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TAILORMADE
SAFARIS
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TRAVELLING
TO AFRICA
Africa is a wonderfully vast continent with endless
safe and exciting safari travel options, so it's worth
planning ahead to ensure that you experience the best
of your safari. With over 36 years of African Safari
experience in sub-Saharan Africa, CC Africa Safaris & Tours
is excellently positioned to fulfill all your safari
travel requirements - efficiently and safely from South
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ACCOMMODATION
Q: Where can I stay?
A: CC Africa Safaris & Tours
can provide you with seamless and safe African
holiday's tailormade to suit every desire and
matched to any budget. There is a wide variety
of hotels, personalised privately owned properties,
guesthouses, boutique hotels and hospitality
establishments to choose from, as well as a range
of flights, trains, self-drive trips and guided
tours. We own and manage numerous renowned lodges
spread across six African countries and as such
our support base is widespread. Our professional
travel consultants will work with you every step
of the way to ensure that all your requirements
are catered for. CC Africa Safaris & Tours has
a network of offices and operational bases throughout
South, Southern and East Africa.
CLOTHING
Q: What should I wear?
A: You will require comfortable, casual
and semi-casual clothes for your safari to Africa.
Please note that bright colours are not suitable for
game-viewing and that game-drives are conducted in
the early morning and late afternoon which can be cold,
especially in winter.
Q: What should I pack?
A: Here are some packing suggestions:
- Light
cotton trousers
- Cotton
shorts
- Light
cotton shirts (long and short sleeved)
- Comfortable
walking shoes
- Sandals
- Shower-proof
rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sunhat
- Fleece
- Insect
repellent
- Small
torch
- Bathing
suit
- Suntan
lotion
- Sunglasses
- Camera
(telephoto lens recommended)
- Binoculars
For
winter, pack an extra:
- Warm
jacket
- Woollen
hat
- Scarf
and gloves
Batteries,
camera film, sunscreen and an extensive range
of branded safari wear can be bought from most
of CC Africa's lodge safari shops.
FAMILY SAFARIS
Q: Is Africa a good family destination?
A: Africa offers wonderful value for
families, although some establishments cater more for
children's enjoyment than others. Please note that
the recommended age for children on safari in East
Africa is eight years and older. For safety reasons,
children five years and younger are generally not allowed
on game drives. Some lodges do not take children under
12 years - CC Africa Safaris & Tours will advise
you of the best family travel options.
FOOD
Q: What style and type of meals are on offer?
A: Most lodges, hotels and restaurants
in Africa serve delicious, hearty meals of Pan-African
cuisine - fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an
African flavour. Vegetarian and halaal dietary requirements
may be catered for but it is difficult to find strictly
kosher meals.
Q: Do you cater for specific diets?
A: All dietary requirements will be
catered for at CC Africa's safari lodges and camps
in Southern Africa. When making your reservation, please
advise us of any specific dietary requirements that
you may have, and these will be communicated immediately
to the Lodge. Should specific items such as kosher
meals need to be flown in, there will be an additional
charge, which will be quoted separately. Two weeks' notice
is required for kosher meals. Unfortunately we cannot
cater for strictly kosher diets in East Africa.
GUEST SAFETY
Q: Will I be safe?
A: Guest safety is of paramount importance
and even though 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.
HEALTH
Q: What kind of medical precautions do I need
to take?
A: Please consult your physician or
health department for the latest health and anti-malaria
precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations
(and certificates thereof) - we will advise you of
these.
MONEY
Q: Where can I change currency?
A: As certain African currencies are
difficult to change outside the country of origin it
is advisable to only change money as required. Most
international airports have banks where money can be
changed, and facilities are usually available at hotels
and lodges. Most major credit cards are accepted at
lodges/hotels, shops and restaurants. As exchange rates
fluctuate, please check with your local bank or business
media prior to departure. ATMs are available throughout
South Africa.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Please ensure that you are holding a valid passport with sufficient blank pages
for entry stamps in each country visited, and that you apply for visas prior
to your departure. Nationals of certain countries do not require visas depending
on the country you are visiting. It is advisable to check with the Consulate
of the country you intend visiting for the latest visa and entry requirements
beforehand or contact us and we'll gladly advise you with regard to documentation.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Q: What wildlife photography advice can you give?
