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SAFARI ADVENTURE PACKING ESSENTIALS
Q:
What should be pack for our African Adventure Honeymoon or
exotic Safari vacation?
A:
Your Safari Wedding Dress and Suit, (these
can be purchased in exotic South Africa, contact us in
this regard)
The Wedding Bands, (South Africa is the
place of Gold and diamonds, these can be purchased in South
Africa, contact us in this regard)
Light cotton clothing, (shorts, skirts,
short & long sleeve shirts, golf shirts and T shirts). Dark
or very bright coloured clothing are not recommended
Tracksuit
Good strong walking (hiking) boots or
shoes
Smart casual evening wear for the exotic
African Safari Dinner
Sandals for walking around the luxury air
conditioned tent
Running shoes are wonderful when on your
Big Five Game Self Drive
Underwear and socks
Winter Jersey or bombers jacket, anorak,
scarf and gloves for the cooler months, to keep out the
romantic cool evening air when on your Safari Honeymoon
Hat with a good brim so that the
wonderful African skies can be viewed, whilst on your
African Adventure vacation
Light rain jacket in case the light mist
rain closes you in on your romantic African Safari Vacation
and you want to see the Big Five
Sunscreen, moisturiser, insect repellent, basic first aid
kit, (Imodium, antiseptic cream, plaster, aspirin, if you
have allergies, your medication and the like)
Sunglasses, polarized are best
Swimming costume, can be bought in South Africa
Binoculars
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera, digital with spare memory chip and/or film. Zoom
lens is a must if you want to capture the Big Five when on
Safari. Dust and waterproof covers
Spectacles, especially if you wear
contact lenses. During your Big Five Self Drive, almost all
the roads are made of dirt and your eyes may get irritated
form the dust
Personal toiletries, almost all these
items are available at most Safari Big Five Game Parks;
however, special requirements should be brought with.
Malaria tablets, if required, asked your
Physician prior to your African Adventure Safari Vacation,
normally they must be taken a few weeks before the Safari
Prescription medicines make sure you have
enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the
prescription(s). South Africa has many Pharmacies
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BOOKS for the South African Safari Adventure
Vacation
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BIRD BOOK
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ANIMAL BOOK
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FAUNA AND FLORA
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ASTRONOMY (STAR
GAZING) ENTOMOLOGY (INSECTS)
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These books, DVD’s, E-cards and more are
available form this site
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SAFARI SAFETY
Q:
Will my
Fiancé or family be safe on Safari?
A: It must be remembered at all times that the African
Wildlife that you see, IS WILD, and must not be approached on
foot unless with an experienced African Safari guide. Stay in
your vehicle and if approached by an Elephant, on of the Big
Five, make a hasty but gentle retreat, this is his domain.
Don’t swim in rivers, especially if it is
known that Hippopotamus or crocodiles live in the area.
Don’t feed the animals, this is very
dangerous and can cause the African wildlife, like the Big
Five to become reliant on man, with Ecological
ramifications.
Don’t walk bare foot, when on an exotic
Southern African Safari as there are many species of snake
and insect. It is recommended that you wear a strong walking
boot when on Safari, especially when viewing the Big 5.
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CHILDREN ON
SAFARIS
Q:
Is South Africa a good destination when
travelling with children?
A: South Africa will create a lasting
impression on any child and there are many exciting exotic
African adventure tours. It should be remembered that while on
a tented luxury walking safaris, the recommended age for
children on safari is six years and older.
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SAFETY
Q: How safe is South Africa?
A: Many Game Parks, Hotels have security
personnel and safety is of paramount importance, even so, it is
wise to take certain standard security precautions. Ask the
place of accommodation to place your valuables and passport in
the safe. Most will have personalised safes in the main bedroom.
Always keep a record of your passport number, airline tickets
and travellers cheques, and ensure that these items are kept in
a safe place. Don’t ever leave baggage or personal items
unattended as petty thieves are always looking for an easy
opportunity.
Don’t throw your cigarettes into the
African veld when on Safari. The bush is very dry and fires
cause major damage and can kill the wildlife
Don’t throw litter whilst on your African
vacation as animals can choke and die. Keep South Africa
clean, just like your home
Don’t try to imitate animal sounds or
make fast movements, besides that the animals may run away,
they could attack you and spoil your Adventure in Africa
Don’t leave your Big Five Game
accommodation at night as the African Wildlife are looking
for their meal in the romantic African evening
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
Q:
Should I
purchase insurance when I go on my Safari Honeymoon?
A: Please
ensure that you and your belongings are adequately insured
before your departure. Insurance is a way of life so buy one
when on your African Safari vacation or long distance rifle
hunting safari. If you do not possess a policy, we can issue
insurance at competitive rates. However, it is better to
purchase a policy locally, as this will cover repatriation back
to your home country. Please contact your broker or click on the
link below.
http://insuremytrip.com
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HEALTH INSURANCE
Q: Should I
purchase health insurance for my family when going on South
Africa tented luxury walking safari?
