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| Frequently Asked Questions | |||
| Is It Safe To Travel To Africa? | |||
| Africa is a large continent (twice the size of the United States) which is split up into some 46 independent countries, and although it is true that various countries such as Angola, Sierra Leone and Liberia are at present, or have in the past experienced civil war or some form of unrest, the vast majority of African countries are quite peaceful. Naturally no country can claim to be 100% safe, but by heeding warnings such as those of the State Department and other institutions, as well as choosing a tour operator that specializes in Africa, and is therefore knowledgeable about the continent, one can minimize the inherent risks associated with world wide travel. |
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| Do I Require A Lot Of Shots? | |||
| The Southern African countries namely South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia as well as Kenya in East Africa currently have no required shots for entry purposes. Tanzania, on the other hand does require proof of a Yellow Fever shot. It is however advisable to check with your Doctor, a Travel Clinic or the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta on what they recommend. Malaria is prevalent across most of Africa and therefore it is a strong recommendation that prophylactics be taken. | |||
| What Types Of Safaris Are There? | |||
| Safaris vary from rustic participation camping where the guides and all the equipment is supplied, but the traveler is required to assist with camp chores and putting up his or her own tent, to absolute luxury fly-in safaris to magnificent permanent camps and lodges with private jets. Safaris can have set departures where a group of people depart on a specific date and travel together for a period of time. Alternatively, customized safaris allow people the freedom to have a say in the design of their itinerary, and to determine the date on which they would like to start their travels. Special interest safaris are also available in the form of Camel Safaris, Elephant Back Safaris, Canoeing Safaris and Bird Watching Safaris etc. | |||
| When Is The Best Time To Go? | |||
| Traditionally game viewing is at its best during the dry season. As a result of water being scarce during these periods, animals tend to congregate near available water in larger herds and are therefore easier to find, while in the wet season there is plenty of water available thus allowing the animals to disperse into smaller herds across a larger area. The rainy season in the Southern African countries (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe etc) is normally from the end of November through the end of February, while in East Africa (Kenya & Tanzania etc) is during the months of April, May and November. |
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| How Old Does One Have To Be? | |||
| Certain age restrictions do apply for both young and old people depending on the nature of the trip. However children as young as four years and adults as old as 90 years regularly go on safari. Check with your tour operator for any restrictions. | |||
| Do You Offer Custom Packages? | |||
| Apart from the itineraries displayed on this web site, Premier Tours specializes in customizing itineraries which allows clients the opportunity to have a say in the design of their own trip while taking into account the budget, time constraints and date of departure etc. To explore this approach please feel free to call one of our consultants who will gladly share with you the numerous options available across the continent of Africa. | |||
