Whilst there is an inherent risk whilst travelling on safari and in Africa, it is no more dangerous than travelling anywhere else in the world. You will be in wildlife rich areas most of the time you are on safari and will come into relatively close contact with wild animals. The camps are, however, safe and the guides that will be accompanying you are well trained. Very good medical air rescue services are available and the camps and lodges are in good radio contact with them at all times.

• Comfortable sneakers/sandals/walking shoes for game walks.
• Flip-flops or similar for pool or in-room use, or even in safari vehicle.
• Baseball cap or hat to keep dust/sun from head.
• Windbreaker/fleece jacket for layering during game drives and evening.
• Light daypack with lot of pockets.
• Binoculars.
• Camera with spare memory card and charger.
• Mobile phone and charger.

• Passport.
• Visa. You can buy this at the airport when you arrive or pre-purchase.
• Travel vaccination certificates.
• Travel insurance: policy number and emergency numbers.
• Flight tickets.
• Trip confirmation with contact details.
• Photocopies of important documents, or as images on your phone.
• Spare passport photos.
• International driving licence if you plan to hire a car or scooter.
• Cash.USD are preferred and make sure any notes aren’t older than 2004.

• Malaria prophylaxis.
• First aid kit, including aspirin or paracetamol, antiseptic wipes and plasters.
• Insect repellent : there are bugs galore but many of them are pretty!
• Suncare stuff: high factor sunscreen – at least factor 30, plus sunblock; after-sun moisturiser, sunglasses and sunhat (it’s Africa! It’s hot!)

Vaccinations that need to be considered are Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid, we suggest you contact a travelers clinic for specific recommendations for the country you are traveling to. A Yellow Fever vaccination is required if you are traveling to Zanzibar. 

Power in the lodges varies from area to area; for the most part 12 volt battery power is provided, which is charged by generators whilst you are out of camp during the day. You will be able to charge your camera batteries whilst staying in a lodge. On the camping and canoeing safaris the lights are limited to hurricane lamps and flashlights, for charging batteries etc. you can use an adapter to plug into the vehicle power outlet.

All the camps and lodges that we use in Africa supply filtered and bottled water. We do encourage people not to over use the bottled water, for environmental reasons; it is always a good idea to take a personal water flask with you, which can be filled up by the camps clean water supply.

Absolutely, we specialize in tailor-made itineraries. We thrive on custom designing interesting itineraries!