A: It is
extremely desirable to have full medical, emergency evacuation
and repatriation cover for the period of time you are away on
Safari. Should you require any assistance in this regards please
contact us.
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CLOTHING
Q:
What should I wear when on my African honeymoon Safari Self
drive?
A: You will require comfortable, casual and
semi-casual clothes for your South African safari. Please note
that bright colours are not suitable for game-viewing. It is
best to have some warm clothing for early-morning and evening
game-drives, especially in winter.
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GUEST SAFETY
Q: Will I be safe?
A: Guest safety is of paramount importance and
even though South Africa is a safe destination, it is wise to
take certain standard security precautions. Please carry a
record of your passport number, airline tickets and travellers
cheques, and ensure that these items are kept in a safe place.
Make use of your hotel safety deposit box for expensive items
and never leave baggage or personal items unattended, especially
at airports.
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FAMILY SAFARIS
Q:
Is South Africa a good family destination?
A: South Africa offers wonderful value for
families, although some establishments cater more for children’s
enjoyment than others. The recommended age for children on
safari is six years and older. Some lodges do not take children
under 12 years – we will advise you of the best family travel
options.
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TIPPING GUIDELINES
Q: What should I tip?
A: We recommend that you tender small amounts
to your lodge/hotel staff and lodge managers will provide you
with guidelines for tipping if required. Where restaurant meals
are involved, the tipping standard is usually 10% of the bill.
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SOUTH AFRICAN SEASONS & CLIMATIC
TEMPERATURES
Q:
Which are the best months to visit South
Africa?
A: Exotic South Africa has a fabulous climate,
Tropical on the East Coast next to the Indian Ocean and with
sunshine almost year-round and rain in spring, September to
February. The Western Cape, with its Mediterranean climate, is
the exception, getting its rain in winter.
On
the interior plateau, (called the Highveld), the altitude of
Johannesburg is approximately 1 700 metres, so the average
daytime summer temperatures is about 30 degrees Celsius, 86F. In
winter, night-time temperatures can drop to freezing point, in
some places lower, which is perfect for the ideal romantic
African Honeymoon. The night skies are unique and only can be
seen in exotic Africa while on vacation.
Being in the southern hemisphere, our seasons stand in
opposition to those of Europe and North America, and many Safari
Honeymooners leave their cold shores for our warm and romantic
weather and spend Christmas on the beach, while on their exotic
African Honeymoon in South Africa.
Amazingly enough the high mountains of the Cape and the
Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal usually get snow in winter!!
Snuggle up at one of South Africa’s world class mountain resorts
and view the beautiful mountain ranges and fauna and flora when
on your Safari Honeymoon.
Excellent fly fishing and horseback riding facilities should you
want a break from viewing the South African Big five and self
drive tours whether you are on a long range rifle hunting safari
or on a romantic African honeymoon away from the crowds at
Cancun, Belize or Disney World.
The best time of the year to view the Big Five and other African
wildlife when on Safari is during winter (May – August) in the
northern regions and during summer (September – April) in the
southern regions. Summer temperatures range from 24°C/75° to
33°C/91°F and days are hot and generally sunny in the morning
with possible afternoon thunderstorms.
In winter, the days are sunny, dry and cool, even getting rather
warm while evening temperatures drop sharply; temperatures
range from 7°C/44°F to 23°C/73°F. Please note that very cold
spells do happen, but this is the exception.
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WATER
Q: Can I drink the water?
A: Tap water is safe to drink but bottled water
is available if you prefer when viewing the Big Five African
wildlife when on Safari.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Q:
Besides the Big
Five, what else can I photograph when on my South African
vacation?
A: Safaris
offer many excellent photographic opportunities. South Africa is
blessed with a multitude of Fauna and Flora, Fish and Insect
species, Two Oceans, Mountains, World Heritage sites, World
Class Golf courses, amazing variety of cultures and people.
It is recommended
that you use a telephoto lens (at least 80-300mm in size) for
the photography of birds and game, as well as a wide-angle lens.
The best time to view the Big Five and other African Wildlife
when on you luxury tented Safari is in the early morning or late
afternoon, as this is the time they mainly eat and drink at the
watering holes in the exotic African veldt. A high-speed film
(200/400ASA) should be used. Film and batteries are usually
available, but it is advisable that you purchase film, bulbs and
batteries prior to your departure to the African veldt when on
Safari.
A
lens hood and ultra-violet filter are advisable and a good bag
for your equipment including a dust cover (plastic bag) is
essential.
Should you require any further information, please contact us
and we will oblige and supply the required information …contact
us.
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