A: African safaris offer many excellent photographic opportunities.
We recommend 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. As
most game-drives are in the early morning or late afternoon, high-speed
film (200/400ASA) should be used. Film and batteries are usually available
along major tourist routes and from lodges, but we advise that you purchase
film, bulbs and batteries prior to your departure.
A lens hood and ultra-violet filter are advisable and a good bag for your equipment
including a dust cover (plastic bag) is essential.
SEASONS AND TEMPERATURES
Q: What is the weather like?
A: Each region usually experiences lovely hot summers
and mild winters and offers exceptional game viewing opportunities throughout
the year. The annual Great Migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara is
a 12-month cycle and CC Africa has lodges at all major viewing points.
Our consultants will advise when and where are the best times.
- Kenya: Gentle,
warm climate. Daytime temperatures are
mild and nights can be fairly cool. Summer
extends from October to April, with December
to March being the warmest months. All
year, minimum temperatures are 11ºC/52ºF
and maximum temperatures are 30ºC/86ºF.
The cool season is from May to September.
Depending on when the rains come, the Great
Migration normally reaches Kenya in July.
Hundreds of thousands of herbivores then
disperse onto the plains of the Masai Mara
for the next couple of months.
- Tanzania: Warm
climate with maximum temperatures of 32°C/90°F.
Early mornings and evenings can be cold
with minimum temperatures of 12°C/90°F.
Winter is from May to September, and summer
from October to April. Rainfall is seasonal
with the so-called 'short rains' in November
and December and the 'long rains' from
March to May. CC Africa's camps (with the
exception of Ngorongoro Crater Lodge) close
annually in April and May during the 'long
rains'.
- Namibia enjoys
sunshine virtually every day of the year
and you can expect hot summers (November - April)
and pleasant winters (May - October) in
this arid climate. Daytime summer temperatures
can rise to 35°C/95°F and drop to around
18°C/65°F at night. Winter days are sunny
and mild to warm with temperatures of about
23°C/73°F, which may drop to as low as
5°C/41°F at night. The coastal region is
cool and dry throughout the year.
- Botswana: Subtropical
climate with hot, humid, wet summers (September
to April) and warm to cool, dry winters
(May to August). Daytime summer temperatures
may rise above 35ºC/95ºF, and winter nights
rarely drop below 10ºC/50ºF.
- Zimbabwe: Hot,
wet summers (November to March) and warm
to cool, dry winters (April to October).
Daytime summer temperatures may rise above
35°C/95°F, while the nights in winter rarely
drop below 10°C/50°F. The weather is mild
with little rain from April to May and
August to September.
- South
Africa: Daytime summer temperatures
(September - April) are high and may
soar above 36°C/97°F. Winters (May - August)
have chilly nights and crisp early mornings
(minimum 3°C/38°F), but the days are
fine and warm. Rainfall occurs predominantly
in the summer months from September to
April in the form of magnificent late
afternoon/evening thundershowers.
TIPPING
GUIDELINES
Q: What should I tip?
A: Tips are not included in
the cost of your safari. We recommend you tender
small amounts to your lodge/hotel staff. Your
lodge manager will provide you with guidelines
for tipping if required. Where restaurant meals
are involved, the tipping standard is usually
10% of the bill.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Q: How do I get to the lodges from the airport?
A: CC Africa Safaris & Tours offers a professional, reliable,
welcoming meet and greet service: whether you arrive at a large, cosmopolitan
airport or a tiny East African airstrip, the welcome will be warm and dependable.
Our expert travel consultants will assist you every step of the way to
ensure seamless and safe travel arrangements.
WATER
Q: Can I drink the water?
A: Tap water is safe to drink in South Africa, Botswana,
Namibia and Zimbabwe but bottled water is available if you prefer. It is
best to drink bottled water in Kenya and Tanzania. |
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