or any other location in Africa. The dry season (June to October) is normally considered best for game viewing, and thus [...] Read More »

 

Safari Travel Insurance

Arrange a Comprehensive Travel Insurance for your Safari

 

If you are planning a safari in Africa, you must know that any safari activity is possibly hazardous. While it is considered optional when travelling, a full travel insurance is a must when embarking on a safari, and is your sole responsibility. Considering the risks, be prepared with a good comprehensive insurance cover, having comprehensive insurance will ease [...] Read More »

 

Flights & Drives on Safari

International Flights, Safari Charters & 4-wheel Drives

 

Please find below information about international flights, safari air charters and four-wheel drives during the course of your safari. International flights hub for most destinations in the South African region is Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, but some connections through Harare may also be convenient. To reach your safari destination, you will then most [...] Read More »

 

Pack for your Safari

What to Pack for a Safari & Luggage Limitations

 

Packing for a safari should be as much fun ad the safari itself. Keep in mind strict luggage limitations and potential baggage loss when you pack your safari clothing, safari equipment, toiletry & medical kit, and documents. What to expect from us: When you stay with us, you will be supplied with the following: Shampoo, body [...] Read More »

 

Money Issues

Money, Currency & the use of Credit Cards in Southern Africa

 

You won’t need large amounts of cash while on safari, but you should come with the right currencies and credit cards, and be aware of the art of tipping. Please also check which safari camps have credit card facilities, as some safari camps (because they are in remote areas) do not have credit card facilities? The [...] Read More »

 

Health, Welfare & Safety

How to Keep Safe during your Safari in Africa

 

Though medical and safety concerns shouldn’t prevent you from embarking on journey in Africa, it is advised to be properly informed and well prepared in terms of vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis and health insurance, before you set foot on the African continent. You must follow a few guidelines to avoid malaria, sunburns, insects and illness’s like diarrhoea, [...] Read More »

 

Photo Safari & Game Viewing

Photo Safari at your finger click

 

Game viewing is an amazing experience, and photography a pleasure. At African Bush Camps, we pride ourselves at being so photography orientated, that we can organize specialized photo safaris with one of Africa’s best acclaimed professional photographers. Please find below a bit of advice on equipment to bring. Cameras, digital and film Second only to binoculars [...] Read More »

 

Meeting with Wildlife

Ensure Light-Footprint, Safe & Game-Respectful Safaris

 

From experience we have established the following code of behaviour, for your safety and to minimise our impact on the wildlife you have come to see. Please: Observe the animals silently and with a minimum of disturbance to their natural activities. Loud voices on game drives or walks can frighten the animals away. Never attempt [...] Read More »

 

Communications in the Bush

Will you be able to Switch Off Your Phone?

 

As you are entering the wild & remote areas, communications whilst on safari will be limited to emergencies only. While on transfers between camps you might be able to, with your relatives depending on the communications available. Phone & Internet in the region when in transit, to lodges or hotels, you should be able to call home [...] Read More »

 

Recommended Reading

Safari Field Guides & Readings on Africa

 

Your guide will almost certainly be carrying his own field guide with him and will have detailed knowledge of the animals and birds you will see. You will also find some interesting books in our camps. However, you might like to bring your own safari guide or do some advanced reading before coming on safari [...] Read More »