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Preparing for Your African Safari

A successful safari begins long before you set foot on African soil. Careful planning for your travel documents, health, and logistics is paramount. This section guides you through the essential preparations to ensure a smooth and worry-free start to your Infinite Safaris adventure.

Visas & Entry Requirements

Visa and entry requirements for African countries vary significantly depending on your nationality and the specific destination (e.g., South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana).

  • Check in Advance: It is crucial to check the latest requirements with your respective country's embassy or consulate for your destination country well in advance of your travel date. Regulations can change frequently.
  • Passport Validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of departure from Africa.
  • Blank Pages: Most countries require a minimum of 2-4 blank pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps.
  • Children Traveling: If traveling with minors, be aware of specific requirements, such as unabridged birth certificates or consent letters, which are particularly strict in South Africa.

Flights & Travel

Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport – JNB) serves as the primary international gateway to Southern Africa, offering connections to various domestic airports in South Africa and other African countries where Infinite Safaris operates.

  • Booking Flights: We recommend booking your international and domestic flights well in advance to secure the best rates and preferred routes.
  • Connecting Flights: Be mindful of sufficient layover times, especially when connecting to smaller regional airports or across different countries.
  • Consult Us: Infinite Safaris can provide guidance on the most convenient flight routes to your specific hunting destination.

Health & Vaccinations

Your health and safety are paramount. We strongly advise consulting a travel health professional or your family doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your departure to discuss specific health precautions for your chosen destination(s).

Routine Vaccinations

Ensure all your routine vaccinations (e.g., MMR, DTP, Polio) are up-to-date.

Recommended Vaccinations

Depending on your destination within Africa, vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus may be recommended.

Yellow Fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are traveling from or transiting through a country with a risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

Malaria Risk

While Farm Loskop in the Free State, South Africa, is generally a malaria-free area, some of Infinite Safaris' other hunting destinations (e.g., parts of Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and specific northern regions of Botswana) may pose a malaria risk. Your doctor will advise on anti-malarial medication if needed for your specific itinerary.

Personal Medication

Bring an adequate supply of any personal prescription medications, clearly labeled, and preferably in their original packaging, along with a copy of your prescription.

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is an absolute necessity for your African safari.

  • Mandatory Coverage: We highly recommend and may require coverage for medical emergencies, including emergency evacuation from remote areas, and trip cancellation/interruption.

  • Additional Coverage: Consider coverage for lost luggage, delayed flights, and specific hunting equipment.

  • Policy Review: Carefully review your policy’s terms and conditions to ensure it adequately covers all aspects of your safari adventure.

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