Some of our experiences are best enjoyed when dressed appropriately.... We suggest you think about the following when coming to Southern Africa. We do have shops in the local towns that guest will visit on their way to different experiences so there is no need to stock up on too much.

• The region’s climate is usually pleasant, dry, and warm.
• Summer days can become hot, up to 40°C, but are tempered by a cool afternoon breeze.
• Whilst the winter days are mostly warm, the nights can be cold.
• Summer rainfall, with most of the rain falling in February & March.

Cool Neutral clothing for summer with warm clothes for evenings, walking shoes, binoculars, sun block, sun hat, bathing suit and warm clothing for winter.

Internet facilities will be available to download or upload pictures to family and friends and to do e-mails

• Passport & visas where applicable
• Air tickets
• Insurance
• Cash & credit cards
• International drivers license – please note that the old pink British license is not valid

Our medical facilities are equal to the best in the world and, if you should fall ill or have an accident, you will receive excellent care. And, of course it is a good idea that you carry medical insurance to deal with such an eventuality. Accidents can happen anywhere – including in the middle of the bush – in which case you would need specialised casevac or medical evacuation. Fortunately, we have excellent casevac facilities, and your existing insurance will probably cover it. But do check before leaving home.

Malaria is endemic in the lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, and on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal and you are at most risk in the summer months.The government has embarked on an extensive anti-malaria programme (in co-operation with Swaziland and Mozambique) and the incidence of malaria is decreasing. One reassuring thing about malaria is that – if you ensure that you don’t get bitten by a mosquito – there is absolutely no way at all that you can succumb to this rather nasty disease.

To protect yourself, always use mosquito repellent (even during the day), wear light, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and shoes and socks at night. Many seasoned travellers swear by these simple and inexpensive measures in favour of the use of drugs.Even if you are taking oral malaria prophylaxis, you can still get malaria if you are bitten by an infected anopheles mosquito, so a good repellent and mechanical barriers are really your easiest, cheapest and most effective precautions.If you do decide to take malaria prophylaxis, it is essential to take the drugs according to the directions on the package insert. You need to start a week or two before entering a malaria-endemic area and it is also essential that you continue taking the drugs for four weeks after leaving the malaria risk area. Consult a health-care professional about the possible side-effects of the drugs. And note – there are alternative homeopathic malaria prophylactics but these are also not 100% effective.If you are pregnant, it is advisable to avoid malaria areas. Some medical conditions are contra-indications for malaria prophylactic drugs, so consult your regular doctor if you have any pre-existing maladies.